Nissan 350Z with a....

4.5L 340hp V8? This would be an awesome swap or better yet a factory offered car. Wonder if Nissan ever thought of this.

I've only seen a few in Calgary--look prett damn good...and a V8 would only make it better

Skyline my friend.....think Skyline.

Skyline??? Are you saying the (next gen, I assume?) Skyline is getting it?? We'll never get that here! :(

Originally posted by 305fan
We'll never get that here! :(

Infinti Skyline. Whether it will be called Skyline or not is still under debate.....but if/when the next gen Skyline comes here, it won't have a Turbo I6...it will have a 4.5 (or more) V8.

I think the Z will be getting a turbo option before too long. And Z284ever is right, the next gen Skyline will be V8 powered and likely be on our shores.

Yeah, I can't imagine any hesitation to bring such a car to these shores at this point. It would likely sell under the Infiniti brand for the pricetag it would demand. It would probably be wise to keep the "Skyline" moniker as well, even if it's main familiarity will be with an audience that will not be able to afford one.

A future Supra (also V8?) and RX7 also seem like fitting entries to this market.

How about in the G45 Coupe instead.

The current (non-GTR) Skyline is the G35.

http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0301/

Heck, why not a 4.5L V8 twin turbo G45 coupe? What's 500 HP among friends?

Originally posted by 305fan
4.5L 340hp V8? This would be an awesome swap or better yet a factory offered car. Wonder if Nissan ever thought of this.

I've only seen a few in Calgary--look prett damn good...and a V8 would only make it better

Who need a 4.5L V8 when a perfectly good DOHC 32 valve alluminum 5.6 liter V8 is coming out in the Titan? There's no replacement for displacement.:bow: :bow: :alert:

haha--yeah I originally thought of the 5.6L--
(talk about a Camaro replacement!)

I just wonder if it would fit. It may or may not be same size as 4.5L--and the 4.5L wouldn't really have to have any alerations as for for power curve ect.

The 5.6 would really have to be altered a little for sports car duty--higher redline, more aggresive camshafts ect.

Be interesting to see how much hp the Titan 5.6L will have---you'd think with DOHC and 32 valves it could out muscle a 5.7L Hemi--I'm thinking 360hp

Originally posted by cmc
The current (non-GTR) Skyline is the G35.

http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0301/

You're right; I meant maintaing "Skyline GT-R" as the monikor...or I guess G35 GT-R?? Oh well, awd, a V8 and GT-R in there somewhere.

A 4.5L or 5.6L V8 in the G35 to make a Skyline would be awesome. My only question is that are we all sure that a V8 will fit inside of the FM platform? I've been under the hood of a few 350Z's so far and I see no room at all.

The reason for the V6 is because it is close to a 50/50 weight distribution.If they went and put some big ol' stupid V8 in the 350 then it would handle like pooh.
They care more about handling then 1/4 mile dragracing..
And in road racing it is proven the biggest doesnt always win.

Originally posted by guess who
The reason for the V6 is because it is close to a 50/50 weight distribution.If they went and put some big ol' stupid V8 in the 350 then it would handle like pooh.
They care more about handling then 1/4 mile dragracing..
And in road racing it is proven the biggest doesnt always win.

perhaps, but maybe the extra weight will be offset by the extra power, which allows the car to power out rocket down the straights even faster.. who knows...

The FX35/ FX45 are built on the FM chassis (G35), so the chassis can accomodate the 4.5L v8. As for if the skyline GT-R is coming over here, I hope so. I get either a yes or a no depending on who I talk to, all are credible sources. As for 340 hp from the v8, that is in Luxury car Q45/M45 trim, that engine can handle more if Nissan desires it to put out an additional few ponies.:D

BTW, there will be a 350Z roadster (droptop) coming out in 2004ish.

It's really dobtuful the wegiht of the V8 is enough more to really matter. I'm sure it wouldn't be 50/50 anymore but maybe 55/45---and front wheelsdrive cars are far worse---yet can be made to handle really well.

you know, there is a twin turbo kit for the VQ35 engine
so i really don't see why anyone would want to swap a V8 into that car

I know GReddy is preparing a 400hp turbo kit for the 350Z. But other than that, I don't know of any other turbo kits for the 350Z out there now. The compression of that engine is 11.0! I can't imagine these kits producing any more than 6#.

If they wanted to make a really fast car AND be true to the 240Z heritage (supposedly the point of dropping the "X"), they shoulda built the new Z on a shortened, lightened Sylvia (240SX) platform, with the 287hp VQ they have now, for ~$25,000. Nothing's more fun than beating up on Vipers, Z06s, 911 turbos, and Cobra replicas with an old NA 6-cylinder 240Z:) A new lightweight Z could've been another platform for building a giant-killer. Instead it's more of a 2-seat evolution of the V6 F-body. The new Skyline should be interesting, a heavyweight bruiser. It ain't a Z, but it's not supposed to be. The 3300 lb. NA 6-cyl 350Z does nothing for me. I'd rather have a G35 for the same price.

Light is RIGHT.

SKylines are like the unicorns of the car world! (being all majestic, and wha not)

If a V8 in a 350Z is what it takes to compete with older LS1 F-bodies than so be it..... I'll be waitin ;)

even with a V8 the 350Z will be no match for a 3200lbs. 400HP 6.0L LS2 Z28:D (don't let me down GM)

Originally posted by guess who
The reason for the V6 is because it is close to a 50/50 weight distribution.If they went and put some big ol' stupid V8 in the 350 then it would handle like pooh.
They care more about handling then 1/4 mile dragracing..
And in road racing it is proven the biggest doesnt always win. You didn't read, its an all aluminum V8, which means it will weigh the same or less than an iron block V6!!! So 50/50 will at worst stay the same, and chances are actually be better since the V8 design may incorporate moving the engine back further and lower down than the V6 found in there currently.

Some interesting tidbits on the platform on this article

http://www.automfg.com/articles/030303.html