Life span of a VQ37?

Elan · 07-18-2013, 12:32 PM

You can't get the tires to break lose? I find it very easy to do. The Z manual transmission takes some getting used to. Don't expect to be Michael Schumacher going from AT to this kind of MT. Practice makes perfect...but save the race for the track!

SS_Firehawk · 07-18-2013, 02:32 PM

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Chuck33079 · 07-18-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 03g35coupe6mt

Good thing i changed my diff fluid at 4k heard the stock stuff turns bad fairly quick Redline in there too .

The LSD is sealed. You just changed the gear lube.

Zensation · 07-18-2013, 04:20 PM

OK maybe this is a question for another thread and I know everyone has their opinion but should I replace the whole pumpkin or just the diff and gears if I wanna swap gears and diff? I Know a good bit about gears and power transfer but not so much z specific. I called around to a few local tranny places and a nissan performance shop here in town and no one would even open the case to swap to 4.08 gears because they would need way too many specialized tools. Any direction on this would be much appreciated!

takjak2 · 07-18-2013, 04:22 PM

177k miles and still good on the VQ30 in my maxima. I expect to get plenty out of the Z. I would say more, but I'm not going easy on it!

Chuck33079 · 07-18-2013, 05:29 PM

There are a bunch of threads about swapping the gear in the rear end.

Zensation · 07-18-2013, 06:05 PM

touche, but I havnt seen anyone bolt up the cheaper assembly from the 350z to the 370...was just wondering if the housings are physically the same dimension is all.

SS_Firehawk · 07-18-2013, 06:17 PM

They are

Zensation · 07-18-2013, 06:25 PM

perfect.

USMCASA · 07-19-2013, 10:05 AM

if you want good tires get the michelin pilot sport a/s. never had an issue with them and get great mileage out of them. also in snow i piss guys off in their jacked up 4x4s when they see me out with my Z. i will never buy any other type/brand of tire again.

luigi90210 · 07-19-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCASA

if you want good tires get the michelin pilot sport a/s. never had an issue with them and get great mileage out of them. also in snow i piss guys off in their jacked up 4x4s when they see me out with my Z. i will never buy any other type/brand of tire again.

What's your tread wear like?
So far I have had great success with the pilot supersport and tread wear is amazing(put about 7k miles on them and they still look brand new)

urdeliveryguy · 07-20-2013, 01:18 PM

I'm about 30k now. Nissan recommends the pcv valve replaced, Cooling system and transmission serviced/flushed. They also recommend a fuel induction service, throttle body serviced and spark plugs checked every 30k if necessary.

All my fluids are good as I've done them myself recently, so I'm gonna look at the trans, pcv valve and throttle body services within the next month. Should make for some good diy's. I'll have the dealer service the trans. While I'm at it I'll check the plugs. Why not.

wdkwang · 07-21-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zensation

Hey guys whats up maybe you can help me out with something thats been on my mind. I picked up a '10 NISMO 370z this weekend and it is rather high miles were talking 65000 and I traded in my '09 370 base model for it bascally because ive never seen a NISMO listed for $23000

....But anyways I leaned to drive on stick back when i was 16 so ive been driving them for a long time and i know how to shift and all but my question is With my base model 7at I could get the wheels to chirp even into 3rd...I cant even get the NISMO to chirp into 2nd. It almost feels like the engine is bogging me down after a shift even when VDC is off. Im wondering are these engines gone at 60000 miles or something whats the deal?????? IUts really frustrating cuz an eclipse beat me off the line for the same reason after an attempted launch. Talk about embarassing!! Never would have happened in the base model I had.

OP, you're forgetting one very important detail. the base model comes with 18s with 225/245 tires. the nismo comes with 19s on 245/285 tires, which means more tire biting down on the ground. other than that, doesn't hurt to change out all the fluids, and get it uprev tuned.

Zensation · 07-21-2013, 05:36 PM

So I got the z jacked up and was playing around with it for the first time today oil change etc etc and also there seems to be a clicking sound coming from the rear on acceleration im guessing just the axel and cv joints....Ill probably just get that fixed when I switch over to 4.08 FD and swap my dif....But i found these little guys on my front springs they look like spring savers that come on springs Ive ordered for machines at work. Anyways the looked out of place on a 60k mile vehicle.

Joepro · 07-21-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zensation

So I got the z jacked up and was playing around with it for the first time today oil change etc etc and also there seems to be a clicking sound coming from the rear on acceleration im guessing just the axel and cv joints....Ill probably just get that fixed when I switch over to 4.08 FD and swap my dif....But i found these little guys on my front springs they look like spring savers that come on springs Ive ordered for machines at work. Anyways the looked out of place on a 60k mile vehicle.

lube the axle splines going into the hubs, 350z had this issue, just fixed it on my 370z about 3 weeks ago.

07-18-2013, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 18	You can't get the tires to break lose? I find it very easy to do. The Z manual transmission takes some getting used to. Don't expect to be Michael Schumacher going from AT to this kind of MT. Practice makes perfect...but save the race for the track! forza370z and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

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07-18-2013, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
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07-18-2013, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	OK maybe this is a question for another thread and I know everyone has their opinion but should I replace the whole pumpkin or just the diff and gears if I wanna swap gears and diff? I Know a good bit about gears and power transfer but not so much z specific. I called around to a few local tranny places and a nissan performance shop here in town and no one would even open the case to swap to 4.08 gears because they would need way too many specialized tools. Any direction on this would be much appreciated!

07-18-2013, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	touche, but I havnt seen anyone bolt up the cheaper assembly from the 350z to the 370...was just wondering if the housings are physically the same dimension is all.

07-18-2013, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	perfect.

07-19-2013, 10:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 19	if you want good tires get the michelin pilot sport a/s. never had an issue with them and get great mileage out of them. also in snow i piss guys off in their jacked up 4x4s when they see me out with my Z. i will never buy any other type/brand of tire again.

07-20-2013, 01:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 15	I'm about 30k now. Nissan recommends the pcv valve replaced, Cooling system and transmission serviced/flushed. They also recommend a fuel induction service, throttle body serviced and spark plugs checked every 30k if necessary. All my fluids are good as I've done them myself recently, so I'm gonna look at the trans, pcv valve and throttle body services within the next month. Should make for some good diy's. I'll have the dealer service the trans. While I'm at it I'll check the plugs. Why not. __________________ 09 370z #teammontereyblue / 12 fx35 / 08 g35x

07-21-2013, 05:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	So I got the z jacked up and was playing around with it for the first time today oil change etc etc and also there seems to be a clicking sound coming from the rear on acceleration im guessing just the axel and cv joints....Ill probably just get that fixed when I switch over to 4.08 FD and swap my dif....But i found these little guys on my front springs they look like spring savers that come on springs Ive ordered for machines at work. Anyways the looked out of place on a 60k mile vehicle.

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