Nut_N_Much Journal

Nut_N_Much · 07-08-2012, 02:43 PM

I bought a 36 X 46 inch piece of heat shielding from PEP-BOYS. I have seen some other types and used other types on race trucks. I don't have the money for all that.

So I laid it out and cut manageable strips. I think it came out okay. When I came home last week i could have scrambled eggs on my intakes. No matter what the volume of air flow is, it has to effect the air temperature going into the engine. Especially with a Gen 3 intake, tubes are supper long.

I have seen discussions on the forum about doing this or Not to do this. Make your own call. It may do nothing for me, don't really have a way yet to measure air temps but it looks cool. Just like the370Z.com sticker...

Thanks for lookin, Rep if you like the progress...

Nut_N_Much · 07-13-2012, 12:03 PM

I installed my ART test pipes this morning.. Awesome service, great fit. To avoid gasket blow outs I used the High Temp Copper Gasket material. We used it on race trucks so I think it should work on these. The copper hardens around the gaskets and seals up all imperfections on the flanges..

Sounds like a deeper growl, is quieter at idle and at speed. I do feel more torque when I'm around 4,5 RPM.

Nice set up.

I did find out my car is running really rich.. I wouldn't be surprised to find some fowled plugs. Will try to fix this.. Thanks to the UP Rev I got from FlashBurn i think I can do it.. Will get some dyno time after I finish one more mod..

Huck · 07-13-2012, 12:11 PM

Nice!

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

Nut_N_Much · 07-17-2012, 06:28 PM

Completed G35 lens converstion with dual LED Halos from LightWurkz. Build thread is here: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...-led-halo.html

Nut_N_Much · 07-17-2012, 06:47 PM

Thursday we get our new M310's Gun Metal Powder Coated. No more spacers.. I cant wait

Next

On back order: After install will hit the dyno. Engine running to rich right now, needs a good tune.

On the way, White line adjustable Sway Bars, hell yes!!!

Swift Spring after Rays are paid for, good stance, solid ride. Image borrowed from Tauruszguy.

After that, save for Super Charger. All installs will be done by me with pic's and write up or reference from other DIY's.

Zoren 370 · 07-17-2012, 07:02 PM

OMG!!!! Im just starting to learn more about supercharging and TT.
You'll get it next year??
I need to catch up brother!
Great Journal!
Can't wait to see your Z with the M310 40th Annv. powder coat.

Nut_N_Much · 07-17-2012, 07:18 PM

Photo op time !!!! Side by side, hot chicks, little beer good photo shoot!!!

Zoren 370 · 07-17-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Photo op time !!!! Side by side, hot chicks, little beer good photo shoot!!!

You can have everything!!! I take home the hot chicks!!! Uuhaaa!

flashburn · 07-19-2012, 07:37 AM

I assume you are seeing it run rich without a tune or only after the ART pipes? My AFR levels were fine with the tune I sent you.

theDreamer · 07-19-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Took Sophie for a spin, and there is a noticeable difference in the sound inside. A lot less road noise, I can turn down the stereo to 17 and her it fine..

I added about 25 pounds of my GTMAT covering the floors, running boards, pillars, trunk. FlashBurn said in his write up he added about the same. The material he used was way thicker and did not seem user friendly plus he added the matting. All in all I don't think the weight will inhibit forced induction install so I am happy with it..

Thanks for posting the weight added, had some details but was curious how much weight is added with doing a full truck wrap with sound dampening. Do you have any experience with GTMAT v other products like Dynamat and such? Weight, noise reduction, etc.

Nut_N_Much · 07-19-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

I assume you are seeing it run rich without a tune or only after the ART pipes? My AFR levels were fine with the tune I sent you.

I haven't put the tune you sent on it yet. Carbon build up on sensors happens anyways over time. It was real thick indicating running rich may have been from earlier in its life. I don't smell fuel, but there is an odor other than fuel (Strong).
After the test pipes were put on its still running good, better gas mileage, quieter, god mid range torque (noticeable). Mileage may be from cleaning off the sensors. Last mod before I dyno will be under drive pulley. Then I'll data log and see whats what then dyno it.

Brother,
I would have bought your track rims and tires, I wish I new. I just saw the post this morning. I was trying to figure out pricing for the wheel spacers if these wheels don't sell this weekend.

flashburn · 07-19-2012, 08:21 AM

Hmm, I dunno, I cleaned the MAF sensors not too long before I sold it.

