Official STS Rear Mount Turbo Discussion Thread
08-27-2008, 12:45 PM
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Ah, I didn't know that the Nismo mid-pipe was the same as the stock pipe and could bolt up to the STS piping (unless I'm missing something here?).
I still have my stock (but very rusty) y-pipe and mid-pipe, so I'll just use that I guess. Yay - more funds to recoup!
I still have my stock (but very rusty) y-pipe and mid-pipe, so I'll just use that I guess. Yay - more funds to recoup!
08-27-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Alright guys, getting closer to pulling the trigger on this.
What mid-pipe do you guys go with? I currently have a Stillen y-pipe in combination with a Nismo exhaust, so I'm not sure if I'll be keeping the y-pipe or selling it with my Nismo. If I do keep the y-pipe - would I want to get a mid-pipe custom bent w/ resonator? Or is there one I could buy that could directly swap with the stock mid-pipe?
What mid-pipe do you guys go with? I currently have a Stillen y-pipe in combination with a Nismo exhaust, so I'm not sure if I'll be keeping the y-pipe or selling it with my Nismo. If I do keep the y-pipe - would I want to get a mid-pipe custom bent w/ resonator? Or is there one I could buy that could directly swap with the stock mid-pipe?
PM Goosegoose coz he has a magnaflow midpipe resonator and he swear that it made his car quieter w/o affecting performance. Ahsmo do have a TP, Nismo Y and Nismo Midpipe and his boost seem to hit much later than us. Look at the dynos on the first page and you'll see that Ahsmo's peak TQ hit much later than us (around 4500rpm) I hit my peak tq at 9psi at 3700rpm with just Testpipe and stock Y-pipe and mid-pipe and pretty much the same with Teg's and Daniel's dynos. I wouldn't open the exhaust system to much with Rear-Mount.
08-27-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Ah, I didn't know that the Nismo mid-pipe was the same as the stock pipe and could bolt up to the STS piping (unless I'm missing something here?).
I still have my stock (but very rusty) y-pipe and mid-pipe, so I'll just use that I guess. Yay - more funds to recoup!
I still have my stock (but very rusty) y-pipe and mid-pipe, so I'll just use that I guess. Yay - more funds to recoup!
I have been considering going back to a stock midpipe with a nice resonator.
08-27-2008, 02:37 PM
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My speedshop (APR in Redding Cali) welded up new pipe for me with a resonator......I had ditched the stock exhaust for an Injen set up but sold the Injen when I got the STS. Pull the trigger Johnny C!!!! You won't be sorry - Jim
08-27-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Well screw it - I'm going to start pulling the Vortech off tonight. Who knows what bad things I might find, which could change the situation totally (yes, I always fear the worst).
If or when you go turbo.........You will not be able to the grin off your face.
08-27-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by athenG
I used to have the link for the Mid-pip resonator but Magnaflow keep changing their site PM Goosegoose coz he has a magnaflow midpipe resonator and he swear that it made his car quieter w/o affecting performance. Ahsmo do have a TP, Nismo Y and Nismo Midpipe and his boost seem to hit much later than us. Look at the dynos on the first page and you'll see that Ahsmo's peak TQ hit much later than us (around 4500rpm) I hit my peak tq at 9psi at 3700rpm with just Testpipe and stock Y-pipe and mid-pipe and pretty much the same with Teg's and Daniel's dynos. I wouldn't open the exhaust system to much with Rear-Mount.
PM Goosegoose coz he has a magnaflow midpipe resonator and he swear that it made his car quieter w/o affecting performance. Ahsmo do have a TP, Nismo Y and Nismo Midpipe and his boost seem to hit much later than us. Look at the dynos on the first page and you'll see that Ahsmo's peak TQ hit much later than us (around 4500rpm) I hit my peak tq at 9psi at 3700rpm with just Testpipe and stock Y-pipe and mid-pipe and pretty much the same with Teg's and Daniel's dynos. I wouldn't open the exhaust system to much with Rear-Mount.
08-28-2008, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Well screw it - I'm going to start pulling the Vortech off tonight. Who knows what bad things I might find, which could change the situation totally (yes, I always fear the worst).
08-28-2008, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Z400rwhp
Going Turbo Johnny?
Ok guys - does anyone know how the PCV system works? Where does the driver's side breather tube hook up to? It doesn't seem to say in the install manual.
And, I already have a fitting tapped into my upper pan - can I run the oil return line to that instead of through the cross breather tube up top? I would have to cap that off then.
