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08-30-2023, 07:16 PM | #1 |
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Catted UEL header and tune worth it?
Current setup is an AT supercharged 1st gen BRZ with sufficient supporting mods and stock header. Was going to get a tune for high boost pulley this week, but the part got backordered and the tunes gonna be postponed for a while.
While waiting, I was thinking maybe this is the chance to look into headers. Reason I want to go catted is because I want to keep my current Corsa exhaust, which has terrible sound compatibility with uncatted headers. Saw a few videos and liked how the 86speedfactory catted one sounds with my setup and see one used for sale on Facebook near me (can't find anywhere else because discontinued). Should I grab it and have it tuned at the same time as my pulley? Let me know what you guys think! |
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Tune worth it, Catted header not worth it. What little you are gaining in performance you are loosing to a inferior cheep aftermarket cat that will die and throw codes a lot quicker than a factory cat.
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Check to see if you have E85 available at the pumps in your area. Flex fuel tune would be far better.
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I'm flex tuned already, I'm going for a retune for high boost. |
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Worth it probably not, but if the sound makes a big difference I’d say do it!
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JDL has a Catted UEL but you really pay for the cat. $1300 Catted vs $800 catless.
https://jdlautodesign.com/collection...41925742330016 They were experimenting with a Catted EL header but haven't heard much on it in close to a year when I ordered my catless EL. Might the worth shooting them an email. Last edited by RToyo86; 08-31-2023 at 11:20 PM. |
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I went with the C38 JRSC. Don't know if I can wholly recommend it -- I went through a RMA because of noise issues that many other people had as well. However, it does make nice whooshing noises and engine seems to like it even with spirited driving. Quote:
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His car is definitely louder than my current setup; JDL catless EL, Catted/resonated front pipe and CSG touring. You might leave a little power on the table with Catted header but JRSC will be what you over welmingly feel. |
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