why can't the new z be a 380Z?
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Originally Posted by TunerTrifecta
This thread is full of win.
Everyone abandon the failboat! We lost the paddles!! -_-''
Nissan Hachi... Hachi Roku is literally translated to 8-6(Eight Six), it's got nothing to do with it being a GT-S. If I remember right Japland never even had a "GT-S" designation, it was the Apex that hit across the pond.
in.the.dark is 100% correct. Lopping the turbos off of a car with a low compression ratio that was built for boost would be...foolish at best.
My favorite post in this thread. GM dropping the turbo regals was the worst and the best thing they ever did. I say worst because they are some bad *** cars, I should know, there's a 9.30's 87 GN sitting in my garage . Best, because it was known, and widely known, as the corvette killer. Not exactly what you think of when you think Buick, eh?
The LS1 camaro/firebird was one of the biggest mistakes GM ever made, IMO. They were full of fail. The reason the VQ's, and most import motors for that matter, don't respond well to "bolt-on" mods, is because most of their potential has already been wrung from them. Throw a set of headers on a big block chevy v8, instant 30whp. Do the same on an import and you're lucky to find 10-12whp, accompanied by an annoying rasp.
Blah, I'm done typing...it's bed time.
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Everyone abandon the failboat! We lost the paddles!! -_-''
Nissan Hachi... Hachi Roku is literally translated to 8-6(Eight Six), it's got nothing to do with it being a GT-S. If I remember right Japland never even had a "GT-S" designation, it was the Apex that hit across the pond.
in.the.dark is 100% correct. Lopping the turbos off of a car with a low compression ratio that was built for boost would be...foolish at best.
My favorite post in this thread. GM dropping the turbo regals was the worst and the best thing they ever did. I say worst because they are some bad *** cars, I should know, there's a 9.30's 87 GN sitting in my garage . Best, because it was known, and widely known, as the corvette killer. Not exactly what you think of when you think Buick, eh?
The LS1 camaro/firebird was one of the biggest mistakes GM ever made, IMO. They were full of fail. The reason the VQ's, and most import motors for that matter, don't respond well to "bolt-on" mods, is because most of their potential has already been wrung from them. Throw a set of headers on a big block chevy v8, instant 30whp. Do the same on an import and you're lucky to find 10-12whp, accompanied by an annoying rasp.
Blah, I'm done typing...it's bed time.
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Is this just another ITD disciple? Or is this In.the.dark undercover?
Yes everyone.. This thread is full of win but still a Failboat? (When did kids start using these terms anyway ) no matter us older folks just take the IGNORE BOAT.
Pardon the early razz everyone about to go to work
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
And that's my point. The VR is not the VQ. I've posted that before. If there were a 3.8 in the next Z, it wouldn't be VR based. Not only that, the VR is designed from the ground up with turbocharging in mind. If it wasn't, it would have a higher compression ration and various other things different that are specific to the VR engine BECAUSE it's turbocharged. Lopping off the turbos would be terrible.
Beyond that, I've already stated that the VR is not going to be put into high production numbers due to the cost that would add to meet the numbers that Nissan is hoping to sell the Z in.
The VR will not be in the new Z. While a 3.8L VQ would be far more plausible, it's unlikely. Anyone that asks why the VR won't be in it minus the turbos does not understand the market or the engine design principles behind why it's a terrible idea.
Beyond that, I've already stated that the VR is not going to be put into high production numbers due to the cost that would add to meet the numbers that Nissan is hoping to sell the Z in.
The VR will not be in the new Z. While a 3.8L VQ would be far more plausible, it's unlikely. Anyone that asks why the VR won't be in it minus the turbos does not understand the market or the engine design principles behind why it's a terrible idea.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by vnarang
Yes you are correct. I do not understand the differences between the VR and the VQ. I just thought I'd ask it anyways.
Thanks.
Thanks.
For you, my friend, I'd suggest you check out any wiki to compare the two engines. If you want to get into engine theory, I can suggest some authors. Understanding how businesses make decisions with regards to markets comes from a combination of common sense application and business training and again, I can suggest some reading.
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Originally Posted by Greg06
Talk about FAILBOAT
Is this just another ITD disciple? Or is this In.the.dark undercover?
Yes everyone.. This thread is full of win but still a Failboat? (When did kids start using these terms anyway ) no matter us older folks just take the IGNORE BOAT.
Pardon the early razz everyone about to go to work
Is this just another ITD disciple? Or is this In.the.dark undercover?
Yes everyone.. This thread is full of win but still a Failboat? (When did kids start using these terms anyway ) no matter us older folks just take the IGNORE BOAT.
Pardon the early razz everyone about to go to work
No, actually I don't even know who the hell ITD is, as you can see I'm very rarely on these forums, I just started venturing over here when G35Driver started shitting on itself.
Us "kids" started using these terms when you old fogey's started boring us to death, so we amused ourselves by making our own words, knowing that your senile brain wouldn't be able to keep up.
Ignore boat? Jesus, this is why you all bore us to death. You try to take whatever is "cool" (or whatever word you'd like to use), and modify it, thusly failing. Go back to driving your cute little convertible and let the rest of us enjoy life, grandpa.
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
Others, like Greg here, personify the kind of people that can keep a good community from forming.
I'm starting to like this ITD fellow already.
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Some kind member emailed me about ITD and friend. Both are on my ignore list so....
Sorry everyone I know dont feed the trolls but.. Last time I swear.
