Will test pipe make a difference?
Dec 29, 2005, 08:41 PM
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Will test pipe make a difference?
I installed the HKS Catback several months ago and did not notice much of a difference in performance but do love the sound. Will installing a 3" test pipe make a difference? I plan to get a downpipe as well in the near future.
Current Mods:
RMR Intake
MBC
HKS Catback
DynoFlash
Gounding Kit
Current Mods:
RMR Intake
MBC
HKS Catback
DynoFlash
Gounding Kit
Dec 29, 2005, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by smokedmustang
YES. Less restriction = more power. You cant have the FULL effect of less restriction of airflow with the cat in!
Dec 29, 2005, 08:47 PM
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That is what I thought due to the cat and muffler being the most restrictive. I am looking at Ultimate Racing's test pipe. Thanks for the reply.
Dec 29, 2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by my3000gt
That is what I thought due to the cat and muffler being the most restrictive. I am looking at Ultimate Racing's test pipe. Thanks for the reply.
Dec 29, 2005, 09:11 PM
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I gained close to 20hp by installing a 2.5 inch UR testpipe. I gained 2mph trap speeds and .2 tenths. With only a dynoflash mail in and test pipe I went 12.6.. I noticed a huge difference installing the test pipe with ll stock exhaust and it sounds great.
Originally Posted by SnakeEater
about a 6-9whp differance.Search test pipe or cat delete, plenty of info on this subj.
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Dec 29, 2005, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by my3000gt
I installed the HKS Catback several months ago and did not notice much of a difference in performance but do love the sound. Will installing a 3" test pipe make a difference? I plan to get a downpipe as well in the near future.
Current Mods:
RMR Intake
MBC
HKS Catback
DynoFlash
Gounding Kit
Current Mods:
RMR Intake
MBC
HKS Catback
DynoFlash
Gounding Kit
Dec 30, 2005, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by my3000gt
I installed the HKS Catback several months ago and did not notice much of a difference in performance but do love the sound. Will installing a 3" test pipe make a difference? I plan to get a downpipe as well in the near future.
yes , you will notice a difference
Dec 30, 2005, 01:24 AM
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Yes, you will notice yourself getting headaches on longer drives. Also, fellow motorists will wonder what that smell is. Finally, the odor and increased loudness will together invite more attention from public servants who see you as an emissions ticket goldmine.
Also, worth about 15hp on a stuck turbo and a couple hundred RPM of spool-up.
Also, worth about 15hp on a stuck turbo and a couple hundred RPM of spool-up.
