My buddy has a 2018 q50 sport awd 3.0 with a dual cai , catless mids and a tune from rt tunes and when I tell you that car is fast its FAST !!! he's doing 0 to 60 in 3.8s
The only reliable 3.0T to get is the red sport but it’s has extra water pump for cooling and double heat exchanger but pushes more HP and turbo spools faster cuz has more boost psi for red sports only it does have the turbo speed sensors
You know your car sounds good when you get ppl to get out your way and/or try to speed away when they hear you. I get to my destination alot quicker with test pipes and muffler delete.
Nissan/infiniti have to replace that 7 speed transmission. It doesn’t even have to be a duel clutch. Long over due. I would love to see this 3.7 engine paired with a more modern better transmission.
I really enjoy my q50 premium and must admit that 2 inches of snow caused me to park the thing and walk! Atlanta snow storm taught me a few things.. Snow/tire chains may be a must! Great review!
Thanks my man! NJ we get a fair share of snow as well. I have been using my stock rims during the snow season. However, I need to get a new set strictly for the winter because I hate the stock run flat tires.
Use your OE wheels and get a good set of all-season tires for the winter months. "Snow" mode will also help but overall, our cars are not great in the snow.
Great video,3.7L V6 are underrated(correct,has been derived from GTR previous gen engines),newer 3.0L TwinTurbo's has a big tuning potential,Enjoy your car
@@hazeblank7441 thank you lol. the mpg’s with the accord was amazing but always been eyeing the IS. happy with it. im waiting to see what Infiniti does with the Q50 tho.
Dude, you don't feel that big of a difference because you have a 3.7 (non turbo) the Ecutune will give you at least 50+ hp and you'll definitely feel it with just the tune in the newer 3.0t Q50s
that explains a lot, i can see where you're coming from since you have the old 3.7 VHR motor. I have the 3.0TT and it feels worlds better and faster since im already making around 430 with just exhaust, tune and K&N drop in Filters..
@@b58forever I’m Running K/N drop ins on my 2019 red sport 400 they do look smaller then OEM but it 100% fits but it’s little pain in the ass to installed cause keeps falling off but eventually I got it to fit and I can hear those turbos spool louder and works perfectly
Hey bro since yours is tuned. How would you say your mpgs are and if you don’t mind me asking how much does yours fill up with? Cali gas prices suck and well I’m curious how much it would take to fill up out here lol
I have a 2015 Qx50 stock with a muffler delete . Can I get it tuned ? Or what steps should I take before doing that ? Just trying to learn some more info
Nice review and I definitely enjoyed your video. I'm an Asian-American working and living in China and cars are taxed heavily by engine displacement. Here, I purchased the Q50 2.0t (Daimler m274 engine) model and I love my car (though I'd like to mod it someday if possible). I haven't had the opportunity to test the 3.7 model or even the new 3.0t models (which aren't even for sale here) but I'm sure those must be nice. Anyway, good luck to you with your upcoming baby! Peace!
Nice video for giving your opinion on EcuTek tune. I also have a 2015 Q50S AWD with EcuTek, but still base...just Z1 Post MAF intake & K&N drop in filters with Infiniti Sport muffler kit (for sound). Daily driver with wife and daughter, so I know exactly what you mean. What mods do you have?
I have Optimus long tube intakes, Stillen catback exhaust, and Fast Intentions resonated test pipes. It get's loud but I like it. My wife, not so much lol.
Hello, I'm new to the car tuning world. Is it required to have it dyno after a tune? I have the 3.7L Q50 as well. What mod(s) are you currently running on your car? I'm planning to tune mine (somewhere in the near future). Thanks
Had no idea you were in South NJ until this vid. I’m right over the bridge. I just got a 2015 3.7 Q50(traded my M37x) and looking to do some mods. Not much since it will be my daily driver. Would love to pick you brain about all you’ve done with your Q50. Any local enthusiast groups?
