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evan671 11-18-2009 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by collins (Post 1150703)
straight from 034's website

"This stainless and mandrel bent 3" racing downpipe replaces the restrictive catalytic converter located behind the turbo on longitudinally mounted 1.8T engines. The downpipe has a large 3" opening to increase turbo efficiency and is surprisingly silent when used with the stock exhaust system in place. Expect spool-up to arrive 200 to 400 rpm earlier, and at least 40ft/lb of torque to the wheels!!

Typical horsepower gains range from 10hp+ with a stock turbo, 15hp+ with a K04, and 30-40 horsepower when combined with a GT28RS or larger turbo. Includes provisions for factory oxygen sensors. --For OFF-ROAD use only! ;)"

My next mod!

codymack43 11-18-2009 09:19 PM

Just get a set of non foulers part 42009, they will come up as spark plug non-foulers, but fit perfect. Thats what i used. grinded one down with a dremel (or drill) and stacked the 2 together. No cel yet!
I LOVE my test pipe. The sound is great and it added a noticeable little punch. Smell really isnt THAT bad. and its a hella lot cheaper than the labree. Id say go for it unless you have emissions testing.

codymack43 11-18-2009 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by evan671 (Post 1150719)
My next mod!

Check allofcraigs.com
Thats where i always look first. Got my brand new balieys dv for $25 off, and my test pipe used for $85. Also looking at a gently used carbonio for only $200

dragonrage 11-18-2009 10:44 PM


Originally Posted by collins (Post 1150703)
straight from 034's website

"This stainless and mandrel bent 3" racing downpipe replaces the restrictive catalytic converter located behind the turbo on longitudinally mounted 1.8T engines. The downpipe has a large 3" opening to increase turbo efficiency and is surprisingly silent when used with the stock exhaust system in place. Expect spool-up to arrive 200 to 400 rpm earlier, and at least 40ft/lb of torque to the wheels!!

Typical horsepower gains range from 10hp+ with a stock turbo, 15hp+ with a K04, and 30-40 horsepower when combined with a GT28RS or larger turbo. Includes provisions for factory oxygen sensors. --For OFF-ROAD use only! ;)"

This is NOT going to give you much with a stock or near stock setup. Yes, it's a bit of a restriction. But it doesn't really show itself until you start improving other things. I doubt it'd give you 30 even with the GT28RS. Maybe 20-25 I'd guess. But, still, not much at stock.

evan671 11-19-2009 12:33 AM


Originally Posted by codymack43 (Post 1150771)
Check allofcraigs.com
Thats where i always look first. Got my brand new balieys dv for $25 off, and my test pipe used for $85. Also looking at a gently used carbonio for only $200

Thanks for the info.


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