Go to a V8

+1 with that. The QX70 will need some new model relatively soon. Of course, being a niche vehicule helps Infiniti as I bet there is less pressure to redesign the QX70 than the Q50.Btw, am I the only one that think it is sad to lose the engine in the name of the vehicle? Now on topic, I had the V8 for almost a year and I do not regret it.
 
wow, this thread changed a bit, but i'd like to add something if i may ... i'm an old dog from the days of rebuilding big blocks in the 70's; my favorite then was the 396, or the 383's in the Challengers, even the 390 ... so i do love the V8; but i must say the FX35 is extremely impressive, more that enough for me, and she purrs; the sound is almost preferred to the V8, although i wish my gas mileage was better ... so i too thought i need a 45 or 50, but then i can't part with my 2005 as i love the tilt cluster on the dash, the heavyass shifter, and the lighting ( better not to have protruding lights that break easily ) sooo, i'm currently employed at Mahle / Behr and am thinking of punching this 3.5 to whatever with the Mahle piston set etc ... anyone out there with experience?
 
Willi said:
wow, this thread changed a bit, but i'd like to add something if i may ... i'm an old dog from the days of rebuilding big blocks in the 70's; my favorite then was the 396, or the 383's in the Challengers, even the 390 ... so i do love the V8; but i must say the FX35 is extremely impressive, more that enough for me, and she purrs; the sound is almost preferred to the V8, although i wish my gas mileage was better ... so i too thought i need a 45 or 50, but then i can't part with my 2005 as i love the tilt cluster on the dash, the heavyass shifter, and the lighting ( better not to have protruding lights that break easily ) sooo, i'm currently employed at Mahle / Behr and am thinking of punching this 3.5 to whatever with the Mahle piston set etc ... anyone out there with experience?
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I'm old school too, had 383 Road Runner, 340 Duster, 440 Cuda, and many more. Had a FX35 and really enjoyed it, then I yearned for more torque and ponies so went with the FX50S and absolutely love it love it. Oops did I say that twice :smug:
 
Ya, all nice machines, back in the days when Chrysler meant something ... of course they were Dodge :) I had a couple of Pacifica's then the Grand Jerokee and they were an absolute disaster ... my Lincoln Mark VIII were fine V8's
 
Willi said:
wow, this thread changed a bit, but i'd like to add something if i may ... i'm an old dog from the days of rebuilding big blocks in the 70's; my favorite then was the 396, or the 383's in the Challengers, even the 390 ... so i do love the V8; but i must say the FX35 is extremely impressive, more that enough for me, and she purrs; the sound is almost preferred to the V8, although i wish my gas mileage was better ... so i too thought i need a 45 or 50, but then i can't part with my 2005 as i love the tilt cluster on the dash, the heavyass shifter, and the lighting ( better not to have protruding lights that break easily ) sooo, i'm currently employed at Mahle / Behr and am thinking of punching this 3.5 to whatever with the Mahle piston set etc ... anyone out there with experience?
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if you could get a v8 into a infiniti car it would make more sense to me. the FX will never be a racecar so whats the point of getting even worse gas mileage? for what? you wont ever be "fast." if you want a faster car, then start with a platform with more potential. i like the FX37 the way it is. its a great balance of power with the vehicles size. my truck has a v8 so it can tow. my boat has a big block v8 so it can go fast.

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no you're right, totally not necessary ... just fun; would like to see how much better the 3.5 could be tho
 
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