2006 Z Worth Modding? - Potential Oil Consumption Issues
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2006 Z Worth Modding? - Potential Oil Consumption Issues
hey guys. i own a 2006 Z with 50k miles on it. this is my second car, and i put about less than 1k miles per year. i suspect that my car has the infamous oil burner from all the threads ive been reading. i do have a 6 speed. now i need to make a decision, because i want to start modifying this car (exhaust, springs, plenum spacers, and possibly a turbo in the future).
should i keep this car and modify it? or sell this car and buy another Z and start all over? maybe 07-08, but going to end up spend more money. its actually hard to find a clean black 07-08 Z in my area.
i really do want to keep this car, and i just was wondering if other 2006 owners have modified their Z, without any problems. thanks for your help guys.
should i keep this car and modify it? or sell this car and buy another Z and start all over? maybe 07-08, but going to end up spend more money. its actually hard to find a clean black 07-08 Z in my area.
i really do want to keep this car, and i just was wondering if other 2006 owners have modified their Z, without any problems. thanks for your help guys.
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I'm sure people who own 06 z's have been successful modifying their car. If you only drive it 1k miles a year than even if it does burn oil, it's not gonna matter with such little driving. I don't see the need to drop the money on a HR since you don't drive the z much. There is so much information on what your concerned with that has already been covered at some point on this forum. Use the search function and you will have alot of information to go through. Hopefully some 06 revup owners chime in and offer some advice though.
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hey guys. i own a 2006 Z with 50k miles on it. this is my second car, and i put about less than 1k miles per year. i suspect that my car has the infamous oil burner from all the threads ive been reading. i do have a 6 speed. now i need to make a decision, because i want to start modifying this car (exhaust, springs, plenum spacers, and possibly a turbo in the future).
should i keep this car and modify it? or sell this car and buy another Z and start all over? maybe 07-08, but going to end up spend more money. its actually hard to find a clean black 07-08 Z in my area.
i really do want to keep this car, and i just was wondering if other 2006 owners have modified their Z, without any problems. thanks for your help guys.
should i keep this car and modify it? or sell this car and buy another Z and start all over? maybe 07-08, but going to end up spend more money. its actually hard to find a clean black 07-08 Z in my area.
i really do want to keep this car, and i just was wondering if other 2006 owners have modified their Z, without any problems. thanks for your help guys.
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To answer your problem I would keep it since you don't drive the car much.
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Dang, that sucks man. My 06' MT is my second car as well, but the guy I bought it from got Nissan to completely replace the engine at 24,000 miles so now it doesn't burn any. I know a few people withe the 06' MT and most don't burn too much oil, you just have to check the dipstick once and a while when you get gas and you'll be fine.
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What is modify cars? Nobody does this?
Give your head a shake, goober.
Give your head a shake, goober.
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ive got an 06 with no oil problems. there is a good chance your engine is fine. i would just keep your 06. by the time you sold your car and bought an 07-08, you could have blown up an engine AND swapped parts over to another used vq engine if needed. vq's go for 1-2k and will drop right in.
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hey guys. i own a 2006 Z with 50k miles on it. this is my second car, and i put about less than 1k miles per year. i suspect that my car has the infamous oil burner from all the threads ive been reading. i do have a 6 speed. now i need to make a decision, because i want to start modifying this car (exhaust, springs, plenum spacers, and possibly a turbo in the future).
should i keep this car and modify it? or sell this car and buy another Z and start all over? maybe 07-08, but going to end up spend more money. its actually hard to find a clean black 07-08 Z in my area.
i really do want to keep this car, and i just was wondering if other 2006 owners have modified their Z, without any problems. thanks for your help guys.
should i keep this car and modify it? or sell this car and buy another Z and start all over? maybe 07-08, but going to end up spend more money. its actually hard to find a clean black 07-08 Z in my area.
i really do want to keep this car, and i just was wondering if other 2006 owners have modified their Z, without any problems. thanks for your help guys.
If you think you can't find a low milage HR then just keep the '06 and start to mod it. Although I strongly prefer the HR engine over the DE revup. I'm going to drop a LS3 and T56 tranny in my Z next year so that's why I haven't sold mine and bought a HR. Plus I really love the color combo on my Z. Silver Alloy with OEM Burnt Leather seats.
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Yes people modify cars. Very clear statement. I have a modified 2003 350Z Track Model. It has a Vortech S/C with no issues. When and if you modify your Z have a good shop do it if your not real tech savy, so that you be sure to get the other add ons needed for a good safe set up. I don't know NJ, as I'm northern California and we have excellent shops here. I am a "ZONC" Z/C owners of Northern California Rep." here and we have an excellent shop "ZCargarage", which you could visit on the internet. Rob would answer any questions you have. Expert in Z's G's GTR's and more.
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Lmao wow learned something new. After years of being here I never knew the rev up engines were only on the mt. I crack myself up sometimes
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With all due respect, I encourage you to swallow your words. Because you jumped on someone without understanding the situation. He wasn't speaking to OP, he was speaking to the guy who said he had a modified 5at.
So HA!
So HA!