Just Ordered Some Parts...
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
So you think APS Race Pipes & Stillen Y-Pipe with stock exhaust should be a nice combo than?
the rule of thumb is how well the pipes fit together..... my stillen Y-pipe fit the stock exhaust extremely well.
the reason why i stress the fit and finish of these aftermarket pipes is because if they don't fit exactly right....eventually one of the pipes will crack due to stress at the joints.
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
Does the Stillen Y-pipe/stock exhaust combo make it sound different? Does it bolt right up? If so, isn't there an abrupt step down in diameter at the midpipe since the Y-pipe is 3"?
they bolt up extremely well...cuz i did the install myself...took about an hour to do under the car.
the combo make it sound slightly different at above 4ooo RPM under excelleration. It won't get any louder than stock...subtlety is the word.
the stillen Y-pipe only opens up to 3" at the rear and it would fit the stock setup like a glove.
mine too,
-hotchkis tvs springs and sways
-UR crank pulley with belts
-JWT pop charger
-motordyne 5/16 isothermal spacer
-fujitsubo y pipe
and last week i just got my
-fujitsubo exhaust
-helix test pipes
-nismo shift ****
-h&r wheel spacers
holidays really screwed up me getting this stuff... its coming in all random. but it will be worth it when it gets here
-hotchkis tvs springs and sways
-UR crank pulley with belts
-JWT pop charger
-motordyne 5/16 isothermal spacer
-fujitsubo y pipe
and last week i just got my
-fujitsubo exhaust
-helix test pipes
-nismo shift ****
-h&r wheel spacers
holidays really screwed up me getting this stuff... its coming in all random. but it will be worth it when it gets here
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Well the APS Race pipes, UR Crank Pulley, & Nismo Horns are on back order but I'm in no hurry. Nissan Performance Parts has been very helpful and has great customer service.
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Well UPS is running late with my parts. they were suppose to be here friday and now I have to wait again all day Monday. The Grille is "suppose" to be delivered Tuesday and the Pulley on Wednesday. The APS TP & Horns are still on back order till the end of the month. Think I'll install everything else on Friday, than install the TP whenever they come in.
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Well got the markers, emblem, plate frame, & Popcharger on. I love the Popcharger!!! Exhaust note is nicer and I could feel a better midrange pull. Can't wait to get the spacer, pulley and finally the TP on. I'm going to have the car redynoed after everything is on. TP are still on back order till the end of the month so it will be sometime in Feb.
Edit: Once I get everything on I'll post pics. Grille is coming today.
Edit: Once I get everything on I'll post pics. Grille is coming today.
i jus got my Ur crank pulley installed and all i gottah say is that ur going to love it. The weight diff between the stock crank and UR is a big difference. The power made is noticeable. Im going to have my 5/16 spacer and nismo cams installed this weekend from a local fellow Z driver. Ill let u guys know the results. I cant wait!...
Originally Posted by Robert_K
Did you notice any gains? Smoother rev up? Etc???
ye get better throttle response and my rpm shoots up alot quicker. I have a pop charger and nismo exhaust to go wit this mod. For some reason, my idle is also better. Before, after i rev the exhaust, my rpm would drop down below normal causing it to alsmot stall, but after the crank replacement, ive gotten better idle.
i should get more power from the crank pulley after i get the nismo cams and motordyne 5/16 spacer installed this weekend. Its going to be a treat, ill keep u guys updated on how the install went and performance difference.
Originally Posted by Robert_K
Awesome. How was the install?
to tell u the truth, my friend whos also a Z owner did it for me. I was pretty much jus watching him. The breaker bar really helps alot. Saved a lot of time tryin to take off the damn bolt on the crank.
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Allrighty guys & girls... I have received everything except the Nismo Horns & APS TP. The horns should be here friday and the TP are still on back order till the end of the month. I have already installed the JWT Popcharger and love it!!! Glad I did my research cause that is the best bang for the buck. I'll be installing the Motordyne Spacer with Iso-Thermal Gasket & the UR Crank Pulley with Gates belts tomorrow. Can't wait to get out on the road Saturday for a cruise and put everything to use.
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Well I got everything installed except the APS TP. Loving everything I bought!!! The engine sounds real mean now. Can't wait to get to the dyno to see my gains. The pulley was a breeze to install and recommend getting the extra gaskets for the spacer. Also the intake manifold bolts are weak. Went to torque them down and broke one. Went to a local hardware store and bought stronger ones. All-in-all I'm very hapy with everything.
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From: Spring, TX
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Originally Posted by mahont
Lookin' good...I think some Bat's overlays would look good in the rear and front as well with the tinted windows, black grille, and tinted sidemarkers.