Why doesn't the Z exhaust note :purrrr: like the G37

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-29-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

I respectfully disagree with you. I think they have different tone even at higher rpm. I say that because I had a g35 coupe before. You might be right if you compare the g37 sedan with the 370z. I've drove plenty of g37 sedan every time I drop off my g35 for service. Yes g37 sedan might sound close to the 370z.

Me too and

Cbtech · 04-29-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

G35 and Fx even the 350z and g37 coupe have the sweetest stock exhaust note period. 370Z? Not so much.

I'm betting the reason for this is the length of both vehicles. the G37 is around 183 inches as the 370 is 167. This might have already been addressed i didnt read every page.

There are not very many 370's around Sacramento so i haven't been able to tell the difference.

lhinojos · 04-29-2013, 03:36 PM

OP just wants to purr guiz

cheshirecat · 04-29-2013, 04:27 PM

As an owner of both a 350 and a 370, their exhaust notes are very different to my ears.

The 350 had that classic "VQ" sound. The 370.... especially stock... has little of anything.

Even opening it up with a CBE doesn't give that same deep VQ-esque tone. Don't get me wrong- I think the 370 sounds pretty good, but it's nowhere near a 350, especially something from 2006 and prior (the HR had a quieter muffler).

wdkwang · 04-29-2013, 05:07 PM

Thanks for the thread revival and agreement. Since I've made this thread, it's confirmed to my ears that our z34's don't sound as definitively Vq as the others but at least we can take comfort that we are the sports version and weigh 300lb less. If it were as light as a frs, all the better.
On another note, the amount of gas this car sucks up is horrible as a dd. a sad thing that Nissan didn't integrate direct fuel injection into the engine. Even the genesis has it

AlphaSnacks · 04-29-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

Thanks for the thread revival and agreement. Since I've made this thread, it's confirmed to my ears that our z34's don't sound as definitively Vq as the others but at least we can take comfort that we are the sports version and weigh 300lb less. If it were as light as a frs, all the better.
On another note, the amount of gas this car sucks up is horrible as a dd. a sad thing that Nissan didn't integrate direct fuel injection into the engine. Even the genesis has it

I averaged 27MPG driving 100MPH on my way down to Florida earlier this month. Living there now, I average 26MPG overall. Definitely not a gas guzzler to me. My 2013 Nissan Altima rental 2 months ago was averaging 30MPG overall in Florida. 4MPG compromise is nothing if you ask me.

The problem is that the Z is not a congested big-city car, especially not for NYC. You really begin to appreciate the car soooooo much once it's in a state like Florida. I used to average 17MPG in NYC.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-29-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

I averaged 27MPG driving 100MPH on my way down to Florida earlier this month. Living there now, I average 26MPG overall. Definitely not a gas guzzler to me. My 2013 Nissan Altima rental 2 months ago was averaging 30MPG overall in Florida. 4MPG compromise is nothing if you ask me.

The problem is that the Z is not a congested big-city car, especially not for NYC. You really begin to appreciate the car soooooo much once it's in a state like Florida. I used to average 17MPG in NYC.

Wow this tank gave me a range of 240 miles.

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

Thanks for the thread revival and agreement. Since I've made this thread, it's confirmed to my ears that our z34's don't sound as definitively Vq as the others but at least we can take comfort that we are the sports version and weigh 300lb less. If it were as light as a frs, all the better.
On another note, the amount of gas this car sucks up is horrible as a dd. a sad thing that Nissan didn't integrate direct fuel injection into the engine. Even the genesis has it

Closer to 350lbs

AlphaSnacks · 04-29-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Wow this tank gave me a range of 240 miles.

Christ...what part of Texas do you live in? Is your car modded without a tune, by any chance?

I'm in Orange County, FL (about 20 miles west of Orlando), and there is virtually no congestion here. But yeah, I got just around 425 miles per tank on my drive down, and I was driving really quick.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-29-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

Christ...what part of Texas do you live in? Is your car modded without a tune, by any chance?

I'm in Orange County, FL (about 20 miles west of Orlando), and there is virtually no congestion here. But yeah, I got just around 425 miles per tank on my drive down, and I was driving really quick.

I'm in dfw, not too much congestion. 40 highway 60 city.
The best i get is 360 miles to the tank combined, 440 straight highway.

Waiz · 04-29-2013, 06:36 PM

Zombie bump from 2 years ago is owning a bunch of people

JungleZ · 04-29-2013, 06:44 PM

Nobody can top my 13-14 mpg all city driving. Fast intentions hard at work stop and go driving, 20 speedbumps at my work!

Rui Z · 05-08-2013, 02:05 AM

For the record, the G37 vs 370Z sound difference is due to the resonator and muffler difference. They use the same exact Y pipe, mid pipe is about 6" longer, and the muffler can be swapped without any problems but the tips stick out an extra 2" or so. So if anyone wants the G37 sound, swap out the 370Z resonators for G37 resonators (~$100) and get the G37 muffler (~$100). Best boom for your buck.

04-29-2013, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	Thanks for the thread revival and agreement. Since I've made this thread, it's confirmed to my ears that our z34's don't sound as definitively Vq as the others but at least we can take comfort that we are the sports version and weigh 300lb less. If it were as light as a frs, all the better. On another note, the amount of gas this car sucks up is horrible as a dd. a sad thing that Nissan didn't integrate direct fuel injection into the engine. Even the genesis has it __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

05-08-2013, 02:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 17	For the record, the G37 vs 370Z sound difference is due to the resonator and muffler difference. They use the same exact Y pipe, mid pipe is about 6" longer, and the muffler can be swapped without any problems but the tips stick out an extra 2" or so. So if anyone wants the G37 sound, swap out the 370Z resonators for G37 resonators (~$100) and get the G37 muffler (~$100). Best boom for your buck. __________________

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