running just Headers and catted x pipe
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Drifting
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running just Headers and catted x pipe
Hello folks, this may be a silly question, but I am waiting for a catback system to arrive, and need to use the vehicle, is there any ill effects running the vehicle with just the headers/catted xpipe in place with a turn down dump.
Yes I know it will be like electronic cutout loud, but wasnt sure if running without any sort of back pressure if it will throw off the tune at all.
Running a Maggie!
Thanks
Yes I know it will be like electronic cutout loud, but wasnt sure if running without any sort of back pressure if it will throw off the tune at all.
Running a Maggie!
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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Hello folks, this may be a silly question, but I am waiting for a catback system to arrive, and need to use the vehicle, is there any ill effects running the vehicle with just the headers/catted xpipe in place with a turn down dump.
Yes I know it will be like electronic cutout loud, but wasnt sure if running without any sort of back pressure if it will throw off the tune at all.
Running a Maggie!
Thanks
Yes I know it will be like electronic cutout loud, but wasnt sure if running without any sort of back pressure if it will throw off the tune at all.
Running a Maggie!
Thanks
Nope
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it will be fine, just extremely loud... I ran mine like this for a couple of weeks until I was able to get the axle back modified to clear my trans, I loved how it sounded at idle but driving would give you a headache... needless to say I was glad to get my corsas back on there
Le Mans Master
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Stock and aftermarket exhaust systems all hook up the same. Do you not have whatever system you're replacing? If so, just hook that up until the new one arrives.
Makes a heck of a better choice than all that noise and heat under the car if possible.
Makes a heck of a better choice than all that noise and heat under the car if possible.
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Drifting
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From: Henderson NV
And yes I know about the heat on the spring.
Im waiting till the system arrives
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Drifting
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From: Henderson NV
Le Mans Master
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