Test Pipe...
01-04-2007, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by michins2k,Jan 4 2007, 02:57 AM
Does the Test Pipe on Stock Exhaust for an AP1 sound raspy?
since we're on this topic......is there any noticable gain from just doing the test pipe.
01-04-2007, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec_Ops2087,Jan 4 2007, 03:03 PM
IMO, it gives it a horrible rasp that sounds terriable. But YMMV.
Assuming you have stock exhaust? Not many. As stated it is a supporting mod. Alone it won't do much at all, maybe 1-3hp which is unnoticable.
Assuming you have stock exhaust? Not many. As stated it is a supporting mod. Alone it won't do much at all, maybe 1-3hp which is unnoticable.
01-04-2007, 09:41 PM
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i just paired a berk TP with my HKS and i can really tell there is SOME power difference in that it pulls a little harder on midrange 
can't beat the sound either.. the HKS has a built in resonator so it isnt too loud.
can't beat the sound either.. the HKS has a built in resonator so it isnt too loud.
01-04-2007, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by callaesthetics,Jan 4 2007, 01:17 AM
since we're on this topic......is there any noticable gain from just doing the test pipe.
AP2 stock exhaust with Berk Technologies TP here. Do note that I had an AEM V2 intake and Hondata IMG installed prior to installing the Berk Technologies TP.
01-04-2007, 10:04 PM
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I can't wait to try a testpipe now. 
Got a custom uitlizing stock piping and what looks like a dynomax bullet muffler installed before the split. Only complaint on my exhaust is previous owner cut off old mufflers and crush-bent 2.5 inch piping out the back of both sides. I think there is about 3 crush bends on both sides. That can't be good for flow. Can't decide to install an invidia testipe and call it good, or get a 2.5 inch custom header-back using the muffler I already have. I think I would have to buy 2 pre-made mandrel bends to make it work-about 56.00 bucks. Hmm...
Got a custom uitlizing stock piping and what looks like a dynomax bullet muffler installed before the split. Only complaint on my exhaust is previous owner cut off old mufflers and crush-bent 2.5 inch piping out the back of both sides. I think there is about 3 crush bends on both sides. That can't be good for flow. Can't decide to install an invidia testipe and call it good, or get a 2.5 inch custom header-back using the muffler I already have. I think I would have to buy 2 pre-made mandrel bends to make it work-about 56.00 bucks. Hmm...
01-05-2007, 09:20 AM
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I have a Berk TP paired with stock exhaust and I noticed a bit of an increase. Definitely more pleasurable than all stock. The sound is a little higher pitched than a 350z, but by no means raspy... not by a long shot. The smell is not bad, except in garages and when sitting at a light depending on which way the wind is blowing. Definitely good bang for the bucks.
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01-05-2007, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by OverBooster,Jan 5 2007, 10:20 AM
I have a Berk TP paired with stock exhaust and I noticed a bit of an increase. Definitely more pleasurable than all stock. The sound is a little higher pitched than a 350z, but by no means raspy... not by a long shot. The smell is not bad, except in garages and when sitting at a light depending on which way the wind is blowing. Definitely good bang for the bucks.
Ryan
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