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10-13-2016, 12:32 PM
#7114
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: CA
Posts: 3
Hey guys new to the forums. I have a general question, there is always speculation with this. I want to get an exhaust, is there really any gain in power from these mods without forced induction? Also what you reccomend for the best performance?
10-13-2016, 12:46 PM
#7115
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,826
That said, hp gains from exhaust are minimal. Zero from a cat-back system or weld-on mufflers, about 8rwhp from an aftermarket midpipe, and about 10rwhp from longtube headers. Shorty style headers aren't worth the time and effort unless you already have the engine out of the car - lot of work to install either type of header, and shorty's yield close to zero hp increase (best case scenario is about 5 hp).
Not to steer you away from those mods, the sound alone from doing your exhaust is worth it in most cases. Just don't expect big performance increases.
10-13-2016, 12:54 PM
#7116
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: CA
Posts: 3
This thread is kida dedicated more toward general bulsh!tting and less toward tech discussion. You'll get more attention and response by creating a new thread addressing your questions.
That said, hp gains from exhaust are minimal. Zero from a cat-back system or weld-on mufflers, about 8rwhp from an aftermarket midpipe, and about 10rwhp from longtube headers. Shorty style headers aren't worth the time and effort unless you already have the engine out of the car - lot of work to install either type of header, and shorty's yield close to zero hp increase (best case scenario is about 5 hp).
Not to steer you away from those mods, the sound alone from doing your exhaust is worth it in most cases. Just don't expect big performance increases.
That said, hp gains from exhaust are minimal. Zero from a cat-back system or weld-on mufflers, about 8rwhp from an aftermarket midpipe, and about 10rwhp from longtube headers. Shorty style headers aren't worth the time and effort unless you already have the engine out of the car - lot of work to install either type of header, and shorty's yield close to zero hp increase (best case scenario is about 5 hp).
Not to steer you away from those mods, the sound alone from doing your exhaust is worth it in most cases. Just don't expect big performance increases.
Thank you! I apreciate it man! I'll make sure to find the right pages
