TPIS Header, X-pipe question
Le Mans Master
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From: Coral Springs Florida
Re: TPIS Header, X-pipe question (fxrhm)
fxrhm The "H" pipe provided doesn't really blend the exhaust gases very well.It's a poor substitute for a quality off road "X" pipe IMO:yesnod:
I have the TPIS and the x-pipe and I removed both the cats and pre-cats and connected to a set of Corsa Indy's.The sound is fabulous with NO resonance and the torque gains are outstanding.You can take a peek at my home page for full install pics.I believe it's the way to go:D
I have the TPIS and the x-pipe and I removed both the cats and pre-cats and connected to a set of Corsa Indy's.The sound is fabulous with NO resonance and the torque gains are outstanding.You can take a peek at my home page for full install pics.I believe it's the way to go:D
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Burning Brakes
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Re: TPIS Header, X-pipe question (vstella)
fxrhm The "H" pipe provided doesn't really blend the exhaust gases very well.It's a poor substitute for a quality off road "X" pipe IMO:yesnod:
I have the TPIS and the x-pipe and I removed both the cats and pre-cats and connected to a set of Corsa Indy's.The sound is fabulous with NO resonance and the torque gains are outstanding.You can take a peek at my home page for full install pics.I believe it's the way to go:D
I have the TPIS and the x-pipe and I removed both the cats and pre-cats and connected to a set of Corsa Indy's.The sound is fabulous with NO resonance and the torque gains are outstanding.You can take a peek at my home page for full install pics.I believe it's the way to go:D
1.) Any one have TPIS headers without the X-Pipe? Results?
2.) How about the Belangers - any experience -they are a bit more but seem to have better numbers
3.) Any one wrap their headers (down by the collectors) for heat and sound control?
4.) I read a recommendation to go with MSD 8.5 mm plug wires to withstand the heat. Are they really worth it?
5.) Am planning on the LS-6 Intake - any thoughts on that combined with the headers - would the power increases be additive
6.) I have a powerloader II - called Steve Cole and asked if I would need a re-prgram with the LS-6 and the long tube headers and the repsonse was, see how the car runs and if needed, then send the unit back for a re-program; what's up with that?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Gilbert, AZ, USA
Re: TPIS Header, X-pipe question (fxrhm)
Regarding the plug wires and dealing with heat, places like Summit carry a heat-resistant woven metallic "tube" that you slip over the wire where it's closest to the headers-I always thought that was a better idea than the stock metal heat shield-maybe you could use that alternative. They're a little costly though, if I remember right.
With the Powerloader, I'd assume that the changes from headers and intake regarding air/fuel are small enough that they stay within the PCM's "range" of self-correction, and the car can still vary enough to adapt.
Sam
With the Powerloader, I'd assume that the changes from headers and intake regarding air/fuel are small enough that they stay within the PCM's "range" of self-correction, and the car can still vary enough to adapt.
Sam
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From: Houston Texas
Re: TPIS Header, X-pipe question (fxrhm)
fxrhm The "H" pipe provided doesn't really blend the exhaust gases very well.It's a poor substitute for a quality off road "X" pipe IMO:yesnod:
I have the TPIS and the x-pipe and I removed both the cats and pre-cats and connected to a set of Corsa Indy's.The sound is fabulous with NO resonance and the torque gains are outstanding.You can take a peek at my home page for full install pics.I believe it's the way to go:D
Great pics - still have questions:
1.) Any one have TPIS headers without the X-Pipe? Results?
2.) How about the Belangers - any experience -they are a bit more but seem to have better numbers
3.) Any one wrap their headers (down by the collectors) for heat and sound control?
4.) I read a recommendation to go with MSD 8.5 mm plug wires to withstand the heat. Are they really worth it?
5.) Am planning on the LS-6 Intake - any thoughts on that combined with the headers - would the power increases be additive
6.) I have a powerloader II - called Steve Cole and asked if I would need a re-prgram with the LS-6 and the long tube headers and the repsonse was, see how the car runs and if needed, then send the unit back for a re-program; what's up with that?
I have the TPIS and the x-pipe and I removed both the cats and pre-cats and connected to a set of Corsa Indy's.The sound is fabulous with NO resonance and the torque gains are outstanding.You can take a peek at my home page for full install pics.I believe it's the way to go:D
Great pics - still have questions:
1.) Any one have TPIS headers without the X-Pipe? Results?
2.) How about the Belangers - any experience -they are a bit more but seem to have better numbers
3.) Any one wrap their headers (down by the collectors) for heat and sound control?
4.) I read a recommendation to go with MSD 8.5 mm plug wires to withstand the heat. Are they really worth it?
5.) Am planning on the LS-6 Intake - any thoughts on that combined with the headers - would the power increases be additive
6.) I have a powerloader II - called Steve Cole and asked if I would need a re-prgram with the LS-6 and the long tube headers and the repsonse was, see how the car runs and if needed, then send the unit back for a re-program; what's up with that?
