350Z HR Y-pipe installed on a 2003 G35
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Dave, thanks. You just gave me something to think about. I have to do some more research about both parts you mentioned. I know for a fact that I would rsearch the heck out of these parts before I jump in.
With the mods I have now what would you recommend to safely increase power even if it's slightly marginal gains from what I have meaning it won't take away power in the lower range or upper range but increase power across the entire band?
Keep in mind I'm not looking to go F-I at the moment. That's not for at least another year or so
With the mods I have now what would you recommend to safely increase power even if it's slightly marginal gains from what I have meaning it won't take away power in the lower range or upper range but increase power across the entire band?
Keep in mind I'm not looking to go F-I at the moment. That's not for at least another year or so
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Dave, thanks. You just gave me something to think about. I have to do some more research about both parts you mentioned. I know for a fact that I would rsearch the heck out of these parts before I jump in.
With the mods I have now what would you recommend to safely increase power even if it's slightly marginal gains from what I have meaning it won't take away power in the lower range or upper range but increase power across the entire band?
Keep in mind I'm not looking to go F-I at the moment. That's not for at least another year or so
With the mods I have now what would you recommend to safely increase power even if it's slightly marginal gains from what I have meaning it won't take away power in the lower range or upper range but increase power across the entire band?
Keep in mind I'm not looking to go F-I at the moment. That's not for at least another year or so
#230
i dont know if anyone ask the question. does this yield more gain then a aftermarket Y-pipe?
looking at a HR pipe, its clear that cost is a positive ( near 100ish ) and then you have OEM fitment, some type of gain. But is this better then say a stillen Y or a megan Y in terms of gains. Obviously this is more of a bang for the buck, even if this gain say 2whp and the stillen gains 3whp its still a great mod but if a stillen is 250$ it might be a option for someone to look into.
numbers are all made up. dont rip me a new whole if HP gains or cost is wrong.
looking at a HR pipe, its clear that cost is a positive ( near 100ish ) and then you have OEM fitment, some type of gain. But is this better then say a stillen Y or a megan Y in terms of gains. Obviously this is more of a bang for the buck, even if this gain say 2whp and the stillen gains 3whp its still a great mod but if a stillen is 250$ it might be a option for someone to look into.
numbers are all made up. dont rip me a new whole if HP gains or cost is wrong.
#231
i dont know if anyone ask the question. does this yield more gain then a aftermarket Y-pipe?
looking at a HR pipe, its clear that cost is a positive ( near 100ish ) and then you have OEM fitment, some type of gain. But is this better then say a stillen Y or a megan Y in terms of gains. Obviously this is more of a bang for the buck, even if this gain say 2whp and the stillen gains 3whp its still a great mod but if a stillen is 250$ it might be a option for someone to look into.
numbers are all made up. dont rip me a new whole if HP gains or cost is wrong.
looking at a HR pipe, its clear that cost is a positive ( near 100ish ) and then you have OEM fitment, some type of gain. But is this better then say a stillen Y or a megan Y in terms of gains. Obviously this is more of a bang for the buck, even if this gain say 2whp and the stillen gains 3whp its still a great mod but if a stillen is 250$ it might be a option for someone to look into.
numbers are all made up. dont rip me a new whole if HP gains or cost is wrong.
Since the HR y-pipe is relatively cheap ($50-100) compared to most quality aftermarket y-pipes ($200-450) and the HR y-pipe is OEM which LOTS of real RD went into it, I figured what the heck. It's a small price to pay for an experiment. I have no experience with aftermarket y-pipes, but I do know the HR y-pipe does not cause any sort of reduced power. I and many others have noticed much improved low and mid rpm throttle response. Is this improved response actually power? I don't know because I haven't dynoed it. Like I've said before, I don't care if it doesn't make more power, I just love the improved driveability and sound
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I think that's what I'm going to do now. I just ordered my HFCs today.
I'll get them installed then save up $$ for a a good tune. Is this what you've done too?
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I'll get them installed then save up $$ for a a good tune. Is this what you've done too?
Over the past 5 years, I have yet to see a dyno of an aftermarket y-pipe. Through my research, I've read that aftermarket y-pipes can cause a loss of lowend/midrange power (piping too large), they hiss (too small flex sections), and they can vibrate (too small flex section or no flex sections at all).
Since the HR y-pipe is relatively cheap ($50-100) compared to most quality aftermarket y-pipes ($200-450) and the HR y-pipe is OEM which LOTS of real RD went into it, I figured what the heck. It's a small price to pay for an experiment. I have no experience with aftermarket y-pipes, but I do know the HR y-pipe does not cause any sort of reduced power. I and many others have noticed much improved low and mid rpm throttle response. Is this improved response actually power? I don't know because I haven't dynoed it. Like I've said before, I don't care if it doesn't make more power, I just love the improved driveability and sound
Since the HR y-pipe is relatively cheap ($50-100) compared to most quality aftermarket y-pipes ($200-450) and the HR y-pipe is OEM which LOTS of real RD went into it, I figured what the heck. It's a small price to pay for an experiment. I have no experience with aftermarket y-pipes, but I do know the HR y-pipe does not cause any sort of reduced power. I and many others have noticed much improved low and mid rpm throttle response. Is this improved response actually power? I don't know because I haven't dynoed it. Like I've said before, I don't care if it doesn't make more power, I just love the improved driveability and sound
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The Technosquare ECU flash (it's my only option) and some HFCs are the next performance mods on my list. What make of HFCs did you go with?
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Niiice. Let us know how it works out bro!
I'm not sure. I would think that the part #s on the HR Y pipe from both the sedan/coupe and the 07 350z would be the same.
Can someone chime in on this? All we need are the actual Nissan Part #s
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