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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Mar 3 2008, 10:49 PM
I wouldn't doubt that this device would fail over time. Friends of mine have had it for over a year and haven't had an issue. However, the device is cheap and is easily replaceable. The bang for the buck factor is definitely in effect with this mod.
Unless you have a CAT, I do not think you would need two separate tunes. Of my friends who have this mod, some have a CAT and some don't. For those with a CAT yes they have a second tune, and easily switch over to it. For those with a test-pipe, they do not have a second tune, open up the cut-out and take off without any ill affects.
Unless you have a CAT, I do not think you would need two separate tunes. Of my friends who have this mod, some have a CAT and some don't. For those with a CAT yes they have a second tune, and easily switch over to it. For those with a test-pipe, they do not have a second tune, open up the cut-out and take off without any ill affects.
i DD my turbo setup 15-20k miles a year, so i don't really want to have to worry about leaking and the possibility of running lean/rich! I value the experience and track record of my tuner and he recommended i stay clear from them! But to each their own!
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Originally Posted by Soul Coughing,Mar 3 2008, 08:55 PM
I don't doubt that its a cheap mod i DD my turbo setup 15-20k miles a year, so i don't really want to have to worry about leaking and the possibility of running lean/rich! I value the experience and track record of my tuner and he recommended i stay clear from them! But to each their own!
i DD my turbo setup 15-20k miles a year, so i don't really want to have to worry about leaking and the possibility of running lean/rich! I value the experience and track record of my tuner and he recommended i stay clear from them! But to each their own! http://www.amsperformance.com/store/produc...roducts_id=1874
Not as convenient as this cut-out, but same principle.
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Mar 3 2008, 11:00 PM
You could always do something like this for track use:
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/produc...roducts_id=1874
Not as convenient as this cut-out, but same principle.
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/produc...roducts_id=1874
Not as convenient as this cut-out, but same principle.
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Originally Posted by Soul Coughing,Mar 3 2008, 09:03 PM
yeah, i was thinking about that, just connect it to my vband off the DP and have some fun at the track!
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Lose power because it's N/A ...... I give up... you are right everybody has the right to their opinion but opinion's are like a$$holes ....... everybody has one..... That still doesn't make it right.
....... I plan to continue use of my cutouts
....... I plan to continue use of my cutouts
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As stated above i really dont see a n/a s2k gaining any good hp from this...but a turbo one for sure!
I had this on my 02 vw gti and freaken loved this. Boosted but on stock turbo and a few other mods i gained 12whp. Plus when i hit that switch you hear that thing grumble and then this sh*t gets loud(fun loud)
I had this on my 02 vw gti and freaken loved this. Boosted but on stock turbo and a few other mods i gained 12whp. Plus when i hit that switch you hear that thing grumble and then this sh*t gets loud(fun loud)
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Originally Posted by S-Turn AP1,Mar 3 2008, 06:49 PM
OK.... We are talking about an S2K right??..... ithink people are missing the point of this thing. Your 70 hp corrola would most likely pick up 5-10 if it was placed in front of the converter but were talking about performance cars.
Right now i have a stock cat back are you saying bypassing that completly won't make any difference??
If that were the case why would you spend 1300 on a j's header and 1000's more on a cat back??? Sound ???
A WRX with a good 3'' Drain pipe on it probly will not pick up as much, but once again were talking about Performance Cars Right???
.... and yes I have electric cutouts on my drag car, and i can hear the radio going and coming from the track, I do not attribute the trophies to the cutout but it sounds like i must be doing something right....Or should i have built a WRX drag car??
Right now i have a stock cat back are you saying bypassing that completly won't make any difference??
If that were the case why would you spend 1300 on a j's header and 1000's more on a cat back??? Sound ???
A WRX with a good 3'' Drain pipe on it probly will not pick up as much, but once again were talking about Performance Cars Right???
.... and yes I have electric cutouts on my drag car, and i can hear the radio going and coming from the track, I do not attribute the trophies to the cutout but it sounds like i must be doing something right....Or should i have built a WRX drag car??
And are you saying that all "performance cars" aren't capable of your drag racing. What is considered a performance car in your opinion? Cars that only have 2 doors? 2 seaters? 4 cylinders that are only N/A?
And what are these tropies for? Drag racing that requires a LOT of skill and no money, right?
Good for you and your cutouts, but they're not as hyped up as you and the OP are making it out to be imo
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To me, the big problem with this would be the tune. On an FI application, if this causes such a large reduction in backpressure, you would need to retune for that. And if doesn't make that much difference - then what's the point of having it?
I just find it hard to believe that a large reduction in backpressure (if indeed that is what this accomplishes) would not require some sort of retuning to take full advantage.
I'll put the question to my tuner and let you guys know...
I just find it hard to believe that a large reduction in backpressure (if indeed that is what this accomplishes) would not require some sort of retuning to take full advantage.
I'll put the question to my tuner and let you guys know...
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Originally Posted by Kondor999,Mar 3 2008, 11:23 PM
To me, the big problem with this would be the tune. On an FI application, if this causes such a large reduction in backpressure, you would need to retune for that. And if doesn't make that much difference - then what's the point of having it?
I just find it hard to believe that a large reduction in backpressure (if indeed that is what this accomplishes) would not require some sort of retuning to take full advantage.
I'll put the question to my tuner and let you guys know...
I just find it hard to believe that a large reduction in backpressure (if indeed that is what this accomplishes) would not require some sort of retuning to take full advantage.
I'll put the question to my tuner and let you guys know...
But like I said, there wasn't really a noticable difference for me with it open and closed, even going through the stock wrx muffler
