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GIAC FX, Tiptronic - Is new exhaust worth it for just performance gains?

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Old 02-12-2008, 09:36 AM
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Default GIAC FX, Tiptronic - Is new exhaust worth it for just performance gains?

Like the title says, would it be worth it for me to get a new exhaust and HFC if I'm just looking for performance gains? I'm pretty much looking at around $1,200 for the whole thing, so I'm just wondering what the consensus is - if it's worth that much money.

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No. Do it just for the awesome sound.
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you can find a system for a lot less than that.
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exhaust is one of the best mods you can do. IMO
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So that's one yes, one no so far. Great. Can anyone break the deadlock?
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Default get a full exhaust AND a fast intentions downpipe and you WILL notice a huge difference

cause i did
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Default the answer is yes. an exhaust on a turbocharged car is one of the best mods you can do

****, i will even sell you my apr system for cheap. it has a hole in the downpipe but apr will fit it for free
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exhaust from manual will NOT fit a tiptronic
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Default i went with a milltek and i love the look and sound, but turbo-lag increased..

which, for me, nullified any top end gains. you might gain 5 horsepower, but you will feel the decreased backpressure when you're trying to get the car up to speed.
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My Milltek exhaust and DP gave me +5whp/+5wtq on the dyno. Nothing to brag about.


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