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Just figured I would copy and paste from my ChicagoZ forum to save time already had a journal running there.

Update ARK Exhaust is sold

Car made +22whp.... 304WHP with HKS and Berk Test Pipes with K&N Drop-in Filters.

Enjoy the Videos and Pictures thanks for looking I also Just finished a Photo Shoot and will be posting those pictures aswell( Thanks to Blackie from ChicagoZ)

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 446065)

I figured I would make a thread on my progress on modding my car to keep it all in one place.

I went to Sound Performance on Sept. 20 to get a baseline dyno done. My car STOCK put down 283whp on a Mustang Dyno, Which I am very pleased with :)

That night I put on Berk Test Pipes and ARK True Dual exhaust. Both parts were made with great quality, But...

After the install I started the car and let me just say it sounded amazing!! But then it started... There was a very high pitched whistle/humming/hissing noise from 3.5k-2.5k rpm's on deceleration. I kept it on the lift and had a co-worker check it out this is what we found.

Due to the increased Exhaust Flow because of the Berk Test Pipes the Xpipe which is on the ARK exhaust system created a wild loud howling whistle. After contacting the ARK they agreed with my conclusion, I am going to send back the exhaust or sell it.

The exhaust sounds great without test pipes or HFCs but im going to keep my Test Pipes installed especially after tackling the "Demon Bolt". which I killed in an hours time for removal of stock cats and installing the test pipes.

Here are some pictures of the install, The new Exhaust I am planning on getting is HKS High Power it is a very similar set up to the ARK but incorporates a "H" pipe rather than a "X" pipe

I am also planning on doing Dynos after installing the new exhaust just waiting on some companies to get back to me.

DAN

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 446076)

After the Exhaust/Test Pipe install, Car is already warm few rev's. The hissing noise you hear is much louder towards the front of the car were the X pipe is.

DAN

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Please post at the end of my first post

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 447898)

Just got back from THMotorsports, Lets just say the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust Looks amazing I will be putting it on later this week then going to Sound Performance soon after for a dyno, then taking it to Byron later this month :)

Here are some pictures of the New"er" exhaust :)

DAN

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 448438)

Just installed the HKS Exhaust system, Lets just say the Fit and Finish of this product is second to none!

All of the flanges bolted up square, All of the welds were solid, and the adjustable tips are very usefull.

I cant wait to get back to Sound Performance and see what the gain is with the Berk Test Pipes and HKS exhaust

Here is a video clip, Play this on a good speaker set up otherwise its not doing the exhaust justice. There is a little hint of a Hiss in person and for some reason its amplified by the video, But under load there is no trace of it.

Enjoy

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DAN

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 448717)

Took a few quick photos with my iPhone 4 of the new HKS Exhaust after I detailed the car today in prep for the show tomorrow :)

Here you go enjoy!

DAN

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 449679)

Just installed K&N Drop in filters and Did the ECU reset for all current mods, Also Just ordered a set of these Silicone Hose, Silicone Hoses, Turbo Hose, Turbo Hoses, Intercooler Hose, Intercooler Hoses, Turbo Connectors,T-bolt Clamps,Race-Proven Quality by HPS Performance Racing Products

I know that they are not going to give me the crazy power that the G3 Stillen intakes are known for, but for a total under $300 including these Post MAF tubes and Drop in K&N filters Im happy. Also Didnt make sense to spend 500 on intakes when Im going FI in the Future.

I will post pics this week of them installed, Going to call Sound Performance on Monday to get some dyno time :)

DAN

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 450633)

Well, I went to Sound Performance today to get a dyno to see the results of my exhaust bolt-ons/ Berk Test Pipes and HKS Hi-Power Exhaust.... Lets just say I am very very pleased :)

Remember my Baseline dyno results were very good 282whp were the results on my Stock 09 370Z 7AT...... Now I am making 304WHP that is a gain of 22WHP from Berk Test Pipes and HKS Exhaust!! I am a very happy guy :)

Below is a picture of the Dyno sheet with baseline so you can see how the mods gained HP throughout the entire RPM range. Also there is a link to a video of one of my three runs.

