Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post

SterlingDrive · 02-09-2014, 09:17 AM

I have been doing searches on the web, etc. trying to better understand how Nissan is producing the extra power of the NISMO model. So far I seem to only find statements like this:

"The 370Z NISMO's enhanced engine power and acceleration (versus non-NISMO 370Zs) is provided through use of an exclusive H-configured exhaust system design and muffler tuning, along with optimized ECM (Engine Control Module) calibration."

Is the power difference really just the NISMO exhaust and tune? That seems like some very large gains for one bolt-on mod? If a non-Nismo Z added the NISMO exhaust would the ECM relearn to a NISMO like stetting or would the car need to be tuned? Could a dealer do this based on NISMO factory settings without a independent tuner with the same results?

Thoughts? I looked forward to learning from all of you on this.

Cordially,

SterlingDriver

02-09-2014, 09:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
SterlingDrive Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 168 Drives: '14 Tour Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	HP/Torque NISMO vs. other Z's I have been doing searches on the web, etc. trying to better understand how Nissan is producing the extra power of the NISMO model. So far I seem to only find statements like this: "The 370Z NISMO's enhanced engine power and acceleration (versus non-NISMO 370Zs) is provided through use of an exclusive H-configured exhaust system design and muffler tuning, along with optimized ECM (Engine Control Module) calibration." Is the power difference really just the NISMO exhaust and tune? That seems like some very large gains for one bolt-on mod? If a non-Nismo Z added the NISMO exhaust would the ECM relearn to a NISMO like stetting or would the car need to be tuned? Could a dealer do this based on NISMO factory settings without a independent tuner with the same results? Thoughts? I looked forward to learning from all of you on this. Cordially, SterlingDriver