The reason I wrote this is if any one here plays Forza Motorsport 2 on the X-Box 360, You'll hear "MY ZCAR" when you get the modified 240Z on the game.

Last March, I was given the opportunity to have sound bites of my exhaust recorded for the new Forza Motorsport 2 game that came out last month. I agreed and made an appointment for the Dyno run 1 week later. I ended up with a free 2.5 hour dyno-session, my name in the credits at the end of the game, and a new exhaust system, 1/2 price, courtesy of Microsoft.

The other reason I ask is ..... I've been asked to write an article on my love of Datsun 240Z's and how it all came about. The write-up will be edited and put on line next Friday on their web-site for all players to read.

This was what I received from X-box about the forum....

"Hi, David!

I hope that you are doing well. We have a website, www.forzamotorsport.net where our fans can keep up on things with the development of the game and other interesting stuff. One of the things we do is have a “Dyno Spotlight”, which is an article about some of the more interesting cars we recorded on the dyno, and the story about the person who owns the car.

So, one of my favorite cars we recorded over the past year was yours. Could we do a little story on you and your story, and your car? What I would need you to do is put together a several-paragraph about yourself, how you got involved with cars, some of the more interesting cars you have owned, and some interesting stories about your experiences with cars.

Also, give us a couple of paragraphs about your 240Z, your love affair with these particular cars, and talk a little bit about your wiring harness upgrade business, too!

We will put it together with my description of the dyno session we did and have a cool article!

It might help to have a look at some of the other articles we have done, so have a look at those here:

http://forzamotorsport.net/devcorner/dyno/

Thanks, David! ""

I mentioned classiczcars.com as well with permission from Mike so that the rest of the X-Box Players can get a real sense of what the whole Z scene is like.

Please read the article I wrote Next Friday and let me know what you think, I'd really appreciate it,

Dave.

Here is a link to the audio sent to me by the Game developers at X-box

http://media.putfile.com/My-240Z-exhaust-on-Forza-Motorsport-2-on-X-box-360

And here is the link to the video taken at the dyno during a 6000RPM recording.

http://media.putfile.com/re-upload-of-dyno-run-at-6000

And here's a link to all the videos I put on there of the dyno and other stuff, including the posi burn out I made.

http://www.putfile.com/wolfin32z/media

PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE IT LOADS UP ON THE SITE

That is just too cool! Now, of course, I'll have to buy the 360 and the game, in the hopes that the sequel will support more Z related content (or at least that'll be my excuse).

They have a stock 240Z and a street modified 240Z in the game. A lot of players said that they wanted more Z cars in the next Forza Motorsport game so they put them into the Forza Motorsport 2.

I don't even own a 360 but I'll have the game soon. I hope. Christmas is just around the corner.

Do you play Halo2?? My gamertag is megadeth240

So Dave,

what exactly is the exhaust system that you are running now. Are you running a header. By the way congrats, sounds like a fun deal you got going there and the car sounds great.

My exhaust system consists of 1 6-into-1 MSA Ceramic Coated Header and a 1 piece 2 1/2" mandrel bent pipe with new hangers back to the Raptor Turbo Muffler. Finished off with a chrome tip for looks.

Originaly, They called Z Sport in Everett, WA. looking for a 240Z with a modified exhaust system. They did'nt have any at the shop so My best friend who works there (JZM) gave them my number because he Knew my car had a decent sound to it.

I personally thought the whole thing was a joke until I showed up at the Dyno and they were ready to take sound bites of the Z after they removed my muffler. Some of the best 2 hours of my life with the Z so far.

It would have taken a 2" X 4" upside the head to knock the smile off my face. It just drove me nuts watching the other guy run my Z through its paces on the dyno.

What sorta numbers were you pushing on the dyno?

That is crazy. Once in a lifetime! Gotta love it.

I love that sound clip though. I can just imagine that right now play the game, though I myself dont own it. When I get an x360, I am sure to pick up that game and unlock the Z car.

My carbs were WAAAY out of sync and my air/fuel ratio was off cause of my needles.

I cant find my print out but is was roughly 165 at the flywheel and 145 torque at about 5000rpm. I'll repost when I find the data sheets.

All that was before the new ceramic header, Mallory Unilite optical Dizzy with Promaster coil and the MSD 6A. I've also rebuilt the carbs since then.

I'm projecting it to be about 175 at the flywheel now.

I DON'T own an X-Box 360 either but I think I'm supposed to get the game from the developers after it's release? Not real sure on that. Maybe them helping with the cost of the new exhaust was in trade for the game. Not sure.

found it................

Dave--

That ceramic MSA 6 into 1 header, I've thought of that one too...

a few questions if i may,

1. did it fit well to the head?

2. once installed, did you then have the exhaust done? I guess you wouldn't have any issues with fitment if you did it that way

3. regular head intake/exhaust gasket or the MSA type that is 'heavy duty for headers'...I've heard that it's recommended to just use the standard gasket

4. I've heard a lot about keeping the resonator intact doing an exhaust, but it sounds like you took the resinator out--any issues with resonation at any rpms? just curious.

5. I think it's awesome they used your car!!!! As an upgrade option in the game, are you able to install one of your harnesses to make it faster? just kidding.