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Originally Posted by tower74
Trust me I'm trying to hate on you. Just warning you of what to look, coming from the 2nd STS system installed on a Z, for with this kit. Word of advice, get some resonated test pipes and put another resonator in line. With the test pipes you will see a lot better numbers since your cats restrict air flow to the turbo.
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My headshaking was not directed toward you in anyway lol. It's a small intercooler due to it being a rear mount turbo. And I've seen the same size intercooler on my buddies vortech supercharged 350z. But ANYWAYS.....
I did in fact buy STS resonators that have to be installed into the y-pipe. I don't mind how loud it is, but it's a lot too raspy for my taste.
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Originally Posted by tower74
Just make sure the 2 pipes on the cold side of the inner cooler are coated. Those were the 2 pipes that rusted like a mofo on my kit. I know the methanol had a lot to do with it but hey better safe than sorry. @Nism0...check your filter often. I forgot and under heavy boost I crushed my filter from it trying to suck in air. Good luck and you've got to beat 481whp and 427wtq on an AT7.  ........ un tuned. |
I bought a new filter in place of the one that was sent with the kit. I need to buy a filter sock, but will regularly check it to make sure it's always clean. I am hoping for around 480whp and 400wtq, but only the dyno will tell... tomorrow hopefully.
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Originally Posted by tower74
You guys didn't keep the clamps that come originally with the kit? We switched them out for the V-clamps and resolved the exhaust leaks. Please tell me he has a oil filter relocation kit. That turns into a bear when it comes time to change the oil with out one. Well at least on the AT7.
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I installed the kit myself, with the help of a friend. My friend and I were able to move the pipe enough to get the oil filter on/off with no issues. If I ever add an oil cooler I will with-out-a-doubt need an oil filter relocation kit. I was going to get different clamps for the exhaust. I will triple check for leaks again but last time I checked I did not have any.
Question for you tower.
The only thing I dislike is the oil pump. It's really loud and I do not have the self tapping screws over tightened. I know the instructions specifically mentioned over tightening those screws could transfer unwanted noise from the oil pump into the cabin. Was your oil pump extremely noisy? If so what did you do to solve the issue?
I thank you for your input. It has been helpful. I really have not been in contact with STS except to order their resonators and Mark seemed like a good guy. My friend and I were able to figure out everything on our own.
I had the guys at AKUMA do a once over on my car and they were able to correct a few of MY mistakes. These guys are awesome! And have been extremely helpful in this tuning process. They have treated me with the up-most respect and are all very knowledgeable in this field. I am very happy I found AKUMA Motorsports and highly recommend them.
Hopefully I will see you all tomorrow with some decent dyno numbers!