I see it this way. Stock for stock, if you drive a manual and you got beat by a manual ---> he's a better driver than you. If you got beat by an auto---> he's a better driver than you. If you beat an auto----> that's to be expected, you have an edge(gearing) on him. Being proficient at shifting still doesn't make you a better driver. How's your reaction time?, do you hook up or just spins, do you pick the right rpms to shift for maximum power, do you know when to use the brakes and shift during a turn, how do you take the apex? There's a lot of skills to master to become a really good driver (racing). Shifting is just one of them.

 

You must not be far enough along in school to realize I didn't make that up. Go do some studying then come back in a few years before you post bs like this.

 

Didnt some1 post up earlier that u can gain 15 hps for some hoses? wtf is that? Or was he meaning that you can gain that with FI?

 

Or perhaps you're not far enough along in school to realize that it is in fact the integral.

A.K.A. the area under the curve. didn't mean to be rude before by the way, that's just not the way it's refered to in physics. In statistics, maybe, but this is, after all, essentialy physics.

 

easy boys

This is just how i got beat... not about school lol

 

Well said.

As for the TC it doesn't have any effect internally or in the feel as a daily driver unless you "flash" it. Flash the verter to get it to launch but you better hook and be ready to shift.

You don't just slap shift and go it's not quite as simple as you make it sound. Edge Racing makes a very good torque converter and I would say for you it would be a good mod for less than 1000.00 including shipping, parts and labor you could beat most N/A Z's out there A5T or 6MT.

 

Wasn't disputing your point about integral, was however disputing that AUC was a made up term. Take another look at your original post and you will understand my reply.

"I hate it when people make up acronyms, it's called the integral. Not AUC, or whatever else you can make up. wtf mate"

 

Well if you sell the plenum....PM me

 

i really don't see what the big deal is here....the kid got outdriven, should have bought a manual since he is making the payments, and the mods he has chosen so far are not going to return much in terms in performance.

learn how to drive the car first before dumping more money into mods...a driving school would be ideal for you at this point.

don't blame it on the car....its the driver

 

Where did you get a Frankencar intake from? Did you rig one from a Maxima or Altima to your Z? Maybe I could take my brother's Frankencar from his Altima 3.5 (think he would notice? ) Any pix?

 

Nope its coming out soon custom design. I also have a apexi filter one of the best filters around, and has a nasty growl. Once i get one powder coated ill post pics. The intake should not take much longer either.

Glen

 

area under the curve is just explaining to people what the integral is, some people might not know, it's not something to argue about. Everyone here is trying to learn about their z's to make them better, i know i am, if you know what an integral is then there's no worries, people are so uptight on these forums because we're typing and aren't really communicating in its true since, face to face, with that being said i will whip any autos a$$...haha just kidding

 

Zmego-Keep us informed because it seems to be making some power if u dynoed your Auto at 240. Most automatics dyno around 215-230(at most)...so either ur either lucky or that Frankencar is putting down some serious power.

 

Agreed 100%...

 

My first Dyno with just Injen CAI was 234 CAI and custom exhaust (about 100 bucks) was 240.

 

I've had a 1991 Maxima, a 2002 Maxima and now the 350z
The '91 Max was great until the tranny dropped. The Max was excellent. The Z is wicked