Nissan GTR Assembly Line Detailing

I'll take a twin turbo LSx over a twin turbo vr38wtfbbqsuperhax engine any day :p



The GTR weighs way too much for its size and purpose. I can understand why a Veyron weighs 2 tons but there is no reason way a ultrahigh performance Datsun should weigh nearly the same unless its attempting to do 240+ mph.



As far as technology does, the pushrod LSx are IMO some of the most advanced road engines in the world. They're comparatively tiny and weigh less compared to other "more advanced" engines offering similar power outputs.



GM has gotten it right with this engine like no other manufacturer. Not only is it reliable, gets great gas mileage, its also extremely responsive to power upgrades...



VWvortex Forums: The engine weight thread
 
Where the GT-R wins hands down is its ability to go round a corner at speed without the boot overtaking the bonnet.
 
Guys, come on. Chill out a bit yah?



I'm a Malaysian, so obviously since we get pure unadultered ( and sometimes, extremely tuned reconditioned sportscars from Japan ) JDM cars, I still like American cars. They have "that" look, I dunno, that looks simply American. I like Corvettes too. They're nice, sexy and fast. But... I kinda like those yellow 4 door Charger SuperBees. Yum!
 
Scottwax said:
I have a NISSAN Maxima, trust me, I know that even n/a, Nissan V6 engines have great power and torque. Ask the H22 Prelude from the other night... ;)



What I am saying is the Z06 has a huge displacement advantage that equal mod for equal mod, the GT-R can never make up. It has nothing to do with liking one over the other because I'd take either in a heartbeat. I just felt the need to defend the honor of my Z06 customers because of some of the statements earlier in the thread.
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lol.. im just poking fun with you... ive been on here for years and u know i never jumped on anyone for anything. i know you have a nissan maxima. I don't really agree with the fact that mod for mod the Z06 will always win. Mod for mod, really depends. For example, if you throw a better flowing exhaust, or intake on the GTR, the turbos will really thrive off of it, while from what I understand the Z06 engine is already maximized out of the factory, kind of like the VQ is the 350Z. Look at it this way... the maxima, pathfinder, quest, 350Z, altima 3.5 all share the same engine right? You can only do so much to it, which is why I think the new G37 coupe utilizes a 3.7 (i might be wrong, but that's what i thought). So the way I see it, mod for mod the turbo engine will respond better, and that's been the case based on what i've seen with car's I have worked on. What's your take on it Scott? Hopefully SpoiledMan can jump in, cause he seems to have some knowledge of modifying cars as well..
 
My take on it is throw two turbos on the Corvette and then start modding them both. Yes, there is a lot of potential with a turbo car, all you have to do is what people have done with DSMs, Supras and Buick Grand Nationals.



I probably wasn't very clear because what I meant was since the GT-R is turboed, that would be a legitimate mod for the Corvette. With both having snails, which do you think will end up making the most power?



You'd think the Z06 engine has little room for improvement from the factory, but that isn't the case. One of my regulars did the usual bolt-ons-headers, exhaust with an X pipe, cold air intake plus he had the intake manifold cleaned out inside (parting lines, etc) and match ported along with a dyno tune. His car layed down 535 hp on the rollers, about a 90-100 hp gain over stock. That is pretty impressive considering the engine is n/a and all the mods just made it breath better (and yes, I understand an engine is basically an air pump and most mods will focus on getting more air into and out of the engine-but these were very simple mods, no power adders). I was hoping for a ride the last time I cleaned it but the sprinklers came on at the main entrance to his subdivision and since he'd pulled the wheels so I could deep clean the fenderwells and suspension, he didn't want to drive through the water.



Oh yeah, stock automatic Maxima's like mine typically run high 14s stock. Some girl on maxima.org had headers, cat back and cold air and knocked a second of the typical stock time. The VQ is a great engine but it has a lot of untapped potential, especially in a car like a Maxima vs a 350Z.
 
Aurora40 said:
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> the one you posted. :nana:



That '01 TT Z06 is supposed to be a 10 flat car on pump gas!
 
Thread Conlusion:



GTR > ZO6



Why do Vettes beat most cars in terms of performance, yet are always ranked lowest when compared head to head? Their junk, thats why.



