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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-27-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,318
Posted By shadow85
The reason why I believe it is the PCV is because...

The reason why I believe it is the PCV is because my car makes the exact noise as this guy here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9wNM-3f9W4

especially when he turns the engine off @ around 20...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-27-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,318
Posted By shadow85
Help diagnose this sound

Can anyone check out this whining noise my Z is making after an oil change:

https://youtu.be/_HJuZhRJWFw

This whining noise can also occur moments AFTER the engine is shut off.

I think it is...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 04-26-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,904
Posted By shadow85
Agreed, Ings is hideous! But another good...

Agreed, Ings is hideous!

But another good Japanese one is Daytona Racing GTS fenders. Very clean and slick looking fender.

But since it was the close to the price of the Varis 6pc, I opted for...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 04-26-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4,721
Views: 1,291,252
Posted By shadow85
Thanks CT. Hard decision lol I like...

Thanks CT.

Hard decision lol

I like both.
Forum: Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 04-25-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4,721
Views: 1,291,252
Posted By shadow85
Hi, could I have the matte bronze centre disc on...

Hi, could I have the matte bronze centre disc on my wheel changed to gloss black color. Would love to see this. Thank you!

https://i.postimg.cc/6QZBJbsq/20190309-183525.jpg
...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-22-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,093
Posted By shadow85
I have exact same issue. When you pull dipstick...

I have exact same issue. When you pull dipstick the noise goes away, but will come back when place the dipstick back in.

Clogged pcv
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-16-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
Tried contacting them several times, very hard to...

Tried contacting them several times, very hard to get a response or any direct help. Guess I need to be down there in VIC and go see them.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-16-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
Please direct me to a shop in Australia who has...

Please direct me to a shop in Australia who has much knowledge on 370Z platform and I will be very happy to take my car there?

You do not realise I don't have the luxury on this platform like the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-15-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
Yea, most likely will get an internal inspection....

Yea, most likely will get an internal inspection. It ***** me because the whining noise is still there but the trans has never felt so smooth as it is now!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-14-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
I already have trans cooler and billet flex...

I already have trans cooler and billet flex plate.

Like I was saying, the damage may have been done when it was overboosting on the dyno when it had an incorrect EBC install from that workshop....
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-14-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
Add in shipping and US conversion rates atm and I...

Add in shipping and US conversion rates atm and I am at fully built auto money localy. :)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-14-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
Well 2 different mechanics have looked at the...

Well 2 different mechanics have looked at the whining/squealing noise, they both concluded it is coming from the transmission. One of them rekons it is from the TQ converter, the other mechanic...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-11-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By shadow85
I think Trans is shot

So I think my stock 7AT trans is shot (whining noise coming from trans filter) after it was ran on the dyno 5x @14 psi when I was having boost control issues.

The new shop fixed the boost...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 02-22-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,904
Posted By shadow85
This is false! Authentic JDM will have the...

This is false!

Authentic JDM will have the best fitment compared to reps yes, but not perfect.

I know of 2 examples, my Varis fenders and my friends Varis Arising II front bar.

On my case,...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-21-2019, 02:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
When did I say I won't listen? I just...

When did I say I won't listen?

I just attempted something that somebody else mentioned to me in this exact same thread, i.e. keep increasing the duty cycle on the EBC.

I tried that. So my next...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-20-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Well I was going to increase the duty cycle more...

Well I was going to increase the duty cycle more to try and get upto 9p PSi atleast. But Seb informed me that 65% duty cycle is way too much for only 8.5 PSi. Ontop of that I now have an issue of the...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-01-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Lol dude ofcourse I am only increasing the boost...

Lol dude ofcourse I am only increasing the boost on Sebs commands. No way in hell I would be tampering with the boost levels without his consent! :)

He actually instructed to turn it to 10-11 psi...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-27-2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Thank you. I only briefly tested it once, and the...

Thank you. I only briefly tested it once, and the boost looked good on the Ecutek logs.

Have yet to try multiple times to make sure that wasn't a fluke, lol.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-27-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
UPDATE: OK tonight, I tried SET 65%. GAIN...

UPDATE:

OK tonight, I tried SET 65%. GAIN -10%, and this has given me a solid 10 PSI from 3800RPM no fluctuating or spikes/taper.

Think I finally got it!
Forum: Forced Induction 12-24-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Ok so I did a few pulls other night by setting...

Ok so I did a few pulls other night by setting the SET to 45%. The highest I have tried so far, this seems to give me consistent movement with the boost now. Althought it only added approximately 0.5...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-17-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Thanks solidus. Yes I do remember us speaking and...

Thanks solidus. Yes I do remember us speaking and remember u saying the gain has to be adjusted slowly until it takes effect.

I did try this a few times but gave up because evertyhing I was trying...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-16-2018, 04:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Since my boost is giving spikes. Should I...

Since my boost is giving spikes.

Should I set my gain to something like -35% if I make the SET something high like 65%?
Forum: Forced Induction 12-15-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
I am going to ask seb if I have the overboost...

I am going to ask seb if I have the overboost protection.

But even if I didn't have overboost protection, wouldn't the 'Limiter' function on the EBC be the same thing?
Forum: Forced Induction 12-15-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Thanks phunk and Martjn. I might try this! ...

Thanks phunk and Martjn.

I might try this!

The highest I tried on this EBC, was 40% I think? Still gave me like the usual 7-8PSI with the small spike upto ~9.5PSI

After trying 40%, I...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-14-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,842
Posted By shadow85
Yes it is true I have taken the car back to the...

Yes it is true I have taken the car back to the shop several times because of boost related issues. Ok, so I gues its just a plumbing issue?

I suppose I will take it to another shop, but only...
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