will test pipe increase performance on N/A S2000
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The people who say the test pipe, does not get any power, and you lose power are most likely tree huggers. I will say, to everyone be warned. Bring a duster with you everywhere, you WILL have deposits on your rear bumper, especially if you have aftermarket exhaust.
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It did make the car much louder...someone mentioned to me that ultimate racing sells a highflow cat that may yield the same gains without the noise? anyone have any input on this?
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Went to a muffler shop today and had them take out the cat and put on a straight pipe. I was after the sound end of it rather than the performance end but of course I'd be happy with both.
It of course had to rain and I had the windows and top up so hearing the difference is impossible seeing I have had the top down 90% of the time since getting MY02. I spend waaaaaayyyyyyyy to much, 140$. I did not though realize a loss but thought I was feeling a slight vibration through the floor. Maybe it was my mind playing tricks on me as.
For the $$$ I spend I better get some kind of an increase in sound. Alot of you guys are posting that it makes the car ridiculously loud. One guy I think thought it brought created about 120decibals. Well I am not feeling it but I will post a follow up tomorrow.
It of course had to rain and I had the windows and top up so hearing the difference is impossible seeing I have had the top down 90% of the time since getting MY02. I spend waaaaaayyyyyyyy to much, 140$. I did not though realize a loss but thought I was feeling a slight vibration through the floor. Maybe it was my mind playing tricks on me as.
For the $$$ I spend I better get some kind of an increase in sound. Alot of you guys are posting that it makes the car ridiculously loud. One guy I think thought it brought created about 120decibals. Well I am not feeling it but I will post a follow up tomorrow.
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If you have stock exhaust, the increase in volume isn't that noticeable inside the cockpit. I didn't realize that it was any louder until other S2000 owners asked what kind of exhaust I had.