The GTR will smoke a vette on the track, believe me, every vette I see has a blown engine from trying to catch up to GTR.
 
NSXTASY said:
Thread Conlusion:



GTR > ZO6



Why do Vettes beat most cars in terms of performance, yet are always ranked lowest when compared head to head? Their junk, thats why.



The GTR will smoke a vette on the track, believe me, every vette I see has a blown engine from trying to catch up to GTR.
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:har:



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NSXTASY said:
Thread Conlusion:



GTR > ZO6



Why do Vettes beat most cars in terms of performance, yet are always ranked lowest when compared head to head? Their junk, thats why.



The GTR will smoke a vette on the track, believe me, every vette I see has a blown engine from trying to catch up to GTR.
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Thank you, did I mention the over heat issue and reliability?

Anyways, brand new GT-R beats the equal Z06 off the show room, Modification

thats a total different discussion but here is a starter, Mine's did the GT-R already

and it beat the Lamborghini Gallardo times at a circuit "already".



Motor Authority » Mines Nissan GT-R takes to the track

"Famous Japanese tuner Mines has taken to the Tsukuba circuit for a time attack

in their brand new Nissan R35 GTR, managing a time of 1m 3.1s around the track. This

places it in front of the Lamborghini Gallardo, which manages a 1m 3.6s time around the same track."
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NSXTASY said:
Why do Vettes beat most cars in terms of performance, yet are always ranked lowest when compared head to head? Their junk, thats why.
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HAHAHA!!! That's an awesome argument! Who cares if a performance car performs better or not when comparing it to another car! :2thumbs:
 
NSXTASY said:
Thread Conlusion:



GTR > ZO6



Why do Vettes beat most cars in terms of performance, yet are always ranked lowest when compared head to head? Their junk, thats why.



The GTR will smoke a vette on the track, believe me, every vette I see has a blown engine from trying to catch up to GTR.
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What a load of bull****.
 
Anyone else think this thread needs to get back on track before it gets locked?



IMO, arguments about which car is best never settle because neither side is willing to give in.







In case anyone forgot, here's the original post:



danponjican said:
Not sure if anyone posted this before on here, but I thought it was interesting to see that the new Nissan GTRs are all wetsanded and buffed on the assembly line. Is this typical on exotics or other high-end auto manufacturers? I work for Daimler and have toured several plants and have never seen this before. Most cars/trucks get painted by robots and baked in a booth and that's it.
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Thanks.
 
poweredbytorque said:
I'll take a twin turbo LSx over a twin turbo vr38wtfbbqsuperhax engine any day :p



The GTR weighs way too much for its size and purpose. I can understand why a Veyron weighs 2 tons but there is no reason way a ultrahigh performance Datsun should weigh nearly the same unless its attempting to do 240+ mph.



VWvortex Forums: The engine weight thread
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The GT-R does seem heavy, but what difference does that make if the performance is still there? It's been confirmed that the GT-R does indeed beat the Z06 around the Nurburgring, for instance. I'm not trying to suggest that the GT-R is better than the Z06, but merely that its weight doesn't seem to hold it back.
 
kev7706 said:
The GT-R does seem heavy, but what difference does that make if the performance is still there? It's been confirmed that the GT-R does indeed beat the Z06 around the Nurburgring, for instance. I'm not trying to suggest that the GT-R is better than the Z06, but merely that its weight doesn't seem to hold it back.
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What difference does it make?



The obvious answer is that regardless of how good it's performance is, it would be that much better if it were lighter.



Remember, a lighter car corners better, brakes better, and accelerates better.



As Colin Chapman said: "add lightness"!
 
Harry Houdini said:
did anyone say Vette? :D

how about Lamborghini killer? or Ferrari smasher? or even better Porsche exterminator? lol



This is untouched, unmodified people, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds in stock set-up!
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Well everyone, if you haven't seen it yet Edmunds tested the car themselves and the times were even FASTER than Nissan had, yes....FASTER!!!!



0-60 3.3 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And some really want to complain about body weight? Um...yeah.



1/4 mile 11.6 @ 120 mph. So yeah, it's quicker than a Viper, Corvette Z06 and A porsche 911 turbo and tons others! This car is just insane, plain and simple.



Proof is in the pudding.... 2009 Nissan GT-R - Full Test: InsideLine
 
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