My "Z" has arrived in Japan
 

Experts,
My US 370z Sport/Touring (manual) has just arrived in Japan, and I have to get emissions completed on it. Although I love my 370z just as much as I loved my 350z, I'm not a "gearhead" per se, so I figured I'd ask you experts a few questions that I can't track down on my application:

1. Emission timing: (expressed in B.ATDC/min-1)
2. Differential (I'm pretty sure it's 3.692)
3. Emission control devices and quantity (the list:)
- 3 way catalytic converter
- Oxidation catalytic converter
- Air pump
- Air suction valve
- EGR (Exhaust gas recirculation
- Oxygen sensor

Thanks for the assist!

Nobody, eh?

Not sure what you're asking. You want a yes no one these?

You are converting a US spec'd Z to JCI specs? Good luck............

yup good luck running it on japan gas and passing emissions.

Maybe the Autocraft shop on base (if you're military) can run an emissions test for you. I didn't have that much trouble in ROK.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...1-15-08-a.html
hope that helps. know the diff. is accurate if you have the manual.

you could just buy a Skyline or Z there lol

yeah but he would be screwed when he comes back stateside trying to import a jdm car. legally it is harder to bring a jdm car here than it is to bring a usdm car there.

R32 is legal now

If he lives in a state where he can register it, just because you can import it doesn't mean your state will let you drive it. Also he would have to ship his z back to the us to sell it, or license it there anyway.

I know and I agree! :-)

Thanks for all the feedback. I have already done the research. Emissions is not going to be a problem, just needed some of the data I listed (i.e. fill in the blank) that I originally posted. I believe I 90% of it online.

Out of curiosity, is anyone speaking from experience about bringing a stateside Z to Japan? I already have my car an am driving it here under temporary tages. It's been easy so far:

It was easy to ship over, and emissions are going to be a little bit of a pain but no modifications required. I can ship my Z back to the states no problem.

No "conversion" required. It will be an "E" plate that I can ship back to the US easily if I still have it when I transfer. I've already confirmed this. The only modification that might need done is a headlight alignment (which doesn't make a lot of sense, but it might be required).

The ONLY part of my original email I need confirmation and quantity on are the emission control devices (I think 2 Catalytic converters and 4 oxygen sensors is the answer). Can anyone confirm these? Is there an EGR?

Thanks again for all the responses!

Yes, 2 Cats, 4 O2 sensors


I want to say no real EGR, just overlap of the intake/exhaust strokes

Thanks for the info!!!

I am at a loss here. If you have a USDM Z and are in the process of registering your car in Japan, you still have to meet JCI. Second, a USDM Z will have all of the necessary emissions equipment on-board already (unless it has been modified). Third, if you are military...........there are steps that you can take to make it work. Will it be worth it........not by a long shot.

My experience is with European (TUV) standards, which are slightly tougher than Japan (JCI), but not as bad as California (CARB) or Hawaii (RECON). I have been stationed in Hawaii as well. My road dog while stationed in Italy, brought his car with him from Japan. All I am saying is that you may regret this undertaking and wish you would have just picked up a 1971+ Z or 1989+ Skyline. If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me and I will put you in touch with some people that can help you through the process.

the cats actually have two different cells in each one though don't know how technical you need to get, most of your questions can be answered by opening your hood and looking at the us emissions label. there is no egr valve, no air pump, and no air suction valve unless that is some way to rename the evaporative emmisions system. I still say you may have an issue with the ecu tune and the different gas available there, i'm sure it will run but it may cause problems if they do a sniffer on it.

Thanks again for all the assistance. If anyone is interested, I will let you folks know how it plays out. I am going through emissions next Thurs/Fri.

Subd

As a closing to this thread. My imported 370z registration is complete, and I finally have my Japanese plates.

For those who are considering importing:

Stock 2010 370z Sport/Touring

Emissions: Pass first try
Noise Emissions: Pass first try

Biggest headache = application process.

Compared to high octane gas in Hawaii, my car is running MUCH better on high octane in Japan, and I'm getting better gas mileage as well (maybe she's just glad to be home)!

Thanks again for all the advice in this thread!