Wow you are the first person I have ever heard say an Ecutek tune doesn’t give very noticeable power increase. I don’t have the 3.7 I have a 2018 lux 3.0t. 300hp. Every tuner and discussions on q50 forum seems to have a different take. Sonictune is a well known tuner for Infiniti. Told me AMS Heat exchanger, AMS LDP’s, full CBE and an Ecutek tune I will easily have 425hp to the wheel on my car and possibly up to 475hp. If I get 100hp more that would be a real noticeable power increases. I’m confused on you comment
I want to get the ecutek tune to make my 7at much more responsive and faster shifting and my paddles to respond much faster. You have no paddles, right?
Funny you mention the paddles. I just ordered a set. They are on the way as we speak. I will let you know once installed. But speaking about the transmission, the tune definitely helped the responsiveness of downshifts and specifically up shifts.
They should of went the stinger route single turbo on a big engine updated trans so i wouldn’t go for a 3.0t I would get a 3.3t genesis or stinger or any of the comp
Hey bro. I got a 2014 Q50 3.7 premium. Just got the Akebono Break kit installed and will be tuning it very soon. I'm also in South Jersey near AC and wave at other Infiniti owners and get the same look. Lol I know exactly what you mean.
Depends on if you're on the vq or vr platform. As far as my car, it's a VQ and the ECU is tuned, not chipped. I gained 20-30whp. On a VR engine the gains are much more substantial due to having a turbo.
Ok never done a tune or dyno before I have a 15 q50 awd. How does it work if you can break it down they put a ecu tek chip in your ecu and then tune your car on the dyno and then run it twice on the dyno to get your number for the price of $1000 let me know if I’m correct?
That Mustang dyno must read low if you got 310. I have similar mods (Takeda intake, test pipes and 2.25" exhaust) and got 338/272.8 on the dynojet. Not saying that to brag at all, saying that only to let you know you probably pushing about 20 or so more hp :). Also a 2015 3.7
Hey please answer.. I purchased a 2014 q50 3.7 AWD premium.. it has 24k miles pretty good condition.. I’ve been noticing while driving with the windows up, no Audio playing that there is some squeaks and rattling .. it sounds like it’s coming from the center console or passenger seat.. did you experience this?
I had the same problem, took it to INFINITI turned out I needed to new shocks and needed to replace both catalytic converters. Luckily I was still under warranty .
SOSA A do you think if I asked to them take a look they would? I’m brining my car in to get the sport exhaust soon, my warranty is up in August so I def want that to get fixed
SOSA A do you think if I asked to them take a look they would? I’m brining my car in to get the sport exhaust soon, my warranty is up in August so I def want that to get fixed
If you have a 3.7 I would recommend long tube intakes, test pipes or hfc/ and full catback exhaust. Once you have those mods, the tune will make it worth it.
Microcap I was hoping you were closer to MD. I'm buying a 2015 Q50 soon and needed some guidance on mods. Wanted to know which ones have been the most effective from a performance standpoint for you.
Christopher Harvey did you even pay attention in the video? LMFAO. I'm full bolt ons and tuned. Actually watch the video and listen before you make another comment.
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My buddy has a 2018 q50 sport awd 3.0 with a dual cai , catless mids and a tune from rt tunes and when I tell you that car is fast its FAST !!! he's doing 0 to 60 in 3.8s
The vr is a totally different animal. With just a tune they're even quick
Not bad I’m FBO e30 shit moves!!!
Dual cai?
@@trevorschauffler3963 yeah the car has 2 intake tracts/throttle bodies just like hrs & vhrs but the VRs are twin turbo
The v6 TT engine benefits majorly from a tune my buddy gained 89hp from just a tune... Its incredible
The vr30 just needs to be let out of the cage
I want the 3.0t for the pure power when but I want the 3.7 for the reliability and longevity
@James sevensix I have a q50 redsport is being very reliable it have 65k miles is stock though.
