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Old 01-03-04, 11:00 AM
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Question Any problem with downpipe only mod?

I'd like to replace the entire exhaust system eventually but the money is only going to allow me to do things one at a time. Right now I am completely stock. Second owner of a 94 auto FD that was most likely babied and probably has significant carbon build up. I had an ATF treatment done, can't tell if its helped or not. I'd like to put a downpipe on next but wonder whether with the stock cat and catback on there I run the risk of clogging them with the increased flow from putting on a downpipe? Would I be better off putting a midpipe on there till I could afford a high flow cat? It won't have to pass a state inspection for another 10 months and I could keep the stock cat on hand for that purpose
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you'll be fine
Old 01-03-04, 11:39 AM
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Put on a DP, leave off the midpipe until you can afford the HF.

My suggestion.
Old 01-03-04, 11:48 AM
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It is very important to remember that after 2 mods you should look to get a aftermarke ECU, with only a downpipe and a intake you are OK but, midpipe and catback should be installed after the ECU is changed/remaped..., another good thing to do is to get a boost controler to keep the boost @ 10psi.
Better be safe than sorry.
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When you can afford it, I'd pick up a boost gauge. I know with a down pipe and a Racing beat intake, I was boosting to 11psi and spikes to 14+psi. Later, CJ
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CJ, any particular boost gauge you would recommend?

I know that Autometer is supposed to be good, but there are so many different models I'm not sure which one to get.
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just get the autometer with the black face with white/yellow letters. it looks like a factory gauge. check it out at rx7store.net. or check out the peter farrel gauge. matches stock realy nice too.
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I suggest the Autometer #1472, or any other black face / chrome border gauge to match stock. Shop around (Google) you'll find prices vary widely.

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defi "D" series matches interor lights perfectly
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Originally posted by SNracing

defi "D" series matches interor lights perfectly
Yeah, but try finding a set of those in stock anywhere! I pre-ordered some and from what I hear, I'll be getting 'em oh sometime in February.

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Originally posted by SpeedKing
Yeah, but try finding a set of those in stock anywhere! I pre-ordered some and from what I hear, I'll be getting 'em oh sometime in February.
thats what i hear, but they are worth the wait
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Um....I'd suggest getting GOOD gauges...not gauges that match the interior. The BF series from Defi is great at night...AND they have a record/playback feature as well as a peak feature. Something that the "matching" gauges don't have.
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the defi "D" series doesnt have the fancy features like the BF series, but they are very good gauges. defi is a quailty company. ive heard otherwise about places like autometer. but then again thats just what i heard
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I have ordered the defi from rx7store since beg Nov....still waiting
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