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Which ones are the SSR wheels? I really like the light gold, split 8-spokes with the chrome lip. Those could look real fine on a moonlight white car.
So I guess if they're the dark bronze 6-spokes... nevermind, LOL
Its the ones with the chrome lip. The 6 spoke wheels were temp wheels and nobody liked them on the car. I am hoping to sell them and pick another set up as track duties.
Staggered 19", FTW. I think 19" is the perfect size for the Sedan. IMO, only the Coupe can do 20" right. On the Sedan, 18" looks almost too small, but not so bad. And 17" just looks dumb.
This past Saturday, I joined a dyno day reserved for VQ motors. This was the perfect opportunity for m eto get a good comparison against other G37/370z on the same dyno in the same day.
However, my numbers were so disappointing.
There was a G37 with only K&N intakes, test pipes, and Motordyne exhaust that put out 318 whp. And I'm here with ported Upper and Lower plenums, 3" intakes and EPS throttle bodies on top of him only to make about the same power, 320 whp.
I didn't stay all day but right before I left, the highest dyno was 353 whp from a G37. Long tube intakes, ported upper plenum, Z1 Headers, Tomei test pipes, and Motordyne exhaust.
Now I want to check if my compression is good, then maybe replace my Circuit Werks test pipes with ART pipes. I already have new 3" intakes, TBs, and plenums coming.
I picked up a set of ART pipes for a good deal. They are a bit busted up but no holes, or cracks present. I don't mind my current Circuit Werks test pipes but these will hopefully get rid of the hiss. I also like that these are the brackets that bolt to the tunnel brace.
Nice bro! It will definitely help with the hiss/rasp. Get those refinished or polished then wrap them or ceramic coat. I wrapped mine with DEI and high temp spray. Check my IG; jpowers36.
Nice bro! It will definitely help with the hiss/rasp. Get those refinished or polished then wrap them or ceramic coat. I wrapped mine with DEI and high temp spray. Check my IG; jpowers36.
That's my plan. I have some left over wrap, so I figured I would use it on them. What high temp paint did you use? I've been your follower on IG for a while.
These look like V2 which I do believe came ceramic coated (or some other form of coating) - thicker welds, non-stainless finish and no resonator support bracket.
Should still make power and the sound that you're looking for! The way I see it is that the numerous sales of V2s funded the upgraded look and quality of the V3s.
These look like V2 which I do believe came ceramic coated (or some other form of coating) - thicker welds, non-stainless finish and no resonator support bracket.
Should still make power and the sound that you're looking for! The way I see it is that the numerous sales of V2s funded the upgraded look and quality of the V3s.
Its scraped pretty bad on the bottom so I was thinking of using some VHT high temp paint on the whole thing. These have the support bracket on the other side. Didn't you sell a set not long ago? What pipes are you running now?
Its scraped pretty bad on the bottom so I was thinking of using some VHT high temp paint on the whole thing. These have the support bracket on the other side. Didn't you sell a set not long ago? What pipes are you running now?
Sorry, I am referencing the support of the resonator to the pipe itself. So two bracket supports each: one for resonator to pipe and one that replicates the support bracket of the stock catalytic converters. Also, I believe that only the V3s have the Motordyne logo embossed. This is an addition on the V3s.
I sold my V2s and picked up a set of V3s. Installed two weeks ago with an O2 sensor spacer and no CEL light for my 2016 370Z. These are also paired with a Motordyne Shockwave and the sound is great. Absolutely no hiss.
That's my plan. I have some left over wrap, so I figured I would use it on them. What high temp paint did you use? I've been your follower on IG for a while.
Looking forward to seeing this come together! Such quality parts! I had to go back through my mods and switch it up also. I’m so jealous of the art pipes
Seems a bit odd how much power difference these cars can make with such a mod discrepancy.
I find it odd also, but I think I might have other things going on with my motor so I plan to get oil pressure and compression when I get an opportunity. Overall, the motor pulls hard and drives fine, but disappointed when other VHR are putting down the same if not more with less mods, usually intakes, test pipes and exhaust.
Originally Posted by Mattlorentzoe
Looking forward to seeing this come together! Such quality parts! I had to go back through my mods and switch it up also. I’m so jealous of the art pipes
Thanks brother, I'm still waiting for my parts from Rej. Hopefully after mine and your installs, we should hit up a dyno to get a good comparison. You got the creme dela creme of exhaust parts, ART pipes are a second to your PPE.
I got tired of having to replace the flex section so I decided to have a pipe welded in its place. I still have a flex section in the test pipes so there's still some give in the system, but it'll probably be prone to cracking with that area being the only spot to allow movement. This new setup has helped tuck the muffler slightly higher but I am running into some contact issue with the passenger pipe of the y hitting my transmission mount. I'll have to wrap some exhaust wrap to keep it from hitting.
I find it odd also, but I think I might have other things going on with my motor so I plan to get oil pressure and compression when I get an opportunity. Overall, the motor pulls hard and drives fine, but disappointed when other VHR are putting down the same if not more with less mods, usually intakes, test pipes and exhaust.
Thanks brother, I'm still waiting for my parts from Rej. Hopefully after mine and your installs, we should hit up a dyno to get a good comparison. You got the creme dela creme of exhaust parts, ART pipes are a second to your PPE.
Just saw this.
Lol mine doesn’t sound near as good thooooooo!
06-27-2019, 02:36 PM
