Did they change the muffler on 2013 models?

MrXistential · 03-01-2013, 12:45 PM

My 2013 base model is so quite. My wife has a G37 sport and when the two cars start up in the morning hers puts mine to shame. Hers sounds like my old 350z. Mine is disappointing. Even in tunnels reving up to 4k RPM with windows down you only here a low hum. Just wondering if they put a new type of muffler on the 2013 models or maybe its a deifferent type between the base package and the sport?

chrischhorn · 03-01-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MrXistential

My 2013 base model is so quite. My wife has a G37 sport and when the two cars start up in the morning hers puts mine to shame. Hers sounds like my old 350z. Mine is disappointing. Even in tunnels reving up to 4k RPM with windows down you only here a low hum. Just wondering if they put a new type of muffler on the 2013 models or maybe its a deifferent type between the base package and the sport?

Nope same exhaust. The G series has always had a smoother, sexier tone from factory in my opinion. The 2" extension in the G also helps the sound out a bit.

1st · 03-01-2013, 12:53 PM

The Z looks better. Let her win if not buy a cbe and call it a day.

cheshirecat · 03-01-2013, 04:43 PM

This wouldn't be the first time someone brought up the fact that the G's exhaust is more aggressive than the Z.

Unfortunately this is the way it's been since the 370 was introduced. I'd suggest swapping the two, but the tips for the G come out a bit too far.

edub370 · 03-01-2013, 05:08 PM

imo the exhaust sound heirarchy goes:

350z > G35 > G37 > 370z

nissan really screwed us over with the factory exhaust note on this car

Doug@PTUNING · 03-02-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

imo the exhaust sound heirarchy goes:

350z > G35 > G37 > 370z

nissan really screwed us over with the factory exhaust note on this car

Argeed. Stock 370Z exhaust is too quiet.

Z-Girl 12 · 03-02-2013, 04:28 PM

FI

JungleZ · 03-02-2013, 06:55 PM

first mod for me was ordering an F1 exhaust. longest 3 month wait of my life but so worth the wait.. I would of traded the Z in already if not for this exhaust

03g35coupe6mt · 03-02-2013, 07:58 PM

Stock 370 exhaust sound was like non existant . it didnt take me long to remove it from my car i wasnt driving a prius

SS_Firehawk · 03-02-2013, 08:04 PM

To it's credit, the 370Z exhaust sounded decent outside the car. It was inside the car where the exhaust sounded terrible, especially after 5,000 rpm.

mfeinst · 03-03-2013, 10:22 AM

The reason for the 370z exhaust being so quiet from the factory is the new noise regulations set in place by Japan for new models 2009--->. The G37 was introduced in 2008, so its exhaust remains exempt.

DBloc · 03-04-2013, 09:22 AM

Thats why i cut the resonators off so i can hear the exhaust note because i felt like i was driving in a camry lol. This is my temp fix until i get a full cbe system and to be honest it still isnt too loud at normal driving speeds but when i get on it sounds sexy not too raspy either.

edub370 · 03-04-2013, 11:08 AM

even with a cat back, we still can never get that smooth, buttery chewbacca sound the 350z's had

Sh0velMan · 03-04-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

even with a cat back, we still can never get that smooth, buttery chewbacca sound the 350z's had

Much lumpier cams (and VVEL) will do that. And provide for a lot more power.

Can't have the cake and eat it too (without forced induction).

Sh0velMan · 03-04-2013, 11:10 AM

And if you can make it to a Grand Am Continental series race, you can hear what a VQ37 + built HR heads (no VVEL) sounds like on the Doran Nismo RC. It sounds completely different and completely awesome.

03-01-2013, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrXistential Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 44 Drives: 2013 nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Did they change the muffler on 2013 models? My 2013 base model is so quite. My wife has a G37 sport and when the two cars start up in the morning hers puts mine to shame. Hers sounds like my old 350z. Mine is disappointing. Even in tunnels reving up to 4k RPM with windows down you only here a low hum. Just wondering if they put a new type of muffler on the 2013 models or maybe its a deifferent type between the base package and the sport?

03-01-2013, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	imo the exhaust sound heirarchy goes: 350z > G35 > G37 > 370z nissan really screwed us over with the factory exhaust note on this car __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

03-02-2013, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
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03-02-2013, 08:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	To it's credit, the 370Z exhaust sounded decent outside the car. It was inside the car where the exhaust sounded terrible, especially after 5,000 rpm. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

03-04-2013, 11:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	even with a cat back, we still can never get that smooth, buttery chewbacca sound the 350z's had __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

03-01-2013, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	The Z looks better. Let her win if not buy a cbe and call it a day.

03-01-2013, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	This wouldn't be the first time someone brought up the fact that the G's exhaust is more aggressive than the Z. Unfortunately this is the way it's been since the 370 was introduced. I'd suggest swapping the two, but the tips for the G come out a bit too far.

03-02-2013, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	first mod for me was ordering an F1 exhaust. longest 3 month wait of my life but so worth the wait.. I would of traded the Z in already if not for this exhaust

03-02-2013, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 14	Stock 370 exhaust sound was like non existant . it didnt take me long to remove it from my car i wasnt driving a prius

03-03-2013, 10:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
mfeinst Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Greater Philly Area Posts: 272 Drives: Mercedes C43 AMG Rep Power: 13	The reason for the 370z exhaust being so quiet from the factory is the new noise regulations set in place by Japan for new models 2009--->. The G37 was introduced in 2008, so its exhaust remains exempt.

03-04-2013, 09:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
DBloc Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT Posts: 12 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	Thats why i cut the resonators off so i can hear the exhaust note because i felt like i was driving in a camry lol. This is my temp fix until i get a full cbe system and to be honest it still isnt too loud at normal driving speeds but when i get on it sounds sexy not too raspy either.

03-04-2013, 11:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	And if you can make it to a Grand Am Continental series race, you can hear what a VQ37 + built HR heads (no VVEL) sounds like on the Doran Nismo RC. It sounds completely different and completely awesome. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

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