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05-17-2006, 11:14 AM

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No problem. It doesn't sound like the lower install will be that bad. Someone needs to make a write-up. Perhaps 6spdHayes or the Maxima owner they got to do help dyno could make one as Nextgear installs the gaskets.

And speaking of the dyno....I am not sure. I have not heard from Don in about a week after I sent him a couple emails.
6spd said they were going to do them before Maxus, so that time is approaching. Any info 6spdHayes? Is Don still around?

I am going to be putting some info together (pictures, write-up's, etc) for a 'NextGear ThermoShield Install Guide for 2002-2003 Maximas' very soon.

As we have spoken offline (Epacy), Don is around and this project is still progressing.

05-17-2006, 02:02 PM

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thats good to hear....this mod would be beneficial since summer is coming up soon...don't wanna lose hp from the heat

05-17-2006, 08:24 PM

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so far this sounds good

05-18-2006, 12:17 PM

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I am in pending dyno results.

05-18-2006, 12:31 PM

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im in either way, but i hope i can still use my Cattman strut bar with this, as i dont really want to get rid of it.

05-18-2006, 02:12 PM

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im in either way, but i hope i can still use my Cattman strut bar with this, as i dont really want to get rid of it.

damn, cattman strut bar...titanium ftmfw!!!

05-18-2006, 03:04 PM

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damn, cattman strut bar...titanium ftmfw!!!

05-18-2006, 03:28 PM

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my Cattman strut bar

Big roller.

I would have liked to get one but at half the price.

05-18-2006, 06:44 PM

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So when is a dyno scheduled to take place? Sorry but I don't receive e-mails from my subscribed threads so can't keep up that well.

Mike

05-19-2006, 11:33 AM

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I'm in pending more information.

05-20-2006, 03:15 PM

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Again.......when is a dyno scheduled to take place?

05-20-2006, 03:47 PM

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Again.......when is a dyno scheduled to take place?

According to this thread, the same time Maxus starts...which is June 3rd

05-20-2006, 04:03 PM

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According to this thread, the same time Maxus starts...which is June 3rd

OK...Hope to hear good things.

05-20-2006, 04:14 PM

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Do you plan to get a VQ35 swap? cuz if you aren't, these gaskets will be useless for ya

05-21-2006, 01:49 AM

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Im in

I have to replace my spark plugs soon so this will be perfect.

05-21-2006, 02:07 AM

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this is the most updated list

05-21-2006, 02:26 AM

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Damn skipped a few people and a page with that list. Thanks steven for correcting my f'up

05-21-2006, 02:33 AM

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Damn skipped a few people and a page with that list. Thanks steven for correcting my f'up

haha no prob...i wanna include everybody on this list....so epacy can show the company that we are interested in this product...and maybe get better pricing if u know what i mean...but first and foremost, 6spd hayes' dyno for sure!

best advice, spread the word to other fellow 3.5L members...and get them to sign up on the list....remember they are not obligated to put down a deposit or anything...just express interest in a dyno....it will benefit both us and the company...

05-22-2006, 07:26 AM

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I wish they hurry up with the dyno results. I want to get the TS ECU but I want to see if this is worth buying now or go ahead and buy the ECU. I don't want to buy the ECU now and have to retune it for the spacers. Arrgghh I have to be patient.

05-22-2006, 07:49 AM

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I'm still in.... #20 kcowden

05-22-2006, 09:07 AM

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I don't want to buy the ECU now and have to retune it for the spacers.

Phenolic gasket =/ spacer. Also, how/what would you retune? What parameters would need to be altered re: the gaskets?

05-22-2006, 09:14 AM

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Phenolic gasket =/ spacer. Also, how/what would you retune? What parameters would need to be altered re: the gaskets?

I don't understand how gaskets would alter tunning. All they are suppose to do is cool the air going in.

05-22-2006, 09:19 AM

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05-22-2006, 09:53 AM

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Phenolic gasket =/ spacer. Also, how/what would you retune? What parameters would need to be altered re: the gaskets?

I am clueless on a/f talk and tuning. I thought if the gaskets are going to free up hp/tq or add hp/tq by decreasing temps wouldn't I have to re-tune the TS ECU that will be currently based off of the my a/f and dyno read out that I currently have.

Supposedly, they want me to send in my ECU with my current mods list and a dyno chart/graph with my a/f of my car before they tune my ECU to the L spec $495 TS ECU with my current mods. If the gaskets do give our cars more hp/tq and my dyno results after the gaskets install are different, wouldn't I have to send in my ECU again to have them adjust my ecu to the current changes? I don't know, I am clueless. I am just cautious now because I don't want to blow $495 on the TS ECU and then install the gaskets and then TS has retune the ECU again.

05-22-2006, 09:58 AM

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EPACY, any new w0rd on the dynos!?!

05-22-2006, 04:07 PM

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EPACY, any new w0rd on the dynos!?!

05-22-2006, 04:12 PM

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The dyno will happen on June 3rd at some Nissan event on the West Coast.

05-22-2006, 04:35 PM

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The dyno will happen on June 3rd at some Nissan event on the West Coast.

oh really? i believe its the MCC dyno day at Church's Automotive no? if so, who will be the test pig?

05-22-2006, 08:36 PM

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The dyno will happen on June 3rd at some Nissan event on the West Coast.

thanks.......

05-22-2006, 09:17 PM

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05-23-2006, 09:29 PM

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05-24-2006, 04:17 PM

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these gaskets are great and we have tested them on our dyno to see great results.

05-24-2006, 04:25 PM

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these gaskets are great and we have tested them on our dyno to see great results.

Ok, so who are you? I see you just registered. What were the circumstances when you performed the procedure? Any more information?

05-24-2006, 05:15 PM

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these gaskets are great and we have tested them on our dyno to see great results.

Got graphs and run files?

05-24-2006, 05:27 PM

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these gaskets are great and we have tested them on our dyno to see great results.

o.k. that was wierd. You can't just say that and not give more information.

05-24-2006, 06:15 PM

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05-24-2006, 07:55 PM

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these gaskets are great and we have tested them on our dyno to see great results.

Namahs,

See that you are new let us tell you early..... If you come up here with a statement like that with no run files and no graphs you will be permanantly banned and flamed... especially with the intensity of this thread. Well.... maybe not banned but you better come up with some dyno graphs quick before the hounds attack.