Would Nissans CVT Tranny have any advantages over the 5AT?
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Would Nissans CVT Tranny have any advantages over the 5AT?
I just read a neat article on howstuffworks.com on the CVT trannies. Since Nissan already uses them in the Murano, I dont think it would be much of a stretch to have one for the Z. The ability to keep the engine in the high power band all of the time seems appealing on paper, but i have never driven a CVT so I am still a little un-clear how well it works in the real world.
Are there any advantages against the 5AT? If the Z came with a CVT option, would you consider it?
Are there any advantages against the 5AT? If the Z came with a CVT option, would you consider it?
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
its perfect for a stock engine and drivetrain,but when we modify our cars like a lot of us do i dunno.it seems like nissan also must have looked into this,because you dont see it for the z or g in the near future.
I figure they will always make a manual tranny for the Z, but the concept of the CVT seems interesting. The Murano makes what, 250+ HP? Thats 5/6ths of the Z's Power. I feel certain they could engineer one to handle a bit more than that. right?
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It's actually available in Japan on the Skyline 350GT-8 which is basically an 8 speed G sedan with a toroidal CVT. Jatco lists it in the same class as our step ATs as far as torque capacity goes.
If anyone figures out how to import one and get it to mate up let me know.
Edit: Should mention that a toroidal CVT is a different beast than the Xtronic CVT.
If anyone figures out how to import one and get it to mate up let me know.
Edit: Should mention that a toroidal CVT is a different beast than the Xtronic CVT.
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We have an 06 Murano, and while the CVT is quite smooth under most driving conditions it leaves something to be desired when taking off from a stop tilll about 30 MPH. Sometimes I worry about pulling into traffiic because the torque is not there off idle.
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