Mike Kojima posted on March 12, 2009 05:38
Heck with its true close ratio 7-speed and ultra fast shifting, the automatic may prove more than a match to the 6-speed. We are eager to see what the automatic can do on the track.
There has been concerns with the 370Z having oil temperature issues and we think that this may be an issue, during our dyno testing, which really is not that rigorous, since the car really only pull through one gear, we noted oil temperatures of over 260 degrees even with the dynos huge fans blowing full blast. This is unusually high, especially for a dyno test. 370Z's that are track driven are probably going to need an oil cooler.
As a known reference for those of you familiar with typical Dynojet power numbers we have included a comparison to a 350Z here for you to compare the 370Z against a familiar standard. The 350Z is a 6 speed manual transmission Rev Up version stock except with a JWT POP intake and a free flowing exhaust (a custom 3” exhaust with only a lightweight Burns Stainless muffler).
As you can see the stock automatic 370Z solidly thumps the warmed over 6-speed 350Z by nearly 25 hp with a longer more extended powerband, tons more area under the curve, a whole different animal. Sorry we could not find a stock 350 HR.
The 370Z really impressed us. It is obvious that Nissan is not BSing with the power claims and we can’t wait to see what will happen as the tuning scene evolves around the VHR37 engine.
News flash, Technosquare will have the ability to tune the 370Z ECU within a few weeks from now, stay tuned!
