Currently running 3" from the mid pipe back and wondering if I go with a 3" downpipe will I need engine management? I was also going to install a new header because I think my current one is bad.
Running a td04, top mount intercooler and cone intake.
Thank you for any information and opinions on this.
3" downpipe require engine management?
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3" downpipe require engine management?
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Re: 3" downpipe require engine management?
In my opinion and experience, the 3" pipes counterintuitively made my td04 spool up slower. And since I wasn't running the turbo over 12psi, the freer flowing exhaust's benefits were wasted. With a td05 and robtune, the stock exhaust choked, and the larger exhaust made it come alive.
So, imo, 3" pipes don't need engine management and made my car slower. On a larger turbo, Def upgrade the pipes and engine management.
So, imo, 3" pipes don't need engine management and made my car slower. On a larger turbo, Def upgrade the pipes and engine management.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Re: 3" downpipe require engine management?
Thank you. Sounds like I am good where I am at, haha.
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Re: 3" downpipe require engine management?
i run a full 3" tbe and my car seems more alive. my set up is a jdm td04 06 xt tmic fcd and running 14 psi