3.7L in Sedan - Not Happening
#62
04-23-2007, 03:10 PM
^^^that is beautiful
i was epxecting that reply to the other post.. i would have felt the same way.
thank you for the good info.
Originally Posted by G35er_in_TO
I live around Leslie and Steeles ... and don't really think I should divulge the location of this guys house (as I wouldn't want a bunch of G35 enthusiasts outside of my house at all hours of the day j/k). I want to respect this guys privacy.
thank you for the good info.
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Originally Posted by DaveB
I don't believe this guy offers any real credibility as to what Infiniti says will be installed in future models. FYI, the coupe is lower to ground and has a lower hoodline than the sedan so how in the world is the VQ37 not going to fit in the sedan 
It's completely laughable. As for the variable valve train,those components sit forward of the heads and they have been using similiar variable valvetrain equipment on the prior VQs for years. A 0.2 liter increase in displacement is nothing when it comes to stroke or bore or both. Both cars share the same exact interior too and are based off the same exact FM chassis. Exact.
I will believe the information when Nissan or other reputable sources confirm the potential G37 sedan. I'm pretty confident Infiniti will introduce the VQ37 into upcoming sedans because that's their bread and butter car and HP sells. They have had their sites set on BMW's 3 series since the G's introduction and they're not short change the G sedan when trying to go up against the twin turbo 335i sedan. My guess is the G37 sedan will become somewhat of a high performance model of the G with a slightly lowered suspension, some mild body work, and 19" rims.
It's completely laughable. As for the variable valve train,those components sit forward of the heads and they have been using similiar variable valvetrain equipment on the prior VQs for years. A 0.2 liter increase in displacement is nothing when it comes to stroke or bore or both. Both cars share the same exact interior too and are based off the same exact FM chassis. Exact. I will believe the information when Nissan or other reputable sources confirm the potential G37 sedan. I'm pretty confident Infiniti will introduce the VQ37 into upcoming sedans because that's their bread and butter car and HP sells. They have had their sites set on BMW's 3 series since the G's introduction and they're not short change the G sedan when trying to go up against the twin turbo 335i sedan. My guess is the G37 sedan will become somewhat of a high performance model of the G with a slightly lowered suspension, some mild body work, and 19" rims.
I mostly agree with you, but if the G37 coupe sits lower, wouldn't it make sense that the hood line is also lower? This proves nothing of what height of a motor the engine bay can accomodate. I do find it hard to accept that the stroked 3.5 would sit higher unless they are using a completely different intake manifold than the new sedan (which can't be proven by Jeff's little picture above due to the engine cover).
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04-23-2007, 03:38 PM
Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
I mostly agree with you, but if the G37 coupe sits lower, wouldn't it make sense that the hood line is also lower?
You two are saying the same thing. 
This proves nothing of what height of a motor the engine bay can accomodate. I do find it hard to accept that the stroked 3.5 would sit higher unless they are using a completely different intake manifold than the new sedan.
But since I'm in educational mode:
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
You two are saying the same thing. It's not about the block height. If you have READ anything, it's the valve acutation that people are suspecting that might make the engine taller. But someone already said the VQ35 and VQ37 are the same height.
But since I'm in educational mode:
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04-23-2007, 03:46 PM
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
You two are saying the same thing. It's not about the block height. If you have READ anything, it's the valve acutation that people are suspecting that might make the engine taller. But someone already said the VQ35 and VQ37 are the same height.
But since I'm in educational mode:
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Am I the only one who thinks it's a little odd that such a nice ride would be sitting in such a dingy looking driveway? I mean, the cruddy cinderblock wall just doesn't make sense to me. Especially if the guy is working at the corporate/executive level where assumingly he'd be making solid six-figs. Furthermore, why would this car be parked so close to the wall, and really, shouldn't it be parked inside the garage instead? Also, if you live in Toronto (where it gets daaaamn cold), I couldn't imagine anyone parking their luxury automobile outside. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a cynic, because the photographic evidence does look somewhat authentic, but there's a lot wrong with this picture. Most importantly, given that the vehicle doesn't launch for another 3-4 months, I'd imagine it'd be nearly impossible for anyone not associated with the press to have their hands on this car so soon. There's just no way possible that "some guy" has one sitting in his driveway. I'm betting that even the top-tier execs wouldn't be able to get their hands on an early model.
