zeddy addict Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I know there are many threads on here about the differences between the 2 engines and and I have read them all so am not being lazy here. Just asking everyone's personal opinion between the two. Horses for courses and all that, personally I love my DE and find it very lively and great to drive. Love the interior and exterior upgrades too compared to my previous 05 zed. For those who have experienced both which one would get your vote and why? Just thinking when I can eventually get back to having a zed is it worth holding out for an HR or just wait a bit longer and go for the 370 GT if prices ever drop enough. Is the HR really that much different engine wise to the DE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yes. It's much, much better. More revs, more power, no silly dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The HR is better, no question, but the DE is a fine engine also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Well I have a DE and think it is fine but have never driven the HR. All im going to say is this guy who races time attack said get what you can afford for your budget if you are going to modify and tune it. I am bias as I love his car Realistically it depends on your driving and what you want from the car. Personally I prefer the DE Tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The HR is better, no question, but the DE is a fine engine also. I drive both on a regular basis, 3 or 4 times a week. HR is definitely better, it seems much smoother than the DE especially if you push it a bit. DE works fine for me though. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'll just leave this here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'll just leave this here. GM you have no idea how much abuse we give AMT over this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'll just leave this here. GM you have no idea how much abuse we give AMT over this Think he was having a little nap before the race begun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeddy addict Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Hmmmmmm, intereresting, so if you could push the budget to an HR albeit high mileage and a bit battered would you go for that over a low mile DE that was absolutely mint? Is there that much difference and has anyone driven all three from the early 350z to the last HR to compare all. My first one was a 2005 and 38k miles, after that I had a 2003 with 52k miles yet drove 100% nicer than the first. My current DE is very revvy but much smoother as are the gears and clutch. Guess a lot of it is down to the individual car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 HR over anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I personally would buy on condition of the car .... If its a DE or HR .... I have a HR as I think they are a lot better engine than the DE ..... But as said I would rather have a good nick DE than a tatty HR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 HR over anything. Is that why you're selling the Porsche then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeddy addict Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I personally would buy on condition of the car .... If its a DE or HR .... I have a HR as I think they are a lot better engine than the DE ..... But as said I would rather have a good nick DE than a tatty HR Very good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 HR over anything. HR over DE LSX over HR tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Many DEs you buy will have had an Uprev at some point. And if it hasn't, you'll probably get one done. These can help smooth your torque curve a little bit but pre/post Uprev my DE still noticeably comes on cam around 3500rpm and doesn't particularly enjoy those last 500 revs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just saw this thread lol I knew I'd be in it somewhere!! lol It was my first time! ...Kris shush about your tyres haha.. HR my friend, it is the better way no matter how much people in sunset Zeds tell you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This seems to be the daily argument on the US 350Z Facebook... Basically HR owners say the HR, DE owners say DE... It's the HR just for the record! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) get a Gtr i drove so alot better than my 350z so get one of them Edited August 26, 2014 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You still get common faults with HR's.....just a bit less than the DE's...and a few more benefits over the DE...namely the engine. Re-styled front n light cluster touchups keep it lookin modern where as the older DE lights are showing there age. The HR has a jerky throttle at low speeds sometimes but I hear on here a good map sorts that Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You still get common faults with HR's.....just a bit less than the DE's...and a few more benefits over the DE...namely the engine. Re-styled front n light cluster touchups keep it lookin modern where as the older DE lights are showing there age. The HR has a jerky throttle at low speeds sometimes but I hear on here a good map sorts that Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk I heard the convo from you to Mark @ Abbey.... Mark if I map my HR will I beat the DE up the 1/4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You certainly did not...lol We are due a 2nd gear rolling 'go' to eliminate iffy starts lol. I'm letting the HR side down haha Kris wants to be an HR.... he even has the bonnet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delz0r Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've had both. HR is of course better, noticeably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You certainly did not...lol We are due a 2nd gear rolling 'go' to eliminate iffy starts lol. I'm letting the HR side down haha Kris wants to be an HR.... he even has the bonnet... The HR might be "better" but its not good enough to cover a rubbish driver thats aimed at another HR owner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Im quite happy with my DE to be honest, the money I save on tax I can use to tune the engine Edited August 26, 2014 by Zedd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Im quiet happy with my DE to be honest, the money I save on tax I can use to tune the engine The good thing about cheaper tax is you can tune your car every year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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