How fast stock 370Z really is and how will BERK and K&N's affect on that!

vividracing · 04-03-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Actually Octane has NOTHING to do with power,it is just to prevent knocks.

Octane rating has a LOT to do with power output. High octane fuel means you can advance ignition timing to get more power. Aggressive ignition timing + low octane fuel = detonation. Low octane fuel in a en EFI car = retarded ignition timing.

onzedge · 04-03-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Octane rating has a LOT to do with power output. High octane fuel means you can advance ignition timing to get more power. Aggressive ignition timing + low octane fuel = detonation. Low octane fuel in a en EFI car = retarded ignition timing.

Darko · 04-05-2012, 02:54 AM

Thank you guys. Feeling the car much more responsive on the pedal with the K&N's, but I can't pull much with the existing tires, new ones should be here till the end of this week so I will do some final timings than.
Darko

LakeShow · 04-05-2012, 04:29 PM

You get any check engine lights with the test pipes?

my2004Z · 04-05-2012, 06:26 PM

Here's another point of reference for 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times for the Z - 2009 Nissan 370Z (Automatic) 0-60 mph 4.5 Quarter Mile 12.9

I'm sure this was under ideal conditions. For the sake of testing you should have a clean baseline with all parameters documented and subsequent tests conducted in the same environment using the same strip of pavement with one upgrade done at a time.

Darko · 04-06-2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

You get any check engine lights with the test pipes?

Yes, with the description "Catalytic system efficiency below threshold" on the lap-top. It shouldn't, since BERK test pipes has extended nuts for the lambda's, but I suppose bad designed.
This happens ONLY if you drive at constant speed for a while on a highway, never on full throttle or on the streets.
Darko

04-05-2012, 02:54 AM	#48 (permalink)
Darko Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Skopje-Macedonia Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Thank you guys. Feeling the car much more responsive on the pedal with the K&N's, but I can't pull much with the existing tires, new ones should be here till the end of this week so I will do some final timings than. Darko __________________ 1995 Honda NSX - N/A, sunny weekend cruiser. 2009 Nissan 370Z - Dry time daily driver. 2000 Audi TT - GT28RS'ed. Last edited by Darko; 04-05-2012 at 02:58 AM.

04-05-2012, 04:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
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04-05-2012, 06:26 PM	#50 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	Here's another point of reference for 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times for the Z - 2009 Nissan 370Z (Automatic) 0-60 mph 4.5 Quarter Mile 12.9 I'm sure this was under ideal conditions. For the sake of testing you should have a clean baseline with all parameters documented and subsequent tests conducted in the same environment using the same strip of pavement with one upgrade done at a time.