What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

zeeder · 08-06-2021, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I have the Z1's installed. No cutting required, similar gains to the Stillen Gen3. Overall, a great set.

My main concern with the long tube headers is the rain/wet as I daily drive my car. How much of an risk/issue is this?

Rusty · 08-06-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

My main concern with the long tube headers is the rain/wet as I daily drive my car. How much of an risk/issue is this?

I have the Stillen G3's. I've driven it in flat out down pours with no issues. with the filters up behind the bumper. They're out of the way. But if you use one of those air scoops. That's a different story.

R1talin · 08-06-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I have the Stillen G3's. I've driven it in flat out down pours with no issues. with the filters up behind the bumper. They're out of the way. But if you use one of those air scoops. That's a different story.

Same here, no issues with the long tube CAI

zeeder · 08-06-2021, 05:37 PM

Thanks guys! I ended up buying BettyZ’s Z1 long tube intakes. It’ll delay the tune but it’ll give me a chance to see if I feel up to the task of working on the car myself!

BettyZ · 08-07-2021, 03:15 PM

Mish*tmoto thermostatic plate. Typical Mish*tmoto quality control. Their supplied M20 fittings wiggle in the threads like a whore in heat. And that 1/4" port looks real useable.

Only reason I took a chance on their chitty products was I wanted a better way to run the oil feed line than the frankenfitting off the oil pressure sensor port.

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redondoaveb · 08-07-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Mish*tmoto thermostatic plate. Typical Mish*tmoto quality control. Their supplied M20 fittings wiggle in the threads like a whore in heat. And that 1/4" port looks real useable.

Only reason I took a chance on their chitty products was I wanted a better way to run the oil feed line than the frankenfitting off the oil pressure sensor port.

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I haven't had any issues with mine

BettyZ · 08-07-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I haven't had any issues with mine

That's bc your Z hasn't run in 12+ months

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redondoaveb · 08-07-2021, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

That's bc your Z hasn't run in 12+ months

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Pot/kettle. Maybe you need to find a mechanic that knows how to install it

BettyZ · 08-07-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Pot/kettle. Maybe you need to find a mechanic that knows how to install it

Ran 125 boosted miles today, my Metamucil-imbibing friend.

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zeeder · 08-10-2021, 02:22 PM

It's funny, I dropped my car off at a detailer this morning and then later had a Facebook Memory of when I spent 7-ish (over two days) hours 8 years ago (8-10-2013) on my original 2013 Z claying and using all of the Zaino products on it...lol. This time will be a lot easier on the body but a little harder on the wallet. I'll be sure to take some pictures after I pick it up before it gets dirty again!

zeeder · 08-11-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

It's funny, I dropped my car off at a detailer this morning and then later had a Facebook Memory of when I spent 7-ish (over two days) hours 8 years ago (8-10-2013) on my original 2013 Z claying and using all of the Zaino products on it...lol. This time will be a lot easier on the body but a little harder on the wallet. I'll be sure to take some pictures after I pick it up before it gets dirty again!

Pics:

Edit: I still haven’t removed the damn dealer badge.

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A Black Z34 · 08-09-2021, 09:20 AM

Ok, even though everyone told me Tomei without cats would be stupid loud, I was not ready, I thought resonated TPs would help.

No…anything above 3.5k is hearing damage, holy…

I really tried to give Tomei a shot, and still think with stock cats is bearable. Currently looking at new exhausts now…

My buddy put on an HKS yesterday and man those sound sweet.

ZontheRocks · 08-09-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by A Black Z34

Ok, even though everyone told me Tomei without cats would be stupid loud, I was not ready, I thought resonated TPs would help.

No…anything above 3.5k is hearing damage, holy…

I really tried to give Tomei a shot, and still think with stock cats is bearable. Currently looking at new exhausts now…

My buddy put on an HKS yesterday and man those sound sweet.

My opinion, dual exhausts with resonators (HKS, Motordyne, ARK and all of the eBay/Amazon replicas) gave the best tone to the Z. A more "mature" sound than the single exits, especially titanium made.

A Black Z34 · 08-09-2021, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZontheRocks

My opinion, dual exhausts with resonators (HKS, Motordyne, ARK and all of the eBay/Amazon replicas) gave the best tone to the Z. A more "mature" sound than the single exits, especially titanium made.

I don’t disagree with that.

If it was just the rasp, I think switching to art pipes and getting the resonated y pipe would help, but the overall volume is too much.

You can’t beat that deep tone of a good true dual. Good thing is, Tomei will sell like hot cakes on the used market…

cv129 · 08-10-2021, 09:54 AM

G37’s AGM was deteriorating fast. I haven’t been plugging it in for the past couple of years. The repeating short trips took a toll. Replaced with a cheap Interstate, $90 from Costco.

Wife’s Z OEM battery was getting weak. Swapped in the AGM from my Z (hardly used).

Talking to Phunk to join the Antigravity train. Skipping the pkg deal tho as I already have a lithium compatible charger.

08-06-2021, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 48 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3429	Thanks guys! I ended up buying BettyZ’s Z1 long tube intakes. It’ll delay the tune but it’ll give me a chance to see if I feel up to the task of working on the car myself! __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

08-07-2021, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Age: 38 Posts: 5,260 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Mishtmoto thermostatic plate. Typical Mishtmoto quality control. Their supplied M20 fittings wiggle in the threads like a whore in heat. And that 1/4" port looks real useable. Only reason I took a chance on their chitty products was I wanted a better way to run the oil feed line than the frankenfitting off the oil pressure sensor port. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods Last edited by BettyZ; 08-07-2021 at 03:24 PM.

08-10-2021, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 48 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3429	It's funny, I dropped my car off at a detailer this morning and then later had a Facebook Memory of when I spent 7-ish (over two days) hours 8 years ago (8-10-2013) on my original 2013 Z claying and using all of the Zaino products on it...lol. This time will be a lot easier on the body but a little harder on the wallet. I'll be sure to take some pictures after I pick it up before it gets dirty again! __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

08-10-2021, 09:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,270 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	G37’s AGM was deteriorating fast. I haven’t been plugging it in for the past couple of years. The repeating short trips took a toll. Replaced with a cheap Interstate, $90 from Costco. Wife’s Z OEM battery was getting weak. Swapped in the AGM from my Z (hardly used). Talking to Phunk to join the Antigravity train. Skipping the pkg deal tho as I already have a lithium compatible charger. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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A Black Z34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: WA Posts: 64 Drives: 16 370 Nismo Tech 6M Rep Power: 11833	Ok, even though everyone told me Tomei without cats would be stupid loud, I was not ready, I thought resonated TPs would help. No…anything above 3.5k is hearing damage, holy… I really tried to give Tomei a shot, and still think with stock cats is bearable. Currently looking at new exhausts now… My buddy put on an HKS yesterday and man those sound sweet.