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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Vq.turbo.DremZ
I haven't data logged enough to see how much it's compensating however at WOT it was running into 11.5 range, at idle it fluctuates quite a bit into 16s. I've driven my car about 100 miles, but haven't done logging enough or compared to pre and post install. I mainly looked how far they were from my targets. Hoping to do this over the weekend. Will report over time.

Something to note also, my car actually is quieter in cabin after the headers during highway cruising, found that interesting.
I'm in the same boat with you. my idle AFR fluctuate between 12-16 but pretty much stay in the 13-14 range @WOT iirc. been trying to figure out exactly what's wrong. Joe (Seymore4) in this forum helped me with the tune on osiris. the car runs strong and has no hiccups whatsoever.

I've looked pretty much everywhere and can't tell what's wrong. About the only thing that I haven't check is the manifold bolts, maybe they werent tighten enough. But then, that seems like alot of work to try to cure a small problem.......
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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My car is also quieter at part throttle. You definitely need a retune, without a doubt.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Havent touched my MAF tables yet, still need Djamps tool again. Lost it somehow, we'll see though. Anyone else getting a rough idle?
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Ok, so it sounds like the car will run ok, but anybody running these will need a retune. I was planning on it no matter what, but I'll definitely get tuned sooner than later.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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How much are these?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 04:51 AM
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Welp, if you wandered over to the PPE page, it would be pretty easy to tell .

They're $1300 + shipping.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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A set is for sale in the market place
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:27 AM
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That set is basically sold lol. Trust me

Let me ask you guys if the headers don't have the gasket that goes up top to the block where do you recommend getting them?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Just get OEM replacements from Courtesy Parts or your local dealer.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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*Blonde episode*

Are stock exhaust gaskets directional ?

Answer: YES, bolt holes on the gasket should form a trapeziod. The stock gaskets have a arrow, point it up!

*Blonde episode*

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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Stock gaskets are tough as nails. As long as the headers are torqued down properly, should never ever leak.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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*Blonde episode*

Are stock exhaust gaskets directional ?

Answer: YES, bolt holes on the gasket should form a trapeziod. The stock gaskets have a arrow, point it up!

*Blonde episode*

Last edited by KingBaby; Mar 8, 2013 at 09:10 AM.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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I picked up the hardware kit from RDZ, had felpro's.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Gonna have mine installed probably first week of April or my bday.

DE Nonrev
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06 air box with k&n
MD 5/16 spacer
MD v1 dual exhaust

Going to do before and after dyno with test pipes. Both being tuned

Also buyer informed me he doesn't have the extensions for 02s. He's going to buy from PPE and have them ship to me. I'm guessing these are pretty vital
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
Gonna have mine installed probably first week of April or my bday.

DE Nonrev
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06 air box with k&n
MD 5/16 spacer
MD v1 dual exhaust

Going to do before and after dyno with test pipes. Both being tuned

Also buyer informed me he doesn't have the extensions for 02s. He's going to buy from PPE and have them ship to me. I'm guessing these are pretty vital
Dunno, they just happen to be nicely loomed and wrapped. Not sure if it really matters. But props to the seller either way. I'd recommend some shielding though. Its pretty close on the passenger side.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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I can't speak for the PPE's but I had to make some slack by removing some clamps in the harness to make it so the rear O2 sensors could reach my OBX LTH's
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:12 AM
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Where are all the sound clips and dyno's? Guys are slacking
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Classy
I can't speak for the PPE's but I had to make some slack by removing some clamps in the harness to make it so the rear O2 sensors could reach my OBX LTH's
It's the primaries that have to be extended for the PPEs, not the rears. The OBX primary O2 location is not ideal because it's only one cylinder whereas PPE's location is in the merge.

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Where are all the sound clips and dyno's? Guys are slacking
I promise when I install these I will get a retune right after and post dyno vid + pics. You have my word, sir!

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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Just got mine yesterday after a long wait.
Putting them on this weekend if all goes well
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Nice pick up, dude! Too bad I'm not local to you anymore -- would love to hear it, especially mated to your exhaust!
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