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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Whats up guys . I recently left the svt scene and came here and since im no expert in vettes yet. I need your opinions on reaching my goals. Ive got an 01 a4 targa and am going the h/c and procharger 7psi way. But the thing is, I want to remain stealthy which leads me to deciding whether an exhaust is worth the HP gain and stealth loss. I remember that even with and offroad h pipe and borla catback I didnt pick up much hp at all... maybe some at the top end... but anyway.. what do you guys think???
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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i bought my various ones for looks+sound.They might give me a little bump,but your h/c,and supercharger will suffice in that area.Get the exhaust for looks and sound and better flow.
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If you want stealth, go to a Z06 Ti exhaust. It flows good and doesn't sound that loud, unless you nail it.
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how much hp would i miss out on not getting an aftermarket??
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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how much hp would i miss out on not getting an aftermarket??
Long tube headers are huge with blower cars.

BTW, centrifugal superchargers are really not stealth (excluding perhaps the "quiet" Vortech variant).

Stealth is a big cube motor with a small cam and a big shot of N20 or twin turbos.

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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Long tube headers are huge with blower cars.

BTW, centrifugal superchargers are really not stealth (excluding perhaps the "quiet" Vortech variant).

Stealth is a big cube motor with a small cam and a big shot of N20 or twin turbos.

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Youre talking about stealth as in making people think you dont have anything and taking their money Im referring to stealthy as in "stock like" operation. I think Im gonna go with the z06 Ti catback and add some headers if they dont get the car too loud, do they?
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