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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 03:41 AM
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I am considering:

techtonics 2.5 for 399
the APR for 599
maybe just maybe the Neuspeed for 1200
AWE also has a couple with a 200 and 400 cell that I might consider as well

but I am not sure which to get. I am guessing that a DP with a high flow cat is the way to go. I want to avoid any post install CEL issues as well and I want it to fit with my stick cat back.

What do you go with?

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Default RE: Downpipe Choices?

APR is almost sure to throw a CEL, with its 100 cell cat.I've heard you can get away with 200 or 400 cells, which the other DP's use, but I don't have personal experience with them. Best do some talking with the more technical people on the other boards.
 
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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The APR WILL throw a CEL unless you have the ECU modified. BUT, it is also probably the nicest DP of the bunch. The quality and finish of the product is spot on.

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I have the APR tune already so if I do go for the APR DP is it just a matter of them reprogramming the ECU to a STAGE II to get rid of the CEL prob?

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Yep!
 
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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You have REVO and an APR DP. How are you able to get rid of the CEL problem? Did you get the DP after you had the REVO. What was the difference like?

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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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I upgraded to the REVO II chip with the DP. The power difference with the DP was very noticeable and I had the CAT back exhaust prior. You'll find a big boost with the addition of the DP.

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