---
title: "The First Factory-Backed Nismo Tune For the 2023 Nissan Z Is JDM Only"
description: "Nismo also doesn't say how much more power it makes, so don't get too upset that Nissan isn't selling the new ECU tune here."
date: "2022-12-13"
modified: "2022-12-13"
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  - name: "Peter Holderith"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-first-factory-backed-nismo-tune-for-the-2023-nissan-z-is-jdm-only"
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---

# The First Factory-Backed Nismo Tune For the 2023 Nissan Z Is JDM Only

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/13/nissan-z-tune-japan-only-lead.jpg>)
*\<em\>Nissan\</em\>*

[Nissan](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/nissan-news>) finally released a tune for the [new twin-turbocharged Z](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2023-nissan-z-review-price-spec-driving-impressions>). It requires no new hardware, yet the automaker claims it considerably increases the output of the car's 3.0-liter VR30DDTT. It's what enthusiasts have wanted for some time now, but don't get too excited. The tune is only available for Japanese-market "[Fairlady Zs](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/43572/retro-fairlady-badge-looks-perfect-on-the-2023-nissan-z>)," and likewise, Nissan doesn't say how much more power it makes.

The tune, "Nismo Sports Resetting Type 2," may only be for automatic-equipped Z's, too. Double whammy. The website initially indicates that it's compatible with all RZ34 models—the current Z—but then that it's only available "For AT vehicles in SPORTS mode" on a separate page. You're giving us mixed messages, Nissan.

None of this should concern American Z fans because Nissan's "Sports Resetting" tunes historically have not been sold in the United States directly from Nismo. In other words, even if this roughly $1,000 tune made a ton of power without any mods, we likely wouldn't see it on our shores—at least not without a lot of effort.

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/13/nissan-z-tune-japan-only-inline-A.jpg>)
**Nissan**

Still, we don't actually know how much power it makes because Nissan doesn't say. Other tuners have been able to make [healthy amounts of extra horsepower](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-nissan-z-rockets-to-186-mph-in-delimited-top-speed-test>) with simple ECU tunes like the one being offered here, but Nismo's appeal is a warranty that comes along. We'd venture a guess to say that it's likely more conservative than aftermarket tunes.

The kit doesn't even appear to be available for order online. As *[Carscoops](<https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/nissan-z-gets-new-engine-tuning-package-by-nismo-in-japan/>)* reports, it can be purchased at the Nismo Omori Factory as well as Nismo Performance Center, both of which are in Japan, of course. In a nutshell, it's kinda like Dodge's [Power Brokers system](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/dodge-doubles-down-on-muscle-car-focus-for-dealers>). You can get the parts and even get them installed, but it must be done in person by approved techs.

[Nismo parts are coming](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-2023-nissan-zs-new-parts-catalog-includes-a-stronger-clutch-coilovers-forged-wheels>) for the new Z, but we're still waiting for them to arrive Stateside. When that time comes, let's hope Nissan tells us how much more power we're actually getting.

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## Author
Peter Holderith is a former staff writer for The Drive. He enjoys covering the regular news cycle, writing reviews, and hunting down long features on obscure pieces of automotive history.

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