High RPM Driving.

Logic · 11-07-2015, 07:28 PM

Hello, so I was curious. Is it bad to drive my Z at higher RPM's? I have the AT and occassionally use the paddles, shifting at about 4000-4500 RPM's then coasting usually between 2500-3500 RPM's. Also, when slowing, I love downshifting to hear the Rev-Matching jump up to 4000 RPM's for a quick second. How harmful, if at all, is doing these things to the engine?
Thanks.

Mancub · 11-07-2015, 07:56 PM

Only 4000-4500? Huh..... I mean, yeah sure, me too. I mean I know this guy who shifts at 6500-7000 during spirited driving, what could he expect, for science?

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Felix 808 · 11-07-2015, 07:58 PM

Your fine, the higher RPM's is where the Z comes alive. On the down shitfs, it could cause a little more heat into the trans causing the fluid to need to be changed faster, but nothing too serious. Enjoy the car & just keep it under 7,500 , as you can starve for oil.

JWillis72 · 11-07-2015, 07:59 PM

If anything it will be the clutch packs in the 7AT but I wouldn't worry about it. I ran my 7AT with it supercharged for two years while tracking it and it never failed me. It was 418whp running to red line and downshifting as hard as it could and still had no problems. I just had it rebuild and there was a lot of clutch material in the fluid but you will not push it that hard on the street. N/A and on the street I don't think you have anything to worry about.

MagmaRed370z · 11-07-2015, 08:13 PM

You are fine. If its for a few seconds. If you are keeping it at 4-5K for minutes then you take the risk of overheating and oil consumption.

vtec to vvel · 11-07-2015, 08:46 PM

is this a serious question?

Rusty · 11-07-2015, 09:21 PM

I drive mine flat out most of the time.

Chan Chee Hoe · 11-07-2015, 10:27 PM

Engine & AT should be fine,but not for AirCon Compressor,esp for Warm Countries..

mag_black · 11-08-2015, 07:24 AM

It's a Z, that's what they're meant to do. Rev the **** out of it and enjoy your car

Maybe grab an oil cooler for the summer w/ a thermostatic plate.

YzGyz · 11-08-2015, 08:47 AM

Driving around at higher revs = more fun, nice engine noise, car feels more responsive as the car really starts to pull around 5500 revs, waste more fuel, marginally wear out components faster, more heat, more smiles.

YzGyz

SouthArk370Z · 11-08-2015, 10:36 AM

Yes, higher RPMs will mean a little more wear and tear, but, as has been mentioned, it's a sports car - drive it like one. If you want to putt around, get a sedan. Stay below the redline and change your oil often and you will be fine.

jchammond · 11-10-2015, 02:32 AM

They come Alive at those RPM's, that's why they up shift @ 7500 when you leave it in the "Drift" mode & rpm's fall back in the 5k range; unfortunately I haven't been able to play with mine lately/ due to the excessive rainfall here in SC.
As mentioned; keep tranny serviced & keep eye on oil temp gauge.... May need to add aux. coolers.

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tonythetiger · 11-17-2015, 03:16 PM

u might get lower mpg if you're worried about that. driving high rpm seems fine, im running on 4.08 gear on my daily z with no problems

11-07-2015, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Logic Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 2 Drives: White 2009 370Z Auto Rep Power: 9	High RPM Driving. Hello, so I was curious. Is it bad to drive my Z at higher RPM's? I have the AT and occassionally use the paddles, shifting at about 4000-4500 RPM's then coasting usually between 2500-3500 RPM's. Also, when slowing, I love downshifting to hear the Rev-Matching jump up to 4000 RPM's for a quick second. How harmful, if at all, is doing these things to the engine? Thanks.

11-07-2015, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mancub Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 39 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z MR A7 Rep Power: 9	Only 4000-4500? Huh..... I mean, yeah sure, me too. I mean I know this guy who shifts at 6500-7000 during spirited driving, what could he expect, for science? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk wsarver and Array like this.

11-07-2015, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Your fine, the higher RPM's is where the Z comes alive. On the down shitfs, it could cause a little more heat into the trans causing the fluid to need to be changed faster, but nothing too serious. Enjoy the car & just keep it under 7,500 , as you can starve for oil. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

11-07-2015, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 44	If anything it will be the clutch packs in the 7AT but I wouldn't worry about it. I ran my 7AT with it supercharged for two years while tracking it and it never failed me. It was 418whp running to red line and downshifting as hard as it could and still had no problems. I just had it rebuild and there was a lot of clutch material in the fluid but you will not push it that hard on the street. N/A and on the street I don't think you have anything to worry about. TP. likes this.

11-07-2015, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	You are fine. If its for a few seconds. If you are keeping it at 4-5K for minutes then you take the risk of overheating and oil consumption. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

11-07-2015, 08:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,903 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 499553	is this a serious question? __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

11-07-2015, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,870 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I drive mine flat out most of the time. TerribleONE, gbrettin, Felix 808 and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-07-2015, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Engine & AT should be fine,but not for AirCon Compressor,esp for Warm Countries..

11-08-2015, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	It's a Z, that's what they're meant to do. Rev the **** out of it and enjoy your car Maybe grab an oil cooler for the summer w/ a thermostatic plate. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

11-08-2015, 08:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	Driving around at higher revs = more fun, nice engine noise, car feels more responsive as the car really starts to pull around 5500 revs, waste more fuel, marginally wear out components faster, more heat, more smiles. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

11-08-2015, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Yes, higher RPMs will mean a little more wear and tear, but, as has been mentioned, it's a sports car - drive it like one. If you want to putt around, get a sedan. Stay below the redline and change your oil often and you will be fine. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-10-2015, 02:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	They come Alive at those RPM's, that's why they up shift @ 7500 when you leave it in the "Drift" mode & rpm's fall back in the 5k range; unfortunately I haven't been able to play with mine lately/ due to the excessive rainfall here in SC. As mentioned; keep tranny serviced & keep eye on oil temp gauge.... May need to add aux. coolers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

11-17-2015, 03:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	u might get lower mpg if you're worried about that. driving high rpm seems fine, im running on 4.08 gear on my daily z with no problems __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

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