Nissan 370Z Forum  

possible loss of power?

Ever since I bought my car about a month and a half ago, I have felt that the car feels relatively slow in acceleration for the stats it claims. There

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Like Tree5Likes
  • 2 Post By m4a1mustang
  • 1 Post By Nick216
  • 1 Post By JARblue
  • 1 Post By juld0zer

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-26-2015, 07:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
smoothtransit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 63
Drives: 09 370 BS 6mt
Rep Power: 11
smoothtransit is on a distinguished road
Default possible loss of power?

Ever since I bought my car about a month and a half ago, I have felt that the car feels relatively slow in acceleration for the stats it claims. There is just something about the acceleration that gives me a sensation that it isnt performing adequately. It's kind of a confusing and relatively vague question but has anyone experienced a similar situation?

FYI I came from a bmw 328i so no power that im comparing it to.
smoothtransit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 07:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324198
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Make sure you have proper octane fuel.
__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 07:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Long Island
Posts: 48
Drives: 15' Nismo 6mt
Rep Power: 10
Nick216 is on a distinguished road
Default

Have u timed a 0-60 or 1/4. It may feel slow but isnt.
Nick216 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 07:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
Base Member
 
smoothtransit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 63
Drives: 09 370 BS 6mt
Rep Power: 11
smoothtransit is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
Make sure you have proper octane fuel.
Yeah I never mess around with gas, I always fill premium at either Chevron or Shell.
smoothtransit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 07:35 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
m4a1mustang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 55,385
Drives: on two wheels
Rep Power: 6962
m4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond reputem4a1mustang has a reputation beyond repute
Default

The Z doesn't give much of a sensation of thrust under acceleration. Not much torque and very linear power delivery. It's a bit deceptive.
Trips and smoothtransit like this.
__________________
- Steve
MAZOC Meet Thread
Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!)
LIKE us on Facebook!
m4a1mustang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 07:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
Base Member
 
smoothtransit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 63
Drives: 09 370 BS 6mt
Rep Power: 11
smoothtransit is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick216 View Post
Have u timed a 0-60 or 1/4. It may feel slow but isnt.
I tried but I havent been able to get an accurate reading. I also wondered if it was a mental thing just solely because our cars lack low end torque.
smoothtransit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 07:55 PM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Long Island
Posts: 48
Drives: 15' Nismo 6mt
Rep Power: 10
Nick216 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by smoothtransit View Post
I tried but I havent been able to get an accurate reading. I also wondered if it was a mental thing just solely because our cars lack low end torque.
Its deffinately mental. That and the power curve mentioned above. The only real bullet proof way is to maybe drive another Z or record times or dyno of yours. Go test drive one at a dealership and walk away after lol

Coming from an acura tl fwd that i still daily drive. The Z feels like a rocketship being rwd.
smoothtransit likes this.

Last edited by Nick216; 01-26-2015 at 07:58 PM.
Nick216 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 08:17 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
JARblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 43
Posts: 36,450
Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3
Rep Power: 2684440
JARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond repute
Default

The throttle response is very muted on the stock tune at lower RPMs. I got a tune with virtually no other mods (intakes only), and it was almost like a new car
smoothtransit likes this.
__________________

2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic | ARC | CJM | Ecutek | FI | Fujimura | R2C | SPL | Stillen | TWM | Z1 | ZSpeed |
JARblue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 09:49 PM   #9 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 428
Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6
Rep Power: 139
juld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond repute
Default

yeah it's the conservative throttle map. it really needs a tweaked map to unlock some decent shove
smoothtransit likes this.
juld0zer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2015, 11:32 PM   #10 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
imjello's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: texas
Posts: 285
Drives: F80 M3, S5 B9
Rep Power: 13
imjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond reputeimjello has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by smoothtransit View Post
Ever since I bought my car about a month and a half ago, I have felt that the car feels relatively slow in acceleration for the stats it claims. There is just something about the acceleration that gives me a sensation that it isnt performing adequately. It's kind of a confusing and relatively vague question but has anyone experienced a similar situation?

FYI I came from a bmw 328i so no power that im comparing it to.
Any mods on the car when you got it? Wonder if it had a low power map, for when going through valet or given to car wash employees. Check to see if it swaps maps

Changing maps on my Uprev

I never felt the car was slow, and I could spin tires even at low rpms.

dumb question but your not hitting traction control right? Tried turning off vdc
imjello is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2015, 08:20 AM   #11 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Mai-z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Posts: 346
Drives: 2010 MB 370Z 6MT
Rep Power: 14
Mai-z is on a distinguished road
Default

Get hfc's or tp's that awakens the beast.
__________________
|| F.I. 18" CF || A.R.T TP's || Gen3 || EVO-R 3pc CF ||
Mai-z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2015, 12:32 PM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
smoothtransit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 63
Drives: 09 370 BS 6mt
Rep Power: 11
smoothtransit is on a distinguished road
Default

Yeah so I might go get a Dyno tune since that's what i've heard makes a big difference. I already have a full Stillen CBE, so it would probably be a good idea to have a remap done. Any recommendations for a proper tune?

Last edited by smoothtransit; 01-27-2015 at 12:38 PM.
smoothtransit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2015, 03:29 AM   #13 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 428
Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6
Rep Power: 139
juld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond reputejuld0zer has a reputation beyond repute
Default

if you are comparing it to th F30 328i then you definitely have a valid point. i drive BMWs daily for work and they have excellent throttle response, even in comfort mode - compared to even my tune throttle map
juld0zer is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
decreased power loss of power simota1 Engine & Drivetrain 96 10-28-2019 08:10 PM
Power Loss At Start-Up DavidB123 Nismo 370Z 39 05-01-2018 01:24 PM
Sudden power loss Yutnaka Engine & Drivetrain 72 05-28-2015 12:15 PM
Power loss whoLEEoh Intake/Exhaust 31 04-16-2012 09:44 PM
Power Loss after HKS Exhaust. whoLEEoh Intake/Exhaust 7 10-05-2011 05:45 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:13 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2