I just spoke with my Rep at B&B for the headers they are prototyping for my Z, Boo hoo, they won't have it done in time for this weekend at the Pavilions. Will have to wait to show it next month with the Z club at the Pavilions. Bummer...

 

Yeah.. I didnt think of that.. well I have three copys.. perhaps on a road trip out there I will bring one.. You might like it. Did you say why you picked out that handle?


You people are soooo lucky! I have to figure out how many miles between there and here... then work out the timing... LOL

Can I do that.. hmmm

Okay.. well if I cant make it you all had better post some pics so we can see all the fun you have!

EZ

 

Ted, Have you dyno'd your car yet while it is stock for a baseline to run from? If so, what are the figures? Jim

 

Jim:

I have two different dyno results...

I had the car dyno'd at Technodyne in Tempe and it ran a 236 rwhp, after exhaust and K&N, up to 248 rwhp, that's roughly 310 hp at the crank.

B&B dyno'd the car stock and it was 226 rwhp, after exhaust and K&N it was up to 236 rwhp.

Like all self absorbed, egotistical gentlemen, I prefer the independent (i.e., higher) results.

It looks like I will not have my Z with the new headers back until next Friday. (All good things come to those who wait!)

 

Hi
Just to say hi to all those 350Z owners of Phoenix metro area.
I live in Mesa (101 & Guadalupe) and have an auto (the wife doesnt drive stick) Brickyard Enthusiast and love it!!
Looking foward to meet some of you around
Carlos

www.sotoperez.com

 

Ted, Thanks for the response. Can you tell me the rate they charged for the dyno run at Technodyne and how long it takes from arrival to hitting the road again? Thx.

 

It was $40 for two dyno runs. It was a special deal for a Nissan dyno day. Because we had to line up and one guy in his Z32TT locked his keys in the car, it took us an extra hour, so three hours in total.

 

Hi Lamias....

28 yrd old guy here.... touring Daytona Blue with all options except nav and aero.

I ditched my 17's 3 days after I took delivery and bolted up a set of 19's.

Isn;t there a black Z with 20's somewhere out here??

What part of the valley do you live (drive) in?

I'm mostly east valley. I live about a mile from Falcon Field.

 

HI!

I'm out in Gilbert...missed everyone on Saturday at the Pavillions but plan on hitting the next one.

Also, I have a question for all you Z owners in PHX: how many times have you been pulled over by a cop in your Z??!!

I feel like I'm driving around in a big police magnent...I've received my SECOND criminal ticket in as many months. This time I was going 85 on US 60....cops are out to get me. Guess it's time to just slow down...hard to do in the Z (first ticket was thrown out cuz it was ridiculous).

 

I got pulled over for swinging a right turn too fast. The car handles just too damn well to not hang those corners!

I didn't get a ticket but the officer did hold me for about 20 minutes while he gave me the sobriety tests... ridiculous. I didn't even have a drop of alchohol and he said I "reaked of beer".

I think he just wanted to inconvenience me... ohhh he was a motorcycle cop.... why is it 90% of all motor cops are ******?!

Anyways......

I plan on being at the pavillions this Sat. I go almost every Sat, but I don't normally get there 'til about 7:30. I normally park with my Audi friends, but if there were some Z's or G35's I'd just as well like to park with them.....

 

Well I'm glad to know I'm not the only one getting pulled over!!

I was also pulled over one other time and the cop said he actually just wanted to "admire my car for a minute."...ugh

 

Got the Stainless B&B Headers on. The boys and myself are disappointed with the results. Sounds even throatier, but the RPM increase was only beyond 4000 rpm, and it was only 2-3 hp. They used 1 3/4" pipe for this application. However, they are going to retry at 1 5/8" to see if there is any greater improvement. Anyway, just thought I would report the results.

Adios all, its Friday night and I'm feelin' alright!!!

 

Ted. Are you able to drive it now w/headers on or has it gone back to the exhaust guys? Jim

 

I am driving now with the headers on.

I won't give it back to B&B until after the New Year.

 

Boricua 350z. Where did you get your signature picture from?

 

Male, 24, Chandler. I'm sure I've seen you guys around in Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale b4.