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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Hey guys..

I have 2004 MT 350Z with greddy evo2 exhaust, headers, lightweight flywheel, jwt clutch, aem cold air intake and kinetix ssv intake manifold..

I bought the car with those mods on it .. But it feels a lack of power.. Like when i try racing my friend's stock 350z... I lose with a car in difference..
My garage told me that i should remove the kinetix manifold..

What do u think ? I know there's a lot of threads about this kinetix manifold.. But please any advice???
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Does it have a tune?
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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No tune.. But is kinetix manifold worth doing a tune for it ?
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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do you know how to shift?
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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Do u know how to kiss my *** ?
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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Do u know how to kiss my *** ?
kiss your *** because you dont know how to shift?
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Siwarhitti
Do u know how to kiss my *** ?
Seems like you have a funny way of asking for help.

Also seems like you can't drive. Those mods dont make a difference if he is better at shifting then you.
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 02:51 AM
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Does your friend have an 07-08 model? Get a baseline dyno to see what the car is making.
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Siwarhitti
No tune.. But is kinetix manifold worth doing a tune for it ?
with all the mods (headers, intakes, manifold, exhaust) i would say you need a tune. those kinetix manifolds look cool but hear that they can actaully cause you to lose power
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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Get a tune or return the car to stock. Bolting on aftermarket parts alone does not make for a faster car.

Also, keep in mind that wheels, tires, weight of vehicle and occupants, and driver ability make more of a difference in performance than bolt-on breather mods. For example, if you have heavy aftermarket 19" wheels, poor traction, a subwoofer box, and you weigh 100 pounds more than your buddy, his car may still be faster even with a tune.

Also, please keep the childish "kiss my ..." comments out of here. There is no need for that. The post asking if you know how to shift is a valid question, since one driver being better at shifting than the other is the most probable reason behind a noticeable difference between two similar cars. There's no reason to get butthurt and act like an Internet tough guy.

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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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With the intake and exhaust mods, I'm guessing you're running lean. Get it tuned.

I agree with everything Sparkles said (sarcasm mod is not sarcastic).

To add: no two cars are the exact same - identical year, trim and mods do not guarantee identical gains.

EDIT - some solutions may be even more simplistic:
Gas, air filter, spark plugs, tire pressure (etc.)...
Numerous "small" issues can create a large difference.

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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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Tune

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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
Tune

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I agree. CLOSED
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