MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

Footloose301 · 10-29-2011, 11:24 AM

The instructions tell you to put RTV on and then tighten screws finger tight and wait 1 hour and then tighten again. I neglected to follow those instructions and just put a bunch of RTV in there and tightened them down with a breaker bar and waited about 26 hours or so and then played with the car. As far as I can tell there is no more leaks. Sounds amazing and I got my torque back.

370Z JT · 10-29-2011, 11:46 AM

Hey foot. Did your Z throw SES P2a00 and P2a03?

I noticed the pics you posted only show a leak on one side.

I checked the install on mine and there weren't anything loose or leaky gasket.

oro · 10-30-2011, 10:52 PM

Wondering if anyone's experienced my problem car throws a p2a00 after 2 weeks if being installed, if you get on it, it turns into a p0300 for random missfire, possible gasket just blew out so bad that the sensor is screwing with fuel trims and causing missfires?

AlphaSnacks · 10-30-2011, 11:02 PM

I just got the P2A00 and P2A03 today. I have Motordyne's gaskets, and I believe my shop also applied some of the sealant too. I have noticed an increased amount of vibration in my shift lever during lower RPMs, and the hiss (which used to be hardly noticeable) can be clearly heard on decel for a solid 1000RPMs. Not exactly sure what's going on.

I reset the codes with my UpRev, but I'll be taking it to my shop hopefully this week to look for a leak and pray that my O2 sensors haven't been damaged.

Motordyne · 10-31-2011, 12:28 AM

If you are getting a code, try this...

Inside the O2 sensor bung steel wool is packed inside. This steel wool is stuffed in to help reduce the occurrence of CEL's by reducing the sampled exhaust gas exchange rate to the sensor.

Try this. "IF" and only if you have a O2 sensor CEL, remove some or all of the steel wool in the O2 sensor tube. Some sensors may need to see a higher exhaust gas exchange rate to stay happy.

Its easy to do. Just take out the O2 sensor and pull out the steel wool with a hook shaped wire. Reset the ECU and drive like you always do.

Footloose301 · 10-31-2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Hey foot. Did your Z throw SES P2a00 and P2a03?

I noticed the pics you posted only show a leak on one side.

I checked the install on mine and there weren't anything loose or leaky gasket.

Yes those are the codes that have been popping up for awhile. I never had issues with the GTM resonated test pipes except that lacked power and sounded like a$$, buts that a different story. When I installed the ART pipes I got the CEL after 480 miles. Just so happened that I was already driving to HP Logic for a tune. I put 5-6k miles on the ART pipes and uprev without issues, including driving to New York and back. Then out of nowhere started throw those codes. Eventually the leak got worse and worse and people starting posting pics of their blown gaskets so last weekend I became unlazy and I had the same issue. The codes would pop up every 400-500 miles and I just reset it. The RTV fixed the leak it appears so hopefully no more lights.

Footloose301 · 10-31-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oro

Wondering if anyone's experienced my problem car throws a p2a00 after 2 weeks if being installed, if you get on it, it turns into a p0300 for random missfire, possible gasket just blew out so bad that the sensor is screwing with fuel trims and causing missfires?

I've never had that code.

Motordyne · 10-31-2011, 04:28 PM

Update on the exhaust.

Its on the 370Z now. The base structure is done and several configurations have been tested with resonators placed at different locations. So far I found the location that works best. There is no rasp, no drone, no hissing and no rattle snake sounds.

The right resonator location has been found, but what I would like to do now is experiment with a different size and type resonator at this location to listen for the effect on sound.

I could post sound clips of it now but I'm not completely happy with it just yet. I will be attending the SEMA convention in Las Vegas this week so I won't be able to do the experiments this week but I will start again next Monday.

Motordyne will remain open for business while I am out and I will stay in contact via email, PM's and this forum.

Tony

cheshirecat · 11-01-2011, 12:55 PM

DarkZide · 11-05-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

Update on the exhaust.

Its on the 370Z now. The base structure is done and several configurations have been tested with resonators placed at different locations. So far I found the location that works best. There is no rasp, no drone, no hissing and no rattle snake sounds.

The right resonator location has been found, but what I would like to do now is experiment with a different size and type resonator at this location to listen for the effect on sound.

I could post sound clips of it now but I'm not completely happy with it just yet. I will be attending the SEMA convention in Las Vegas this week so I won't be able to do the experiments this week but I will start again next Monday.

Motordyne will remain open for business while I am out and I will stay in contact via email, PM's and this forum.

Tony

Hope you had fun at SEMA. Looking forward to seeing this new exhaust, sound clips, dyno #s, etc!

Motordyne · 11-05-2011, 08:15 PM

The SEMA convention is awesome. So much so that I wish all you guys could see it.

If you think hanging out in a Z forum is fun. Multiply it 10,000X for the SEMA convention.

SO MUCH NEW TECHNOLOGY AND VERY COOL CARS OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS.

370Z JT · 11-11-2011, 01:22 PM

Steel wool was removed and code is cleared just now. Wish me luck!

Paskii · 11-14-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Dont get me wrong, I know motordyne and I know Tony before he even join this forum

I love his products and he knows that. Its just many ppl complaining about the new art pipe, either CEL, rasp, noise, etc etc etc.. but now he fixed is usual by making the art pipe break in free

Yeah they are addressing the issues that are raised and Motordyne provides wicked customer service. If you have problems Tony will help out no doubt!

Tony sneak peak of the exhaust? Will there be custom tip options?

DarkZide · 11-14-2011, 10:31 AM

Been a week since SEMA. In for those exhaust updates!

Motordyne · 11-15-2011, 05:02 PM

A little hint on some of the design concept.

Helmholtz Tuning!

10-29-2011, 11:24 AM	#961 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	The instructions tell you to put RTV on and then tighten screws finger tight and wait 1 hour and then tighten again. I neglected to follow those instructions and just put a bunch of RTV in there and tightened them down with a breaker bar and waited about 26 hours or so and then played with the car. As far as I can tell there is no more leaks. Sounds amazing and I got my torque back. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

10-29-2011, 11:46 AM	#962 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Hey foot. Did your Z throw SES P2a00 and P2a03? I noticed the pics you posted only show a leak on one side. I checked the install on mine and there weren't anything loose or leaky gasket. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

11-11-2011, 01:22 PM	#972 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Steel wool was removed and code is cleared just now. Wish me luck! __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

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10-31-2011, 12:28 AM	#965 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	If you are getting a code, try this... Inside the O2 sensor bung steel wool is packed inside. This steel wool is stuffed in to help reduce the occurrence of CEL's by reducing the sampled exhaust gas exchange rate to the sensor. Try this. "IF" and only if you have a O2 sensor CEL, remove some or all of the steel wool in the O2 sensor tube. Some sensors may need to see a higher exhaust gas exchange rate to stay happy. Its easy to do. Just take out the O2 sensor and pull out the steel wool with a hook shaped wire. Reset the ECU and drive like you always do.

10-31-2011, 04:28 PM	#968 (permalink)
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11-15-2011, 05:02 PM	#975 (permalink)
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