One_Quick_Z's Journal/Dyno/Videos/Pics

One_Quick_Z · 10-24-2010, 08:55 PM

Just figured I would copy and paste from my ChicagoZ forum to save time already had a journal running there.

Update ARK Exhaust is sold

Car made +22whp.... 304WHP with HKS and Berk Test Pipes with K&N Drop-in Filters.

Enjoy the Videos and Pictures thanks for looking I also Just finished a Photo Shoot and will be posting those pictures aswell( Thanks to Blackie from ChicagoZ)

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I figured I would make a thread on my progress on modding my car to keep it all in one place.

I went to Sound Performance on Sept. 20 to get a baseline dyno done. My car STOCK put down 283whp on a Mustang Dyno, Which I am very pleased with

That night I put on Berk Test Pipes and ARK True Dual exhaust. Both parts were made with great quality, But...

After the install I started the car and let me just say it sounded amazing!! But then it started... There was a very high pitched whistle/humming/hissing noise from 3.5k-2.5k rpm's on deceleration. I kept it on the lift and had a co-worker check it out this is what we found.

Due to the increased Exhaust Flow because of the Berk Test Pipes the Xpipe which is on the ARK exhaust system created a wild loud howling whistle. After contacting the ARK they agreed with my conclusion, I am going to send back the exhaust or sell it.

The exhaust sounds great without test pipes or HFCs but im going to keep my Test Pipes installed especially after tackling the "Demon Bolt". which I killed in an hours time for removal of stock cats and installing the test pipes.

Here are some pictures of the install, The new Exhaust I am planning on getting is HKS High Power it is a very similar set up to the ARK but incorporates a "H" pipe rather than a "X" pipe

I am also planning on doing Dynos after installing the new exhaust just waiting on some companies to get back to me.

DAN

This is a Stock exhaust on a cold start with some rev's to 4k
IMG_0591.mp4 video by One_Quick_Z - Photobucket

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After the Exhaust/Test Pipe install, Car is already warm few rev's. The hissing noise you hear is much louder towards the front of the car were the X pipe is.

DAN

IMG_0608.mp4 video by One_Quick_Z - Photobucket

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Just got back from THMotorsports, Lets just say the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust Looks amazing I will be putting it on later this week then going to Sound Performance soon after for a dyno, then taking it to Byron later this month

Here are some pictures of the New"er" exhaust

DAN

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Just installed the HKS Exhaust system, Lets just say the Fit and Finish of this product is second to none!

All of the flanges bolted up square, All of the welds were solid, and the adjustable tips are very usefull.

I cant wait to get back to Sound Performance and see what the gain is with the Berk Test Pipes and HKS exhaust

Here is a video clip, Play this on a good speaker set up otherwise its not doing the exhaust justice. There is a little hint of a Hiss in person and for some reason its amplified by the video, But under load there is no trace of it.

Enjoy

IMG_0622.mp4 video by One_Quick_Z - Photobucket

DAN

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Took a few quick photos with my iPhone 4 of the new HKS Exhaust after I detailed the car today in prep for the show tomorrow

Here you go enjoy!

DAN

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Just installed K&N Drop in filters and Did the ECU reset for all current mods, Also Just ordered a set of these Silicone Hose, Silicone Hoses, Turbo Hose, Turbo Hoses, Intercooler Hose, Intercooler Hoses, Turbo Connectors,T-bolt Clamps,Race-Proven Quality by HPS Performance Racing Products

I know that they are not going to give me the crazy power that the G3 Stillen intakes are known for, but for a total under $300 including these Post MAF tubes and Drop in K&N filters Im happy. Also Didnt make sense to spend 500 on intakes when Im going FI in the Future.

I will post pics this week of them installed, Going to call Sound Performance on Monday to get some dyno time

DAN

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Well, I went to Sound Performance today to get a dyno to see the results of my exhaust bolt-ons/ Berk Test Pipes and HKS Hi-Power Exhaust.... Lets just say I am very very pleased

Remember my Baseline dyno results were very good 282whp were the results on my Stock 09 370Z 7AT...... Now I am making 304WHP that is a gain of 22WHP from Berk Test Pipes and HKS Exhaust!! I am a very happy guy

Below is a picture of the Dyno sheet with baseline so you can see how the mods gained HP throughout the entire RPM range. Also there is a link to a video of one of my three runs.

