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VR38DETT In 370z ?

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23K views 23 replies 11 participants last post by  Arsinek  
#1 ·
As the title says, just wondering how possible is it to put a VR38 in a 370z along with the GR6 and AWD for the benefit of a lighter car, better Aero as compared to the GTR, can those benefits be realized,,Ive read people have gotten their Zs down to 2800 lbs without going too crazy,,,
 
#11 ·
I think the VQ37 weighs in at 400 lbs and assuming the Trans weighs 200lbs so if you minus that from 2800lbs you get 2200lbs sooooo start adding in the VR38 is 600 lbs + 300 lbs transmission you get 3100 lbs maybe missing a few things...with regards to aero while the GTRs drag is .26 it has a significantly larger front aero than the Z
 
#6 ·
Anything is possible. But why?

You'll end up with the same weight or more, less aerodynamic, the looks of a lower end car, and probably more problematic.

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#17 ·
In all honesty an N/A VQ engine would be better for a 240z with a manual transmission.With a VQ37VHR you would be able to get 330whp+ with bolt ons and ecu modification.
It would have a better weight distribution and not overwhelm the chassis with power(which you would then need to do lots of reinforcement to)
 
#19 ·
As the title says, just wondering how possible is it to put a VR38 in a 370z along with the GR6 and AWD for the benefit of a lighter car, better Aero as compared to the GTR, can those benefits be realized,,Ive read people have gotten their Zs down to 2800 lbs without going too crazy,,,
Let the shop guys tell you, or divexxtreme a 911 with higher drag will hit 200 mph faster than a GTR, dont get all caught up with the Drag coifficent, front area is a big part of the equation

 
#21 · (Edited by Moderator)
Let the shop guys tell you, or divexxtreme a 911 with higher drag will hit 200 mph faster than a GTR, dont get all caught up with the Drag coifficent, front area is a big part of the equation
so now we are arguing over frontal area of a vehicle being the 'everything' in a vehicle. Lol
I guess it has nothing to do with hp or trq or gearing or the x amount of variables that add up to reason why a car does what it does.
I guess if I take my wife's Durango and put a 911 front on it....it will beat a GTR to 200mph. .. lmfao

was this a thread about drag coefficient and aero or was it a thread about putting the gtr complete drive system into a z car??? Lol
stay on topic my friend.
Or do you have bipolar, personality disorders. My bad if so.

are you talking theory? ?? Would a z car 'in theory' ( if you remove all the logical, theoretical, realistic and $ variables ) perform better than a gtr due to aero....could be a fun question...
but you did not say that...
so why ask a question then argue a completely different point.
If you wanna see what a z car will do with the gtr motor, trans, awd, etc etc etc. ...go out and do it!!!! And be sure to inform us on the build and the results.
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I definitely don't have the time, patients, or money to through at that....so till then... I will swap my gtr front for a 9 11 front to make my car quicker....
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Till then. ....my opinion stands....still the dumbest thread yet!!!!
 
#20 ·
What is it with folks trying to do everything they can to have a fast car..always trying to out beat things.

Like this guy that said to me...I can just swap engines and beat you.. I'm like yeah ok, but what happens when the next guy beats you....

It is not always about being the fastest...the car is an all around monster...why try to change that

Pikes Peak R35
 
#22 ·
Oh...btw....we all have Internet. !!
Pulling a video off you tube to explain drag coefficient ....makes you about as smart as all the geniuses using Wikipedia to answer their questions.

As gramps said to...The weight plays a big part in making this car stick the way it does.
Take that away. ....things change. *variables*

So I reread your question....you asked 'is it possible. ..'

Let us know how it turns out for ya. ....