jamess115 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Hi Everyone, Since purchasing my JDM, I have been debating with my mate (for some time..) whether this is a REVUP. He is adamant that it isn't and although I think it might be, i'm not sure, so thought I would get some advice on here. It is a DE model, 55 or 06 year and features limited slip diff, exhaust valve timing (I think). I put an aftermarket rear bumper on it but otherwise no other mods. Thanks in advance Quote
mouthwash Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Looks RevUp to me Edit: just noticed your dials.. You have RevUp interior but DE dial? Edited July 22, 2014 by mouthwash Quote
ilogikal1 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Yep, facelift interior, headlights and front bumper. Looks like a RevUp to me too. Quote
mouthwash Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Yep, facelift interior, headlights and front bumper. Looks like a RevUp to me too. Didn't RevUPs have a 7k RPM redline? Or was that the HR? That's the only thing throwing me off. 1 Quote
ilogikal1 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Didn't RevUPs have a 7k RPM redline? Or was that the HR? That's the only thing throwing me off. Good point, they do. I didn't even see that picture first time. Quote
Ebized Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Didn't RevUPs have a 7k RPM redline? Or was that the HR? That's the only thing throwing me off. Good point, they do. I didn't even see that picture first time. I'm struggling to recall seeing an auto rev-up before (so it must be an import) - maybe the redline is set lower for them? Also I couldn't see where the hazard warning switch is - on the manuals it is forward of the gear lever under the 3 dials - see below, but the auto lever location has meant it is somewhere else? Interior of my 2006 rev-up Quote
KyleR Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I'm pretty sure Autos didn't get the rev-up motor, just the uprated interior and exterior. Quote
KyleR Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 By the way, this is the first time I've seen a car in the UK with genuine JDM LED rear lights. They go for twice the price of the regular red LEDs Quote
GMballistic Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Also I couldn't see where the hazard warning switch is - on the manuals it is forward of the gear lever under the 3 dials - see below, but the auto lever location has meant it is somewhere else? Looking at the picture it looks like it may be the small round button just to the top right of the auto shift lever. I don't think it's a RevUp going off the rpm redline. Quote
Ebized Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I'm pretty sure Autos didn't get the rev-up motor, just the uprated interior and exterior. That rings a bell now you say it and is what Edmunds seems to be saying here: http://www.edmunds.c...ssan/350z/2006/ Quote
jamess115 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Just read Edmunds link. I had the clocks replaced with a UK 2004 Zed to try and fix an overspeed indication but the red line still started at 6.5K on original. Car is still fast enough for me but am a little gutted Thanks folks Edited July 22, 2014 by jamess115 Quote
GMballistic Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I had the clocks replaced with a UK 2004 Zed to try and fix an overspeed indication but the red line still started at 6.5K. Car is still fast enough for me but am a little gutted I wouldn't be gutted ~ some RevUps can be known for burning oil, the older DE has more torque than the RevUp and there really isn't a lot in the performance stakes. Plus you have the newer interior so that's a bonus & the rear LED lights that Kyle mentioned which are apparently worth a lot more. Quote
KyleR Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Just read Edmunds link. I had the clocks replaced with a UK 2004 Zed to try and fix an overspeed indication but the red line still started at 6.5K on original. Car is still fast enough for me but am a little gutted Thanks folks Don't be gutted mate As much as I wish my car was a Rev-up, it's not for the engine, but the up dated parts that you have Idealy I'd have an HR, but thats for the engine Quote
samsniss350z Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Your DE is definitely not a Rev-Up as these only came with manual gearboxes so you have nothing to worry about. The interior you have fitted is the 06 update so there is nothing amiss here. Edited July 23, 2014 by samsniss350z Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Rev up engine was not fit in the auto only manual boxes. But the plastics and lights are the rev up ones but sadly not the engine :-( a got was of telling is the rev limiter as pointed out all ready . But it's still a nice car Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Ebized Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Honestly, having had both the 276bhp and 296 bhp versions, on the road there is nothing in it an indeed the torque characteristics of the 276 on many of our roads are more beneficial than having a few extra revs. You would really only notice any speed gains wit the rev-up on track but then again we all know it is the nut holding the wheel that makes the biggest difference....... So you can consider your bragging rights intact Quote
jamess115 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 Cheers Colin. It does feel very torquee and being an auto, incredibly smooth thru the gears. I think the BHP is 287 for this model year.. now i'm wondering what a remap might do Quote
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