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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-28-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,449
Posted By Detroiter
Anyone recommending the Borla UEL header...

Anyone recommending the Borla UEL header obviously hasn't done any research into it. There are TONS of examples of shitty welds and terrible quality. For UEL the only brands worth spending your hard...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-30-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,536
Posted By Detroiter
If Hags wanted a corvette he would have bought a...

If Hags wanted a corvette he would have bought a corvette, did he ask for you're opinion on whether he should do it or not? No. Opinions are like assholes everyones got one.

Show me facts that a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-16-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,358
Posted By Detroiter
Definitely go with the OP/FP Combo. The V-Band...

Definitely go with the OP/FP Combo. The V-Band connection is far superior to a 2 bolt flange connection. You can get it with the same cat and resonator as the super quiet FP.

As for the Donut...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-09-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,443
Posted By Detroiter
Knocking on OFT V4.01 Stage 2+ E85

Hi everyone, I am having issues with knocking on part throttle running the OFT Stage 2+ e85 V4.01 tune. Full throttle seems to have no issues but around half throttle in mid RPM I am having some...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-08-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2,150
Views: 503,540
Posted By Detroiter
https://datazap.me/u/detroiter/oft-stage2-e85-v401...

https://datazap.me/u/detroiter/oft-stage2-e85-v401-knocking-midrange?log=0&data=4-13

Having issues with knocking on part throttle running the OFT e85 V4.01 tune. Full throttle seems to have no...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-05-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By Detroiter
Jesus, I really don't see how that could be the...

Jesus, I really don't see how that could be the cause of the noise but full replacement under warranty doesn't sound bad:D So the noise was gone after the transmission was replaced then? Did they...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-20-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 197,351
Posted By Detroiter
From what I've read it's every time you start...

From what I've read it's every time you start your car. Maybe just cold start? Essentially it's a safety precaution and should be up to 1.00 or close to it by time your car is fully warm (if running...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By Detroiter
BCP or Boost Controlled Performance is the go to...

BCP or Boost Controlled Performance is the go to subaru shop in michigan. I personally have never gone but I know tons of people who swear by them. Another that people seem to like is Horse Power...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,220
Posted By Detroiter
The regular kit requires a tube crash bar or to...

The regular kit requires a tube crash bar or to cut the factory one a small amount. It is not at all janky and extremely common on modded cars. You can also pay a little more to get their non cut kit...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,220
Posted By Detroiter
If you are adding the forced induction fact into...

If you are adding the forced induction fact into there then the JDL turbo kit is far cheaper and arguably better than an ACE header with any supercharger with the GT or GTX turbo upgrade. Depending...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2018, 11:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,496
Posted By Detroiter
Yeah that was the problem. B6 A4 with the 1.8t...

Yeah that was the problem. B6 A4 with the 1.8t but running some questionable coil packs. Replaced them with new upgraded versions and had not as single problem after. It wasn't anything crazy just...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,496
Posted By Detroiter
Can confirm. What is commonly called "spark blow...

Can confirm. What is commonly called "spark blow out" is not blow out at all.

It is extremely noticeable when it happens though. You know once you've experienced it. If it's bad enough to cause...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-01-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,558
Posted By Detroiter
I agree with you on variables. There's always too...

I agree with you on variables. There's always too many to make a direct comparison between different engines. But with the audi 1.8t motor it was port injection and with a relatively restrictive head...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-31-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,558
Posted By Detroiter
Not at all really. On the Audi/VW 1.8t engine...

Not at all really. On the Audi/VW 1.8t engine from early 2000's you can run a decent sized turbo and much lower pressure and get to 500+ hp all while only revving to 7K.

Since HP is derived from...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-29-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,558
Posted By Detroiter
I feel the same way about it to an extent. For...

I feel the same way about it to an extent. For the average build a motor that will make plenty of power at the standard rpm range.

Where the high rpm's give you benefit is where you can extend the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-29-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,558
Posted By Detroiter
Not 12K rpms but this is probably the closest...

Not 12K rpms but this is probably the closest you'll get with an FA20...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-20-2017, 12:19 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 30,561
Posted By Detroiter
Listen to Mike. The man knows his stuff. ...

Listen to Mike. The man knows his stuff.

Just buy or piece together you're desired kit (I'd recommend the JDL kit based on their reputation and value), get a good tune, and you're done with you're...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-06-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,873
Posted By Detroiter
There have been dyno charts showing no change or...

There have been dyno charts showing no change or even a slight gain with my 3.0in catback just like any other catback on our cars. It does nothing but change the noise. As for the catless FP I can...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,873
Posted By Detroiter
A check engine light is not limp mode. The CEL is...

A check engine light is not limp mode. The CEL is for CAT inefficienc, nothing that is bad just obviously there is no cat anymore. I have not heard of a single person getting limp mode from a catless...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-05-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,576
Posted By Detroiter
No, the front pipe will not cause anywhere near...

No, the front pipe will not cause anywhere near that much a difference. There is something wrong (Vacuum leak, exhaust leak, MAF dirty, etc).
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,125
Posted By Detroiter
You should hear what an actual loud setup...

You should hear what an actual loud setup sounds:D Sure your setup will be much louder than the stock exhaust but me along with many other members are running a catless header, straight through front...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,873
Posted By Detroiter
Tuning with a header on our cars is in no way a...

Tuning with a header on our cars is in no way a must. I ran my catless uel header, catless front pipe, and 3in catback on the stock tune before I tuned with my OFT and with data logging there was...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-01-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By Detroiter
Good on you for admitting to still learning. Some...

Good on you for admitting to still learning. Some people have egos far to big to admit that. My advice is to keep reading what ever info you can find from legitimate sources (stay of facebook groups)...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-12-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By Detroiter
The STI is both a different engine and chassis so...

The STI is both a different engine and chassis so the odds are that the only thing that you could make work is the turbo itself and thats with lots of custom work (IE Manifold, lines, intercooler...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-10-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 32,099
Posted By Detroiter
Can you just move on and stop ruining a thread...

Can you just move on and stop ruining a thread with a argument? ITB's have been ran on various NA cars for decades and the benefits are known. No one puts them on a NA 4 cylinder expecting power. The...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-06-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
Posted By Detroiter
This completely relies on the manufacturing...

This completely relies on the manufacturing process for the wheels. Some companies cast the wheel with a low offset and then just shave the hub mating surface to raise it. Which is essentially just...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-06-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Detroiter
Unless you are talking about passing emissions or...

Unless you are talking about passing emissions or not getting a CEL you can run any exhaust mod you want without a tune just fine. You won't get the gains of a tune with the mods but even a full...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-05-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,799
Posted By Detroiter
I have the same one. Walked through target...

I have the same one. Walked through target picking up some random shit when out of the corner of my eye I spotted it, I knew I had to buy it:D
Forum: Great Lakes 10-24-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 25,965
Posted By Detroiter
How much you thinking of selling them for?

How much you thinking of selling them for?
Forum: Software Tuning 10-24-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,482
Posted By Detroiter
Definitely do the DIY. I did it on mine and it...

Definitely do the DIY. I did it on mine and it worked perfectly. It is very easy too especially if you know how to work on cars.
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