3.7 sounds way better too
I have a 17 red sport 400 with 56k miles with zero issues
The only reliable 3.0T to get is the red sport but it’s has extra water pump for cooling and double heat exchanger but pushes more HP and turbo spools faster cuz has more boost psi for red sports only it does have the turbo speed sensors
The 3.0 base model has the same engine
You know your car sounds good when you get ppl to get out your way and/or try to speed away when they hear you. I get to my destination alot quicker with test pipes and muffler delete.
how did it sound with a test pipe and muffler delete ? im planning on getting a 3.7 q50 and do that with a ecutek tune
Nissan/infiniti have to replace that 7 speed transmission. It doesn’t even have to be a duel clutch. Long over due. I would love to see this 3.7 engine paired with a more modern better transmission.
Agreed
Yea maybe with a zf 8 speed auto, dct should be an option imo.
Or a 6speed configuration would be a godsend
Why replace something that already reks most cars ?
Yeahhh S/O South Florida Q50 Infiniti squaddd
Chris Moss i live in naples and just got my 3.0t 2018 q50 shit is fucking amazing
I really enjoy my q50 premium and must admit that 2 inches of snow caused me to park the thing and walk! Atlanta snow storm taught me a few things.. Snow/tire chains may be a must! Great review!
Thanks my man! NJ we get a fair share of snow as well. I have been using my stock rims during the snow season. However, I need to get a new set strictly for the winter because I hate the stock run flat tires.
Use your OE wheels and get a good set of all-season tires for the winter months. "Snow" mode will also help but overall, our cars are not great in the snow.
Great video,3.7L V6 are underrated(correct,has been derived from GTR previous gen engines),newer 3.0L TwinTurbo's has a big tuning potential,Enjoy your car
I'm also in NJ, btw and I have a 2012 G37XS. I guess RT tuning is where I'm going.
Highly recommend RT. They are specialists for our cars.
Love love the video. Great prospective and opinion. I drive a 13 G37x.... love my VQ37. The VR is a great engine, eager to upgrade in a couple years .
I agree man. Will do the same in the future.
did you ever upgrade ?
@@hazeblank7441 I sold the G, had an accord for a little and recently got an IS 300. So far, loving the IS.
@@blexy350 the is is kinda bad ass . but im loyal to infiniti 🙄 , if i leave infiniti its to audi for the q8rs
@@hazeblank7441 thank you lol. the mpg’s with the accord was amazing but always been eyeing the IS. happy with it. im waiting to see what Infiniti does with the Q50 tho.
First person to actually indicate this was a 3.7 tuned!
Frankie Xenon yup, big difference and people should know!
Was your MPG improved?
You live in the same neighborhood I lived at in eht I still visit time to time I remember seeing and hearing you 👍🏾
I live in Jersey and I have the same car same year and your absolutely right everyone I know and work with owns a muscle car.
I went with a ecutek e-tune. Also in Nj but north. Would love to meet up one day to check out your build...mines a 2015 as well
For sure, I am always up in North NJ. PM me.
RT Tuning in PA. They do a great job.
2015 3.7 in njersey👋
MFW my 535i 315hp stock now makes 350hp for $500
Nicely done sir you cleraly indicate this is for the 3.7L and the newer VR30 motor is seeing very strong gains.
Yes, the VR30 shows big gains because it has a turbo.
Aye I love that motor, saving up for a Q50 myself at the moment. Really hoping they have a new transmission ready
for it by the time I can buy. lol
Agreed! New transmission would be a game changer.
Put a turbo on the 3.7 and im sure it will get badass gains
next friday im getting my 3.7 q50 tuned next week at rt tuning as well. and their going to install my motordyne test pipes too
Nice, they do a great job there. Enjoy!
Stick Up Motorsports do you change your maps? and if you do does it stay on that one map forever? unless you change it
@@petedoley1521 I sold the Q so no longer have it but the maps were easily changeable on the steering controls.
