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Hey guys, I just had my stock 2012 370Z Roadster equipped with Stillen's Gen 3 Long Tube Cold Air Intake, Fast Intentions Cat-Back Exhaust with 18" SS Resonators and the

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Old 09-17-2015, 05:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys,

I just had my stock 2012 370Z Roadster equipped with Stillen's Gen 3 Long Tube Cold Air Intake, Fast Intentions Cat-Back Exhaust with 18" SS Resonators and the NEW EcuTek Tune. Just wanted to give some quick facts to those thinking of doing the same set up. I know this would have been helpful to me a few months ago. I will post another review in a week or so going over what I have experienced with daily driving, spirited mountain driving and a track day. Don't think anyone wants to read a novel in one sitting lol.

Stock Dyno run: 276HP/227Tq (Wheels)
Mid Mod Dyno Run (CAI and CBE only): 298HP/244Tq (Wheels)
Post Mod Dyno Run (CAI, CBE, EcuTek): 308HP/252Tq (Wheels)

Gain = 32HP/25Tq

Dyno Sheet attached (i think). I did not attach the baseline since it is relatively common knowledge VQ will lay down about 265-275 RWHP.

Dyno Sheet Key:

Blue = CAI and CBE only
Green = Conservative 91 MAP
Red = Aggressive 91 MAP

I think one of the most interesting things on the dyno sheet is how much smoother the powerband is with EcuTek.

ENJOY!......I know I will.....
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Awesome gains.

This is with stock crap cats?
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This is with stock crap cats?
Yes sir!
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Great gains
Who did the tuning
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Nice.....what gear did u do these pulls on?
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LOL didn't even see that on my ipad the first time..
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My fellow dudes....SEB IS THE MAN (Specialy Z)

I only have the results. I will be picking the car up 9/25. I'll post another review after driving the car for a week or so, so stay tuned!

Sorry, I'm not sure which gear the pull was done in. I will ask when I pick it up.
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Yep he is the only one that works on my car!!
ill be down their next month getting my headers put on and retune to the ECUTEK

dyno was more than likely done in 4th like he always does
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Hey guys,

I just had my stock 2012 370Z Roadster equipped with Stillen's Gen 3 Long Tube Cold Air Intake, Fast Intentions Cat-Back Exhaust with 18" SS Resonators and the NEW EcuTek Tune. Just wanted to give some quick facts to those thinking of doing the same set up. I know this would have been helpful to me a few months ago. I will post another review in a week or so going over what I have experienced with daily driving, spirited mountain driving and a track day. Don't think anyone wants to read a novel in one sitting lol.

Stock Dyno run: 276HP/227Tq (Wheels)
Mid Mod Dyno Run (CAI and CBE only): 298HP/244Tq (Wheels)
Post Mod Dyno Run (CAI, CBE, EcuTek): 308HP/252Tq (Wheels)

Gain = 32HP/25Tq

Dyno Sheet attached (i think). I did not attach the baseline since it is relatively common knowledge VQ will lay down about 265-275 RWHP.

Dyno Sheet Key:

Blue = CAI and CBE only
Green = Conservative 91 MAP
Red = Aggressive 91 MAP

I think one of the most interesting things on the dyno sheet is how much smoother the powerband is with EcuTek.

ENJOY!......I know I will.....
I had my first weekend with the new mods and thought I would share my first impression city driving. Haven't had a chance to do a mountain run or track day yet. It goes without saying how nice the Stillen G3 and FI Exhaust combo is. I'll stick more to the whole mod all together.

Specialty Z (Seb) worked on the car and did an amazing job. Hats off to the team there.

This is the first time I have ever done something like this to a car so i was naively expecting the pull to be brutal and fast like a V-8's pull (M3, C63). You don't get that but instead you get a bit more "thrust" but that power keeps going strong all the way to redline for each gear. Stock owners know there is a little lull around around 5K RPMS but picks up again around 6.5K. In other words the power is solid and smooth through each gear. Doesn't feel like there is more or less power on either end, just consistent power from beginning to end. If you'll notice on the dyno sheet the base run before the tune (with mods) shows that dip in power. You really feel the difference around that engine speed after the tune.

Stock owners also know the Z off the line is SLLLOWWWW until you get to about 3.5K RPM. With the throttle remapped you definitely feel more of a jerk off the line and with the ability to ADJUST traction control you can get just enough wheel spin while maintaining power without the car cutting power a bit.

I have a 2012 so i have that "little" "oil cooler" they say comes with it. I have noticed that my oil gets a little warmer than it usually gets while climbing my daily driven hills. Used to be around 190F now its 220F.

I have a 7AT, when you hit the gas (in D mode) it pops to the appropriate gear WAY faster than before. In Sport (paddle) mode its about the same as before just more power and responsiveness.

I do notice a little drone in the cabin with the FI CBE 18" Resonators. Its very mild but is is there, especially at 2-3K RPMS. At cruising speeds for 70-80pm the drone is very low but, still, you do hear it (very low)

Thats really all i have for now (3 days into driving with mods)...more to come...
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Congrats! Does Seb do the eTune stuff as well?
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Still new to this stuff so i don't know what you mean by "eTune". But he does do the ECU Flash via UpRev and EcuTek. There is a digital file that is uploaded to the Z's ECU that remaps several things. If thats what you're talking about then yes, and he does a wonderful job!

If i had to describe it in one word it would be "surgical"
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Still new to this stuff so i don't know what you mean by "eTune". But he does do the ECU Flash via UpRev and EcuTek. There is a digital file that is uploaded to the Z's ECU that remaps several things. If thats what you're talking about then yes, and he does a wonderful job!

If i had to describe it in one word it would be "surgical"
eTune is typically referring to remote tuning services

If you have a cable, you can drive the car and log data to a computer. Then you email the tuner the logs, he makes changes, and then he sends you a new tuning file to upload to the car using the cable. This often happens a number of times as the tuner dials in the tune.
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eTune is typically referring to remote tuning services

If you have a cable, you can drive the car and log data to a computer. Then you email the tuner the logs, he makes changes, and then he sends you a new tuning file to upload to the car using the cable. This often happens a number of times as the tuner dials in the tune.
OH! I believe he does that. Don't want to speak on behalf of Specialty Z. There was one small adjustment we had to make so I sent him my codes and he sent me a new file.

I thought that's what it may have been but anyway, thank you for clarifying.
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