Also I went and had a little photoshoot with Blackie once he is done going through the photos he should be posting them for me, Thanks again Young!

DAN

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Nice ride and great journal. Keep it coming. :)

Thanks! I am going to post up my photoshoot pictures as soon as I get more of them, the Photographer is teasing me by only sending me a handfull of pictures :)

DAN

How does the sound compare between the two?

The ARK Exhaust is Loud I mean Really loud, Also if you plan on going with Test pipes you will not be happy the howling noise is unbearable...

HKS has a great sound and doesnt really have any hissing noise no drone at normal driving RPM's and sounds great under load at WOT (Wide open Throttle)

Listend to the Video Clips that I posted earlier and see for your self, just make sure its on a good set a speakers :)

DAN

Here are a few pictures from my photoshoot I did with Blackie from ChicagoZ

Enjoy!

DAN

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Update just installed my HPS post MAF intake tubes and did the ECU reset... They were a little more of a pain than what I thought they were going to be to get the install done :)

DAN

What!?!? All of this sweet info and nobody is posting :)

DAN

WOW still no comments come on! This is great stuff :)

DAN

Car looks great. I am disappointed by the Ark exhaust w/ the test pipes. It seems like a really hot stripper with a terrible face. With the stripper you look :icon23: and go DAMN! and then look up again and :barf: The initial sound is amazing and then kills it with the hissing. Nice choice on the HKS though :tiphat:

Nice photos, I like the color of your Z.

Thanks! I will post track results when I go on the 6th, Last years stock best was 13.3

DAN

Going to the track tomorrow cant wait its going to be sunny and 54 deg out!

DAN

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 780660)

Update just installed my HPS post MAF intake tubes and did the ECU reset... They were a little more of a pain than what I thought they were going to be to get the install done :)

DAN

Just ordered a set of these -- what was the problem getting them on?

Will you be re-dynoing with them installed?

Just how tight they fit, You are going to have to remove the strut bar for installation there is no way around that I tried :)

Not planning on doing an "after" dyno just for the HPS Intake hoses I really wasnt expecting any significant gains from them... Just a little cooler intake Temp and quicker throttle response thats all...

I am really excited about going to Byron Raceway tomorrow to see what the results of adding these parts are. Stock last fall was a 13.3

DAN

Well I went to the track to day (Byron Dragway) lets just say it was a little brisk out. The temp was 32 deg when I pulled into the track, They didnt even finish getting the track ready until 11:00AM.

So as you can imagine the track was very slick, seeing how the high temp of the day only reached 45..

The total amount of runs that I had today was around 15, most of them were failed passes due to a bad launch because of how cold the track was or spinning tires from 2nd gear to 3rd again because of how cold the track was.. well most of the runs were low 13's very low, 5 of my runs were 13.2 or lower and I have the slips to prove them.....

But the most interesting time was a 12.9 run! Yes that is right a 12.9 run with exhaust bolt-ons and stock tires! Here is the slip of proof and I even bounced the rev limiter from 3rd to 4th gear, I could have reached a quicker time!

So I say today was a win for me a 12.9 Pass with street tires minimal bolt-ons and a very slick track :)

Enjoy the pics :)

DAN

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Damn -- great job :tup:

Just listed my car on Dragtimes.com, check it out has all the info of this thread.. But I guess you are not legit unless you are on that site :)

Also I have been thinking of the up coming mods to the car, either Wheels/Tires/Suspension or GTM SC Kit...... Cant make up my mind! I should have an idea when it gets closer to spring.

DAN

Umm...you know JNAUT is running a 12.3 on bolt-ons and Zeliminator is running I think a 12.8 also on bolt-ons.

