Motordyne 5/16" spacer = loss of power??
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oh ok. yeah it might not be from the strut, i took out everything out of the back but havent drove the car yet so i cant say if that was it.
i also dont have any marks of contact on the plenum CAI or strut so it might not be touching. if it is all i need to do is add the washers i left out
i also dont have any marks of contact on the plenum CAI or strut so it might not be touching. if it is all i need to do is add the washers i left out
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Originally Posted by mc350z
i also dont have any marks of contact on the plenum CAI or strut so it might not be touching. if it is all i need to do is add the washers i left out
i can go to the dyno and use it for 1 hour for $50, i was trying to get to get an appointment with him to use it for a little while longer, as i install all my stuff!
i dont think that thats too much money, because by no means am i rich!
i dont think that thats too much money, because by no means am i rich!
Originally Posted by mc350z
yeah the reason i asked about others clearence compared to mine is everyknow and then i hear a metal "klanging" sound im not sure if its the plenum touching the strut or even something back around the spare tire. sound travels funny in this car so im not sure if its from the front or back.
just from looking at my pics a few posts up does that seem to be about what you guys clearence looks like?
just from looking at my pics a few posts up does that seem to be about what you guys clearence looks like?
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When I put my car on the dyn the first time, I had a blue hydroshield on my Injen CAI. I pulled:
247.84 RWHP & 234.54 torque.
On the second and third pull I took off the Hydroshield and pulled:
250.14 RWHP & 237.30 torque
250.17 RWHP & 237.91 torque
I thought that the Hydroshield was not restrictive, but the proof is in the pudding.
247.84 RWHP & 234.54 torque.
On the second and third pull I took off the Hydroshield and pulled:
250.14 RWHP & 237.30 torque
250.17 RWHP & 237.91 torque
I thought that the Hydroshield was not restrictive, but the proof is in the pudding.
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My strut bar has about 1/4 inch minimum and 3/8 inch maximum clearance over the plenum.
I headed out early Sunday/March 5th on a 230 mile run on the expressway and mountain twisties. No problems (except RPMing the hell out of the engine) !!
I headed out early Sunday/March 5th on a 230 mile run on the expressway and mountain twisties. No problems (except RPMing the hell out of the engine) !!
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Originally Posted by mc350z
thanks for the pics. from the 2nd pic it looks like you got a little more room than me. how does the car feel down low? any noticeable loss or does it feel good through out?
I am still planning on unhooking the negative battery cable for 24 hours .. and see what happens with any ECU reset. Just haven't had the time ---
Originally Posted by fairladyZ in Japan
I still "feel" some low torque loss .. but a VTEC-type of feeling as the RPMs spool up from 3,500 ......
I am still planning on unhooking the negative battery cable for 24 hours .. and see what happens with any ECU reset. Just haven't had the time ---
I am still planning on unhooking the negative battery cable for 24 hours .. and see what happens with any ECU reset. Just haven't had the time ---
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
I notice the same when I installed mine w/ PopCharger and Pulley. I added the APS race pipes about a month later and that brought back my low-end power and "smoothed" the power out. Only thing I could think of is that I was getting all this air in but couldn't get it out. Now I need a tune.
Also, what kind of "tune" are you planning to do ?
Originally Posted by fairladyZ in Japan
Interesting. Thanks for the feedback.
Also, what kind of "tune" are you planning to do ?
Also, what kind of "tune" are you planning to do ?
Originally Posted by fairladyZ in Japan
I still "feel" some low torque loss .. but a VTEC-type of feeling as the RPMs spool up from 3,500 ......
I am still planning on unhooking the negative battery cable for 24 hours .. and see what happens with any ECU reset. Just haven't had the time ---
I am still planning on unhooking the negative battery cable for 24 hours .. and see what happens with any ECU reset. Just haven't had the time ---
and would you buy the kit if you could do it over?
was it worth it?
Originally Posted by 350ZUL8RZ
When I put my car on the dyn the first time, I had a blue hydroshield on my Injen CAI. I pulled:
247.84 RWHP & 234.54 torque.
On the second and third pull I took off the Hydroshield and pulled:
250.14 RWHP & 237.30 torque
250.17 RWHP & 237.91 torque
I thought that the Hydroshield was not restrictive, but the proof is in the pudding.
247.84 RWHP & 234.54 torque.
On the second and third pull I took off the Hydroshield and pulled:
250.14 RWHP & 237.30 torque
250.17 RWHP & 237.91 torque
I thought that the Hydroshield was not restrictive, but the proof is in the pudding.
What type of dyno and they have to be SAE corrected.
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
You had those dyno numbers with just a CAI??? What type of dyno and they have to be SAE corrected.
What type of dyno and they have to be SAE corrected.I actually have the Injen CAI, Motordyne 5/16" plenum spacer & Greddy Evo 2 cat back exhaust...
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Originally Posted by 350ZUL8RZ
I will try to take a photo of the clearance this weekend, but there was little clearence when first placing the strut bar. After increasing the tension on the strut bar, the clearence increased.
One thing that I noticed is that thhe strut bar and the Injen CAI are rubbing the inside of the hood ever so slightly... just enough to scratch the paint a little.
Anyone else experiencing the same?
One thing that I noticed is that thhe strut bar and the Injen CAI are rubbing the inside of the hood ever so slightly... just enough to scratch the paint a little.
Anyone else experiencing the same?
i just noticed there was a little paint chip on my NISMO CAI where it was rubbing the hood. i touched it up and stuck a tiny piece of padding material to the hood
Originally Posted by 350ZUL8RZ
I am sorry you were missled to believe that all I have is a CAI.
I actually have the Injen CAI, Motordyne 5/16" plenum spacer & Greddy Evo 2 cat back exhaust...
I actually have the Injen CAI, Motordyne 5/16" plenum spacer & Greddy Evo 2 cat back exhaust...
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Your welcome. I plan on using the TurboXS UTEC for my tuning needs. My tuner & myself feel that with the UTEC & my current set-up we should get about another 15whp & 10-15wtq. If you haven't done research on it I highly suggest you do.
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Originally Posted by rolling
what engine do you have again?
and would you buy the kit if you could do it over?
was it worth it?
and would you buy the kit if you could do it over?
was it worth it?
I recommend you do it .. very inexpensive mod - and most people have raved about it.
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