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#21
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If you have a Rev-Up engine under the hood, go for the Motordyne MREV2 Lower Plenum + Spacer. Simple, easy, and stealthy bolt-on with the biggest gains (primarily torque) for the RevUp engine. After some tuning work, my Z gained 30+ ft/lb of torque when compared to the baseline runs.
-Icer
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#22
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I had my Z dyno tuned (reflashed ECU with Uprev SW) by a local shop to maximize gains from my bolt-ons. Such as Performance exhaust headers, true dual catback system, intake, and of course to enable factory cruise control since my 06 Coupe is a base model (Requires Uprev SW). I had the Z dyno tuned in stages.
Stage 1: Was tuned for catback + JWT pop charger.
Stage 2: Was tuned for Momemtum Performance SS exhaust headers.
Stage 3: Was tuned for the MREV2 lower plenum + spacer.
Not very "cost" effective, but it was nice to see the incremental percentage gains from each subsequent bolt-on. The only downside I have witnessed to the bolt-ons and tuning, was an increase in the dreaded oil consumption issue plagued by the Revup engines. I'm fairly certain the previous owner of my Z abused the engine or never properly broke it in (I purchased at 16k mi), hence the oil consumption. For me it's part and parcel to owning a Revup. Compression/power is solid, I just need to check the oil level regularly and add as needed.
-Icer
Stage 1: Was tuned for catback + JWT pop charger.
Stage 2: Was tuned for Momemtum Performance SS exhaust headers.
Stage 3: Was tuned for the MREV2 lower plenum + spacer.
Not very "cost" effective, but it was nice to see the incremental percentage gains from each subsequent bolt-on. The only downside I have witnessed to the bolt-ons and tuning, was an increase in the dreaded oil consumption issue plagued by the Revup engines. I'm fairly certain the previous owner of my Z abused the engine or never properly broke it in (I purchased at 16k mi), hence the oil consumption. For me it's part and parcel to owning a Revup. Compression/power is solid, I just need to check the oil level regularly and add as needed.
-Icer
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#23
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I just installed a new lightweight flywheel and stronger/new clutch in my Z (proud of myself for accomplishing this) and was able to locate the sticker. Unfortunately the sticker in my case turned to dust when my hand + tools touched it during the transmission removal. It's very close to the CATs, so the heat just baked it over time.
-Icer
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#26
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I had my Z dyno tuned (reflashed ECU with Uprev SW) by a local shop to maximize gains from my bolt-ons. Such as Performance exhaust headers, true dual catback system, intake, and of course to enable factory cruise control since my 06 Coupe is a base model (Requires Uprev SW). I had the Z dyno tuned in stages.
Stage 1: Was tuned for catback + JWT pop charger.
Stage 2: Was tuned for Momemtum Performance SS exhaust headers.
Stage 3: Was tuned for the MREV2 lower plenum + spacer.
Not very "cost" effective, but it was nice to see the incremental percentage gains from each subsequent bolt-on. The only downside I have witnessed to the bolt-ons and tuning, was an increase in the dreaded oil consumption issue plagued by the Revup engines. I'm fairly certain the previous owner of my Z abused the engine or never properly broke it in (I purchased at 16k mi), hence the oil consumption. For me it's part and parcel to owning a Revup. Compression/power is solid, I just need to check the oil level regularly and add as needed.
-Icer
Stage 1: Was tuned for catback + JWT pop charger.
Stage 2: Was tuned for Momemtum Performance SS exhaust headers.
Stage 3: Was tuned for the MREV2 lower plenum + spacer.
Not very "cost" effective, but it was nice to see the incremental percentage gains from each subsequent bolt-on. The only downside I have witnessed to the bolt-ons and tuning, was an increase in the dreaded oil consumption issue plagued by the Revup engines. I'm fairly certain the previous owner of my Z abused the engine or never properly broke it in (I purchased at 16k mi), hence the oil consumption. For me it's part and parcel to owning a Revup. Compression/power is solid, I just need to check the oil level regularly and add as needed.
-Icer
#28
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Regarding the catback exhaust system; Yes I did see some gains from such a simple bolt-on, it just flows way better than the OEM setup. What I like about the Bassani system specifically is that it's not overwhelming loud (Zero Drone in the cabin, quiet when driving normally), it tucks up behind the rear bumper making it less visible vs. stock, uses all of the OEM hangers (no modification required), it's stainless so it won't rust out easily and it's lighter weight vs. OEM. I have no complaints about it, except that reinstalling it after my clutch job was a bit difficult when I got to the rear mufflers. Getting the exhaust tips and hangers back on proved to be a pain to do without scratching anything. It's a nice sporty setup that honestly looks OEM if you don't know what to look for. It does get pretty loud at wide open throttle, but that's what I wanted.
-Icer
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