Z06 vs. 370Z

m4a1mustang · 10-31-2011, 09:41 AM

Sometimes sound is all you want, though. My mufflers were $600 and don't add a lick of power, but they sound good.

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

It's only an exhaust, there's nothing on the warranty that can be voided by installing one. And if your never going to mod the 370Z, just keep the Z06. And the nismo exhaust is mainly going to be for sound, it's overpriced & doesn't produce ****.

I'm not tracking on your logic.

Has Nissan had a history for warranty blocking drive-lines?

GM will block you for a CAI. What is Nissan's philosophy, and has anyone had their engine replaced, regardless of a minor mod?

Exactly, sound is good enough, but from what I have heard the Berk CB is good, and has NO drone. Thoughts? Will Nissan block my driveline warranty for that?

KaienZ34 · 10-31-2011, 10:05 AM

I know it's not the same question you've asked but BB (Jamaica) got his 7AT replaced under warranty after he installed the GTM stg II SC kit.

GZ3 · 10-31-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sometimes sound is all you want, though. My mufflers were $600 and don't add a lick of power, but they sound good.

axel backs dont do crap but save weight...still love my new gt500 though

toxik · 10-31-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I know it's not the same question you've asked but BB (Jamaica) got his 7AT replaced under warranty after he installed the GTM stg II SC kit.

It depends on the dealership, some dealerships will overlook your mods unless they directly effect the part you are replacing. Others can go so far as to deny your warranty and submit pictures of your mods to Nissan HQ, incase you ever dispute it.

KaienZ34 · 10-31-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxik

It depends on the dealership, some dealerships will overlook your mods unless they directly effect the part you are replacing. Others can go so far as to deny your warranty and submit pictures of your mods to Nissan HQ, incase you ever dispute it.

Very true each dealership is different. I was just giving him one scenario/case.

m4a1mustang · 10-31-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I'm not tracking on your logic.

Has Nissan had a history for warranty blocking drive-lines?

GM will block you for a CAI. What is Nissan's philosophy, and has anyone had their engine replaced, regardless of a minor mod?

Exactly, sound is good enough, but from what I have heard the Berk CB is good, and has NO drone. Thoughts? Will Nissan block my driveline warranty for that?

There is going to be NO warranty implication for a CBE. You start running into a gray area if you mess with the cats/headers.

Just keep your stock exhaust in storage for peace of mind. If you ever need to go in for service it's an easy swap.

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There is going to be NO warranty implication for a CBE. You start running into a gray area if you mess with the cats/headers.

Just keep your stock exhaust in storage for peace of mind. If you ever need to go in for service it's an easy swap.

Yeah, it looks easy enough. What is the best cb powerwise (I understand on the z you can get an honest 20whp from some?) That has NO! drone?

m4a1mustang · 10-31-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Yeah, it looks easy enough. What is the best cb powerwise (I understand on the z you can get an honest 20whp from some?) That has NO! drone?

Drone is a touchy subject. Everyone wants to defend their exhaust, and "drone" can sometimes be subjective.

The FI CBE will give you up to 20whp, but in my experience it drones quite a lot under load.

The Stillen CBE is also good for nearly the same gains. It's quieter than FI. Not really sure on any drone.

Berk should be in the same range power wise and from what I have experienced there is NO drone with just the Berk CBE. I installed b1adesofcha0s' system and rode along / drove it a bit and liked what I heard.

Not really sure on the others. I have seen dyno charts on the NISMO CBE showing around 8-12whp, and I know for a fact there is absolutely zero drone with those systems. The only downside is they aren't quite as loud as the other options.

For a DD I lean towards Berk or NISMO depending on the sound you want.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-31-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Drone is a touchy subject. Everyone wants to defend their exhaust, and "drone" can sometimes be subjective.

The FI CBE will give you up to 20whp, but in my experience it drones quite a lot under load.

The Stillen CBE is also good for nearly the same gains. It's quieter than FI. Not really sure on any drone.

Berk should be in the same range power wise and from what I have experienced there is NO drone with just the Berk CBE. I installed b1adesofcha0s' system and rode along / drove it a bit and liked what I heard.

Not really sure on the others. I have seen dyno charts on the NISMO CBE showing around 8-12whp, and I know for a fact there is absolutely zero drone with those systems. The only downside is they aren't quite as loud as the other options.

For a DD I lean towards Berk or NISMO depending on the sound you want.

Yeah my Berk CBE has no drone and sounds great over stock as well. The butt dyno definitely felt the gains as soon as it was installed

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah my Berk CBE has no drone and sounds great over stock as well. The butt dyno definitely felt the gains as soon as it was installed

win!

Can you order instantly, or is there a wait period while it is built?

PS. Does ANYONE know if we will get 2012 370Z's any time soon with a NAV? Dealer says no.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-31-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

win!

Can you order instantly, or is there a wait period while it is built?

PS. Does ANYONE know if we will get 2012 370Z's any time soon with a NAV? Dealer says no.

Yeah I think there are plenty of vendors on here who have them in stock. As far as I've heard about the 2012's, it varies by area. Some already have a couple 2012's on the lots while others have none at all.

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah I think there are plenty of vendors on here who have them in stock. As far as I've heard about the 2012's, it varies by area. Some already have a couple 2012's on the lots while others have none at all.

My dealer says they don't exist.
NO 370z for 2012 with NAV, Touring, Sport, 6M. Cannot even be ordered.

m4a1mustang · 10-31-2011, 11:48 AM

Sounds like you need a new dealer.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-31-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sounds like you need a new dealer.

Shouldn't be too long before they're on the dealer lots everywhere.

10-31-2011, 09:41 AM	#241 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sometimes sound is all you want, though. My mufflers were $600 and don't add a lick of power, but they sound good. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-31-2011, 10:05 AM	#243 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I know it's not the same question you've asked but BB (Jamaica) got his 7AT replaced under warranty after he installed the GTM stg II SC kit. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

10-31-2011, 11:48 AM	#254 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sounds like you need a new dealer. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!