Whats the truth? Which is faster?
01-25-2006, 04:00 PM
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Whats the truth? Which is faster?
I hear people say that the higher hp and lower torque 350z's are faster than previous models. And I hear that they are slower. Which is it? 1/4, highway speeds, etc.
01-25-2006, 05:21 PM
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I don't think it really matters. Some people are driving 400+ hp 350Zs. My point is, if a car has 287hp or 298 hp 
it's the same car, unless the gearing has changed it's probably not dramatically faster or slower.
Furthermore, does it matter? Does being a bit quicker mean anything? Does it mean anything if your car is quicker or slower than another car?
Gosh there is more to life than 1/4 mile time or 0-60 time or dollar per horsepower etc.
A SRT-Neon is quick for cheap, a Mustang or GTO has a lot of TQ for less or same money as a 350Z. It's not important.
IMO
I was reading EVO magazine and they were tearing the C6 vette to pieces. The bottom line they were trying to point out is, there is more to a car than high horse power or quick 0-60.
That's what I believe.
it's the same car, unless the gearing has changed it's probably not dramatically faster or slower.Furthermore, does it matter? Does being a bit quicker mean anything? Does it mean anything if your car is quicker or slower than another car?
Gosh there is more to life than 1/4 mile time or 0-60 time or dollar per horsepower etc.
A SRT-Neon is quick for cheap, a Mustang or GTO has a lot of TQ for less or same money as a 350Z. It's not important.
IMO
I was reading EVO magazine and they were tearing the C6 vette to pieces. The bottom line they were trying to point out is, there is more to a car than high horse power or quick 0-60.
That's what I believe.
01-25-2006, 06:08 PM
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i love magazines!
from what I have gathered the new Z's have variable valve timing which means that they will respond better to mods than before. Not only that, but their top end is a bit better, so perhaps higher trap speeds with the same ET. I think a new Z from a roll would pull ever so slightly on an older one, but who knows, Im just making conjectures with that one.
from what I have gathered the new Z's have variable valve timing which means that they will respond better to mods than before. Not only that, but their top end is a bit better, so perhaps higher trap speeds with the same ET. I think a new Z from a roll would pull ever so slightly on an older one, but who knows, Im just making conjectures with that one.
01-25-2006, 06:49 PM
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The 2006 350Zs gained another 150 lbs., making them yet more rotund -- now even the hardtops are almost 3400 lbs. That's not going to help their acceleration...
