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Jim Wolf Pop Charger or Injentech, aftermarket full catback exhaust...
Will the CVT be able to handle the increased power?
Seeing all the problems already reported with the CVT and some really weird mechanical problems coming from the drivetrain (noises, failures, etc...), I really just can't wait to see who will be the first to sit with Nissan and explain that their experiment should be covered by the warranty...
IMHO, the MO was designed as an elegant, fuel efficient and comfortable vehicle, and not as a 350Z sports car. At 4000 pounds, this mammoth will never feel nimble as a Z in a curve, SL, SE, catback, NOS or not.
The CVT is an unknown variable and this is probably why shops like Paddock, Stillen and all others are still hesitant to mass-produce a stage performance solution for the MO. These shops love $$$ and hate troubles. And we all agree that the CVT is already close to its limit as it is.
I spoke with a charming lady from Paddock Performance 2 weeks ago and she told me that the MO's full catback exhaust was going to be available at the end of that week. She told me that the info would be on their site at this moment for ordering. I don't know if they ran into problems or not but this exhaust is still not available for ordering 2 years after the MO was born and this is fishy.
I have taken my 300Z TT to stage 5 with more than 500 HPs and I knew that Millen has already taken it up to 750 HP so both Nissan and I knew that this Z was good for more. Yes, Nissan Canada knew about my stage 5 and I was visiting them regularly because it was my job (car guide reporter). They never had a problem with it and always respected the warranty even if it was heavily modified. Steve Millen is well-known and what he does is highly respected by Nissan.
The reason why I sold it? Ask my lawyer... lol
The point is, if you want a fast car, buy a Z and you'll find whatever you need aftermarket to make it a very reliable and very fast car. Again, IMHO, the MO does not and never will fit this description.
Will the CVT be able to handle the increased power?
Seeing all the problems already reported with the CVT and some really weird mechanical problems coming from the drivetrain (noises, failures, etc...), I really just can't wait to see who will be the first to sit with Nissan and explain that their experiment should be covered by the warranty...
IMHO, the MO was designed as an elegant, fuel efficient and comfortable vehicle, and not as a 350Z sports car. At 4000 pounds, this mammoth will never feel nimble as a Z in a curve, SL, SE, catback, NOS or not.
The CVT is an unknown variable and this is probably why shops like Paddock, Stillen and all others are still hesitant to mass-produce a stage performance solution for the MO. These shops love $$$ and hate troubles. And we all agree that the CVT is already close to its limit as it is.
I spoke with a charming lady from Paddock Performance 2 weeks ago and she told me that the MO's full catback exhaust was going to be available at the end of that week. She told me that the info would be on their site at this moment for ordering. I don't know if they ran into problems or not but this exhaust is still not available for ordering 2 years after the MO was born and this is fishy.
I have taken my 300Z TT to stage 5 with more than 500 HPs and I knew that Millen has already taken it up to 750 HP so both Nissan and I knew that this Z was good for more. Yes, Nissan Canada knew about my stage 5 and I was visiting them regularly because it was my job (car guide reporter). They never had a problem with it and always respected the warranty even if it was heavily modified. Steve Millen is well-known and what he does is highly respected by Nissan.
The reason why I sold it? Ask my lawyer... lol
The point is, if you want a fast car, buy a Z and you'll find whatever you need aftermarket to make it a very reliable and very fast car. Again, IMHO, the MO does not and never will fit this description.