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This is what inspired me in the first place. I was going to go for a 12 pipe setup, but could only afford 4! :lol: That would have lead to ban I feel.

Anything on the menu at The Savoy Cabbage in Cape Town with mrs glrnet.

I'd like to see a view end on with the car on the ground.

Ha, didn't even have to think about that one - Dblock by a country mile.

Your car isn't too bad either.

What lovely big eyes you have Hugh.

I really don't think the main risk lies at over 5K revs. Let me explain....first of all you'd be risking a hefty fine if you use 5K in any gear from 4th to 6th and even in 3rd you can easily exceed the national 60 speed limit. The thing is that very few of us will use 5k for any prolonged period. No, the main cause of detonation would come by working the engine hard at low revs up long hills. It's all very well toodling along at 30 in 5th on a flat road on next to zero throttle but flooring it at such low speeds puts a massive strain on the engine and there's always the temptation not to change gear .I can remember back before the day actually asking my dad what that noise was climbing steep hills on our Sunday run out in Wales....pinking he replied, never really understood it until I got my first car. Pete That's also partially incorrect I;m afraid, while knock can occur at low speed/rpm, at under 5K the ECU and knock sensors will detect knock and retard ignition timing until such a time as its no longer detected for a certain amount of time (pre programed into the ECUs maps) then it will gradually increase the timing to the original settings, thereby protecting the engine form pre ignition. Now proper detonation takes place when the flame front is preceded by hot spots which ignite the mixture ahead of the flame front, which is caused by either too much compression for the fuel octane being used and/or the ignition timing being too far advanced or retarded, now what you have to remember is that if you using low octane fuel the ECU is already retarded the ignition timing to reduce the knock that is already indubitably taking place, so its not going to impact the after 5K rpm/loads as badly as it would if it was not already retarded therefor protecting the engine from damage. Not the best explanation but hopefully gets the point across. Thanks TR, yes it did, it's surprising what is bandied about by so called experts.

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Ha, you just debated it

As far as I understand it the DE engine can only control detonation up to 5k rpm if you run on 95 RON. Therefore at anything above 5k you do run the risk of det damage, how high you have to go and for how long isn't clear though.

Made me chuckle so many times. Only watched Eurovision to hear him ripping the proverbial out of performers. RIP Sir Terry.

If HDEV did the coolant change which is how I read your post them take it back to them to sort out😄 Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear

That's not good mate, sorry for your loss, none of us are here for long, I've lost 3 friends since November. Live life to the full while you can😕 Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear

Thanks for the responses all! Do the Berks make any difference below 3k? Like during startup and idle? Some difference but it comes into it's own over 3k imo

I had a Milltek and they are very quiet with the stnadard cats unfortunately. I eventually went for Berks HFC's and it did improve noise levels a lot but still nothing intrusive, lovely sound at anything over 3k revs. I'm now running an Ark on standard cats and to my mind this is how the Zed should have always sounded, louder than the Milltek but a nice deep sound and not too intrusive. As others have said give the Milltek a bit of time to coke up and it will improve, only you will know if it's right for you.

Do you not like the 370z community?

Both arrived safe and sound today. Great job Stu and a fitting tribute to Martin

Sorry!!!

Shame on you sir!!!

Welcome 5murf You are going to need to get some Blue into that car.

Thank you

Love the timing cover

Saw that earlier, it's horrific

Looking forward to seeing this progress. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah, Silver was his last choice on colour too so it kind of sealed the deal. Power was investigated in April 2015 - no further history from there so it feels a bit like a dump and run job. Not my place to find the owner to be honest, I was more technical advice . By no means a mechanic but I have an interest in how it all works and have tinkered with my own cars. Exactly. Best case - just needs a thrashing Worst case - head gasket. Not a risk I'd be prepared to take personally. Thanks for the tip off.