350z

[musclestang89]

This may be the wrong place but I want all motor people to come in here. My wife bought a 2006 350Z new and now it has 72,000 or so miles. I started it up the other day and holy shit it was rattling like hell. I shut it off and tried to think for a minute. I started it again and it was not that bad so I moved it like I wanted to. Long story short we sent it to the dealer yesterday and then today they tell us that since she had not drove the car after an oil change it would cause it to rattle like that. Has anyone every heard of such shit. I have build motors since I was 15 and I am now 66 and I don't believe anything they say. If you can give me some inputs are 350Z a piece of shit.

[JC316]

That 3.5 is pretty damned reliable, but nissans in general are known for timing guide and tensioner failure. Starts like that.

[Craizie]

350z are most certainly not pieces of shit.

[03mustangdude]

Have 200k on mine. dahm near bulletproof. What oil did they use when they changed it?

[musclestang89]

Have 200k on mine. dahm near bulletproof. What oil did they use when they changed it?

They said Mobil 1 on the ticket.

[BLAKE]

They can have some clatter on start up if not driven regularly. I'd just make sure the oil isn't low. If not, it's probably fine. It's generally a pretty reliable engine. The only downside is that they're fairly expensive if they die and don't respond that well to boost, and bolt-ons really aren't worth it.

[slow99]

They can have some clatter on start up if not driven regularly. I'd just make sure the oil isn't low. If not, it's probably fine. It's generally a pretty reliable engine. The only downside is that they're fairly expensive if they die and don't respond that well to boost, and bolt-ons really aren't worth it.

I'm looking into turbo setups for my g. Who are the better shops around here?

[BradM]

This may be the wrong place but I want all motor people to come in here. My wife bought a 2006 350Z new and now it has 72,000 or so miles. I started it up the other day and holy shit it was rattling like hell. I shut it off and tried to think for a minute. I started it again and it was not that bad so I moved it like I wanted to. Long story short we sent it to the dealer yesterday and then today they tell us that since she had not drove the car after an oil change it would cause it to rattle like that. Has anyone every heard of such shit. I have build motors since I was 15 and I am now 66 and I don't believe anything they say. If you can give me some inputs are 350Z a piece of shit.

I have no advice but, I would have never guessed you were 66.

[BLAKE]

I'm looking into turbo setups for my g. Who are the better shops around here?

I don't know who to go to locally. I'd start with g35driver.com.

But like I said earlier, you're playing with fire boosting a VQ. It's a pretty good (if underpowered) motor stock, but not great with mods. I'd never throw forced induction on a daily driver Z/G. If it was a sunny day toy, I'd consider dropping in the driveline that's been touched by the hand of God. (LSX) It does fit.

[slow99]

I don't know who to go to locally. I'd start with g35driver.com.

Yeah I'm on there, thanks!

[BoostedD1]

I have no advice but, I would have never guessed you were 66.

66 years young.

How old is the retired engineer from raytheon on this board?! Or is this him?!

[Craizie]

I'm looking into turbo setups for my g. Who are the better shops around here?

BH factory in Ft worth.

Did my cousins supercharger. Mean car.

[NoClassic]

I know the fwd VQ motors are known to have timing chain rattle issues on cold start. I don't know much about the rwd stuff but it sounds like it may be the same deal.

[SS Junk]

I know the fwd VQ motors are known to have timing chain rattle issues on cold start. I don't know much about the rwd stuff but it sounds like it may be the same deal.

I bet it sounds better than the exhaust note that sounds like a bucket of burnt assholes.

[musclestang89]

This is my sons web name and I use it some. That is probably who you thought it was.
By the was thanks for all the answers I think I can breathe a little easier now.