Dude, you don't feel that big of a difference because you have a 3.7 (non turbo) the Ecutune will give you at least 50+ hp and you'll definitely feel it with just the tune in the newer 3.0t Q50s
Yes exactly he has the 3.7 clearly ain’t gonna see much lol
it'll give you more than just 50 hp...
Catback exhaust, HFC, and tune should get the 3.7 from around 280whp to around 335whp…not crazy numbers but definitely a nice difference
I would just get a stinger at that point
@@Opium64These 3.7s are much cheaper than a 28k used kia stinger
thank you for the reviews dude 👍
A lot of people don't realize that the GTR engine does fit in the Q50
So I live in Canada but I want it admin tuned, would I need to find a dyno here or just do the tuning and maps on a laptop and sent it to moncef
Ecuteck on the 3.0 turbos vs ecuteck on the 3.7 is a big difference bro
Where in south jersey are you. I got red sport and looking for people to get hooked up with. And what did you pay for your tune
that explains a lot, i can see where you're coming from since you have the old 3.7 VHR motor. I have the 3.0TT and it feels worlds better and faster since im already making around 430 with just exhaust, tune and K&N drop in Filters..
Correct, the TT are quick and tuning it makes it a beast. The 3.7 NA has limitations.
Hey kn filters fit in your stock box? Cause I tried to put kn drop in filters in my q50 redsport but doesnt fit for some reason...
@@b58forever I’m
Running K/N drop ins on my 2019 red sport 400 they do look smaller then OEM but it 100% fits but it’s little pain in the ass to installed cause keeps falling off but eventually I got it to fit and I can hear those turbos spool louder and works perfectly
Hey bro since yours is tuned. How would you say your mpgs are and if you don’t mind me asking how much does yours fill up with? Cali gas prices suck and well I’m curious how much it would take to fill up out here lol
I have a 2015 Qx50 stock with a muffler delete . Can I get it tuned ? Or what steps should I take before doing that ? Just trying to learn some more info
Nice review and I definitely enjoyed your video. I'm an Asian-American working and living in China and cars are taxed heavily by engine displacement. Here, I purchased the Q50 2.0t (Daimler m274 engine) model and I love my car (though I'd like to mod it someday if possible). I haven't had the opportunity to test the 3.7 model or even the new 3.0t models (which aren't even for sale here) but I'm sure those must be nice. Anyway, good luck to you with your upcoming baby! Peace!
Meng Xiong a Q50 is a Q50. Enjoy it!
RT tuning is good. Got my G37 tuned there
Nice. What did you put down?
I think that’s a radar by his rearview mirror where can I go to buy one of those ?
Do you use for day to day drive like store going on a date go to movies ?? If so how is the car now
Nice video for giving your opinion on EcuTek tune.
I also have a 2015 Q50S AWD with EcuTek, but still base...just Z1 Post MAF intake & K&N drop in filters with Infiniti Sport muffler kit (for sound).
Daily driver with wife and daughter, so I know exactly what you mean.
What mods do you have?
I have Optimus long tube intakes, Stillen catback exhaust, and Fast Intentions resonated test pipes. It get's loud but I like it. My wife, not so much lol.
Thanks! I'm sure it sounds sweet to your ears...not so much for your wife's! LOL
You got that right lol! Thankfully, she has a quiet SUV.
dragion3664 what power you make?
Hello, I'm new to the car tuning world. Is it required to have it dyno after a tune? I have the 3.7L Q50 as well. What mod(s) are you currently running on your car? I'm planning to tune mine (somewhere in the near future). Thanks
Bao Nguyen not required but highly recommended. Performance wise I have intakes, catback exhaust, test pipes.
