the Z's signature sound
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the Z's signature sound
I was just wondering if anyone knows exactly what gives the 350z its signature sound. the VQ35 in the G35 and the Z have an almost space-ship like exotic sound....personally.. like nothing ive ever heard before....and it is beautiful.. soo soo beautiful...
on a similar note... what is it that gives all motors a particular sound... atleast i know i can pick out a mustang b/w a camaro or any other muscle car...w/out seeing it and im sure others can too....
on a similar note... what is it that gives all motors a particular sound... atleast i know i can pick out a mustang b/w a camaro or any other muscle car...w/out seeing it and im sure others can too....
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The Z has more of an engine sound than an exhaust sound.
Exhaust sounds are what you hear from the typical ricer cars. You can tell that the car isn't really powerful and they just have a muffler to make it sound more like it is.
The Z and other sports cars, well, it doesn't matter what type of exhaust you use, you listen to the sound and you can hear power in it.
The sound of an engine is as carefully engineered as the look of a car and it's not cooincedence that the best engines sound oh so sweet.
Exhaust sounds are what you hear from the typical ricer cars. You can tell that the car isn't really powerful and they just have a muffler to make it sound more like it is.
The Z and other sports cars, well, it doesn't matter what type of exhaust you use, you listen to the sound and you can hear power in it.
The sound of an engine is as carefully engineered as the look of a car and it's not cooincedence that the best engines sound oh so sweet.
It's the exhaust sound. Stand on a busy street corner and listen, whenever a Z, G or FX goes by you can easily tell. I don't notice the sound that much on the approach but it's obvious as they drive away - has to be the exhaust.
It's the sound of a 3.5 liter + VQ baffled through various pipes and an exhaust. Even the G35 and Z sound a little different because of the piping. G's are more drawn and monotone while the Z is pitched and gurgles.
Try putting the exhaust from a 350z on like a random N/A four banger. I doubt it'll sound the same at all. The exhaust has alot to do with it but the engine gives it that distinct howl and gurgle. The exhaust just muffles it, keeps the volume at an appropriate decibel.
If you listen to say, the Nismo, Borla or Greddy exhausts it's almost the same note, just amplified depending on how much airflow the pipes will allow the sound to be heard.
Try putting the exhaust from a 350z on like a random N/A four banger. I doubt it'll sound the same at all. The exhaust has alot to do with it but the engine gives it that distinct howl and gurgle. The exhaust just muffles it, keeps the volume at an appropriate decibel.
If you listen to say, the Nismo, Borla or Greddy exhausts it's almost the same note, just amplified depending on how much airflow the pipes will allow the sound to be heard.
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I dont no what makes the sound, whether its the exhaust alone, the engine or the combo of both. I still love it!
I dont no what makes the sound, whether its the exhaust alone, the engine or the combo of both. I still love it!
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hmm... yea i am just amazed at how unique the sound of it is with out paying $100k+...as for me and my mid-15's scion tC..and my "fart can" and headers...i am ....woe. oh woe.
almost bought a Z the other day... marched down to nissan ready to trade in my scion...they werent giving me the deal i should get... i still think i just might buy a used Z....i cant take it!
almost bought a Z the other day... marched down to nissan ready to trade in my scion...they werent giving me the deal i should get... i still think i just might buy a used Z....i cant take it!
I'll admit it - when I first heard it, I didn't like it.
Then as I grew to appreciate the car in all forms and began to seriously consider purchasing one, I heard it in a "new light" so to speak. Now, I hear it and my neck snaps to see whats driving by.
I think the exhaust tone is, like said, the result of several things. Headers can even change the exhaust note. It is a single pipe cat-back exhaust, but it does have dual-cats. The OEM twin-tip exhaust, if I'm not mistaken, is made by Fujitsibo, which I'm sure accounts for part of the reason it sounds so good.
Then as I grew to appreciate the car in all forms and began to seriously consider purchasing one, I heard it in a "new light" so to speak. Now, I hear it and my neck snaps to see whats driving by.
I think the exhaust tone is, like said, the result of several things. Headers can even change the exhaust note. It is a single pipe cat-back exhaust, but it does have dual-cats. The OEM twin-tip exhaust, if I'm not mistaken, is made by Fujitsibo, which I'm sure accounts for part of the reason it sounds so good.
i live in chicago and it as been deathly cold until this past week. i had never driven with the windows down in my z since i purchased it in november. the car sounds insanely nice with the windows down. i drive with the windows down at all times now and the radio off!
Originally Posted by Amnbex
They're tuned completely differently.
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