theDreamer's Z

kdo2milger · 08-11-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Intakes arrived yesterday and are installed, here are some quick pictures of them installed. Also received my new shift knob and really liking it, probably have found my perfect shift knob. After I get the dyno results on Monday I will do a nice write up on the intakes and shift knob, want to give them some time to break in.

Overall I am pleased with the intakes so far, normal driving (not getting on it much) has not changed anything as I can tell. Revving past 4k and 50% to WOT really changes the sound of the car. So far I have really enjoyed the sound change, overall not much change in power but probably not much gained.

looks good, and they sound good...not sure why they diddnt show any significant gains...

well, i hope to see better results soon...maybe after some tuning...

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 11:05 AM

Results are in and we need to have a discussion about some things. Overall the gains are zero to negative by 2HP and plus 1 torque. The major question though is, now the car is running much richer how will this affect later tuning or additional parts?

I understand that the numbers for HP or Torque, but I want to know what will happen when tuning this car if the power loss can be created later? Here are the graphs for your viewing pleasure.

First up is HP & A/F, which shows three runs from today.

Now HP & A/F comparison of my two best runs from my first dyno and today.

HP & Torque of three runs from today.

HP & Torque of my two best runs from my first dyno and today.

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 11:17 AM

Damn, those numbers aren't exciting at all.
Did u reset ecu and drive for a few days before dyno run??

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 11:19 AM

Intakes were on the car Wednesday night last week, probably have put on over 150 miles on them (at least). Drove 100 miles yesterday alone but last week I probably only drove a bit since the weekend I did not drive.
Only thing I really did not do was unplug the battery/reset.

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 11:25 AM

U should, it will help or u can try Shum's cheat code and reset without disconnecting battery.

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 11:31 AM

Just unplugged the battery, will let it sit while I eat some lunch.

Shunya · 08-11-2009, 11:57 AM

that sure doesnt sound too happy...

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 12:14 PM

Nope, but with the A/F ration messed up we can see why there are no gains, but they are on and will stay for the time till I figure out more. I would not buy these gain if I had the choice.

I will say that with this car, you either need to go CAI or stay stock, it seems a SRI system is just not going to show any power gains for this car.

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 12:34 PM

Remember to window reset it when bat is connected.
15 seconds hold down and 15 hold up.

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Remember to window reset it when bat is connected.
15 seconds hold down and 15 hold up.

Yep, just plugged the battery back in and closed the door after starting the car and the windows did not go up. Co-worker was like, your window is broken now. Quick reset of the windows, few stations re-programmed into the radio and the car is good to go now.

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 12:38 PM

butt dyno time....lol

rednek01 · 08-11-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Nope, but with the A/F ration messed up we can see why there are no gains, but they are on and will stay for the time till I figure out more. I would not buy these gain if I had the choice.

I will say that with this car, you either need to go CAI or stay stock, it seems a SRI system is just not going to show any power gains for this car.

I or we are hoping with tuning this intake will show a good gain it has obviously done something to his A/F ratio by dropping it from about 12-13 to 11-12. Maybe this will allow the tuner to lean it out a tad more producing a bit better performance than a stock car? However I do have to agree ultimately I am disappointed in the results and expected a gain of 10-12 in both h.p. and t.q.

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

butt dyno time....lol

Unless he is making more than 20-30 horses more he wont be able to feel if there is a difference.

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rednek01

Unless he is making more than 20-30 horses more he wont be able to feel if there is a difference.

Seems like you two have a solid relationship. You know how sensitive his butt dyno is.

rednek01 · 08-11-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Seems like you two have a solid relationship. You know how sensitive his butt dyno is.

I guess I walked right in to that one

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Seriously, though, thanks for testing this for us. I was hoping you'd see a gain but was kind of thinking this was going to end this way with the short-ram design. I think I'm sold on Injen now.

08-11-2009, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Results are in and we need to have a discussion about some things. Overall the gains are zero to negative by 2HP and plus 1 torque. The major question though is, now the car is running much richer how will this affect later tuning or additional parts? I understand that the numbers for HP or Torque, but I want to know what will happen when tuning this car if the power loss can be created later? Here are the graphs for your viewing pleasure. First up is HP & A/F, which shows three runs from today. Now HP & A/F comparison of my two best runs from my first dyno and today. HP & Torque of three runs from today. HP & Torque of my two best runs from my first dyno and today. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Intakes were on the car Wednesday night last week, probably have put on over 150 miles on them (at least). Drove 100 miles yesterday alone but last week I probably only drove a bit since the weekend I did not drive. Only thing I really did not do was unplug the battery/reset. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Just unplugged the battery, will let it sit while I eat some lunch. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Nope, but with the A/F ration messed up we can see why there are no gains, but they are on and will stay for the time till I figure out more. I would not buy these gain if I had the choice. I will say that with this car, you either need to go CAI or stay stock, it seems a SRI system is just not going to show any power gains for this car. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 12:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Seriously, though, thanks for testing this for us. I was hoping you'd see a gain but was kind of thinking this was going to end this way with the short-ram design. I think I'm sold on Injen now. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-11-2009, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Damn, those numbers aren't exciting at all. Did u reset ecu and drive for a few days before dyno run??

08-11-2009, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	U should, it will help or u can try Shum's cheat code and reset without disconnecting battery.

08-11-2009, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 23	that sure doesnt sound too happy...

08-11-2009, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Remember to window reset it when bat is connected. 15 seconds hold down and 15 hold up.

08-11-2009, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	butt dyno time....lol