WSP Y-Pipe vs stock on 1/4 mile
11-10-2001, 10:34 PM
#1
WSP Y-Pipe vs stock on 1/4 mile
First off, I understand that there are many reasons why these numbers can't be used to accurately measure the increase in performance. But, today was the same exact outside temperature as my previous race in October. I made sure that all the conditions were as close as possible to October's race. Amount of fuel, clean interior and trunk, engine temp, outside temp, etc.
I first ran my car on Oct 5th and my best time was a 16.70 @ 84.96 mph. The only mod I had on my car at that time was my APC cone filter.
Today, I ran my car and my best time was a 16.34 @ 86.36 mph. I added a WSP Aluminized Mandrel Y-pipe since then. That's it. WOW! I shaved .36 off my time. I think that's alot for one more mod. Both days, the temp was about 73 degrees F. I raced at the Las Vegas Strip at LV Motor Speedway. So, those of you looking for a ballpark figure, there it is. I hope this helps.
I first ran my car on Oct 5th and my best time was a 16.70 @ 84.96 mph. The only mod I had on my car at that time was my APC cone filter.
Today, I ran my car and my best time was a 16.34 @ 86.36 mph. I added a WSP Aluminized Mandrel Y-pipe since then. That's it. WOW! I shaved .36 off my time. I think that's alot for one more mod. Both days, the temp was about 73 degrees F. I raced at the Las Vegas Strip at LV Motor Speedway. So, those of you looking for a ballpark figure, there it is. I hope this helps.
11-11-2001, 11:35 AM
#3
Originally posted by dmontzmax
Congrats Aaron! What have I told you before? The mods are like crack, you will now be looking for more. Good luck, you are almost into 15's
Congrats Aaron! What have I told you before? The mods are like crack, you will now be looking for more. Good luck, you are almost into 15's
11-11-2001, 02:25 PM
#6
Originally posted by James92SE
Dude, I still think you should be running faster than that. Did you ever get your car checked out?
Dude, I still think you should be running faster than that. Did you ever get your car checked out?
That is the next Test'N'Tune night. It will be much colder, though.James, I don't understand how I can be running any faster at almost 3000' elevation. My car does suffer seriously from the warm VE engine problem. I ran 2 tenths slower at normal operating temperature. But, when I let my engine cool down for an hour and a half, it ran the fastest time, 16.34 @ 86 mph.
Oh also, I dragged my brother out to the track too. If you remember, he has the 2000 V6 Accord that I am having so much trouble beating. His best time was on a cool engine and that was a 16.25 @ 85 mph. I am less than a tenth behind him. He was exactly one car length in front of me and I was closing in very strong, but that was it. We already passed through the traps. If you want all my information on my run, it's in the 1/4 mile sticky. So James, do you had any ideas of what I can check out to see if my car is running slower than it should? Thanks.
11-11-2001, 02:48 PM
#7
I have an idea, I am using Bosch Platinum plugs instead of NGK Platinum. I just put them in when I bought car, 3.5 months ago. But, I seriously doubt the plugs have much to do with my slow time. I have fixed everything else except for the PCV valve. I can't seem to find one on my car to even check it for clogs. Anybody?
11-11-2001, 08:26 PM
#8
PCV Valve
The PCV Valve for the VE's is located behind the intake manifold, on the passenger side, about 9 inches down from the top. There is a hose connected to it, and a metal clamp holding the hose to the valve. I needed a deep 17? mm socket (not sure on that, better check), and a socket driver extension to reach all the way down. Took about a half hour to install -- getting the old one off is definitely the worst part. Hope that helps a little. Also, I switched from Bosch to NGK plats and noticed more reliable performance from my Max afterwards -- there wasnt as much an extreme between cold and hot engine as there had been before.
11-11-2001, 08:38 PM
#9
Re: PCV Valve
Originally posted by Mizeree_X
The PCV Valve for the VE's is located behind the intake manifold, on the passenger side, about 9 inches down from the top. There is a hose connected to it, and a metal clamp holding the hose to the valve. I needed a deep 17? mm socket (not sure on that, better check), and a socket driver extension to reach all the way down. Took about a half hour to install -- getting the old one off is definitely the worst part. Hope that helps a little. Also, I switched from Bosch to NGK plats and noticed more reliable performance from my Max afterwards -- there wasnt as much an extreme between cold and hot engine as there had been before.
The PCV Valve for the VE's is located behind the intake manifold, on the passenger side, about 9 inches down from the top. There is a hose connected to it, and a metal clamp holding the hose to the valve. I needed a deep 17? mm socket (not sure on that, better check), and a socket driver extension to reach all the way down. Took about a half hour to install -- getting the old one off is definitely the worst part. Hope that helps a little. Also, I switched from Bosch to NGK plats and noticed more reliable performance from my Max afterwards -- there wasnt as much an extreme between cold and hot engine as there had been before.
11-11-2001, 10:17 PM
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Re: WSP Y-Pipe vs stock on 1/4 mile
Those are pretty good times could you list the full timeslip like 60ft, 330, and 1/8 ET/trap. I'm betting you had a 60ft like 2.4-2.6 range. My auto 87 maxima with CAI/exhaust/UDP ran a 16.327 @ 80.86 with a 2.34 60ft and a 3355lb race weight. BTW do you know if the track is above sea level that would have a great effect?
Originally posted by Aaron92SE
I first ran my car on Oct 5th and my best time was a 16.70 @ 84.96 mph. The only mod I had on my car at that time was my APC cone filter.
Today, I ran my car and my best time was a 16.34 @ 86.36 mph. I added a WSP Aluminized Mandrel Y-pipe since then. That's it. WOW! I shaved .36 off my time. I think that's alot for one more mod. Both days, the temp was about 73 degrees F. I raced at the Las Vegas Strip at LV Motor Speedway. So, those of you looking for a ballpark figure, there it is. I hope this helps.
I first ran my car on Oct 5th and my best time was a 16.70 @ 84.96 mph. The only mod I had on my car at that time was my APC cone filter.
Today, I ran my car and my best time was a 16.34 @ 86.36 mph. I added a WSP Aluminized Mandrel Y-pipe since then. That's it. WOW! I shaved .36 off my time. I think that's alot for one more mod. Both days, the temp was about 73 degrees F. I raced at the Las Vegas Strip at LV Motor Speedway. So, those of you looking for a ballpark figure, there it is. I hope this helps.
11-12-2001, 04:37 PM
#11
Re: Re: WSP Y-Pipe vs stock on 1/4 mile
Originally posted by Nismo87SE
Those are pretty good times could you list the full timeslip like 60ft, 330, and 1/8 ET/trap. I'm betting you had a 60ft like 2.4-2.6 range. My auto 87 maxima with CAI/exhaust/UDP ran a 16.327 @ 80.86 with a 2.34 60ft and a 3355lb race weight. BTW do you know if the track is above sea level that would have a great effect?
Those are pretty good times could you list the full timeslip like 60ft, 330, and 1/8 ET/trap. I'm betting you had a 60ft like 2.4-2.6 range. My auto 87 maxima with CAI/exhaust/UDP ran a 16.327 @ 80.86 with a 2.34 60ft and a 3355lb race weight. BTW do you know if the track is above sea level that would have a great effect?
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