Engine Differences, Maxima and 350Z??
Engine Differences, Maxima and 350Z??
Posted this in the Z forum, but nobody seems to know the answer. Does anybody here know how the extra 50+ horsepower for the Z is extracted from the 3.5L engine, compared to the Maxima? Is it a programming or hardware difference?
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Re: (NSR A32)
The Maxima's transverse layout also means the exhaust system is more restrictive than the Z's. The Z's intake manifold is probably a factor as well.
However, it also depends on which year of Z you're talking about.Z's since 2007 have a totally different, newer variant of the VQ (the VQ35HR) that's got a stronger focus on high-RPM power and attempts to alleviate some of the prior VQ's "wheeziness" toward redline. It also sacrifices torque to do this, though. The same VQ-HR is also found in the G35 and G37.
External features (such as accessory mounting points, etc.) are also different between the Z and Max motors.
However, it also depends on which year of Z you're talking about.Z's since 2007 have a totally different, newer variant of the VQ (the VQ35HR) that's got a stronger focus on high-RPM power and attempts to alleviate some of the prior VQ's "wheeziness" toward redline. It also sacrifices torque to do this, though. The same VQ-HR is also found in the G35 and G37.
External features (such as accessory mounting points, etc.) are also different between the Z and Max motors.
Re: (MinisterofDOOM)
Thanks for the help, guys. I figured it wasn't anything dramatic. I'm pretty much satisfied with the performance of my Maxima SE, but was just wondering about the differences.