DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 07-17-2009, 04:24 PM

X-Pipe dyno video is up!

YouTube - Berk Technology Prototype Exhaust #3 Dyno Test

semtex · 07-17-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

X-Pipe dyno video is up!

YouTube - Berk Technology Prototype Exhaust #3 Dyno Test

Hmm...at the end of the clip, it says +13whp and +8tq over baseline with stock exhaust. Thing is, that kinda implies that your baseline was completely stock, i.e., you're running stock cats as well, which isn't the case. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, by phrasing it as such, you might be selling yourself short. People won't take into account that you already have HFCs on the car and think "+13whp? Is that it?"

M.Bonanni · 07-17-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Hmm...at the end of the clip, it says +13whp and +8tq over baseline with stock exhaust. Thing is, that kinda implies that your baseline was completely stock, i.e., you're running stock cats as well, which isn't the case. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, by phrasing it as such, you might be selling yourself short. People won't take into account that you already have HFCs on the car and think "+13whp? Is that it?"

True, I am working on a new video though once they decide which version goes to production. The final Berk cat-back video will have the dyno vids, in car, idle & rev, photos, etc. Then these will be deleted.

M.Bonanni · 07-17-2009, 04:47 PM

Ok, back to the project car as a whole. Now that the exhaust is on and testing is done I have these projects waiting for the car next!

- Unorthodox Racing Crank Pulley
- Blue Batmobil smoked tail light and third brake light overlays
- Those carbon side skirt things from VIP-Status' car
- And a new sub-frame tie brace to try from GTSPEC
- And a Project Kics magnetic drain plug that will hopefully fit in the diff, if not it will go in the engine.

FuszNissan · 07-17-2009, 05:15 PM

Can't wait to see the final vid

M.Bonanni · 07-17-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Just wait for the x pipe numbers

X-Pipe numbers are up at the top of the page lol.

RCZ · 07-19-2009, 09:40 PM

info on the new gtspec frame brace?

M.Bonanni · 07-20-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

info on the new gtspec frame brace?

Its the 2-Point sub-frame reinforcement brace that goes just behind the ladder brace to further reinforce the front sub-frame. I am pretty sure it will fit since the ladder brace did, but I will try it tomorrow.

bboypuertoroc · 07-20-2009, 01:31 PM

This car is progressing very nicely DDM. I'll for sure be hitting you guys up when I get mine.

M.Bonanni · 07-20-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc

This car is profressing very nicely DDM. I'll for sure be hitting you guys up when I get mine.

Thanks! Got some more exciting stuff coming up.

Here is a bit of an update for everyone...

JWT Inakes are back on the car now that the Berk Cat-Back dyno testing is done.

Going to have a shop with a lift install my crank pulley for me since I can't get enough leverage with a big breaker bar with the car only a foot off the ground. Going to try and make an appointment at the shop I usually dyno at to do that install. They are pretty packed with cars at the moment though but hoping to get it in there this week for a baseline w/the intakes, pulley install, and then another dyno to see if it did anything.

The new GTSPEC 2-Point sub-frame reinforcement brace will get test fit on the car tomorrow.

Also going to try and get the carbon side skirt add-ons from VIP-STATUS on the car tomorrow as well.

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT NEWS!
Angry Panda Fabrication is scheduled to get my car in a few weeks for development of a sort of ram air intake system. It will feature bumper inlets like the Mine's ones, but they will extend into the engine bay and connect to an air box with a high flow cone filter inside and a hard pipe all the way up to the throttle bodies. This will mean that all of the air going into your engine is directly from the bumper vents which should mean much cooler intake temps and more power.

Challenge, which makes some awesome parts for the new GTR, S2000, etc. is going to be sending me a set of stainless steel braided brake lines to test soon!