Also I went and had a little photoshoot with Blackie once he is done going through the photos he should be posting them for me, Thanks again Young!

DAN

Video Link--->>> IMG_0638.mp4 video by One_Quick_Z - Photobucket

ThoriumHotdog · 10-24-2010, 09:58 PM

Nice ride and great journal. Keep it coming.

One_Quick_Z · 10-24-2010, 10:52 PM

Thanks! I am going to post up my photoshoot pictures as soon as I get more of them, the Photographer is teasing me by only sending me a handfull of pictures

DAN

Juruki · 10-24-2010, 11:02 PM

How does the sound compare between the two?

One_Quick_Z · 10-25-2010, 12:06 AM

The ARK Exhaust is Loud I mean Really loud, Also if you plan on going with Test pipes you will not be happy the howling noise is unbearable...

HKS has a great sound and doesnt really have any hissing noise no drone at normal driving RPM's and sounds great under load at WOT (Wide open Throttle)

Listend to the Video Clips that I posted earlier and see for your self, just make sure its on a good set a speakers

DAN

One_Quick_Z · 10-25-2010, 11:40 AM

Here are a few pictures from my photoshoot I did with Blackie from ChicagoZ

Enjoy!

DAN

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One_Quick_Z · 10-25-2010, 03:28 PM

Update just installed my HPS post MAF intake tubes and did the ECU reset... They were a little more of a pain than what I thought they were going to be to get the install done

DAN

One_Quick_Z · 10-25-2010, 07:42 PM

What!?!? All of this sweet info and nobody is posting

DAN

One_Quick_Z · 10-27-2010, 04:40 PM

WOW still no comments come on! This is great stuff

DAN

cmancha003 · 10-27-2010, 05:30 PM

Car looks great. I am disappointed by the Ark exhaust w/ the test pipes. It seems like a really hot stripper with a terrible face. With the stripper you look

and go DAMN! and then look up again and

The initial sound is amazing and then kills it with the hissing. Nice choice on the HKS though

ThoriumHotdog · 10-27-2010, 05:43 PM

Nice photoshoot.

zero · 10-28-2010, 12:19 AM

Nice photos, I like the color of your Z.

One_Quick_Z · 10-28-2010, 06:45 PM

Thanks! I will post track results when I go on the 6th, Last years stock best was 13.3

DAN

One_Quick_Z · 11-05-2010, 04:43 PM

Going to the track tomorrow cant wait its going to be sunny and 54 deg out!

DAN

Jordo! · 11-05-2010, 07:29 PM

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Update just installed my HPS post MAF intake tubes and did the ECU reset... They were a little more of a pain than what I thought they were going to be to get the install done

DAN

Just ordered a set of these -- what was the problem getting them on?

Will you be re-dynoing with them installed?

10-24-2010, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Thanks! I am going to post up my photoshoot pictures as soon as I get more of them, the Photographer is teasing me by only sending me a handfull of pictures DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

10-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	The ARK Exhaust is Loud I mean Really loud, Also if you plan on going with Test pipes you will not be happy the howling noise is unbearable... HKS has a great sound and doesnt really have any hissing noise no drone at normal driving RPM's and sounds great under load at WOT (Wide open Throttle) Listend to the Video Clips that I posted earlier and see for your self, just make sure its on a good set a speakers DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

10-25-2010, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Update just installed my HPS post MAF intake tubes and did the ECU reset... They were a little more of a pain than what I thought they were going to be to get the install done DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

10-25-2010, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	What!?!? All of this sweet info and nobody is posting DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

10-27-2010, 04:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	WOW still no comments come on! This is great stuff DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

10-24-2010, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	Nice ride and great journal. Keep it coming.

10-24-2010, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	How does the sound compare between the two?

10-27-2010, 05:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
cmancha003 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 60 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #390 Rep Power: 16	Car looks great. I am disappointed by the Ark exhaust w/ the test pipes. It seems like a really hot stripper with a terrible face. With the stripper you look and go DAMN! and then look up again and The initial sound is amazing and then kills it with the hissing. Nice choice on the HKS though

10-27-2010, 05:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	Nice photoshoot.

10-28-2010, 12:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 23	Nice photos, I like the color of your Z. __________________

10-28-2010, 06:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Thanks! I will post track results when I go on the 6th, Last years stock best was 13.3 DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

11-05-2010, 04:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Going to the track tomorrow cant wait its going to be sunny and 54 deg out! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

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