My mechanic is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Zs. From what he's told me, if you're looking for legit hp gains, HFCs and a good cat back system are
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My mechanic is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Zs. From what he's told me, if you're looking for legit hp gains, HFCs and a good cat back system are the best starting point followed by new software and tuning. I was leaning towards doing a CAI abut after talking with him, I'm convinced that it's more of a cherry on top than a priority mod. From what I've been told, the factory air intake is quite respectable. With tuning, a CAI will net you 5 hp at best. Prioritize the exhaust system, and branch out from there. If you're looking for a solid cat back system, Motordyne is the way to go.
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270whp w/K&N Drop-in's added FI TP's & Exhaust added Z1 cai drove 500+ miles & ran better,,,definite difference. Got on Dyno....290whp.....after tune 309whp & felt like a different car. Don't leave out the tune-just as/or more important than your bolt-on's!
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Pic shown is with up-graded version of Z1's cai,,,,,additional 5-6rwhp.
I added this after my first tune. Using the stillen will move your maf's & unsure how it will effect your afr....test pipe's are probably the biggest bolt on gainer of them all. Factor in a Tune-you & your car won't regret it!
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For the exhaust after the cats,, think about where you're going to be spending the most time in the rev range. An x-pipe design may sacrifice some low-end torque, but will open up more potential hp at the top-end. Alternatively, an h-pipe can offer more low-end torque at the cost of top-end potential. Our cars aren't known for low-end torque, so a lot of people go with an x-pipe.
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The factory cats are a huge bottleneck for exhaust flow. Test pipes are the best way to open up that flow, but are much louder and can have a strong smell. Would recommend getting a tune if you go with test pipes as you'll lose some low-end power and will probably trigger the SES light.
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i'll dig up a video from the strip 0-120.
TC turned on to prevent wheel spin.
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Im actually looking at different cbe right now and konda leaning towards motordyne exhaustbwith indivia(?) test pipes..sounds nice and i hesr good things about motordyne, my only problem is i havent been around z's to know what are good brand and what to stay away from
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Not bad i was looking at fi cbe and it looks like i might either go with fi or motordyne, not sure what test pipes though. Also going with stillen gen e longtube cais, i think ill see the most gains from them, unless theres others that are as good with proven results
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