M370A=HomeMade

Motordyne · 06-09-2011, 10:58 AM

The one shown here: MOTORDYNE M370 Intake Manifold.

W.O.W. 370Z · 06-09-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

From what I have heard about motordyne they seem to be a very reputable company. The 370z is my first japanese sports car and I really have enjoyed it. There intake will give an honest torque gain but Do Not expect it to be a good deal. The quality of the part is on the NO. Back to the stock manifold for me. ((iDO NOT like the aluminum Plate you have)) That is cheap!!!

I thought u said it was a good mod for the money? What happened?

I could tell a big difference down low in torque and no loss up top. Car continues to pull to redline.

I have M370, Stillen Gen 3, Full 3 inch exhaust, and FI Resonated Test Pipes.

Also M370 changed tone of exhaust, which I like. Loud despite Evo 4G recording it.

http://youtu.be/tHiKsfnXh10

memorylasts · 06-09-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z

I thought u said it was a good mod for the money? What happened?

I could tell a big difference down low in torque and no loss up top. Car continues to pull to redline.

I have M370, Stillen Gen 3, Full 3 inch exhaust, and FI Resonated Test Pipes.

Also M370 changed tone of exhaust, which I like. Loud despite Evo 4G recording it.

YouTube - ‪370z Custom Exhaust FLYBY‬&rlm;

Do you have a clip of what it sounded like before? by any chance?

W.O.W. 370Z · 06-09-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

Do you have a clip of what it sounded like before? by any chance?

Let me see if I didn't erase it. I have a prior clip but that was with different exhaust setup.

memorylasts · 06-09-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z

Let me see if I didn't erase it. I have a prior clip but that was with different exhaust setup.

Alright I was hoping to hear the difference you described... so with a different set up it will sound different regardless. Thank you though!

W.O.W. 370Z · 06-09-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

Alright I was hoping to hear the difference you described... so with a different set up it will sound different regardless. Thank you though!

Best way I can describe is deeper and throatier...

Hard to describe but noticeably different.

Other members have mentioned it changed their exhaust tone as well.

Rooskey · 06-09-2011, 11:24 AM

Yea I got some power out of it, but the way its bolted to the lower intake is not a good design. The aluminum plate just pushes down on the upper intake. If one didnt know any better they could crack the new intake by bolting it down to tight.

Motordyne · 06-09-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

Yea I got some power out of it, but the way its bolted to the lower intake is not a good design. The aluminum plate just pushes down on the upper intake. If one didnt know any better they could crack the new intake by bolting it down to tight.

Sure, that is 'possible' but it would have to be torqued down really hard to do that. (as in waaay past the stock torque spec.) And the only real objective of torquing it down at all is to compress the soft silicone gasket beneath the manifold. Spec. torque is all that is needed and it will NEVER break.

As for designing an all new manifold, its not a viable or practical business option. The modified stock manifold from Nissan is very well engineered and basically is designed and manufactured with what is effectively unlimited Nissan resources. Such as the tooling to make that manifold. The tooling alone would cost somewhere between $200K-$350K to emulate. Then the piece part price of each manifold would be 2-3x higher than it is now.

With all that put together it would be completely unfeasible from a manufacturing point of view. The best and only practical/viable business option is to modify an existing stock part. Its the only way.

Otherwise, the M370 makes measurable/objective power and torque gains. And that is all it is really for. Power and Torque gains.

W.O.W. 370Z · 06-09-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

From what I have heard about motordyne they seem to be a very reputable company. The 370z is my first japanese sports car and I really have enjoyed it. There intake will give an honest torque gain but Do Not expect it to be a good deal. The quality of the part is on the NO. Back to the stock manifold for me. ((iDO NOT like the aluminum Plate you have)) That is cheap!!!

What you mean good deal? Like $$$ wise?

daisuke149 · 06-09-2011, 12:27 PM

there is a manifold that costs over 1k for our cars, looks nice, complete new design, makes nothing in terms of power.

Thats 1k.. for no gains.. add R&D into gains and your looking at 1500.

So the m370 is a good bargain. As much as you complain about dnot use a 350z part... there are alot of parts in our car taken from a 350z or other nissans. Companies always reuse parts in cars, electronics.. anything.

AlphaSnacks · 06-09-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

there is a manifold that costs over 1k for our cars, looks nice, complete new design, makes nothing in terms of power.

Thats 1k.. for no gains.. add R&D into gains and your looking at 1500.

So the m370 is a good bargain. As much as you complain about dnot use a 350z part... there are alot of parts in our car taken from a 350z or other nissans. Companies always reuse parts in cars, electronics.. anything.

The Cosworth manifold?

Motordyne · 06-09-2011, 12:34 PM

Its kind of like what happened with the MREV2 that is used on the prior 350Z. A modified stock manifold was used on a newer generation engine and it makes really great gains.

Many companies have tried to design plenum modifications for the 350Z. Anything to squeez out a little more performance... And still nothing comes close (in terms of dyno performance) to the Motordyne MREV2 with the 5/16" plenum spacer.

What I can say with certainty is the Motordyne M370 is the highest value and best performing manifold available for the VHR engine. And it makes appreciable gains.

Armonster · 06-09-2011, 12:48 PM

I have been happy with the M370 so far. My car doesn't spend much time above 7000 rpms, but it regularly sees 3000-5000rpm. So this intake definitely makes driving around town more fun.

Also, Motordyne's customer service is great. After reading my post above, Tony has already contacted me and shipped out the aluminum plate. If only all vendors were so good.

daisuke149 · 06-09-2011, 01:13 PM

yup it did. Deeper is definitely a correct description. More aggressive sounding, but not louder.

Econ · 06-09-2011, 01:46 PM

very seriously considering picking one of these manifolds up.

06-09-2011, 12:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 18	Its kind of like what happened with the MREV2 that is used on the prior 350Z. A modified stock manifold was used on a newer generation engine and it makes really great gains. Many companies have tried to design plenum modifications for the 350Z. Anything to squeez out a little more performance... And still nothing comes close (in terms of dyno performance) to the Motordyne MREV2 with the 5/16" plenum spacer. What I can say with certainty is the Motordyne M370 is the highest value and best performing manifold available for the VHR engine. And it makes appreciable gains. Last edited by Motordyne; 06-09-2011 at 12:39 PM.

06-09-2011, 01:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	very seriously considering picking one of these manifolds up. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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06-09-2011, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 18	The one shown here: MOTORDYNE M370 Intake Manifold.

06-09-2011, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 17	Yea I got some power out of it, but the way its bolted to the lower intake is not a good design. The aluminum plate just pushes down on the upper intake. If one didnt know any better they could crack the new intake by bolting it down to tight.

06-09-2011, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 33	there is a manifold that costs over 1k for our cars, looks nice, complete new design, makes nothing in terms of power. Thats 1k.. for no gains.. add R&D into gains and your looking at 1500. So the m370 is a good bargain. As much as you complain about dnot use a 350z part... there are alot of parts in our car taken from a 350z or other nissans. Companies always reuse parts in cars, electronics.. anything.

06-09-2011, 12:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 16	I have been happy with the M370 so far. My car doesn't spend much time above 7000 rpms, but it regularly sees 3000-5000rpm. So this intake definitely makes driving around town more fun. Also, Motordyne's customer service is great. After reading my post above, Tony has already contacted me and shipped out the aluminum plate. If only all vendors were so good.

06-09-2011, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 33	yup it did. Deeper is definitely a correct description. More aggressive sounding, but not louder.