Cheap Nissan 370Z DPF

A DPF (diesel particulate filter) is an exhaust component that captures soot from diesel engines to meet emissions standards. The Nissan 370Z is a petrol-only sports car and has never been offered with a diesel engine in the UK, so it does not have a DPF. If you are looking for an exhaust component for your 370Z, you likely need a catalytic converter rather than a DPF.

Yes, the year can matter because emissions standards tightened during the 370Z's UK production run (roughly 2009 onwards), and exhaust components are engineered to meet the emissions rules in force at the time of manufacture. A part from a different emissions era may look similar but could cause an MOT failure or a fault code on your car. Confirm with the breaker that the part they have matches your specific registration and engine code before buying.

The 370Z used the VQ37VHR 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine throughout its UK production life, which provides a degree of consistency, but emissions certification can vary between model years and there were running production changes across the range. Because catalytic converter and DPF interchange specifics are strong confirm-with-breaker territory, you should give the breaker both registrations and ask them to check the part numbers match before committing. Never assume a visually identical part from a different year is a direct swap.

Trim level does not affect which exhaust or emissions components are fitted to the 370Z; what matters is the engine code and the emissions standard applicable to that car's year of manufacture, both of which are the same across 370Z trim variants. A catalytic converter from a GT, GT Edition, or any other 370Z variant of the correct year and engine code should be the same unit, though confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain. You may notice cosmetic differences in surrounding heat shields or fixings, but the core component itself is not trim-dependent.

The 350Z and 370Z use different engines - the 350Z uses a VQ35DE or VQ35HR 3.5-litre V6, while the 370Z uses the VQ37VHR 3.7-litre V6 - so their exhaust systems are not the same. These are different generations of Nissan's Z-car and the parts are not interchangeable. Stick to sourcing from a 370Z donor vehicle and confirm the year and engine code with the breaker against your registration.

A used catalytic converter can pass an MOT provided it is in good working order and is the correct specification for your car's emissions standard. Fitting a unit from the wrong model year or a different emissions era risks an MOT failure even if it physically bolts on. Confirm with the breaker that the part matches your registration's engine code and year, and have it fitted by a qualified mechanic who can check for fault codes before your MOT.