Microcap Are most of your mods street legal? I'm from California and they have a strict law on C.A.R.B
Bao Nguyen everything you can do but test pipes
Yeah LA has tons of VQ powered cars ,
Had no idea you were in South NJ until this vid. I’m right over the bridge. I just got a 2015 3.7 Q50(traded my M37x) and looking to do some mods. Not much since it will be my daily driver. Would love to pick you brain about all you’ve done with your Q50. Any local enthusiast groups?
Hit me up man, of course! As far as local groups, unfortunately not but I get all my information from the Facebook Q50 group
How much was the tune? What’s the price we should expect
Tune was done about 4 years ago for about a g. No idea now.
I got tuned in February and the only thing hold this car back is the transmission
How do you feel about it now? Was thinking about going up to RT. I’m just south of philly
Worth it!
i am in north jersey , where do you go to tune the q50 ? i got one i need a tune done
Why not super charge? Stillen has a great super charger
That's my 2019 plans :)
I have the same car 2015 q50s and was thinking of tuning it u have any advice?
Wow you are the first person I have ever heard say an Ecutek tune doesn’t give very noticeable power increase. I don’t have the 3.7 I have a 2018 lux 3.0t. 300hp. Every tuner and discussions on q50 forum seems to have a different take. Sonictune is a well known tuner for Infiniti. Told me AMS Heat exchanger, AMS LDP’s, full CBE and an Ecutek tune I will easily have 425hp to the wheel on my car and possibly up to 475hp. If I get 100hp more that would be a real noticeable power increases. I’m confused on you comment
3.0t vs 3.7na are two completely different engines with significant different results. There is no comparison and comparing them has no relevance.
Is it worth getting the tune with stock parts ?
I don't think so personally.
I want to get the ecutek tune to make my 7at much more responsive and faster shifting and my paddles to respond much faster. You have no paddles, right?
Funny you mention the paddles. I just ordered a set. They are on the way as we speak. I will let you know once installed. But speaking about the transmission, the tune definitely helped the responsiveness of downshifts and specifically up shifts.
Microcap it is possible to install paddles on?
Funny you ask that. I will be installing them next week. Stay tuned.
They should of went the stinger route single turbo on a big engine updated trans so i wouldn’t go for a 3.0t I would get a 3.3t genesis or stinger or any of the comp
Hey bro. I got a 2014 Q50 3.7 premium. Just got the Akebono Break kit installed and will be tuning it very soon. I'm also in South Jersey near AC and wave at other Infiniti owners and get the same look. Lol I know exactly what you mean.
Hit me up, I'm in Egg Harbor Township, let's meet up
@@stickupmotorsports5854 Most definitely bro. I'm in Ventnor City.
@@TerminatorT8OO stephanmoonesar@gmail.com, shoot me an email, we will exchange numbers there
How much for a tune?
Cost me $1k for software, tune and with 4 Dyno runs.
And how much hp did you gain?
What year is your car?
What percent tints you have ??
jmillz12311 35% all around
310whp on 91 or 93 octane?
91
Was the bumper a easy install? Great video by the way. You deserve more subs.❤
Thanks man, appreciate it. It isn't too hard to remove and install, however, i had my shop handle the install.
Next time just mount the camera somewhere in the car. All I got was a good look of your sun visor for a few minutes before I got annoyed.
For a second I thought you were 3.0t and was like how tf did you not notice the extra 150whp after your tune lol
I have a 2015 q50s how much hp do you gain with that chip?
Depends on if you're on the vq or vr platform. As far as my car, it's a VQ and the ECU is tuned, not chipped. I gained 20-30whp. On a VR engine the gains are much more substantial due to having a turbo.
At 2:38 is hilarious!!! I hate it when I think I’m in manual mode 🤣🤣 never again !!
Lmfao! You picked up on it
Hell yeah!! I do it all the time 😂😂 VROOM!! (Dang it thought I was in Manual)
Bruh all the time
Did you have any problems with ignition timing and knock sensors during your tune process?
nope not at all
Microcap ok thanks
Did you get the most aggressive tune ????