Password:JDM, who also makes some incredible parts will be breaking into the 370Z world with the help of Double Down Motorsports! I have already begun working with them on ideas for parts to develop and I am sure my car will be in and out of their shop for development parts a lot in the coming months. I have always admired the functionality and form of their parts and am excited to work with them to bring the 370Z community some awesome stuff.

The Forgestar 18" wheels are plugging along and they actually came in almost a pound lighter than expected! Those should be coming fairly soon (hopefully) as well.

In other news. I got ripped off by Drift Emporium, the team who runs Kenji Yaminaka's drift car, along with a few other cars in Formula D. When they were out here for the Formula D Vegas event they called in desperate need of an oil cooler. I didn't have any in stock so I dropped everything I was doing and took the Mishimoto cooler off of my 370Z and hand delivered it to them at the track. They tried putting it on the car and it didn't fit but they were going to go to the local parts store to see if they can find the right part to be able to make it fit. So I told them, if it fits, then they can pay me for it, if not, I can take it back from them. Well they got it to fit, used it all weekend and left without paying me. I have left them emails, and tried calling with no luck. I suppose its my fault as I should have taken payment and then refunded it if it didn't fit, but I was trying to be nice. I know what its like to be out of state at a race and in desperate need of a part. Lesson learned. Anyways, now I am left with no oil cooler for the car and no cash to buy another one with at the moment so it looks like I will probably not be going to the Super Lap Battle Qualifier August 1st & 2nd. Thanks Drift Emporium!

DannyGT · 07-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Sell me your Berk exhaust (with xpipe) and I will pay you to get another oil cooler!

Caravanshaka · 07-20-2009, 02:24 PM

wow, I'd be PISSED! have you thought about ordering the stuff modshack used to make his oil cooler? That wasn't too expensive if I recall.

M.Bonanni · 07-20-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

wow, I'd be PISSED! have you thought about ordering the stuff modshack used to make his oil cooler? That wasn't too expensive if I recall.

I was kind of waiting on the release of the twin oil cooler setup that Redline Motorsports tested on Travisjb's car. At this point I am looking for the most overkill setup so I don't have to worry about it. My next event will be another 105+ degree event most likely. Plus I kinda like the dual core idea and am hoping I can just run one core in the winter months and two cores in the summer that way I don't have to worry about running too cool in the winter.

Caravanshaka · 07-20-2009, 02:32 PM

ya, it makes sense not to buy something you'll only use for 1 race (but you could then sell it to me, lol). Do they have any forums or anything we can troll until they pay you?

M.Bonanni · 07-20-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

ya, it makes sense not to buy something you'll only use for 1 race (but you could then sell it to me, lol). Do they have any forums or anything we can troll until they pay you?

Not sure lol.

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07-17-2009, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Ok, back to the project car as a whole. Now that the exhaust is on and testing is done I have these projects waiting for the car next! - Unorthodox Racing Crank Pulley - Blue Batmobil smoked tail light and third brake light overlays - Those carbon side skirt things from VIP-Status' car - And a new sub-frame tie brace to try from GTSPEC - And a Project Kics magnetic drain plug that will hopefully fit in the diff, if not it will go in the engine. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form Last edited by M.Bonanni; 07-17-2009 at 04:51 PM.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 544	Can't wait to see the final vid __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012 Last edited by FuszNissan; 07-17-2009 at 05:19 PM.

07-20-2009, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 390	This car is progressing very nicely DDM. I'll for sure be hitting you guys up when I get mine. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out... Last edited by bboypuertoroc; 07-20-2009 at 01:54 PM.

07-20-2009, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 281	Sell me your Berk exhaust (with xpipe) and I will pay you to get another oil cooler! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

07-19-2009, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	info on the new gtspec frame brace?

07-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 44	wow, I'd be PISSED! have you thought about ordering the stuff modshack used to make his oil cooler? That wasn't too expensive if I recall.

07-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 44	ya, it makes sense not to buy something you'll only use for 1 race (but you could then sell it to me, lol). Do they have any forums or anything we can troll until they pay you?