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.

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 (don't let me down GM)

 

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