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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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down pipe and mid pipe upgrade...questions

ive got a stock 94 twin turbo...i wanted to get a new down and mid pipe, but i have heard that a mid pipe will make my car loud as shell...and thats what i wanna stay away from, cops aroudn here are asses....i need some suggestions...
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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Make your car loud?

Never heard that, rather, worse...make your car boost spike/creep (I forget which).

Having a MP and a DP with a Catback is too manipulative to the exhaust airflow and will mess with your turbo's. The only way to have all 3 and be safe is some sort of ECU & Boost controller.

A DP & CB is the safer bet.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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i've got a boost controller on the way..alreadsy ordered it...do you recommend a down pipe? mid pipe, or cat?? which ones...i was the most power i can get...but i also want to stay half way quiet
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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oh ok..i didnt see that bottom part
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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This belongs in the 3rd gen section, not here.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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I have a Dp, CB and midpipe and my car istn't loud at all...Cops drive right by me and they don't even notice...
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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oh...btw you wont get much out of the DP, MP and CB if you don't install an intake...but then you must get an upgraded ECU...and upgrade the fuel system...and...etc...
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by witepsycho
i've got a boost controller on the way..alreadsy ordered it...do you recommend a down pipe? mid pipe, or cat?? which ones...i was the most power i can get...but i also want to stay half way quiet

A boost controller wont stop boost creep, you'll need to port your wastegate to stop that. But just order a dp/mp combo from rx7store or somewhere and youll be ok, just make sure to replace all the studs and gaskets while your under there.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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If the pipes are mild steel, get them ceramic coated. Then thermal wrap the DP.
If the DP is SS, still wrap it.

This will help reduce under hood air temps.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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Don't get a midpipe with stock ECU. It will likely result in a blown motor. Get a downpipe and a catback or intake to start until you get a new ECU.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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the fact is the car can run at 10 psi with a intake and full exhaust. the a/f ratios are on wade's site some cars will creep some do not, you will have to set the controller be cautious. a full exhaust WILL be loud no way around it. dp, high flow cat and cat back will be enviro friendly and relativly quiet.
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