Moderator Note:
This thread has been split from THIS ENGINE THREAD to keep the different discussions focused.

DarkKnightQ wrote:... grawls a lil bit when u really step on.. sounds n pulls amazing low end still quiet.

Hey bro, can you drop a YouTube video demonstrating your new exhaust note at different engine RPM's? Also, did you cut off that actuator yet? I want to add more performance via breathier exhaust as well. I need to sound better when pulling into local car meets, LOL (and be a faster).

Maybe I missed it, but has anyone tried any brake upgrades as well?

All the best,
~Hollywood Jackson~

I haven't been around in few.. but I but I have been getting work done.. I did end up upgrading the diff to one out of a 03 M.. I feel the difference.. it's picks up better at low rpms, better acceleration all together.. n about that youtube video Hollywood that sounds like a lotta work lol. but I'll send u email clip If still interested cuz she sounds like a beauty

Actuator cut all the way out.. cut out the after cats under the car too, that seemed to unleash some power while still not sounding too loud, she purrs.. lol thinking about replacing the other 2 cats right off the manifold, to free flow set up.

yes please email me a clip! kmjrealtor at good ole gmail.com

All right no problem.. I'm taking her on the hwy This week so the I'll be sure to make a video.. unless u jus wanted to hear it park.. but it not the same.. I'll include both

Exhaust vids?
1. Cold start (Rev a little if you please, but it's not good practice to beat up on a cold engine.)
2. Warming up, and a little revving when warm.
3. Fly by/drive by at spees if you're in a position to.
4. Interior video, audio
... Pretty please.

I can also help post your video on YouTube if you wish so.
This is me uncharacteristically plugging my stuff, but here's an old video I made after removing my mufflers:

Sounds good.. good watch so now I'm gonna use that same treatment for my video I got the out line down pack.. n yeah I would definitely take the help posting the video thanks in advance

Thank you Sir. I happened to have 2 cameras on hand, but if you squint real hard you might be able to tell I'm no professional.

Once you have the video, shoot me an email and I'll post it for you, no problem.

Pardon the diversion to the thread again, but talking of exhausts, here is DarkKnightQ's as promised:

Nice lol.. thanks for the edit n up load Edbwoy.. my 1st video ever.. maybe not the last lol

Haven't done anything to my exhaust, other than drive the heck out of the car. Here's my cold start video...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7010ox-Oa8g[/youtube]

All the best,
~HollywoodJackson~

Fixing my above YouTube post...



All the best,
~HollywoodJackson~

DarkKnightQ wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:21 pm

I did end up upgrading the diff to one out of a 03 M.. I feel the difference.. it's picks up better at low rpms, better acceleration all together..

Hey, is the '03 M diff a VLSD? The diff I swapped in from a 350Z, I think the ratio is too big, to be honest. I'm losing a lot of top end speed, and gas mileage SUCKS.

The jump from 2.7x:1 to 3.4x:1 might prove to extreme. I might take the 350Z and put it into my 204SX and get an M diff for the Q45...

All the best,
~HollywoodJackson~

HollywoodJackson wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 10, 2018 4:17 pm

Hey, is the '03 M diff a VLSD? The diff I swapped in from a 350Z, I think the ratio is too big, to be honest. I'm losing a lot of top end speed, and gas mileage SUCKS.

The jump from 2.7x:1 to 3.4x:1 might prove to extreme. I might take the 350Z and put it into my 204SX and get an M diff for the Q45...

All the best,
~HollywoodJackson~

The 03 M45 diff is not an LSD, however the 2nd gen Q45 is VLSD. High ratio on that one (3.692) compared to the M45 one (3.133) and I don't even know how straightforward of a swap it would be.
I bet going to a little higher gear (lower ratio) diff will also take care of that code P1720 you guys were getting.