Is the Z NOT a tuner friendly car?

JungleZ · 04-22-2013, 02:13 PM

What about the rough coarse engine after 5k rpm, why is it so dam rough and linear. I know this car isn't a torque monster but the autos i drove have way more umphh on throttle response.

lemon-fresh · 04-22-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

What about the rough coarse engine after 5k rpm, why is it so dam rough and linear. I know this car isn't a torque monster but the autos i drove have way more umphh on throttle response.

I don't think linear power delivery is necessarily a negative thing. Engine does sound scary past 5kRPM.

Yea, auto's are very easy to drive you should probably just make the switch and leave those tricky manuals to the pros.

SS_Firehawk · 04-22-2013, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

What about the rough coarse engine after 5k rpm, why is it so dam rough and linear. I know this car isn't a torque monster but the autos i drove have way more umphh on throttle response.

That went away with a proper exhaust mod. Throttle response is ECU related, not an engine problem. VVEL improves throttle response. I happen to like that the shift knob shakes, brings back memories of old school muscle

Haboob · 04-22-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

That went away with a proper exhaust mod. Throttle response is ECU related, not an engine problem. VVEL improves throttle response. I happen to like that the shift knob shakes, brings back memories of old school muscle

I happen to like it too. I don't have the old school muscle memories, but I just feel more "with" my car. It feels raw. Doesn't affect my ability to shift or drive.

forza370z · 04-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

What about the rough coarse engine after 5k rpm, why is it so dam rough and linear. I know this car isn't a torque monster but the autos i drove have way more umphh on throttle response.

If you drive an auto and stomp on gas, it automatically downshifts thus give you an illusion it gets more torque then a manual. It's all about the proper gears at proper speed. I tried an auto in manual mode and put it in higher gears and the car just doesn't go.

Also keep in mind, auto has 7 gears instead of 6 gears. You gotta consider the gear ratio as well.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Mod-friendly dealer in DFW?	alvinmathew88	Texas	1	02-05-2011 02:14 PM
Mod friendly dealer in dfw	HOOPZ	Texas	3	12-10-2010 08:01 PM
mod friendly dealer	kevin8086	Texas	0	10-06-2010 08:30 AM
Friendly Advice for those purchasing the Z...	HATED1	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	13	09-07-2010 07:34 AM
in need of some friendly help..	g35300mm	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	11	10-05-2009 07:02 PM

04-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	What about the rough coarse engine after 5k rpm, why is it so dam rough and linear. I know this car isn't a torque monster but the autos i drove have way more umphh on throttle response.