Yes I did.
How much was ecutek and where can I buy it?
I got a package at RT Tuning with a custom tune plus two dynos. About $1k all in.
How much hp are you pushing to the wheel
Ok never done a tune or dyno before I have a 15 q50 awd. How does it work if you can break it down they put a ecu tek chip in your ecu and then tune your car on the dyno and then run it twice on the dyno to get your number for the price of $1000 let me know if I’m correct?
310
They tune the ECU using Uprev or Ecutek. The dyno's are included in that cost. The cost for the Ecutek license by itself is about $600-700
That Mustang dyno must read low if you got 310. I have similar mods (Takeda intake, test pipes and 2.25" exhaust) and got 338/272.8 on the dynojet. Not saying that to brag at all, saying that only to let you know you probably pushing about 20 or so more hp :). Also a 2015 3.7
Mustang dyno’s always read low
@@sleeper.simulant7327 Yup, that is what I have always heard. "Heartbreaker dynos"
Hey please answer.. I purchased a 2014 q50 3.7 AWD premium.. it has 24k miles pretty good condition.. I’ve been noticing while driving with the windows up, no Audio playing that there is some squeaks and rattling .. it sounds like it’s coming from the center console or passenger seat.. did you experience this?
I did not. I did hear the 2014's had those issues though. Take it to a dealership.
Microcap yea I’m gonna figure it out I just hope nothing really serious will go wrong with this car
I had the same problem, took it to INFINITI turned out I needed to new shocks and needed to replace both catalytic converters. Luckily I was still under warranty .
SOSA A do you think if I asked to them take a look they would? I’m brining my car in to get the sport exhaust soon, my warranty is up in August so I def want that to get fixed
SOSA A do you think if I asked to them take a look they would? I’m brining my car in to get the sport exhaust soon, my warranty is up in August so I def want that to get fixed
This work with the q50 3.7?
What do you mean?
lol
What mods would you recommend before tuning ?
If you have a 3.7 I would recommend long tube intakes, test pipes or hfc/ and full catback exhaust. Once you have those mods, the tune will make it worth it.
Stick Up Motorsports would have have a parts list or video that list what you had on your q50? I loved how that sounded
Do you think Rt tuning can help the transmission in the g37xs coupe 7at
Bornindafire there's a place level 10 transmission in NJ that makes a bulletproof upgrade.
Microcap thanks .. would this happen to be the $10k transmission upgrade ( hope not ) thanks in advance
It is expensive but not $10k. I haven't had it done yet but was quoted around $5k.
awesome .. thanks ..
U got Boost In Motion near u
Yea tune on 3.7 won’t get much gain
Are you located in PA?
ForeignStateofMind I am in NJ.
Microcap I was hoping you were closer to MD. I'm buying a 2015 Q50 soon and needed some guidance on mods. Wanted to know which ones have been the most effective from a performance standpoint for you.
Feel free to message me. I can tell you that catback/intake/test pipes yielded me some good results.
Microcap Did you dyno test each individually to measure the gains?
I did not, only baseline with all mods and post tune.
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Yeooo Florida
NJ here!
How is getting 120hp and almost 200 lbstq for only $1000 not worth it
This is a 3.7l, not the TT which was covered in the video. On the NA platform, the gains are around 20whp if even that
Black horse pike lol
Yes lol
I live in mays landing and drive a 370z Nismo
Looking at RT running as well
Highly recommend them.They know our VQ's like no one else locally.
You only put an exhaust on.... obviously you won't feel a difference 😆😆😆
Christopher Harvey did you even pay attention in the video? LMFAO. I'm full bolt ons and tuned. Actually watch the video and listen before you make another comment.
Where in south jersey are you. I got red sport and looking for people to get hooked up with. And what did you pay for your tune
I am in Egg Harbor Township, let's link up. Tune/software/dynos was about $800 all in at RT Tuning.