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!

 

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?

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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...