You know, it would make sense...
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You know, it would make sense...
...if these companies that sell midpipes would include a more restrictive exhaust gasket to install along with the midpipe. If not for free, offer a few different sizes for 20 bucks each. Hell, I'd pay it for the peace of mind.
How many blown motors would this save? I have a ported wastegate and am seeing 15# in this cold weather. I can only imagine the problems those w/a stock wastegate have...
How many blown motors would this save? I have a ported wastegate and am seeing 15# in this cold weather. I can only imagine the problems those w/a stock wastegate have...
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Midpipe + other mods leading to boost creep.
Boost creep leading to lean air:fuel mix and detonation...detonation leading to needing a new engine.
With the resistrictors, Goodfellas would be able to elinminate boost creep.
Boost creep leading to lean air:fuel mix and detonation...detonation leading to needing a new engine.
With the resistrictors, Goodfellas would be able to elinminate boost creep.
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Originally posted by dis1
Just one more reason not to get a mid-pipe IMHO.
cvs
Just one more reason not to get a mid-pipe IMHO.
cvs
With the midpipe you get insane 2nd turbo power, an awesome exhaust note, and (last but not least) flames!
Hey, you only live once...
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I have the stock wastegate....I just tune the boost controller a little conservatively to allow for boost creep, plus the fact that 4th gear gives an extra 1/2 pound of boost....sometimes I get boost creep and other times it is negligible...this car always seems to have a mind of it's own....I swear it feels like it has an extra 50 hp some days
you have to leave a little margin for error with the stock injectors, you can't just tune it to a razor's edge, esp in cold weather
you have to leave a little margin for error with the stock injectors, you can't just tune it to a razor's edge, esp in cold weather
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Originally posted by gsxr1000
I have the stock wastegate....I just tune the boost controller a little conservatively to allow for boost creep, plus the fact that 4th gear gives an extra 1/2 pound of boost....sometimes I get boost creep and other times it is negligible...this car always seems to have a mind of it's own....I swear it feels like it has an extra 50 hp some days
you have to leave a little margin for error with the stock injectors, you can't just tune it to a razor's edge, esp in cold weather
I have the stock wastegate....I just tune the boost controller a little conservatively to allow for boost creep, plus the fact that 4th gear gives an extra 1/2 pound of boost....sometimes I get boost creep and other times it is negligible...this car always seems to have a mind of it's own....I swear it feels like it has an extra 50 hp some days
you have to leave a little margin for error with the stock injectors, you can't just tune it to a razor's edge, esp in cold weather
You're right, though...my FD seems to have a mind of it's own as well....
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hey guys, I have a straight thru mid pipe & get a big spike at transition. I'm thinking of putting some sort of restriction in the pipe. What size diameter hole would you say provides the best compromise between boost control & minimum loss of power?
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