Finally installed my Test Pipes

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May 7, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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So after a few times under the car and a few trips to Sears for some more tools, I finally got my test pipes on. It only took me about 2 hours once I figured out how to get to all the bolts, which really was not as hard as it originally looked once I got the right tools. My Z is DEFINATELY faster. My butt dyno says I gained at least 20whp. The sound is a little loud, but I am sure I will get used to it. I used to be able to get through 3rd gear without slipping the tires too bad, now I am slipping the tires in 4th a little and I have no gripping 3rd gear. Now I need 2 things, wider tires and a fender roll. I am pretty sure I can squeek 315's on my 9.5's, anyone know of a place to get my rear fenders rolled? I am not going to tackle this one myself.
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May 7, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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sweet... might as well get DRs cause I doubt the extra width will take care of all that traction for you.
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May 7, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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sounds like its time to turn the boost down for daily duty.
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May 7, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Quote: sweet... might as well get DRs cause I doubt the extra width will take care of all that traction for you.
there goes street legal though..
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May 7, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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What offset is your wheel? 315s will fit on a 18"x 9.5" without rolling the fenders if they are a +30 offset.
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May 8, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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Quote: What offset is your wheel? 315s will fit on a 18"x 9.5" without rolling the fenders if they are a +30 offset.

I am not 100%b sure, but I think I remember them being +23. I don't see how that would work because right now the edge of my tirews sit right under the edge of the wheel well.

Do you have VDC Mike?
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May 8, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Yeah +23 would not work. I do have VDC, but it is always off.
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May 8, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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yeah his Z is much quicker and the boost is getting over 10psi now, should be a very interesting race this Wednesday night...
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May 8, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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10psi? Is he on stock internals? How much boost do you run Rob?
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May 8, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Quote: 10psi? Is he on stock internals? How much boost do you run Rob?

10+psi is what my Zietronix is "quoting". I think because I have not changed the elevation settings from when I was in Utah, its a little high. Yes, I am on stock internals and the APS stock tune.
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May 8, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Mine creeps over 11 around 4k, then tapers down to 8psi from 5k to redline.
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