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Old 01-20-2005, 08:22 PM
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CF, aluminum or rubber z tube

I am planning to get one, but i don't know which one should i get. Does the aluminum or CF Z tube improve performance? thank you.
 
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Old 01-20-2005, 08:47 PM
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Metals retain heat more. Not sure about CF. I like stealth, so I went w plastic.
 
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Old 01-20-2005, 08:56 PM
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some people said the aluminum has better performance than the rubber one
 
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Old 01-22-2005, 12:04 AM
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I heard the Nismo Z tube is aluminum. It gives better air flow. Is it true? Or is it because the person wants to sell me their aluminum z tube
 
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Old 01-22-2005, 03:24 AM
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Nismo Z tube? Never heard of it. Got a picture?
 
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Old 01-22-2005, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kenempireex
Is it true? Or is it because the person wants to sell me their aluminum z tube

We have a weiner!!!!
Lol, Have a great weekend!
 
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Old 01-22-2005, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by EG35
We have a weiner!!!!
Lol, Have a great weekend!

Huh? What's that mean?
 
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Old 01-22-2005, 10:20 PM
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I have a regular z-tube and wraped in it exhaust tape to keep the engine heat out. So i didn't/don't care what mine looks like! I believe other members have done this also. I actually gives your engine bay a race car look.
 
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Old 01-22-2005, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kenempireex
Huh? What's that mean?
heh, play on words (yeah, lame..I'll admit ).... winner/weiner. The winning statement being "because the person wants to sell me their aluminum z tube".
 
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what if i get the CF z tube which is supposed to keep less heat, and then sand down the inside to be smooth for better flow? ive seen the inside of the cf ztube and its all bumpy inside. might be bad for flow.
 
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Old 01-23-2005, 02:18 PM
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hm....I think rubber one is the way to go.
 
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