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Forum: Software Tuning 11-23-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 106,874
Posted By SydBRZ
Most of the 'support' you need is actually...

Most of the 'support' you need is actually already carefully documented on his website, in that the process to follow is laid out step-by-step.
If you follow the instructions, you can't go too far...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-21-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 188,515
Posted By SydBRZ
Reasons to stay gen 1: 1) You've spent the...

Reasons to stay gen 1:

1) You've spent the time and money getting it right, overcoming the power/torque deficit, and now have something very well sorted. You're keen to pull up to the lights next...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-20-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
Posted By SydBRZ
Bear in mind that's all over 5k RPM - you're...

Bear in mind that's all over 5k RPM - you're going to hear it no matter what : )

At those revs, that sounds really nice and smooth IMO. Not too tinny or raspy.

V cool, but not a great indicator...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-19-2021, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
Posted By SydBRZ
Thinner walled header pipes can be a bit more...

Thinner walled header pipes can be a bit more resonant/drummy, so you'll hear more gas flow, and mechanical noise emanating from the heads may carry a bit more. It does seem to settle with a bit of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-18-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 119,890
Posted By SydBRZ
Have you tried Wayno's tune for regular EL...

Have you tried Wayno's tune for regular EL headers?
ACE are a bit different, in that the 'overpipe' is actually the last merge collector in the '4-2-1' series, so the 'merging' is done over a much...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-18-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By SydBRZ
Are you NA? If you're only changing from the cat...

Are you NA? If you're only changing from the cat back, I wouldn't worry too much.

Maybe log a bit if you're able, and make sure you're not suddenly seeing anything weird in terms of knock or...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-13-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
Posted By SydBRZ
A) All headers are quiet when used with the...

A) All headers are quiet when used with the factory frontpipe and catback combo.

B) You may notice a little extra valvetrain and 'gas flow' noise from in-cabin with some headers, due to stainless...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-10-2021, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By SydBRZ
Yes, it will rasp. You can have additional...

Yes, it will rasp.

You can have additional resonators cut into your pipes at various intervals if a dual resonated front pipe isn't enough. As someone said above, it depends on your tolerance. ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-30-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By SydBRZ
Nice run! Are you still on the stock front...

Nice run!

Are you still on the stock front pipe, or which one do you have? Always thought the Q300 was quiet on these :)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-28-2021, 03:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,943
Posted By SydBRZ
NA wise, your header will be the main area where...

NA wise, your header will be the main area where flow velocity will play a role. The remaining exhaust system will only play a small role, assuming you don't choose a massive pipe diameter.

The...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-23-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,481
Posted By SydBRZ
Only UEL will give you the off-beat boxer rumble,...

Only UEL will give you the off-beat boxer rumble, due to having two short runners, and two longer runners.

EL 4-2-1 will sound more like a conventional high revving four cylinder, due to all...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-23-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,481
Posted By SydBRZ
Other 4-2-1 setups are ACE and JDL, though ACE is...

Other 4-2-1 setups are ACE and JDL, though ACE is out of production at the moment, so that leaves JDL.

Best UEL for the buck is probably Gruppe B, which is pretty much identical to the Tomei.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-23-2021, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By SydBRZ
Take it very easy, and no heavy or full throttle...

Take it very easy, and no heavy or full throttle applications. Slow, smooth driving & no racing.

This is because the higher airflow from the new header could cause your AFRs to run lean at WOT,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-20-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,575
Posted By SydBRZ
How closely are you following the dialling in...

How closely are you following the dialling in process on Wayne's page?
If you're knocking, you may need to flash a richer map.

There are moments during your WOT pull that look a bit lean.
As...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-18-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,894
Posted By SydBRZ
Do we know whether existing FA20 aftermarket...

Do we know whether existing FA20 aftermarket headers will fit/suit the FA24 as yet?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-14-2021, 03:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,575
Posted By SydBRZ
Don't forget that for ACE, Wayne recommends...

Don't forget that for ACE, Wayne recommends running one level of timing above your chosen fuel type, 'Please flash one timing level above normal. E.g. flash 100 RON file for 98 RON fuel'.

You may...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-13-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,575
Posted By SydBRZ
Wow, necrothread alert : ) If you're looking...

Wow, necrothread alert : )

If you're looking for an OFT tune suitable for ACE, look at WayneRoms.com - that would be the way to go.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-18-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,782
Posted By SydBRZ
Whine in the transmission... have you tried...

Whine in the transmission... have you tried drinking it?
Might go well with a burger.

(Now that you've had helpful replies, couldn't resist, sorry :D )
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-22-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By SydBRZ
That's great news Mike, fingers crossed all goes...

That's great news Mike, fingers crossed all goes well.
:thumbsup:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-19-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By SydBRZ
Thanks for that, I'll definitely pay attention to...

Thanks for that, I'll definitely pay attention to these.
Hopefully the thicker flanges introduced on the new revision will make the bolt torqueing a little simpler of a process.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By SydBRZ
Here's hoping. Certainly seems like the best...

Here's hoping. Certainly seems like the best combination of factors for anyone wishing to stay EL.

Will most likely be installed at my cousin's workshop, so I can act as the 'extra set of hands'....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-16-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By SydBRZ
Ah, thanks for looking into it CSG Mike, I...

Ah, thanks for looking into it CSG Mike, I appreciate it.

Hopefully the coaters knock it out soon and some trans-Pacific shipping can begin :)

Fingers crossed :cheers:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By SydBRZ
Mate I've already ordered and paid for the ACE. ...

Mate I've already ordered and paid for the ACE.
My header money is already spent! :lol:

I'd just like an idea of what would be considered a normal wait time for them, considering I ordered back...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By SydBRZ
ACE Headers - Wait Times Ordering from CSG?

Hi all,

I'm just wondering what kind of wait times people have experienced when ordering ACE headers from CSG?

Back on August 6th (coincidentally 8/6 day :bellyroll: ) I ordered and paid for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-20-2020, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By SydBRZ
Counterspace Garage are very well known here, and...

Counterspace Garage are very well known here, and only about 20 miles from Long Beach:

http://counterspacegarage.com/

I'm sure they'd look after you, or recommend someone who would. Either way,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-18-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,757
Posted By SydBRZ
ACE Headers Price Rise

Just checking out the CSG website today and saw that the price of ACE Headers has increased.

For example, the cost of the ACE 350 has risen from $1700 to $2000.

As far as I understand they're...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-13-2020, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By SydBRZ
Once you have the engine open to replace...

Once you have the engine open to replace everything else with forged, it would be a waste to leave to stock cast pistons. The cost of pistons isn't prohibitive.

Do it once and do it well, then...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-26-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,217
Posted By SydBRZ
If you were going to throw a CEL, it would have...

If you were going to throw a CEL, it would have happened when you changed to aftermarket headers. This is because the O2 sensors monitoring the primary cats in the headers would start reading values...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-17-2020, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,549
Posted By SydBRZ
I find it pretty strange that apart from a few...

I find it pretty strange that apart from a few variances, the ACE and HKS torque and power curves more or less just follow the same contour in this graph. If the tuning was optimal, you'd at least...
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