Is my engine stock?
11-27-2006, 03:41 AM
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Is my engine stock?
I am just wondering if it is normal to hear a "spool" or "whine" sound when the revs go over 3.5k RPM. the reason why I am unsure is because I bought my 06 350Z (GT coupe, 5AT) used from a dealer, and it already had some minor mods done by the previous owner before I got it (those mods being a window tint, and smoked tail lights / front corners). Another noteworthy fact is that the previous owner definitely went all out on the car, since it is a fully loaded Grand Touring.
Also noteworthy is how this Z definitely felt faster than any of the other Z's I test drove before, yet the engine looks bone stock (stock looking intake, exhaust, and all). So basically could/is my Z possibly modified, or is it just stock?
Also noteworthy is how this Z definitely felt faster than any of the other Z's I test drove before, yet the engine looks bone stock (stock looking intake, exhaust, and all). So basically could/is my Z possibly modified, or is it just stock?
11-27-2006, 03:48 AM
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What is going on with all you guys thinking you have upgraded Z's. Just an FYI if you test drove an 05 Touring model or lower then it would feel slower because that has the 287 engine in it compared to the 06 300HP engine.
Post pics of your engine bay from several angles. also a close pic of your Plenum to see if there is a spacer.
Post pics of your engine bay from several angles. also a close pic of your Plenum to see if there is a spacer.
11-27-2006, 04:25 AM
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i was going to say, this looks like a carbon copy of that other thread claiming a "whine" with a stock engine. Don't anyone look at the car when they buy it anymore? I know when i got my Z, my salesman walked me through each part of the Z, familiarizing me with the ins and outs of the car, including the engine. But i can say that when i went to go get some work done i sat in a new 2006 and they let me start it up. I noticed a different sound from the engine as compared to my 2004w/popcharger. it could almost sound like a whine and i chalked that up to the new engine
11-27-2006, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1FlyZ
What is going on with all you guys thinking you have upgraded Z's. Just an FYI if you test drove an 05 Touring model or lower then it would feel slower because that has the 287 engine in it compared to the 06 300HP engine.
Post pics of your engine bay from several angles. also a close pic of your Plenum to see if there is a spacer.
Post pics of your engine bay from several angles. also a close pic of your Plenum to see if there is a spacer.
11-27-2006, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Not really. The 06's are heavier than the previous models and also just because it has 13 more hp than the previous it also lost torque. People have complained that the 06 Z's are slower than the previous years.
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11-27-2006, 08:02 AM
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you are probably just hearing the intake... the intake on this car is louder then alot of other cars... especially if a higher flow filter is added (K&N or other)...
thats my edjamakated guess...
thats my edjamakated guess...
11-27-2006, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Richy350Z
Lmfao!! Oh man... I thought someone was trying to copy my thread!
Even the subject!!!!
mine is
"Is My 350Z Stock"
this is
"Is My Engine Stock"
hahaha lol
11-27-2006, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JJ350
So basically could/is my Z possibly modified, or is it just stock?
11-27-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Most likely you have one of the twelve 350Z EHP(Experimental High Power) motors made by Nissan. Word is that they have about 375 HP.
Without taking the motor apart there is no way to tell.
Without taking the motor apart there is no way to tell.
11-27-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JJ350
Also noteworthy is how this Z definitely felt faster than any of the other Z's I test drove before
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