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Old 01-31-2008, 09:13 AM
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There are questions that I never got an absolute answers from. I've read countless threads about them but there are always arguments to both sides, but I do think these two questions should result in an answer that is a FACT, but not a subjective opinion.

1. Is HKS Exhaust ONLY for the sound and does it really make you lose power?


2. Does 70mm Exhaust NOT ONLY give more gains to F/I, BUT ALSO N/A than 63mm Exhaust? Basically in every way 70mm is better? I'm strictly speaking in terms of performance here, no sound comparison or whatsoever.

A very clear knowledgeable answer to those two questions would be very appreciated.
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yes to both. jk. i dont have any definitive answer for you but i would like to know as well. free bump
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Originally Posted by Vik2000,Jan 31 2008, 10:13 AM
2. Does 70mm Exhaust NOT ONLY give more gains to F/I, BUT ALSO N/A than 63mm Exhaust? Basically in every way 70mm is better? I'm strictly speaking in terms of performance here, no sound comparison or whatsoever.
For N/A applications, a 70mm single exhaust will perform better than a 63mm. LMK if you want the "scientific" explanation.
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1. Is HKS Exhaust ONLY for the sound and does it really make you lose power?
Most people that dyno the HKS loose power. At best you will make no power.

Edit: doesn't loose power.
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^ I agree with modMonkey 100%
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My .02 Is that you may gain power with the 70mm but consider what happens to your TQ?
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Originally Posted by modMonkey,Jan 31 2008, 12:31 PM
Most people that dyno the HKS loose power. At best you will make no power.
Show me a dyno sheet that shows the power loss.
I've search a lot before buying this exhaust, and I knew that there was a possibility of losing a few HP.
But I couldn't find a single dyno sheet that proves it.

No, really, I'm curious myself so if you do happen to find one, please share w/ us.
Thanks.

Dan
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i have it and the butt dyno said
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I'm also waiting for a dyno sheet that proves the hks loses HP compared to OEM.

Looks and sounds awesome, though
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I've never seen 1 dyno proving that the hks loses power. I should be getting this exhaust in the next couple weeks and have before and after dynos soon to put the myth to rest.


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