I've had a 350Z with the VQ35DE motor in it. What can I say, it's a lovely engine. The thing that I'm most impressed with is the sheer torque you get as soon as you floor it and it's that initial feeling that had put a smile on my face. Sure we all know that it takes a bit more time to get a VQ25DET to sing, and when she sings, she does it loud and proud. But really, it's that precious second or two that can make the difference.
What I'm not impressed with the DE engine is how it responds to your basic mods. Pretty much you need to fork out a small fortune to really make it into a real thoroughbred. I did so much to the 350 it wasnt funny, and in the end, I gave up and decided that a forced induction car was the way to go.
With the Stag, a simple dump/front pipe change with a high flow cat has already made a big difference. I cant wait till my cat-back arrives and see how much better she goes.