test pipes = too lean?

gambino · 03-25-2008, 03:30 PM

Hey guys. I was told from a very reliable source that test pipes lean out the fuel to a dangerous level and HFC's also cause it to be lean, just not as bad as test pipes. I trust this source, I just want everyone elses thoughts and opinions.

nareg · 03-25-2008, 03:48 PM

my car leaned out quite a bit with the test pipes but it was still i think 12.9 afr on motor and 11.5 or somthing like that on spray so its not too bad...

App6MT · 03-25-2008, 06:47 PM

It leans it out but not to dangerous levels.

Datona Jess · 03-26-2008, 04:18 AM

I agree it leans it out.
I have seen it on other engines my buddy's 06 anyway.
It is not dangerous though, the factory tune is a bit rich so you are good to go. I have some on my 08 and she is running GREAT

Gooey · 03-26-2008, 04:58 AM

my a/f looks fine to me

mcarlomagno · 03-26-2008, 11:52 AM

i think my car runs a little rich anyway. so i'm sure moving toward the lean side couldn't hurt.

THE_SCHROED · 03-26-2008, 11:57 AM

Mine throws a code every now and then saying it's running too lean. I doubt it is really gonna hurt it though.

THE_SCHROED · 03-26-2008, 03:28 PM

Service engine soon light came on again today...

gambino · 03-26-2008, 04:38 PM

hmmm, interesting. And I guess combining this with an intake will do nothing but make it run slightly leaner...

sbZenth · 03-27-2008, 08:17 AM

yeah my a/f is fine too. itll throw the CEL every once in a while but thats about it...

WalkerT · 03-27-2008, 09:10 AM

Dynoed mine and it was fine 13.2 +/-

Nismo with berk metalic HFC

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sbZenth · 03-27-2008, 09:13 AM

yeah mine was above 13 as well on the dyno.

davidv · 03-27-2008, 09:17 AM

One good thing about this forum is that you can get any answer that you want.

Asian Invasian · 03-27-2008, 09:20 AM

It really is going to depend on your car. I thought mine ws running lean but ended up being about 12.77 with the mods in my signature. You are going to be fine imo.. but like I said it depends on your Z..