is nissan coming out with a high powered version of the new 350z? like in a turbocharged form?

Granted 280 hp and 0-60 under 6 seconds in plenty good for the 350z, i would really like to see over 300 hp and 0-60 under 5 seconds like the 300zx TT or supra TT of old. For 40k, i'd be a potential buyer.

The market is missing those kind of cars.

But i guess a 350z is a good start

That would be damn sic....that motor turbo'ed would pull like 350 RWHP, probably more with boost or even twin tubo

I've seen so many posts on a turbo 350Z, but the truth is that no one really knows. What we do know is that Nissan is pushing for a back-to-basics, affordable sportscar. IMHO turbos do not represent either of those goals. Much as I enjoy ultimate performance, a turbo 350Z does not seem consistent with the design goals of this car.

Perhaps in a few years, when the model ages a bit, we may see a factory turbo model. For the immediate future, I'd be ready to spend some BIG BUCKS for an aftermarket application if you must have a blown Z.

Should I go ahead and get one this summer or should I wait till the 2004 models come and hope their is a power upgrade package? The thing is, I can't wait to get one. And I have a feeling the first run models won't have systemic bugs in them.

If you got cash buy one and throw on a turbo + rebuild after it comes out, if you dont like that idea just be patient, because before you know it, you will be smoking everything around ya :eek: :eek:

IMO, if they really come out with the new skyline gtr here than its most likely they wont have a turbo model. Of course if the r35 comes out to be really expensive then maybe they will, it's just a matter of how much the r35 will cost. They'll want to make the most amount of money.

As far as I remember the press-release stated that Nissan's own performance division (or company) will be wildly supporting the new Z with the performance parts. Here's the quote from the release:

"When you look at the Z®'s standard equipment you get an even stronger sense of its high value positioning, with two of the five Z coupe models under $30,000," said Connelly. "Our lowest price 350Z® is positioned not as a base model, but as a starting place for enthusiasts who wish to modify their new Zs with their own selection of aftermarket equipment. In fact, to help them out, NISMO performance parts will be offering a wide selection of parts and accessories for the Z beginning this fall."

:smoker2:
I hope when Nismo does come out that they offer true performance products as they do in Japan. Adjustable suspension components, full exhaust modifications, clean body mods, and last but not least forced induction. To top that all off would be to bring existing Nismo parts from their extensive collection in Japan for older Nissans. Actually if they brought over the sr20det I would consider them god.

dorifkin
I hope when Nismo does come out that they offer true performance products as they do in Japan. Adjustable suspension components, full exhaust modifications, clean body mods, and last but not least forced induction. To top that all off would be to bring existing Nismo parts from their extensive collection in Japan for older Nissans. Actually if they brought over the sr20det I would consider them god.


agreed.:D

sr20dett sounds better =P

The 350z looks sweet. However, if Nissan decides not to offer a twin-turbo version I will be very dissappointed.

They should make the twin-turbo version and let the consumer decide.

I understand the rationale about keeping the price down, but if I want a factory turbo and am willing to pay what's their problem?

To make a car this nice looking and get beat by a Mustang would be a joke if you ask me.

I hope they change their minds. Personally, I'm not buying one until they make a turbo version.

i spoke to a salesman at Stillen. for those of you that own a Z32 (300zx) you know what i'm talking about. he said Stillen is working on a few upgrades for the new 350 Z. he also mentioned a supercharger. i don't know how true this is or if it's just rummers going around at Stillen but i don't see how they can fit a supercharger under the hood. it would be nice though.

www.stillen.com

There is a twin turbo kit being dveloped by Ziel Motorsports. As for Nismo, the only "performance" parts include a stainless steel cat-back, air filter, and upgraded suspesion parts. The rest include body kit, radiator cap...I think the only true performance adders right now are: titanium cat-back, Y-midpipe, titanium headers from Top Secret, then either a JIC or Injen intake.

I think Nismo needs to come out with a twin turbo setup for it to be taken seriously like the M division of BMW.

Greddy made the kit already, I dont think its a matter of who makes it, its just a matter of when its available, how reliable the kit is and what kind of turbo's they use.

Also voiding factory warranty is another issue.

Ive seen pics of the superchager prototype....There was a hole cut in the hood to make it fit. Rest assured that the actual kit will not need a hole in the hood.

i was talking to the people from nissan and they said in year 2006 they will take the 350z to a upper level. they didnt say what would it be but they said they will make the maxima 270hp,and the 350z will be more then 300hp.

About the power on these japanese cars is , that you guys have to remember that in japan the law dont let manufactors go over 300hp , that why you see those cars never going over 300 hp , we will never see a japanese car coming from factory over 300 hp and they alway or never in the 300 hp they always in the 290 hp or around ...
Me I am happy with my 350z and the 287 hp ... Have fun guys ..

there are already cars from japan with over 300hp...in fact from nissan...infiniti Q45..i think 345 hp.

i think nismo is the only ones who could even conceiveably release a turbo w/o voiding the warranty.

I spoke to Stillen Motors last week and they claim to be working on an aftermarket kit for the 350Z that will add tubro and the right support parts for intake and exhaust. They would not comment on the time frame for the release of these parts, but I will let you know when I found out. If they can produce the same type of results for the 350 that they did for the other types of cars they modify, a 500 hp Z could be in the works. I hope that is the case. I love my track model but, more is better in this case.

dragon6

It's easy to get sponsered if you have a new car, so, I say this to all the 350z owners, take advantage of this, the 350z is a brand new car, aftermarket companies are gonna be looking for Z's to sponser and display thier products on, if someone makes a turbo, call and ask if they'll sponser you, they might give you %50 off on the price and they'll even put the turbo on for you. Lucky guys... :rolleyes:

When I went to a dealer to look at a Daytone blue 350Z, the dealer said that "they'll be coming out with twin turbo in a couple of years". Judging from his Silverstone 350Z and the way he was talking about his past Zs, he seemed to be telling the truth, or at least believed it was true. At the time I figured it wasn't going to happen, but if the 350Z sales good enough, I guess anything could be possible.

