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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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Default I want to know if i have tq problem eith vortech..

Yesterday i tuned and dyno my car on a dyno dynamic and my car have 317whp and 176tq is that to much less??
I have 3.33 pulley, rc 440 injector nismo catback and long tube headers..want to know if that is normal so lees torq..thanks..
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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Yes you have a problem.

You were likely shipped the "weaksauce" version of the Vortech, who did you buy it from?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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So you are making less torque than you would've with a stock engine?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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175 tq? damn..
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Possible that the headers/exhaust combo is too free flowing, not enough back pressure??

Agreed that the tq # is mega fail, you sure you read that right??
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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The torque reading may not be in ft/lbs lol...
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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yeah man the stock engine makes more torque than that
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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lol@ the tq
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Default Long tube

When i install long tube heather i notice a very huge decrease of torque ..i have a 20" rims and when i have my car with stock cats i feel more power than when i install the heather.. Can i intall a magnaflox x pipe to try to solve fra free flow problem??
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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you sure they didn't print you out a honda dyno sheet?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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How much boost are you making? Maybe you have a leak. Even your hp numbers look low.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Check your bypass valve. Make sure your vacume line is still conected.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Im going to a dyno jet today to check it again...i want to check in another dyno today..the long tube headers can be a issue??from the begining a dont feel my car stron from the bottom..
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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your torque is broken, have it fixed. i know you probably wanted to keep it safe but the 3.33 is so boring, N/A HR Z's would give you a hard time. 3.33 = snore, 3.12 = interesting, 2.87 = fun fun fun.
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What can i put to give some restriccion to my exhaust setup i have long tube headers and nismo cat back with an y..can i add a magnafloe x pipe??
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Put the stock headers back on
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Put a banana in your tail pipe.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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I really doubt that your problem is coming from your exhaust. Have you checked for leaks yet, or your bypass valve vacume line? Oh yea I already suggested that. Well don't listen to my advise just change out your headers, that should be easier to trouble shoot.
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i really doubt that your problem is coming from your exhaust. Have you checked for leaks yet, or your bypass valve vacume line? Oh yea i already suggested that. Well don't listen to my advise just change out your headers, that should be easier to trouble shoot.

thanks..im going to do a leak test today and check the bypass...how i can know if the by pass or the blower have problems?? I feal like a small vibration at 4500rpm..i hvgae an hks bypass...
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176? hahaha sorry I cant help but laugh..
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