G37 engine and 370z engine

kannibul · 08-11-2009, 10:24 AM

Couple of Q's, since I'm new to the Nissan family...

AFAIK, the G37 and the 370z have the same engine. Maybe different ECU or something long those lines, but, the engine is the same AFAIK...

Has the G37 been out longer than the 370z?

As in, with two people on this forum having mass-oil burn issues (one needing an engine replacement, the other???) - are G37 owners having the same issue?

How "tested" is this engine?

Modshack · 08-11-2009, 10:41 AM

Random parts failures.. Stuff breaks (which is why you have a warranty). I don't see a trend here given the 10,000 Z's out there and probably more G's..

kannibul · 08-11-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Random parts failures.. Stuff breaks (which is why you have a warranty). I don't see a trend here given the 10,000 Z's out there and probably more G's..

True, but on the other hand, this is a fairly small forum

Modshack · 08-11-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

True, but on the other hand, this is a fairly small forum

I'd like to think the sky is not falling.....

DIGItonium · 08-11-2009, 10:56 AM

I've had over 2,400 miles and it appears to be running fine. It did get louder though... [after installing aftermarket exhaust].

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 11:04 AM

I own one of the first G37's from a 2007 bulid date. One of the first batches.
I do not have any oil burning issues ** knocks on wood**

I only had a few glitches such as random banging noises, actuator problems, exhaust rattle, engine accelerating by itself.......

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 11:13 AM

Infinity has had the engine for almost 2 years longer than Nissan Division. They are proven engines. Sometimes the computers can't catch everything.

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Infinity has had the engine for almost 2 years longer than Nissan Division. They are proven engines. Sometimes the computers can't catch everything.

The Nissan man just spelled INFINITI wrong

the engine isn't bad at all, Mine had a few glitches
but the later 08 models and 09 model didn't have any huge issues.

kannibul · 08-11-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

I only had a few glitches such as random banging noises, actuator problems, exhaust rattle, engine accelerating by itself.......

That last one -

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 11:59 AM

can u imagine being in a traffic light rush hour and having to use the parking brake to hold the car down. I didn't want to shift into neutral bc I will be neutral dropping and peeling out at every light. So as soon as the parking brake is released and I barely let go of the brake pedal, the G jerks forward....like a beast.
So messed up

kannibul · 08-11-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

can u imagine being in a traffic light rush hour and having to use the parking brake to hold the car down. I didn't want to shift into neutral bc I will be neutral dropping and peeling out at every light. So as soon as the parking brake is released and I barely let go of the brake pedal, the G jerks forward....like a beast.
So messed up

Did you shut it off and start it back up, and it kept doing it?

What was the cause?

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 12:32 PM

No idea what was the cause, happened like 4 or 5 times. Dealership could not replicate it. They even kept it for a few days. After a restart, it still there sometimes.

Gremlins....lol

fly yellow · 08-11-2009, 01:01 PM

I have nearly 6,000 miles on mine with no issues. My friend has one of the first G37s with over 40,000 miles on it with no issues, and he does nothing to take care of the car. He's only changed the oil twice since he has had it.

FuszNissan · 08-11-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

The Nissan man just spelled INFINITI wrong

the engine isn't bad at all, Mine had a few glitches
but the later 08 models and 09 model didn't have any huge issues.

Ooopps so used to Infinity Speakers way of spelling it. Sorry.

Red370 · 08-11-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I have nearly 6,000 miles on mine with no issues. My friend has one of the first G37s with over 40,000 miles on it with no issues, and he does nothing to take care of the car. He's only changed the oil twice since he has had it.

40k and changed the oil twice? Sounds like someone doesnt much care about their $40,000 investment!

08-11-2009, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	G37 engine and 370z engine Couple of Q's, since I'm new to the Nissan family... AFAIK, the G37 and the 370z have the same engine. Maybe different ECU or something long those lines, but, the engine is the same AFAIK... Has the G37 been out longer than the 370z? As in, with two people on this forum having mass-oil burn issues (one needing an engine replacement, the other???) - are G37 owners having the same issue? How "tested" is this engine?

08-11-2009, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Random parts failures.. Stuff breaks (which is why you have a warranty). I don't see a trend here given the 10,000 Z's out there and probably more G's.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

08-11-2009, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I've had over 2,400 miles and it appears to be running fine. It did get louder though... [after installing aftermarket exhaust]. __________________

08-11-2009, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Infinity has had the engine for almost 2 years longer than Nissan Division. They are proven engines. Sometimes the computers can't catch everything. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

08-11-2009, 01:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 264	I have nearly 6,000 miles on mine with no issues. My friend has one of the first G37s with over 40,000 miles on it with no issues, and he does nothing to take care of the car. He's only changed the oil twice since he has had it. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

08-11-2009, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	I own one of the first G37's from a 2007 bulid date. One of the first batches. I do not have any oil burning issues knocks on wood I only had a few glitches such as random banging noises, actuator problems, exhaust rattle, engine accelerating by itself.......

08-11-2009, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	can u imagine being in a traffic light rush hour and having to use the parking brake to hold the car down. I didn't want to shift into neutral bc I will be neutral dropping and peeling out at every light. So as soon as the parking brake is released and I barely let go of the brake pedal, the G jerks forward....like a beast. So messed up

08-11-2009, 12:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	No idea what was the cause, happened like 4 or 5 times. Dealership could not replicate it. They even kept it for a few days. After a restart, it still there sometimes. Gremlins....lol

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