GReddy is in the makes of a turbo kit. I contacted them via e-mail, and they said it is the the makes. They are in design and engineering stages. I posted their response in a thread a bit lower, entitled "turbo or supercharger?" Late!

if you go to this site this is some of the stuff out for the car including two different turbo kits!!!!!!! :flash:


http://www.i-m-racing.com/350z.html



as for the person with the silverstone 350z who said that there will be a twin turbo version. Don't think it's true. i have a buddy that works for nissan that said at this time there are no plans to market one but nismo will make one for aftermarket with warranty...

I am currently in the planning stages for adding turbo or twin turbos on my car. For one the pistons are going to be changed out for compression. My good frien owns a performance shop here in Virginia Beach. They do alot of custom turbo applications and have proven themselves many times on the street and track. I hope to have more info in the coming weeks.

Heres what I heard about it.

Greddy is putting out a New Turbo Kit that hits the Market this summer.
Its is a new 18g system that puts out 420 hp per turbo. This was put into th 350z, at 5.6psi, which is what the stock exhaust could handle, a second was dropped from the 1/4 mile and 89.8whp was added to the car. This is pretty sick since the stock car already does a 13.9, 12.9 twin turboed at 5.6, imagine the possibilities with this car. If a twin turbo model of the 350z does appear, I would expect to see it no earlier then possibly next christmas. Even if it does come out this summer, the chances of getting one will be very hard.

and to the guy talking about a mustang beating out a 350...i am assuming you're talking about an MT Z and an MT Stang GT

well, if you look it up the HP-to-weight ratio is the same, and i've already heard of folks keeping up/beating the GTs.

and those of who who complain about not winning a race who are driving an AT...well i feel sorry that your were dumb enough to buy an Automatic Transmission car, and expected it to perform like a Manual. If the sales person told you that there is no difference, go back and beat him with an aluminum bat, 'case he's full of shit. and don't start telling me about that "tiptronic" shit either...that's a 'make-believe' toy for people who don't want to learn how to balance a clutch.

There is going to be no Twin Turbo'd 350Z until at least 2005. There are currently no plans for it yet. I am sure they will come out with a TT model, but not before 2005. However, Nissan has recently pushed forward the date of release of Nismo parts that are available at the dealer. They are very limited now. Although a new Supra twin turbo would definately change their mind.

Originally posted by nazzdeq
The 350z looks sweet. However, if Nissan decides not to offer a twin-turbo version I will be very dissappointed.

They should make the twin-turbo version and let the consumer decide.

I understand the rationale about keeping the price down, but if I want a factory turbo and am willing to pay what's their problem?

To make a car this nice looking and get beat by a Mustang would be a joke if you ask me.

I hope they change their minds. Personally, I'm not buying one until they make a turbo version.

I think you'd be interesting in the new R35. This US bound Japanese machine will be housing the 350z VQ engine, with the Skyline-famed twin-turbo setup. Output... around 400+hp.

Originally posted by zyajzarc


I think you'd be interesting in the new R35. This US bound Japanese machine will be housing the 350z VQ engine, with the Skyline-famed twin-turbo setup. Output... around 400+hp.
Stop trying to trick him, or "school" him.:lol: The GTR is supposed to be coming to the US, and will be entitled "Nissan GTR", not skyline gtr. The R35 is the G35C here, just Nissan and Skyline badging in Japan. Same VQ35DE engine. The GTR should be the VQ35DETT and on the same FM (front-midship) platform.

i know it won't be called "skyline". I was just pointing that out because of the twin turbos in the GTR.. whatever.. if that made any sense at all.. it's my bad that i put the word "skyline" in my post. :D

and i wasn't trying to trick him, if it ever sounded like that.

and on a final thought the R35 is the '04 "Nissan GTR".. the G35C is called the V35... i think....

oh and ... do you think its gonna go under infinity?...wow.. this is becoming just a bit off topic

Originally posted by zyajzarc
i know it won't be called "skyline". I was just pointing that out because of the twin turbos in the GTR.. whatever.. if that made any sense at all.. it's my bad that i put the word "skyline" in my post. :D

and i wasn't trying to trick him, if it ever sounded like that.

and on a final thought the R35 is the '04 "Nissan GTR".. the G35C is called the V35... i think....

oh and ... do you think its gonna go under infinity?...wow.. this is becoming just a bit off topic
I was just playing about that man... The R35 is the '04 Nissan GTR, I keep confusiong V35 with R35. R35 = 3.5liter - that will be pretty cool. Like G35C = 3.5 liter, and 350Z = 3.5liter. Get it? They would all have 3.5 in the name just like the engine (kinda corny but it's cool). It will go under Nissan most likely, unless Infiniti starts tumbling. Either way it is still a Nissan.

Originally posted by nissan350ztt

Stop trying to trick him, or "school" him.:lol: The GTR is supposed to be coming to the US, and will be entitled "Nissan GTR", not skyline gtr. The R35 is the G35C here, just Nissan and Skyline badging in Japan. Same VQ35DE engine. The GTR should be the VQ35DETT and on the same FM (front-midship) platform.

I'd much prefer a VG35DETT, the iron block will be much more reliable and easier to build.