Kiamo

Hello, I just got a 2005 350z. I really like it, but I find the engine note inside the cockpit is too muffled and quiet. It sounds good with the windows down, but that's not always an option. I was wanting some input on making the motor a bit more noisy from the cockpit and sound a little bit better. Not a catback, I mean the engine itself.

Thanks for any input.

FLZ_Boy

You can try staying around the 6000 RPM range, hmmm yeah it does sound a bit quiet..............

ZBoater

You can try a cold air intake and a plenum. Those may add a bit of growl.

roydiculous

Get a JWT Popcharger - the engine absolutely roars to life with this $109 mod.

westpak

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Add a plenum, headers and test pipes and it will get loud for you inside.

Mantis3024

+1 It sounds completely different and so much better

ZinMiami

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I know you said no cat back, but get a Fujitsubo Legalis-R exhaust. The deep thundering V8ish sound in the cockpit is sheer music.

Superhung

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Get the RS*R and your wish will be granted =)

nashjam

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I second that...with the silencers in place

danzzz

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quiet? i got a 05 z too, and even feel noisy at 3000rpm.

iLLestJrz

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JonsilvZ

With the Injen exhaust catback,the interior is definitely louder. It has a deep loud sound without being annoying.

Armitage

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If you want the engine to sound loud, JWT Popcharger for $110. If your looking for a loud car, swap out the exhaust.

___DJK___

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My car is only quiet when it is turned off!

jreiter

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I agree with what folks are saying about the JWT Popcharger. Definitely adds an awesome growl to the engine. I installed it just for the sound, to be honest. Not intrusive at all, doesn't make any nasty droning on the freeway, but when you get on the gas it is most definitely a fantastic sound.

And I'm not sure what you mean by a loud exhaust vs a loud engine, but most of the aftermarket exhausts combined with high flow cats or test pipes will increase the volume of the car tremendously. I have a Nismo exhaust, and with high flow cats it was so loud inside the cabin it became uncomfortable on long road trips. Test pipes would make it even louder. Same goes for just about any exhaust. High flows will increase the loudness, test pipes will increase it even more.

NissanZfan

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JWT popcharge 110? I looked on there site and its 179, guess im looking in the wrong place???? where or how did you get it for 110?

Armitage

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^I believe one of the sponsers carries it for $110. Maybe check Performance Nissan's website?

$120 on their website and they maybe offer a discount to My350Z members?

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...roducts_id=256

NissanZfan

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Hey,right on thankyou. I find that interesting that they have it cheaper on that site than the manufacture direct site. VERY INTERESTING, well anyways thank you again.

Armitage

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Many places usually do. The manufacturer will almost always charge MSRP, which is higher than what most online vendors do.

damoniusmonk

my 05 is still stock too, I have to roll down the windows to enjoy the exhaust and engine too. The Z gets up to speed so fast that I can't enjoy it without an earful of wind noise though.

How's that for a complaint. My Z is too fast booo hooo hooo

haha lol