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03-26-2019, 11:32 PM | #1 |
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Header questions and recommendations
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I’m new to modding cars as this is my first sports car. I currently have a Borla Catback exhaust on my FRS. I love the sound, but I have been thinking of picking up some Borla UEL headers for my car also. I just wanted to know how much the sound is going to increase. I don’t mind it being louder, I just don’t want my neighbors to hate me. I also daily drive my FRS so it would be nice if it didn’t add much drone. If anyone has this setup already or a similar one, I would love some feedback. I would be open to suggestions on headers that may be quieter than others. I basically just want to get rid of the torque dip and have a small increase in sound. If I get headers, I will also get the OFT and use the stage 2 tune! Thanks! Luke |
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Problem - toque dip
Solution - down shift Problem solved.
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Punch out OEM header.
OFT catless header tune and OFT the coldstart away. Cost: 1 x OFT, 3 x gaskets. LOL, torque dip.....��.........��
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Removing the main cat or getting a proper catless header and tune will get rid of the torque dip. It may or may not be too loud afterwards.
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My decat OEM header has a low in basically the same spot. I run Ecutek and my tuner has 20 odd years experience with it. I find that when cruising around in the "dip" my fuel economy is excellent. When I'm "up it" it's never near the "dip" anyway. Opinions may vary
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A catless header will substantially increase volume, particularly during cold start. It will be a serious difference. Whether it's too big of a difference, only you can answer. See if you can find someone local that has a catless UEL that you can listen to.
Edit: if it helps, think of it this way. It will change the noise from "sporty car" to "obviously modified." |
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