Originally Posted by mal_TX

There's certainly room for gearing advantage under 1st in the 5AT. What are you RPMs on a standing start in 1st? There's also plenty of room above 60, as the 5AT gearing gets a bit conservative starting with 3rd gear.

My guess is we see a 2/10ths performance improvement 0-60 and maybe 3-4/10ths in the 1/4 mile for the 09 7AT. Fuel mileage-wise, my prediction would be 1-2mpg overall.

Originally Posted by kg37

I agree. There is plenty of room for improvement. Especially starting with 3rd gear.

Originally Posted by DdotRoq

I am still trying to comprehend if the 5AT is worth modding vs. just staying a year and a half more with the car and upgrading to a 7AT, or possibly 2010 - 7MT.

Originally Posted by DdotRoq

I am still trying to comprehend if the 5AT is worth modding vs. just staying a year and a half more with the car and upgrading to a 7AT, or possibly 2010 - 7MT.

Originally Posted by kg37

I doubt there will be a 7SMG when nissan has just spent R&D money on a 7AT. That 7AT is going to be used in alot of there cars.

Originally Posted by RedG37SNC

Watch them release a dual clutch 7AT in 2010...

Originally Posted by The1andOnly

I wonder if they're gonna put the dual-clutch in the 370Z.

Originally Posted by kg37

that might make the Z a little too expensive (that's what killed the 300ZX). I think they will just do a 6MT and 7AT in the Z.