Did I Lose Power?

Andy5959 · 09-29-2013, 08:46 PM

Hi guys i have Berk Non-Resonated Test Pipes and Stillen Gen3 Intakes. Did i lose any power or did i actually gain?

Wonka2581 · 09-29-2013, 08:48 PM

Only a DYNO can tell you that,

SouthArk370Z · 09-29-2013, 08:55 PM

If you haven't tuned the engine, then you may have lost some power - the ECU can only adapt itself so far. But as Wonka2581 says, only a dyno can tell for sure.

Super Werty · 09-29-2013, 08:57 PM

does it go vroom vroom or vreem vreem? this is very important...

Wonka2581 · 09-29-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

does it go vroom vroom or vreem vreem? this is very important...

Andy5959 · 09-29-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Werty

does it go vroom vroom or vreem vreem? this is very important...

Real funny dork

Wonka2581 · 09-29-2013, 10:24 PM

Look man,
If I were you I would go ahead and do everything you are going to do then the last thing to do is get a tune, your A/F will be off till then. And I would not do more then (2) breather mods till then. You might lean the motor out to much.

Jordo! · 09-30-2013, 03:21 AM

In all probability, you gained a good deal of power and torque (say, 20ish or more), but the only way to know for sure how much and where you need a before and after dyno.

Why did you think you might have lost power?

Andy5959 · 09-30-2013, 07:56 AM

Im getting an FI TDX Catback soon. But i already have test pipes and intakes and everybody seems to get great gains off the 3. But wat imma do is get the exhaust and nst pullys and then uprev

Andy5959 · 09-30-2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Look man,
If I were you I would go ahead and do everything you are going to do then the last thing to do is get a tune, your A/F will be off till then. And I would not do more then (2) breather mods till then. You might lean the motor out to much.

Im getting an FI TDX Catback soon. But i already have test pipes and intakes and everybody seems to get great gains off the 3. But wat imma do is get the exhaust and nst pullys and then uprev

Cmike2780 · 09-30-2013, 08:47 AM

Only way to really tell is with a before and after dyno pull. Most people have seen gains without a tune though. I'd personally hold on any under drive pulley upgrade. Marginal gains (+/-5 hp) with a reasonable amount of risk involved to the motor. Plenty of argument from both sides, but why take a chance for a 5 hp or less when combined with other mods.

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Only way to really tell is with a before and after dyno pull. Most people have seen gains without a tune though. I'd personally hold on any under drive pulley upgrade. Marginal gains (+/-5 hp) with a reasonable amount of risk involved to the motor. Plenty of argument from both sides, but why take a chance for a 5 hp or less when combined with other mods.

If you really want to lose rotational mass on the motor, do a lighter flywheel when you do a clutch or the CSC craps out.

09-29-2013, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andy5959 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Age: 28 Posts: 65 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z White Rep Power: 13	Did I Lose Power? Hi guys i have Berk Non-Resonated Test Pipes and Stillen Gen3 Intakes. Did i lose any power or did i actually gain? __________________ 2012 White Z34 // Nessen Forged Wheels // Nismo Front Bumper // Accuair SwitchSpeed// Stillen Supercharged // Stillen 25 Row Oil Cooler// Stillen Tranny Cooler // Agency Power Exhaust // SPC Camber Kit // Aerojacket Type III CF Wing //

09-29-2013, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If you haven't tuned the engine, then you may have lost some power - the ECU can only adapt itself so far. But as Wonka2581 says, only a dyno can tell for sure. Wonka2581 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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09-29-2013, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Look man, If I were you I would go ahead and do everything you are going to do then the last thing to do is get a tune, your A/F will be off till then. And I would not do more then (2) breather mods till then. You might lean the motor out to much. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

09-30-2013, 03:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	In all probability, you gained a good deal of power and torque (say, 20ish or more), but the only way to know for sure how much and where you need a before and after dyno. Why did you think you might have lost power? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-30-2013, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Andy5959 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Age: 28 Posts: 65 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z White Rep Power: 13	Im getting an FI TDX Catback soon. But i already have test pipes and intakes and everybody seems to get great gains off the 3. But wat imma do is get the exhaust and nst pullys and then uprev __________________ 2012 White Z34 // Nessen Forged Wheels // Nismo Front Bumper // Accuair SwitchSpeed// Stillen Supercharged // Stillen 25 Row Oil Cooler// Stillen Tranny Cooler // Agency Power Exhaust // SPC Camber Kit // Aerojacket Type III CF Wing //

09-30-2013, 08:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Only way to really tell is with a before and after dyno pull. Most people have seen gains without a tune though. I'd personally hold on any under drive pulley upgrade. Marginal gains (+/-5 hp) with a reasonable amount of risk involved to the motor. Plenty of argument from both sides, but why take a chance for a 5 hp or less when combined with other mods. Chuck33079 and mag_black like this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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