Okay here is my plan.. i am not really on planning on having anymore than 350 hp by the time im done.. (ya right) should i just buy the full 3" w/downpipe ect. or will 2.5" ect. be just as good! I dont wanna haveto replace the exhaust system if i wanna do any upgrades later! Is anyone running over 300 hp with 2.5".. I've been told to go all out,, but, other say that i should only do what is needed... WHAT IS NEEDED for 350 hp!??!
If i need the 3" the cost diff. isn't an issue but if i don't need 3" the extra $$ could be used somewhere else!


Rob Arpa
94 TSI AWD
(kill the dealers)

Wasn't there some guy on the digest bragging about running 11's or low 12's with his pressbent 2.5" exhaust

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Fast & Awesome Handling
'90 AWD
$h!tbox

I wouldn't believe that until i saw it.. I could see it on a 3" pressbent.. doesn't pressbend decrease the size 1/4" or so???
Anyone else running 300+ hp with 2.5" exhaust!

Rob Arpa
94 TSI AWD
(kill the dealers)

Not yet... but I plan to

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Mike J

-Quadcylla-
92 Laser RS-T, FWD

Vortex Racing
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robin.jackson2/HomePage.htm

YES YES YES. I just got a 3" stainless exhaust downpipe-back courtesy of Magnus and its like night and day. I am absolutley positive that I freed up about 30 horses. I tested the car on my vericom and thats what it tells me. It usually is dead on everytime I test my car with it. If you want to maximize the output of your vehicles power, exhaust is a big thing. And Im not kidding when I say that it was an immdediate difference. My fastest ET last year was 13.42 and with all my new mods including the exhaust I can boldy say that mid 12's - low 13's is a definite thing to come. Just letting you know on my experience with having gone to a 3" system. Its worth every penny if you ask me just make sure you have lots of em though

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4 cylinders under the hood leaves more room for horsepower!!

I was told that with a boost gauge, MBC , new fuel pump, K&N w/cut can, full 3" exhaust, and some porting work you can run high 12's to low 13's and be just over 300 hp.. sound about right!! That what i am aiming for.. thats whats in the works for me.. i almost have enough for the exhaust so after that port work.. and im smokin'

Rob Arpa
94 TSI AWD
(kill the dealers)

Just a question, but wouldn't you want a new FMIC too to run those times?

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Trevor
90 Laser RS 1.8L
"I almost beat the bicyclist!!"

I have no FMIC and you dont need one to tun 12's or 11's proof of that is Mike's car "Project White Trash".

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4 CYLINDERS UNDER THE HOOD MEANS MORE ROOM FOR HORESPOWER !!

I dont believe you need a FMIC til you get around 350+ hp
Correct me if i am wrong!
A FMIC would probably drop the et's abit the cooler the air into the system the better.. But too much air at the wrong time.. not enough HP can create alot of turbo lag.. I saw a car w/ a 20g and huge FMIC and he hasto launch it around 5500-6000 rpm to get rid of his turbo lag dont really know if thats from the size of the turbo or the intercooler.
less air flow the hotter the engine gets.

After the mods i am going to do i think im gonna work on suspension and handling for awhile before i go for more HP..

Rob Arpa
94 TSI AWD
(kill the dealers)

Uh Joe PWT was a cooler, remember?
what are ya new?
And Rob, just get the exhaust, goddamn it, she'll fly.
that goes for you too Mike, get rid of that silly $30 dynomax scrap, and step up to the plate, I keep hearing about his little TYPE-R boy thats punking you off
shame on you.....

Listen Marco you liver lipped homosexual you just start focusing on the portting job your supposed to do for me this week.... and this time your buyin the coffee cause after this im going to go be a squeege boy since you have all my money now

And your right I must be new.... I thought he meant a feul computer system. Oops FMIC=Front Mounted Inter Cooler. Yes I recommoned that you do get one if you want to push that kind of power.

And thats my next purchase after the portting. Marco is giving me one for $10.
Right Marco o buddy pal?

Hey Marco!
Give me a price on a full 3" turbo back exhaust w/test pipe and clamps..???,.. Mail me at wreked_69@hotmail.com .. I heard you give huge discounts if ya advertise for MAGNUS...huh huh?? How bout it Marco. I also wanna know what you charge for porting.. intake, exhaust manifold(95), turbo!
I can't believe it the GF is helping me out with this...(kick *ss) And no Marco i ain't gonna let her drive it again.. i wanna wreck my clutch myself!

Rob Arpa
94 TSI AWD
(kill the dealers)

I know Marco... it just isn't possible right now If I had the cash you know I'd get that damn 3" set up first thing. Damn... I knew I shouldn't have got married

And the next fag who mentions that Type R stuff is gonna get a sausage shoved down his throat and three starving dogs rammed up his a$$!

Later...

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Mike J

-Quadcylla-
92 Laser RS-T, FWD

Vortex Racing
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robin.jackson2/HomePage.htm

[This message has been edited by Mike Jackson (edited February 20, 2000).]