HP/Torque NISMO vs. other Z's

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

DEpointfive0 · 02-09-2014, 09:27 AM

You should try searching, or just looking through stuff more...

It's exhaust and tune. The exhaust is only worth maybe 7BHP. The rest is the tune.
The car will not get you to a Nismo-like tune. The dealer will not apply a Nismo tune.
You need an aftermarket tune, which can be fine tuned and you can adjust many more features.

SterlingDrive · 02-09-2014, 09:27 AM

This thread seems to support there is not a lot of difference in the ECM settings with the NISMO, just a little leaner on the top end.

ECU ; stock ECU Vs Nismo ECU difference

SterlingDrive

SterlingDrive · 02-09-2014, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You should try searching, or just looking through stuff more...

It's exhaust and tune. The exhaust is only worth maybe 7BHP. The rest is the tune.
The car will not get you to a Nismo-like tune. The dealer will not apply a Nismo tune.
You need an aftermarket tune, which can be fine tuned and you can adjust many more features.

Thank you DEpointfive0 that is very helpful especially about the ECM not relearning to a NISMO tune.

SterlingDriver

Chuck33079 · 02-09-2014, 09:32 AM

And there's not a whole lot of difference in the exhaust either. You're talking about 18 hp at the crank, so maybe 12-15 at the wheels. A good aftermarket exhaust and tune and you've picked up far more than 12-15, especially if you do intakes and tps/hfcs at the same time. A stock Nismo dynos at around 290whp or so and bolt ons and a tune will put you around 325whp or so.

DEpointfive0 · 02-09-2014, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And there's not a whole lot of difference in the exhaust either. You're talking about 18 hp at the crank, so maybe 12-15 at the wheels. A good aftermarket exhaust and tune and you've picked up far more than 12-15, especially if you do intakes and tps/hfcs at the same time. A stock Nismo dynos at around 290whp or so and bolt ons and a tune will put you around 325whp or so.

Hell, just an exhaust without a tune on a non Nismo will put you above the power levels of a Nismo

fuct · 02-10-2014, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Hell, just an exhaust without a tune on a non Nismo will put you above the power levels of a Nismo

oh yea! well ill just do the washer mod and get an extra 2hp to beat that non nismo!

DIGItonium · 02-10-2014, 03:42 PM

Do what some of us did, and you'll end up with WAYYYY more power than a [stock] NISMO.

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-10-2014, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Do what some of us did, and you'll end up with WAYYYY more power than a [stock] NISMO.

And for far less money.

1slow370 · 02-11-2014, 03:45 AM

lol no joke who pays $10k more for the same car with 12 more whp?

Edit: my bad it's 13k more now

DIGItonium · 02-11-2014, 08:18 AM

Hrm, my joke kinda backfired and became truth lol. Not just a NISMO. A few months ago I saw a touring that stickered for over $43k. Granted, mine is only base, and it was just $32k. How about an IPL G for close to $50k? SMH.

Chuck33079 · 02-11-2014, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Hrm, my joke kinda backfired and became truth lol. Not just a NISMO.

Some of us got it.

Where's Chii370 to come rushing in to defend how the Nismo is just altogether better in every way than the lowly regular Z? I'm pretty sure he's got a google alert set up when someone disparages God's own chariot.

fuct · 02-11-2014, 10:46 AM

^^haha

we get a text when someone bad mouths a nismo!

(and i got mine for $37k)

Chuck33079 · 02-11-2014, 10:48 AM

I thought it was more like the bat-signal. Someone shines it up in the sky, and Nismo owners rush in prepared to do battle.

wstar · 02-11-2014, 10:49 AM

Yeah most of the parts/power upgrades on the Nismo version aren't worth it compared to aftermarket stuff, but the one thing that might be woth it is the Nismo-style bumper+undertray setup up front. I guess you could retrofit that onto a Sport model, but still.

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: 11	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

02-09-2014, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	You should try searching, or just looking through stuff more... It's exhaust and tune. The exhaust is only worth maybe 7BHP. The rest is the tune. The car will not get you to a Nismo-like tune. The dealer will not apply a Nismo tune. You need an aftermarket tune, which can be fine tuned and you can adjust many more features. fuct, ShoFamous and SterlingDrive like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-09-2014, 09:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	And there's not a whole lot of difference in the exhaust either. You're talking about 18 hp at the crank, so maybe 12-15 at the wheels. A good aftermarket exhaust and tune and you've picked up far more than 12-15, especially if you do intakes and tps/hfcs at the same time. A stock Nismo dynos at around 290whp or so and bolt ons and a tune will put you around 325whp or so. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-10-2014, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Do what some of us did, and you'll end up with WAYYYY more power than a [stock] NISMO. __________________

02-11-2014, 03:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	lol no joke who pays $10k more for the same car with 12 more whp? Edit: my bad it's 13k more now SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

02-09-2014, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
SterlingDrive Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 168 Drives: '14 Tour Sport 6MT Rep Power: 11	This thread seems to support there is not a lot of difference in the ECM settings with the NISMO, just a little leaner on the top end. ECU ; stock ECU Vs Nismo ECU difference SterlingDrive

02-11-2014, 08:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Hrm, my joke kinda backfired and became truth lol. Not just a NISMO. A few months ago I saw a touring that stickered for over $43k. Granted, mine is only base, and it was just $32k. How about an IPL G for close to $50k? SMH. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________

02-11-2014, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	^^haha we get a text when someone bad mouths a nismo! (and i got mine for $37k) SterlingDrive likes this.

02-11-2014, 10:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I thought it was more like the bat-signal. Someone shines it up in the sky, and Nismo owners rush in prepared to do battle. fuct and ShoFamous like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-11-2014, 10:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Yeah most of the parts/power upgrades on the Nismo version aren't worth it compared to aftermarket stuff, but the one thing that might be woth it is the Nismo-style bumper+undertray setup up front. I guess you could retrofit that onto a Sport model, but still. GSS138 likes this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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