Engine Undercover

tyszkosr · 08-02-2016, 11:07 AM

The engine undercover is missing on my 2010 Z370. The car runs fine and just passed state inspection by Nissan dealer. I'm looking for second opinion as to danger in running without it?????
Gordon

Chuck33079 · 08-02-2016, 11:13 AM

It protects the oil pan, and provides support for the bumper. You should get one. The ZSpeed metal one is better than OEM.

Trips · 08-02-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It protects the oil pan, and provides support for the bumper. You should get one. The ZSpeed metal one is better than OEM.

Silly Rabbit · 08-02-2016, 12:26 PM

If you want an OEM one, I have a non nismo one for sale with about 5k miles on it. Asking $75 plus shipping.

RumbleFish · 08-02-2016, 01:41 PM

Toll Booth Willy also makes a nice one.

Jayhovah · 08-02-2016, 02:22 PM

This thread title sounds like a bad speed network show about investigating unethical mechanics .

barncobob · 08-02-2016, 05:07 PM

the oil pan + filter are right there, good idea for road debris protection.

SouthArk370Z · 08-02-2016, 05:07 PM

No particular danger in running without it but, as others have mentioned, it does serve several purposes. Probably improves air flow under the car, too.

Ronin06 · 08-18-2016, 05:38 PM

Access to drain plug and oil filter work well on both TBW and ZSpeed?

Thinking this might be my next purchase.

kenchan · 08-18-2016, 07:59 PM

I think those metal shrouds are over rated. I'd just get a lightly used factory one from someone local.

barncobob · 08-20-2016, 03:26 PM

metal /aluminum tends to bend-dent, the plastic is more forgiving and probably weighs less

OldFart · 08-20-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

metal /aluminum tends to bend-dent, the plastic is more forgiving and probably weighs less

Maybe more forgiving but a total pita when changing oil tbat you have to remove the entire cover compared to 2 screws in the Zspeed and you have access to drain plug and filter.

barncobob · 08-21-2016, 02:31 PM

Not on my 16 OEM, 4 screws, the flap comes down, bend it back and good to go.

U should know that U old fart, Im 68 and figured it out(tequila helped a lot)

DeliriousClam · 08-21-2016, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

Not on my 16 OEM, 4 screws, the flap comes down, bend it back and good to go.

U should know that U old fart, Im 68 and figured it out(tequila helped a lot)

16 is a different design

radarlove · 08-24-2016, 04:48 PM

2012 is also like that... 4 screws and bend

08-02-2016, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
tyszkosr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 2 Drives: Nissan 370z - 2010 - Rep Power: 10	Engine Undercover The engine undercover is missing on my 2010 Z370. The car runs fine and just passed state inspection by Nissan dealer. I'm looking for second opinion as to danger in running without it????? Gordon

08-02-2016, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It protects the oil pan, and provides support for the bumper. You should get one. The ZSpeed metal one is better than OEM. Trips and breitwbo like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	If you want an OEM one, I have a non nismo one for sale with about 5k miles on it. Asking $75 plus shipping. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

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RumbleFish A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,213 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	Toll Booth Willy also makes a nice one. __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	No particular danger in running without it but, as others have mentioned, it does serve several purposes. Probably improves air flow under the car, too. breitwbo likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-02-2016, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	the oil pan + filter are right there, good idea for road debris protection.

08-18-2016, 05:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ronin06 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 87 Drives: 14 silver sport 370Z Rep Power: 12	Access to drain plug and oil filter work well on both TBW and ZSpeed? Thinking this might be my next purchase.

08-18-2016, 07:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I think those metal shrouds are over rated. I'd just get a lightly used factory one from someone local.

08-20-2016, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	metal /aluminum tends to bend-dent, the plastic is more forgiving and probably weighs less

08-21-2016, 02:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	Not on my 16 OEM, 4 screws, the flap comes down, bend it back and good to go. U should know that U old fart, Im 68 and figured it out(tequila helped a lot) Zbrah likes this.

08-24-2016, 04:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
radarlove Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: close to Edmonton Posts: 30 Drives: 12 black tour spt AT Rep Power: 13	2012 is also like that... 4 screws and bend __________________ 370Z for go fast 08 Caliber SRT for winter

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