Changing to Red Line synthetic, gonna gain some power!
 

Drivetrain Modifications #6

^This car has less aggressive gearing than the 370Z, and operates at a lower rpm, meaning less teeth meshing in the transmission and differential. This means I should gain even more power. I am thinking 5rwhp is a realistic expectation. Same amount as drop-ins.

Anyone have any info to the contrary?

This thread has motivated me to build a dyno that offers sufficient R&R to make claims of 2.3 hp gains even close to possible.

Compare the coast-down. That is not dependent on nearly the factors that the acceleration reading is. That is what I was looking at, as A/F, etc. has nothing to do with it.

you are comparing numbers to a degree of significance that is not supported by the measuring tool.

While the accuracy of the measurement is suspect, the trend is definitely noted. I will stick with my story, because it makes me feel good, you can't disprove it and it agrees with the hypothesis. If you have any religious leanings you can certainly appreciate this. :tiphat:

i have some stickers that will help with the aerodynamics of the car. only sport models though, the nismo doesnt need em.

$100, interested?

:wtf2:

:bowrofl: dont hold your breath for that extra power..

I'm skeptical...

Are they red or yellow? I need to know, since we all know that red stickers increase power, while yellow improves handling.

I hear blue helps with keeping the car cool.

Green stickers increase the car's cash value.

:roflpuke2:

*Walks into Lamborghini dealership*

Me: Sir I would like to make an even trade of my 370Z for that Aventador.
Salesman: Umm are you serious?
Me: Have you seen how many green stickers I have on my car?
Salesman: I will begin preparing your Aventador sir. Congratulations!

:bowrofl: :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

Well, the transmission shifts smoother. Worth it in and of itself.

This is what I keep hearing. Gonna swap over when I change my oil this weekend.

Didn't they have a study that royal purple increase hp because its so thin.

proven fact, can't gain hp off of change in oil brand. Your obd-II system is designed to calibrate between a certain range due to advance timing climate conditions, elevation changes, I can completely agree with red zed!

Unless your changing your oil when it starts looking like tar, it will be difficult to see any measurable gain, especially against Nissan's Ester based oil that came with it.

From what I understand, Nissan's "ester" blend wasn't in this car when it arrived, was it?

Oh yes it was!