Life span of a VQ37?

1st · 07-18-2013, 10:01 AM

Who knows where and how this car has been taken care of. I would start with maintenance. At 60k I’m not sure what the book (Manuel) in details but I would start there. Also check your rubber maybe there meaty performance upgraded tires. Fyi chirping the wheels maybe cool and sound nice. But in a race it slows you down.

Chuck33079 · 07-18-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Fyi chirping the wheels maybe cool and sound nice. But in a race it slows you down.

Not only that, but your transmission is not a huge fan of it. Shifting that hard isn't great for any of the drivetrain componants.

Zensation · 07-18-2013, 10:12 AM

Yeah the tires look almost brand new Kumho ecsta le sports. Ill try the clutch check in 5th gear and report back. Im going to get some K&N filters now at the ole advance store. I know that its not ideal to chirp tires and really im more or less concerned about the lack of power i feel after a shift couldnt care less if the tires make noise. It just seems like if Im trying to make them slip i should be able to ya know? Also i know the nismos have a good bit more grip due to suspension upgrades and all too so maybe im just worrying about nothing. But damn that eclipse!...Ill let u know how the air filters and ecu reset works out.

Eagle · 07-18-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Zensation

Yeah the tires look almost brand new Kumho ecsta le sports.

That might be part of your prob right there. Those tires aren't that great, especially compared to the Yokohama and Bridgestones that come stock with the Z

GSS138 · 07-22-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zensation

Yeah the tires look almost brand new Kumho ecsta le sports. Ill try the clutch check in 5th gear and report back. Im going to get some K&N filters now at the ole advance store. I know that its not ideal to chirp tires and really im more or less concerned about the lack of power i feel after a shift couldnt care less if the tires make noise. It just seems like if Im trying to make them slip i should be able to ya know? Also i know the nismos have a good bit more grip due to suspension upgrades and all too so maybe im just worrying about nothing. But damn that eclipse!...Ill let u know how the air filters and ecu reset works out.

Out of curiosity what rpm are you shifting at?

Tribalpinoy91 · 07-18-2013, 10:05 AM

Guy guys guys by the sound and look of his OP I'd put his age around 16..

Glad that this forum still has got its OG's.

Zensation · 07-18-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribalpinoy91

Guy guys guys by the sound and look of his OP I'd put his age around 16..

Glad that this forum still has got its OG's.

Im 24 in case there is any concern...nothing else to say. Pretty sure thats in my info too. Glad there's more brain power on this forum than MY350z.

To those of you actually trying to help thanks

DCNISMO · 07-18-2013, 10:06 AM

new air filters, throttle body cleaned out, maybe new fuel filter too...

DEpointfive0 · 07-18-2013, 10:17 AM

Just to address engine.

Nissan CAN make good engines, it's hit or miss, plenty of guys without problems above 60k miles... Me, 35k and my engine is on it's way out...

As for chirping the tires... It depends what tires!!! the Nismo comes with 285's right off the bat, the base, 245, the sport 275... And with the 7AT it's easier IMO to stay on the power because you mash the pedal and it shifts REALLY fast, but the Nismo, and the 6MT makes more power, but unless you really get used to it your shifts won't be as fast

SPOHN · 07-18-2013, 10:19 AM

I've seen a 350 with 220K miles. No issues.

DEpointfive0 · 07-18-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I've seen a 350 with 220K miles. No issues.

Same

Actually seen 300K on a VQ35 in a Maxima

Chuck33079 · 07-18-2013, 10:26 AM

Are you sure it wasn't an AWD turbo eclipse?

Cmike2780 · 07-18-2013, 10:30 AM

First off, I think you're already fully aware of the differences between an automatic and a manual. Your old car involved hitting the gas....and that's it. It's going to take some getting used to, especially with the Z's finicky transmission.

60k miles isn't a lot, but some basic maintenance will certainly improve things. Resetting the ECU might also help. I could be mistaken but I think ECU learns from driver input. If the previous owner was easy on the car, the ECU may have adjusted.

If all else fails, buy some mods and have it tuned with UpRev.

03g35coupe6mt · 07-18-2013, 10:44 AM

Yeah reset ecu and drive like you stole it

kfull · 07-18-2013, 10:47 AM

Most people forget to change the blinker fluid. Doing that can prolong the life of your engine by tens of thousands of miles.

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Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	Yeah the tires look almost brand new Kumho ecsta le sports. Ill try the clutch check in 5th gear and report back. Im going to get some K&N filters now at the ole advance store. I know that its not ideal to chirp tires and really im more or less concerned about the lack of power i feel after a shift couldnt care less if the tires make noise. It just seems like if Im trying to make them slip i should be able to ya know? Also i know the nismos have a good bit more grip due to suspension upgrades and all too so maybe im just worrying about nothing. But damn that eclipse!...Ill let u know how the air filters and ecu reset works out.

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Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 15	Guy guys guys by the sound and look of his OP I'd put his age around 16.. Glad that this forum still has got its OG's.

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DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	new air filters, throttle body cleaned out, maybe new fuel filter too...

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