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Originally Posted by whtbst
Am I the only one who thinks it's a little odd that such a nice ride would be sitting in such a dingy looking driveway? I mean, the cruddy cinderblock wall just doesn't make sense to me. Especially if the guy is working at the corporate/executive level where assumingly he'd be making solid six-figs. Furthermore, why would this car be parked so close to the wall, and really, shouldn't it be parked inside the garage instead?
Also, if you live in Toronto (where it gets daaaamn cold), I couldn't imagine anyone parking their luxury automobile outside.
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Originally Posted by whtbst
Am I the only one who thinks it's a little odd that such a nice ride would be sitting in such a dingy looking driveway? I mean, the cruddy cinderblock wall just doesn't make sense to me. Especially if the guy is working at the corporate/executive level where assumingly he'd be making solid six-figs. Furthermore, why would this car be parked so close to the wall, and really, shouldn't it be parked inside the garage instead? Also, if you live in Toronto (where it gets daaaamn cold), I couldn't imagine anyone parking their luxury automobile outside..... There's just no way possible that "some guy" has one sitting in his driveway. I'm betting that even the top-tier execs wouldn't be able to get their hands on an early model.
Somehow i knew that 3.7L engine wont make it to the 2008 model. It just does not make business sense for Nissan/Infiniti to spend RnD money to bump up HP on the same engine (2005 & 2006 model year).... only to replace it the next year. They might change it for the 2009 model.... but i dont see it happening for 08.... if it happens at all.
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Originally Posted by whtbst
Am I the only one who thinks it's a little odd that such a nice ride would be sitting in such a dingy looking driveway? I mean, the cruddy cinderblock wall just doesn't make sense to me. Especially if the guy is working at the corporate/executive level where assumingly he'd be making solid six-figs. Furthermore, why would this car be parked so close to the wall, and really, shouldn't it be parked inside the garage instead? Also, if you live in Toronto (where it gets daaaamn cold), I couldn't imagine anyone parking their luxury automobile outside. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a cynic, because the photographic evidence does look somewhat authentic, but there's a lot wrong with this picture. Most importantly, given that the vehicle doesn't launch for another 3-4 months, I'd imagine it'd be nearly impossible for anyone not associated with the press to have their hands on this car so soon. There's just no way possible that "some guy" has one sitting in his driveway. I'm betting that even the top-tier execs wouldn't be able to get their hands on an early model.
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04-23-2007, 06:36 PM
Originally Posted by whtbst
Am I the only one who thinks it's a little odd that such a nice ride would be sitting in such a dingy looking driveway? I mean, the cruddy cinderblock wall just doesn't make sense to me. Especially if the guy is working at the corporate/executive level where assumingly he'd be making solid six-figs. Furthermore, why would this car be parked so close to the wall, and really, shouldn't it be parked inside the garage instead? Also, if you live in Toronto (where it gets daaaamn cold), I couldn't imagine anyone parking their luxury automobile outside. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a cynic, because the photographic evidence does look somewhat authentic, but there's a lot wrong with this picture.
And as for the nice ride in a not so nice area, I remember a few years back (03 I think) when I was visiting a friend in NYC. We were on our way to visit some friends and I remember seeing a crisp CL500 Benz(the latest body style) lowered with chrome 20"....
......parked in a designated space for tenants in the projects.
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Awww...now I feel bad for bashing on cinderblocks! LOL, I suppose the point I was making is that the new Coupe belongs in a climate controlled garage with walls made of padded silk, not concrete 
And yeah, for me, 20-30 degrees is daaaamn cold (dopey), especially having lived in so-cal for the past five years, I've only been in the south for several months. Again, I just couldn't imagine leaving such a beauty outside in the cold like that, just like I wouldn't leave my pets outside either.
And yeah, for me, 20-30 degrees is daaaamn cold (dopey), especially having lived in so-cal for the past five years, I've only been in the south for several months. Again, I just couldn't imagine leaving such a beauty outside in the cold like that, just like I wouldn't leave my pets outside either.