Not only was I here nearly a year longer than these B-Buddies. I never had people wanting to BAN me etc...
So? Im preventing a good forum from being formed eh?
Nuff said....
Sorry everyone I know dont feed the trolls but.. Last time I swear.
Not only was I here nearly a year longer than these B-Buddies. I never had people wanting to BAN me etc...
So? Im preventing a good forum from being formed eh?
Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
Wow, I can't believe how much ignorance In The Dark is causing on this forum and he hasn't been banned yet....
Another post acting like he knows it all.
https://my350z.com/forum/2009-370z/368976-v8-z-car-on-the-way-3.html
Another post acting like he knows it all.
https://my350z.com/forum/2009-370z/368976-v8-z-car-on-the-way-3.html
Originally Posted by zsport1
Yes. IN THE DARK seems to know more than the rest of us. Hence the name IN THE DARK.
Originally Posted by zsport1
in.the.dark is either in the dark cause he doesn't know what's really going on with Nissan and the new Z. Or because he thinks he does.....
Or, he plays with himself in.the.dark
Or, he plays with himself in.the.dark
Originally Posted by zsport1
Oh yes. This thread looks so much better now that IDT idiot is on my ignore list. I highly recommend it.
Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
arguing with ITD, is like arguing with a 6 year old, theres just no point. You would have a more intelligent conversation talking to a wall. and yes, it is a hell of alot better when he's on your ignore list
Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
your wisdom overwhelms me, or maybe your ignorance
no, in. the. dark says their dropping the naming system, so their dropping the naming system
no, in. the. dark says their dropping the naming system, so their dropping the naming system
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Originally Posted by Greg06
Some kind member emailed me about ITD and friend. Both are on my ignore list so....
Sorry everyone I know dont feed the trolls but.. Last time I swear.
Not only was I here nearly a year longer than these B-Buddies. I never had people wanting to BAN me etc...
So? Im preventing a good forum from being formed eh?
Nuff said....
Sorry everyone I know dont feed the trolls but.. Last time I swear.
Not only was I here nearly a year longer than these B-Buddies. I never had people wanting to BAN me etc...
So? Im preventing a good forum from being formed eh?
Nuff said....
Anyone can tell by looking at the list of users in that response, how they reply and what they are replying to, that there are a handful of users that disagree with me and in the most childish manner (often misusing words like 'ignorance'). I'm not one to care too much what other people think. Troll on my friends... troll on.
Personally, I'd prefer on topic discussion, but Greg seems to have a crush on me as he can't help but mention me frequently even though he's put me on his ignore list.
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Originally Posted by Greg06
Some kind member emailed me about ITD and friend. Both are on my ignore list so....
Sorry everyone I know dont feed the trolls but.. Last time I swear.
Not only was I here nearly a year longer than these B-Buddies. I never had people wanting to BAN me etc...
So? Im preventing a good forum from being formed eh?
Nuff said....
Sorry everyone I know dont feed the trolls but.. Last time I swear.
Not only was I here nearly a year longer than these B-Buddies. I never had people wanting to BAN me etc...
So? Im preventing a good forum from being formed eh?
Nuff said....
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Originally Posted by zsport1
Ya, someone PM'ed me about ITD as well. Just put him on the I List and be done with it.
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? Wow, Greg, you seem pretty immature. What part of I don't even know who ITD is, aside from the forum, didn't register in your brain? Is Alzheimer's kicking in already at only 37? What a *****.
I'm curious why people are PM'ing them, also...
I'm curious why people are PM'ing them, also...
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Originally Posted by zsport1
Ya, someone PM'ed me about ITD as well. Just put him on the I List and be done with it.
Funny thing is we I-list em. So we cant see what they post. But then people also PM or email us about em. Got another email this morning regarding a retort to what I posted yesterday. Pretty funny...But nah Im done..
Thanks fellas I appreciate the headsup but lets not feed the trolls anymore. They had their 15 mins.
Back on topic
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So the point of this thread was to discuss why the 3.8 VR won't be in the Z. I think I've addressed that to the extent where there's not much to add. This thread just turned into another thread for the four guys that can't stand hearing what I have to say gabbing on about how great life with me on their ignore list is, and trolling by calling others trolls. I think this thread is over and frankly I'm tired of the 90210 bullsh*t, even if it didn't include me. It can't be enjoyable for any other members either. Lock anyone? That or just ban me already
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Originally Posted by zsport1
This topic was done on the first page. The car will be a 370Z.
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Guys, I know the problem here with ITD. From my view, he comes across as a know it all about Nissan it seems when he never has anything backing him. He will argue his way till the end with nothing but his opinions. Reason why people are sick of this person and most have him on a Ignore list.
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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
Actually you mean yourself right? Because I think you probably have at least half the forum has you on a ignore list.
/another 90210 post. Sorry everyone.
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lol I'm just curious to know why I got auto I-listed by greg, after he mouthed off to me, from one simple post. All because he didn't like a phrase I used...this forum is freaking great..:rollseyes:
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Originally Posted by TunerTrifecta
lol I'm just curious to know why I got auto I-listed by greg, after he mouthed off to me, from one simple post. All because he didn't like a phrase I used...this forum is freaking great..:rollseyes:
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and if where possible for the us market to recieve the 3.8 it wouldnt be a the VR variant it would be the VQRS 3.8 motor in the RS special edition Z. Its already known in japan you can by the RS Z which includes the bored 3.8 nismo motor. though due to lmited production run im not sure of there availability now.