TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - I see. Thank you.
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I see. Thank you.
Posted by
Z_Cherub
on June 24, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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It's not over kill - his exhaust is 3" expansion down pipes
posted by Bernie (NoVA)
on June 24, 2008 at 12:38 PM
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Would a full 3" be overkill for 530's if it didn't taper down to a 2.5" at the test pipes in your opinion (not that it would have any negative effects, just not any substantial benefits for that set up when compared to 2.5")?
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How much boost would you run with my set-up?
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robo (sebring1970)
08:06:24 06/24/08
Pump gas being 91 or 93?
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MixManMash
08:09:58 06/24/08
I can get 92 or 93 pretty easily around here.
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robo (sebring1970)
08:16:11 06/24/08
For that Timing and 93 octane 15 to 16 PSI (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
08:15:21 06/24/08
more opinions welcomed :c)
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robo (sebring1970)
11:00:14 06/24/08
Have you talked to Greg D. yet? (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
11:12:31 06/24/08
spoke to Seb. he mentioned 15 psi on 91 octane
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robo (sebring1970)
13:48:35 06/24/08
I was thinking exactly the same thing
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ConVerTT
13:08:51 06/24/08
according to Seb, the 530's are not that much bigger over
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robo (sebring1970)
13:59:07 06/24/08
IMHO - the logic in your last sentance is backwards.
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Bernie (NoVA)
14:05:12 06/24/08
I was assuming the same 93 octane on the track.
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robo (sebring1970)
14:16:21 06/24/08
The car is capable of running more then 15lbs of boost. Your
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Bernie (NoVA)
14:27:25 06/24/08
I had the nozzle in my filler cap at Sebring last time
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robo (sebring1970)
15:03:02 06/24/08
Not all race gas is leaded. (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
15:12:15 06/24/08
figured as much but I got scared off (n/m)
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robo (sebring1970)
15:15:54 06/24/08
I was running 17psi as the high setting on 93 octane.
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Zblackbeast
11:15:31 06/24/08
Forgive my ignorance, but I honestly don't know...
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Z_Cherub
12:01:43 06/24/08
It's not over kill - his exhaust is 3" expansion down pipes
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Bernie (NoVA)
12:38:40 06/24/08
I see. Thank you. -
Z_Cherub
12:55:19 06/24/08
Greg has dynoed cars both ways and from what he told me
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Bernie (NoVA)
13:06:21 06/24/08
Good to know. Thanks again, Bernie (n/m)
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Z_Cherub
13:33:04 06/24/08
I chose to keep my catback mainly for the reasons
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robo (sebring1970)
14:03:34 06/24/08
Would that change if you upgraded to larger turbos?
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Z_Cherub
14:26:15 06/24/08
dunno. Upgrading is the last thing on my mind but
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robo (sebring1970)
15:00:26 06/24/08
Cool. Have fun with your set-up! (n/m)
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Z_Cherub
15:18:20 06/24/08
no (n/m)
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aliaZ
15:08:07 06/24/08
:)
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Z_Cherub
15:19:14 06/24/08
that would be a waste of money, unless his existing catback
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aliaZ
15:50:20 06/24/08
That makes sense. If you're going straigt from stock though,
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Z_Cherub
15:55:26 06/24/08
You should also consider the weight and noise difference
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Inzane
16:11:45 06/24/08
Good points as well. (n/m)
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Z_Cherub
16:16:38 06/24/08
I had not heard those numbers before, but they make my
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robo (sebring1970)
16:19:05 06/24/08
Wouldn't 3" DP's and 3" to 2.5" TP's satisfy your needs? (n/m)
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jschrauwen
16:21:33 06/24/08
How is that any different than what he already has?
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Hiratsuka0689 (ATL)
16:29:59 06/24/08
I'd say you're safe with 17-18psi on 93.
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lakerdude42
14:34:38 06/24/08
Central PA. hot summers. (n/m)
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robo (sebring1970)
14:59:12 06/24/08
haha hot summers in PA?
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lakerdude42
15:54:44 06/24/08
well not as hot as where I grew up in FL but hot enough.
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robo (sebring1970)
16:16:46 06/24/08
np, enjoy the new setup! (n/m)
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lakerdude42
16:29:44 06/24/08
Be careful. My Z ran lean when I swapped to the 530's
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bbug
16:29:59 06/24/08
I run 16-17psi on 93 fuel
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Spectrum (WI)
20:45:40 06/24/08
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