Originally posted by BBorges:
Good that you asked that Darksavior..
I am also planning to buy a CAI this summmer... but I had in mind that I would have to also upgrade my exhaust system..
Hey RedHawk... I like your idea.. of doing things step by step... it is good because you can tell how much gain per part .. u know...
Tell me.. after you had the CAI in palce and you just replaced the center res and rear muffler how much better the system got ??
Are you planning to do the pipes in a near future ??
What size pipes ??
How much so far for the resonator and muffler ?? how much to install them ??
Thanks
With just the res replaced I did notice an increase in power at speed 50mph and up. Then I added my CTA intake, which of course, produces an undeniable difference in power in the mid and upper ranges.
When I got the rear muffler replaced, I could really feel a difference. The power became much more linear and the there seemed to be less "pockets" of power in the gearing like there was stock.
I have no immediate plans for upgrading the pipe itself simply because beyond speculation, I haven't seen any dynos showing there is a real gain to be had.
Since both the res and muffler are straight-through designs, I believe the velocity is about optimum until a major upgrade upstream (cat or headers) occurs.
Here's the damage (prices include installation):
12" Round body 5" magnaflow aluminized- $77
12" Oval body 4X7 magnaflow aluminized- $136
Total: $213
Of course,this is just my opinion and we all know the old saying about opinions and a$$holes
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