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Old 08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
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so i got back from deployment and i am getting my car ready for my turbo kit to be put in..but i decided drive the car around a few days before i tear her apart. i put on 19" volk gts wheels. installed a 1/2 inch motordyne spacer. step colder ngk IV plugs. catch can. bc coilovers. test pipes and nismo exhaust..car sounds nice. but i little bit more sluggish..any thoughts?? its not bad mabey its in my head
Old 08-08-2011, 08:34 PM
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I've heard lots of people say things like this. (Your thread isn't really "off topic" btw). The stock ECU is killing your bolt-ons. If you already have your Haltech that you're going to use with your turbo kit, get a tune now and you'll feel the unlocked potential of your bolt-ons.
Old 08-08-2011, 08:36 PM
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Guessing its the bigger wheels, I test drove a stock Z as well as several with aftermarket wheels and there was a big difference in the feeling to me at least.
Also with those bolt ons a tune would make a big difference
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Il have to wait till I get everything in to tune. Tuner is 8 hrs away..il prompt have to flat bed my car there
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Old 08-08-2011, 09:49 PM
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Without before and after dyno you are trying to catch mice in the dark.
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Try checking the codes. I didnt have a check engine light but I was throwing a knock sensor code. Changed out the knock sensor harness and sluggishness went away.
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