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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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Default Baseline Stock Dyno (before my Borla)

WOW is all I can say. I've had the Z for about 6 weeks now. I have 4400 miles on it. I ordered my Borla dual exhaust from Summit a few days ago. (I've been told to expect it on July 8th)

Anyway, I decided I needed a baseline Dyno so I can see just how well the mods actually perform.

Unfortunately I don't have a scanner, but I do have the numbers. My good friend (from the Miata boards) actually videoed two pulls, one of me in the car, the second of the actual readout throuhout the dyno run. As soon as he gets them up, I'll post a link to them as well.

So, how'd a BONE STOCK 350Z Performance 6MT do?

Peak HP 251.47 @ 6225 RPM
Peak Torque 237.82 @ 4950 RPM

The strangest thing I noticed is that I made 4 runs. I made a few MORE HP and Torque Each run. I had assumed that the first run (Also the coolest) would make the most power. I was incorrect.. it was actually the fourth run that made the most...

(I was PLEASANTLY surprised at the numbers... I think the 5 coats of Blackfire really helped a lot.)
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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That's a kick *** dyno- 93 octane definitely makes a difference- too bad all we get in CA is 91
Do you know what brand of dyno it was? When does the Borla go on?
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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Actually that was using Sunoco 94 Octane

The Borla was ordered, and Summit expects to ship it out on July 3rd. Due to the 4th being a Holiday I have been told to expect delivery on July 8th. It'll be on a shortly after I receive it. I plan to drive it a few days then and go back for another Dyno run and compare the results.

As for the type of Dyno... It was a Mustang MD-1750...

Mustang Dynamometer

This shop is the only one with a Public Dyno within 65 miles of me. They Actually own a "retired" NHRA ProStock car that they now race...

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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by 03 Z for ME

So, how'd a BONE STOCK 350Z Performance 6MT do?

Peak HP 251.47 @ 6225 RPM
Peak Torque 237.82 @ 4950 RPM

VERY nice dyno!!! damn 94 octane! ya, failsaf3 it sucks to be in CA, except for all the sunshine ya know j/k we have a station here that fills with 100 octane, i mix it with 91 half and half, so im good....except for my wallet
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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The strangest thing I noticed is that I made 4 runs. I made a few MORE HP and Torque Each run. I had assumed that the first run (Also the coolest) would make the most power. I was incorrect.. it was actually the fourth run that made the most...
Actually it sounds about right. It's the laws of thermodynamics at work. In short, the larger the gradient between the temperature of the air coming in, and the temperature of the engine, the more efficient it is.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showt...o&pagenumber=4

not that it means anything...but here's txstyle borla dyno. dont get ur hopes up.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 11:36 PM
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VERY nice dyno!!! damn 94 octane! ya, failsaf3 it sucks to be in CA, except for all the sunshine ya know j/k we have a station here that fills with 100 octane, i mix it with 91 half and half, so im good....except for my wallet
Where can you get 100 octane??
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 05:56 AM
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Originally posted by trash259
http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showt...o&pagenumber=4

not that it means anything...but here's txstyle borla dyno. dont get ur hopes up.
Just remember, he didn't have a baseline to go with, not to mention those wheels he had on his car are SUPER heavy. So we'll just have to wait and see.

03 Z for ME--Thanks for getting a baseline to show us what the Borla will actually gain! Keep us posted!
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 06:18 AM
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I just read TXStyle's Borla dyno... My questions I have are this...

1.) Was a baseline dyno done in the same conditions? Temp, humidity, etc?

2.) more importantly... was the baseline Dyno done on the SAME dyno?

3.) It appears as though TXStyle also had a change of wheels and Tires as well as the Borla when doing this Dyno...


I can't see how the Borla would have REDUCED Hp and Torque...

In a few weeks we shall see. I'm making NO other mods, and taking the Z back to the Exact same dyno after the Borla is on. Either way, I'm extremely happy with the Dyno... Hope to have the videos up somewhere very soon...
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Where can you get 100 octane??
there is a 76 station in newport beach that carries it. i think if you go to the main 76 station site, you can find a station just select "race fuel" as on of the options when you search for one.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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wow good numbers....I wish we could get higher than 91 octane here.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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Here's the link to one of the Vids of the Dyno Run, complete with Audio. (I'm at work and can't view it from here, so you all get to see it first. I hope my baby looks and sounds good!)


Dyno Run Video
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Nice vid!

Can you post the second video as well?

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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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Unfortunately, the second Vid was simply a shot of the Dyno computer read outs... however when viewing it, the ambient lighting was quite poor and all you see is the reflection of the outside light.


I WILL post my Borla results with a Video (including audio) after the install and a few days of break in. (I know there have been a lot of promises and lot of disappointment about lack of Borla dynos recently... but.... I now have my baseline and will return to the exact same Dyno after the install... (I'll even be sure to use the same Sunoco 94 fuel.. I'm just **** about details like that)

You're all going to have to wait just a few weeks though as delivery of the Borla is scheduled for July 8th)
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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I'm no dyno expert, but I heard that Mustang Dyno's usually read a little high. Nonetheless, those are good numbers. Please keep us posted with the Borla.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Default Wait a few weeks to dyno after install

Not no expert with dynos or exhaust, but I read somewhere on this forum (think in Exhaust forum) that you should wait a few weeks to dyno after putting on exhaust. Exhaust needs to break in a bit and completely seal. Will save you the possible disappointment and cash.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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Cool That's funny

That's funny CLS....we were writing at the same time and started out with the same intro
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Cool That's funny

CLS....we were writing at the same time and started the same intro


Crazyness
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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great news.... From the Summit site today...

001 BOR-140045 Shipped on 06/21/03

It wasn't supposed to ship until 7/6/03.... AND it shipped out on a SATURDAY!


More info to come as soon as I get it and install / dyno again...
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Definately Keep us posted. Look forward to hearing your results. Also, your hp baseline numbers are higher than a lot of baseline dynos by others. You gots a good pick of the crop.
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