08-28-2008, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by athenG
I used to have the link for the Mid-pip resonator but Magnaflow keep changing their site PM Goosegoose coz he has a magnaflow midpipe resonator and he swear that it made his car quieter w/o affecting performance. Ahsmo do have a TP, Nismo Y and Nismo Midpipe and his boost seem to hit much later than us. Look at the dynos on the first page and you'll see that Ahsmo's peak TQ hit much later than us (around 4500rpm) I hit my peak tq at 9psi at 3700rpm with just Testpipe and stock Y-pipe and mid-pipe and pretty much the same with Teg's and Daniel's dynos. I wouldn't open the exhaust system to much with Rear-Mount.
PM Goosegoose coz he has a magnaflow midpipe resonator and he swear that it made his car quieter w/o affecting performance. Ahsmo do have a TP, Nismo Y and Nismo Midpipe and his boost seem to hit much later than us. Look at the dynos on the first page and you'll see that Ahsmo's peak TQ hit much later than us (around 4500rpm) I hit my peak tq at 9psi at 3700rpm with just Testpipe and stock Y-pipe and mid-pipe and pretty much the same with Teg's and Daniel's dynos. I wouldn't open the exhaust system to much with Rear-Mount.
08-29-2008, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Don't know yet - have to make a decision by tomorrow. I want to, but the bank account isn't too happy with me.
Ok guys - does anyone know how the PCV system works? Where does the driver's side breather tube hook up to? It doesn't seem to say in the install manual.
And, I already have a fitting tapped into my upper pan - can I run the oil return line to that instead of through the cross breather tube up top? I would have to cap that off then.
Ok guys - does anyone know how the PCV system works? Where does the driver's side breather tube hook up to? It doesn't seem to say in the install manual.
And, I already have a fitting tapped into my upper pan - can I run the oil return line to that instead of through the cross breather tube up top? I would have to cap that off then.
09-02-2008, 01:58 PM
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Well, I pulled the trigger today on a Tuner Kit. Should have the kit in 2-3 weeks.
So the things I will need right away...
440cc injectors (well, once I get my next paycheck
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Base maps - Anyone have the base maps that came on your UTEC with the kit? STS is unable to provide that w/o a price (should have figured).
Sometime in the future...
TurboXS BCS (will run on waste gate spring just to start off)
Meth kit (straight water probably)
So the things I will need right away...
440cc injectors (well, once I get my next paycheck
)Base maps - Anyone have the base maps that came on your UTEC with the kit? STS is unable to provide that w/o a price (should have figured).
Sometime in the future...
TurboXS BCS (will run on waste gate spring just to start off)
Meth kit (straight water probably)
09-09-2008, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Are you guys running an Oil Cooler? I was thinking I should now that I'm going turbo, but with my pan spacer, the remote turbo, I'd already be running 6.5+ qts of oil.
09-09-2008, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JonnyC
Well, I pulled the trigger today on a Tuner Kit. Should have the kit in 2-3 weeks.
So the things I will need right away...
440cc injectors (well, once I get my next paycheck)
Base maps - Anyone have the base maps that came on your UTEC with the kit? STS is unable to provide that w/o a price (should have figured).
Sometime in the future...
TurboXS BCS (will run on waste gate spring just to start off)
Meth kit (straight water probably)
So the things I will need right away...
440cc injectors (well, once I get my next paycheck
)Base maps - Anyone have the base maps that came on your UTEC with the kit? STS is unable to provide that w/o a price (should have figured).
Sometime in the future...
TurboXS BCS (will run on waste gate spring just to start off)
Meth kit (straight water probably)
09-09-2008, 08:54 AM
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I would seriously consider an ebc right off the bat with this kit. It has more trouble than most at making full boost in first three gears/
09-09-2008, 09:29 AM
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I would seriously consider an ebc right off the bat with this kit. It has more trouble than most at making full boost in first three gears/
So were you running an oil cooler as well? Trying to hear from the STS owners on this.
09-09-2008, 12:06 PM
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good for you, I don't have an oil cooler and I seem to be fine... My oil analysis seem to be fine too... Are you going to be tracking the car often? if not then I would use the extra $$ somewhere else.
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09-09-2008, 12:28 PM
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I didn't have an oil cooler and I ran it HARD at Z dayZ with 25k miles on the kit and motor. I also did about 20 passes at rockingham dragway after i first turbocharged the car with no problems