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hey 636... did you use 2 foulers on each pipe... cant really tell from the pic... but that's what if looks like... if you dont mind giving me a call ASAP... maybe you can help me out over the phone...
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jd, no problems man...lmk how it goes.
baces, I like them but they're causing a lot of exhaust rasp. Sounds no better than a civic with a straight pipe ~ ugly! It comes out between 2500-3000 under engine load. It doesnt come out much while cruising. I'll probably look into getting a set of resonated test pipes later on...but for now, these will do fine. the butt dyno can't tell what kind of gains made, if any...I think I lost some low end torque with the overall exhaust system. though 3500^ feels like a bat out of hell. I still have to take the car down on the 1/4mi and see how it does.
baces, I like them but they're causing a lot of exhaust rasp. Sounds no better than a civic with a straight pipe ~ ugly! It comes out between 2500-3000 under engine load. It doesnt come out much while cruising. I'll probably look into getting a set of resonated test pipes later on...but for now, these will do fine. the butt dyno can't tell what kind of gains made, if any...I think I lost some low end torque with the overall exhaust system. though 3500^ feels like a bat out of hell. I still have to take the car down on the 1/4mi and see how it does.
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I am going to order the thermal package to go with my spacer. Hows about giving me a hand instaslling it. I can do it myself but I always find it easier when someone that did it helps you. Learn all the dos and don'ts by trial and error.
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Originally Posted by 636Racer
jd, no problems man...lmk how it goes.
baces, I like them but they're causing a lot of exhaust rasp. Sounds no better than a civic with a straight pipe ~ ugly! It comes out between 2500-3000 under engine load. It doesnt come out much while cruising. I'll probably look into getting a set of resonated test pipes later on...but for now, these will do fine. the butt dyno can't tell what kind of gains made, if any...I think I lost some low end torque with the overall exhaust system. though 3500^ feels like a bat out of hell. I still have to take the car down on the 1/4mi and see how it does.
baces, I like them but they're causing a lot of exhaust rasp. Sounds no better than a civic with a straight pipe ~ ugly! It comes out between 2500-3000 under engine load. It doesnt come out much while cruising. I'll probably look into getting a set of resonated test pipes later on...but for now, these will do fine. the butt dyno can't tell what kind of gains made, if any...I think I lost some low end torque with the overall exhaust system. though 3500^ feels like a bat out of hell. I still have to take the car down on the 1/4mi and see how it does.
let me know how you do on the 1\4mi.
i still gotta take mines down the track.
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BACES... We go tracks one day then... I'm down...
...636... well I installed the foulers last night when I got home... take goodness my bro came with me... got the dealer discount that's why... so I ended up just purchasing 2 sets... but I'll let you know as soon as i take the car out... probably today(Wednesday)...
... when I went redline... they didn't have the part in stock at the store so I had to drive down te road to CW Carter... I saw skylar's G parked on the main road... freakin crazy parking your whip right there... out in the open... than I turned the corner... Seen another black G sitting on them 5zigen 5zr rims... with the hidden intercooler... sneaky guy... I noticed it because he had that stillen hood...
...636... well I installed the foulers last night when I got home... take goodness my bro came with me... got the dealer discount that's why... so I ended up just purchasing 2 sets... but I'll let you know as soon as i take the car out... probably today(Wednesday)...
... when I went redline... they didn't have the part in stock at the store so I had to drive down te road to CW Carter... I saw skylar's G parked on the main road... freakin crazy parking your whip right there... out in the open... than I turned the corner... Seen another black G sitting on them 5zigen 5zr rims... with the hidden intercooler... sneaky guy... I noticed it because he had that stillen hood...
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which redline you went to? the one in PC? The on in Kalihi has them in stock...that's ok, as long as you got them.
here's what's next:
UPS man delivered them to me last night and my Dad and I are going to mount them on the Kazera rims. These are going to be my street tires. Right now I'm delegating between FN01R-C 17x10 +25, 17x10 +12 and 17x9 +15 in front and my final decision is 17x10 +12 in back. They're going to be be my track rims.
Maybe you guys can help:
Here's what I did, I fitted 17x9 +35 and 17x10 +35 over the front rotors to see if they cleared the brembo brakes. They both cleared but I found that the rear of the rim are a little too close for comfort towards the control arm assembly. I put on the 17x10 +35 with a 1/4" spacer (6.35mm) and it was pretty close, but the rim bolted on. I let the suspension settle and it cleared the fender as well...I just had to get over the HUGE fender well gap. But as soon as I get the RM/A8 on...that should be all good. Jason@Performance on MY350Z also suggested that I could fit 17x10 +25 and stretch the tires up front. The tires that were mounted on the test rims were advan A043 245/40 and they were STRECHED. I'm going with Toyo RA-1, and they dont make 245/40...but a step up at 255/40. I've already concluded that I'd run 275/40 in back on the 17x10 +12 setup and there shouldnt be any need to flare or roll the fenders, keeping the wheel diameter slightly larger than a stock 350Z 17" setup. If I have to, I'll go with a 17x9 +15 but I wont be happy with the look. I know that 17x10 +35 is a no go, with with 6.35mm, it fits...barely. +25 will have a little more clearance than a +35 w/6.35mm spacer. There's guys running on 17x9 +15 all around with 275/40 mounted all around too. Still, I like the width and the crazy flares of the 10" rim. I'm leaning towards the 17x10 +25 to keep aesthetics clean with the 17x10 rear.
opinions?
here's what's next:
UPS man delivered them to me last night and my Dad and I are going to mount them on the Kazera rims. These are going to be my street tires. Right now I'm delegating between FN01R-C 17x10 +25, 17x10 +12 and 17x9 +15 in front and my final decision is 17x10 +12 in back. They're going to be be my track rims.
Maybe you guys can help:
Here's what I did, I fitted 17x9 +35 and 17x10 +35 over the front rotors to see if they cleared the brembo brakes. They both cleared but I found that the rear of the rim are a little too close for comfort towards the control arm assembly. I put on the 17x10 +35 with a 1/4" spacer (6.35mm) and it was pretty close, but the rim bolted on. I let the suspension settle and it cleared the fender as well...I just had to get over the HUGE fender well gap. But as soon as I get the RM/A8 on...that should be all good. Jason@Performance on MY350Z also suggested that I could fit 17x10 +25 and stretch the tires up front. The tires that were mounted on the test rims were advan A043 245/40 and they were STRECHED. I'm going with Toyo RA-1, and they dont make 245/40...but a step up at 255/40. I've already concluded that I'd run 275/40 in back on the 17x10 +12 setup and there shouldnt be any need to flare or roll the fenders, keeping the wheel diameter slightly larger than a stock 350Z 17" setup. If I have to, I'll go with a 17x9 +15 but I wont be happy with the look. I know that 17x10 +35 is a no go, with with 6.35mm, it fits...barely. +25 will have a little more clearance than a +35 w/6.35mm spacer. There's guys running on 17x9 +15 all around with 275/40 mounted all around too. Still, I like the width and the crazy flares of the 10" rim. I'm leaning towards the 17x10 +25 to keep aesthetics clean with the 17x10 rear.
opinions?
very nice. the RT's are mean. i just rode in them the other night.
i say, fawk the 17's (since they're cast anyway), and grab lightweight fully forged 18's, and pay the price for the tires.
i say, fawk the 17's (since they're cast anyway), and grab lightweight fully forged 18's, and pay the price for the tires.