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what would be the aproximate HP of a S5 with complete new exhaust?

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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what would be the aproximate HP of a S5 with complete new exhaust?

with the exception of the stock exhaust manifold what would the aproximate HP be for a 90 NA if it had race pipe-no cats & full Borla catback??? Also with a cone filter.

just curious.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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150-160 Rwhp MAX with good compression numbers...

Sounds about right i'd say..

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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what does that translate to engine HP? I dont know how much power is lost in the driveline of these cars.

Mike
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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Engine HP?!? Who the hell cares, its the RWHP that matters.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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Engine HP?!? Who the hell cares, its the RWHP that matters.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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about 190 HP at the flywheel
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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ditch the stock manifold... headers will get you more power... but will be a bit louder
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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will a high flow cat ruin the power gain of a header? i know it wont pass smog with the header, but i want to keep sound a little lower.
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