low end grunt gone?
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low end grunt gone?
so - with kleemans should it feel less 'oomph' off the line?
my wife thinks the car has less power initially, i'm starting to think the same...
my wife thinks the car has less power initially, i'm starting to think the same...
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for everyday street use- light to light race , I've heard it's better to have little less off the line
oomph. I bet she'll still light up the tires if you step on it with traction off so we can do okay
with little less off the line lol .
That's my opinion.
Still waiting on the sound clips bro
oomph. I bet she'll still light up the tires if you step on it with traction off so we can do okay
with little less off the line lol .
That's my opinion.
Still waiting on the sound clips bro
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I honestly haven't had a chance to really romp on it yet, too much day to day work junk and a 4 mile commute just doesn't cut it 
LOL you guys kill me!
yah, I need to get a recording... it's a little more noticeable, but nothing crazy (which I like to be honest) -still keeps the sleeper look around town, but it hoots pretty good when you get on it
LOL you guys kill me!
for everyday street use- light to light race , I've heard it's better to have little less off the line
oomph. I bet she'll still light up the tires if you step on it with traction off so we can do okay
with little less off the line lol .
That's my opinion.
Still waiting on the sound clips bro
oomph. I bet she'll still light up the tires if you step on it with traction off so we can do okay
with little less off the line lol .
That's my opinion.
Still waiting on the sound clips bro
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DYNO day is pending for NorCal in a few months too...
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Is the rest of your exhaust stock? If so, you still should have quite a bit of restriction/backpressure and with a good tune, you should see GAINS down low, not losses.
Now, if your entire exhaust is open and free flowing, I can definitely see your butt dyno showing a loss down low, but even then, the mid-range and upper gains are substantial in comparison, maybe that's why it's so noticeable.
I say open her up when the weather clears and maybe make sure your tune map is smooth and proper.
Now, if your entire exhaust is open and free flowing, I can definitely see your butt dyno showing a loss down low, but even then, the mid-range and upper gains are substantial in comparison, maybe that's why it's so noticeable.
I say open her up when the weather clears and maybe make sure your tune map is smooth and proper.
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Is the rest of your exhaust stock? If so, you still should have quite a bit of restriction/backpressure and with a good tune, you should see GAINS down low, not losses. Now, if your entire exhaust is open and free flowing, I can definitely see your butt dyno showing a loss down low, but even then, the mid-range and upper gains are substantial in comparison, maybe that's why it's so noticeable. I say open her up when the weather clears and maybe make sure your tune map is smooth and proper.
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You do loose some torque at part-throttle tip-in, without the blower clutch engaged (when it's running naturally aspirated). This of course won't show on the dyno, because you're WOT. A good tuner can add spark...plus you'll eventually get use to it.
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[QUOTE=Toadster;5990924]while I love that sound, I still want to keep this as a civilized daily driver
it would be ... if you keep second cat n res.. it only gets loud at wot. plus you can easily sell your stock exhaust to the 500 guys..
it would be ... if you keep second cat n res.. it only gets loud at wot. plus you can easily sell your stock exhaust to the 500 guys..
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From my experience, anytime you add headers or free up the exhaust (bigger exhaust tube, bigger primaries, etc), you will lose a little bit of low end torque. As much power as these cars make down low, I would be happy for that exchange.
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I did get a WOT run last night in 1st gear and it hit the rev-limiter - talk about a big jolt back!
I thought my TCU mod would help remove that issue...
