Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - What makes the Z's engine sound so bad (to reviewers)?

Superjoe · 08-05-2009, 07:22 AM

First, I have not seen/heard the new Z in person (I'm stuck in the middle east right now). And I did try to search.

All of the reviews that I have read so far say that the new VQ37 engine basically sounds like rubbish in the upper range. What gives? Have you all figured out what specifically causes it?

I suppose if it's just the intake or exhaust setup it's easily fixable, but the impression that I get is that it's something in the valvetrain.

Thanks!

08-05-2009, 07:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Superjoe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 3 Drives: None for now Rep Power: 17	What makes the Z's engine sound so bad (to reviewers)? First, I have not seen/heard the new Z in person (I'm stuck in the middle east right now). And I did try to search. All of the reviews that I have read so far say that the new VQ37 engine basically sounds like rubbish in the upper range. What gives? Have you all figured out what specifically causes it? I suppose if it's just the intake or exhaust setup it's easily fixable, but the impression that I get is that it's something in the valvetrain. Thanks!