Nut_N_Much · 07-19-2012, 07:49 PM

Got my new shoes today. Man pulling those extended spacer studs is a pain in this heat.. But worth it.. I had them use the 40th Gun Metal but powered coated and glossed. Looks good, will look better and drive better with Spec-R Swift springs.

I tell you what, If your in Tampa, Absolute Automotive Brandon is the place to use for you mods. They have let me use a lift twice with no charge to do my work.. I have had 2 spinal surgeries so I can't do a lot of stuff anymore. They really help you out..

flashburn · 07-20-2012, 07:35 AM

Nice. Looks like a completely different car!

flashburn · 07-20-2012, 07:37 AM

Why the heck did you go with the V12's? Huge downgrade from the DW's. Super soft sidewall, and pretty poor tire wear. They also don't have as much grip either.

07-08-2012, 02:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Heat Shielding I bought a 36 X 46 inch piece of heat shielding from PEP-BOYS. I have seen some other types and used other types on race trucks. I don't have the money for all that. So I laid it out and cut manageable strips. I think it came out okay. When I came home last week i could have scrambled eggs on my intakes. No matter what the volume of air flow is, it has to effect the air temperature going into the engine. Especially with a Gen 3 intake, tubes are supper long. I have seen discussions on the forum about doing this or Not to do this. Make your own call. It may do nothing for me, don't really have a way yet to measure air temps but it looks cool. Just like the370Z.com sticker... Thanks for lookin, Rep if you like the progress... __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 07-08-2012 at 02:45 PM.

07-13-2012, 12:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Update I installed my ART test pipes this morning.. Awesome service, great fit. To avoid gasket blow outs I used the High Temp Copper Gasket material. We used it on race trucks so I think it should work on these. The copper hardens around the gaskets and seals up all imperfections on the flanges.. Sounds like a deeper growl, is quieter at idle and at speed. I do feel more torque when I'm around 4,5 RPM. Nice set up. I did find out my car is running really rich.. I wouldn't be surprised to find some fowled plugs. Will try to fix this.. Thanks to the UP Rev I got from FlashBurn i think I can do it.. Will get some dyno time after I finish one more mod.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

07-13-2012, 12:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
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07-17-2012, 06:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	LED Halos Completed G35 lens converstion with dual LED Halos from LightWurkz. Build thread is here: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...-led-halo.html __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

07-17-2012, 06:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	New Rims Thursday we get our new M310's Gun Metal Powder Coated. No more spacers.. I cant wait Next On back order: After install will hit the dyno. Engine running to rich right now, needs a good tune. On the way, White line adjustable Sway Bars, hell yes!!! Swift Spring after Rays are paid for, good stance, solid ride. Image borrowed from Tauruszguy. After that, save for Super Charger. All installs will be done by me with pic's and write up or reference from other DIY's. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 07-19-2012 at 07:54 PM.

07-17-2012, 07:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	OMG!!!! Im just starting to learn more about supercharging and TT. You'll get it next year?? I need to catch up brother! Great Journal! Can't wait to see your Z with the M310 40th Annv. powder coat.

07-17-2012, 07:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Photo op time !!!! Side by side, hot chicks, little beer good photo shoot!!! __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

07-19-2012, 07:37 AM	#24 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	I assume you are seeing it run rich without a tune or only after the ART pipes? My AFR levels were fine with the tune I sent you. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

07-19-2012, 08:21 AM	#27 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Hmm, I dunno, I cleaned the MAF sensors not too long before I sold it. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

07-19-2012, 07:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Update Got my new shoes today. Man pulling those extended spacer studs is a pain in this heat.. But worth it.. I had them use the 40th Gun Metal but powered coated and glossed. Looks good, will look better and drive better with Spec-R Swift springs. I tell you what, If your in Tampa, Absolute Automotive Brandon is the place to use for you mods. They have let me use a lift twice with no charge to do my work.. I have had 2 spinal surgeries so I can't do a lot of stuff anymore. They really help you out.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 07-19-2012 at 07:52 PM.

07-20-2012, 07:35 AM	#29 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Nice. Looks like a completely different car! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

07-20-2012, 07:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Why the heck did you go with the V12's? Huge downgrade from the DW's. Super soft sidewall, and pretty poor tire wear. They also don't have as much grip either. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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