I know you're excited about your car and you have a great start, but you also have ways to go buddy. We can certainly believe a 12.9.

Do the wheel/tires/susp first....then when you get used to the performance, go with the sc. May I suggest a lightened pulley and an aluminum flywheel to go along with your mods; it will make your car more responsive and more enjoyable to drive. Also, you should really pick up a set of longtube intakes such as the Stillen (I've had great results with them) or the injen. You will pick up a good 10-15whp there.

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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 860169)

Not entirely true. Both have changed their gears and are running CAIs. I think Jnaut also swapped flywheels and has RE-11s if I read his posts correctly.

So a 12.9 with RE050As, drop-ins, test pipes and CBE is impressive. Nice run.

i would be very happy to get into the 12s with bolt-ons. Great job!

Didn't say it wasn't good, just that its really not all that unbelievable and there are people running much faster times. I guess the FD isn't as simple, but its still not much more than a bolt on. Flywheel won't really do much for your quarter time and tires/intakes are bolt-ons.

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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 860791)

tires/intakes are bolt-ons.

Bolt-on is relative. Some might say that you could just 'bolt-on' a supercharger.

And come on...tires make a huge difference. Considering what he has on his car and regardless of how you categorize the parts, he has a really good 1/4 mi time.

Thanks for the comments,

RCZ- read my paragraph at the top about the track day for the more detailed description of the weather trackl prep.... I know that 12.9 isnt a crazy time like 12.3 but also take into consideration what mods I have, no longtube intakes no aftermarket tires or final drives no ECU tune...also the fact that it was 40 deg out and I rolled off the line at 1400rpms and spun tires from 2-3rd, the track was an ice rink.

I am sure that this current setup is good for 12.6 easily with a sticky track. As for the flywheel/clutch I am an Auto trans.

DAN

HKS exhaust for the win. My only problem is I have a turbo and it will be time to say bye bye to HKS soon so I can upgrade to a 3" but first I have to find one l like. I wish HKS would make a 3" turbo exhaust for our car.

Yes HKS exhaust is amazing, reason I picked it up is because of the fit/finish of the product also I plan on FI But only SC

DAN

Just an update, I will post pictures of parts as they come in and as always show the results with dyno #'s

I just ordered Stance GR+ Coilovers and SPC Camber Arms, GTM Comp Oil Cooler 25 row Setrab (due to GTM Super Charger kit in the future), Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers, and I will have the car tuned with UpRev.

I cant wait to get this stuff here and installed! I was really wanting to get the GTM Stage 1 Supercharger kit but that will have to wait until next spring

DAN

Picked up some of my parts today from THMotorsports and Touge Factory (Had to bust out my Skinny Jeans for that one) Stance GR+ Coilovers and SPC Front and Rear Camber Arms is what I got, Still waiting on the Long Tube Headers from FI ETA is at the end of March, also there is a Custom Oil Cooler from GTM on the way. Here are some pictures of the Stance and SPC parts.

DAN

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^^^ Does that come with a thermostat?

if not, you might as well get one before installing. I recommend one set at somewhere around 200* - 210* F.

Yes it comes with a Thermostat... I cant wait to get this stuff on the car!

Only waiting on the LTH now

DAN

I also have the Stance coilovers. Did you get the OEM or true type?

Thanks!

I went with the OEM type, How about yourself?

DAN

I have the true type. There great also. There's probably not much of a difference between the two.

Just got back from taking a little cruise through Starved Rock, while I was there I decided to test out a new camera. Its the Kodak Play Sport, which is really made for taking HD videos 1080P/720P-60fps/720P but it also has a camera feature and a nifty little editing program. So here are the photos, dont kill me they are not perfect and that is why I dont do this full time :)

DAN

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Also an update on my Z, the Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers will be here on the 19th so as planned my Z will be at Sound Performance at the end of the month getting a plethora of parts put on it

:)

DAN