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Old May 4, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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AMS FMIC+PIPE and Test Pipe

Hey my AMS parts came in today just wanted to show you guys; installing it tomorrow and taking it to get it tuned ...will post results once I get it.



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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Looks good, cant wait to see those numbers.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Wanna let me know how the test pipe install is? I have a hfc coming soon. Take off the crash bar for the intercooler install or else it'll be a PITA!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Sure will; I was gonna get boost pill; but my local tuner told me he'll do a 3 port solonoid suppose to be better than boost pill. will post up results when i get them.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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HOw do I get a turbo back? anyone know.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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For a turbo back, since you have a testpipe you need a downpipe and catback.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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what happens if i just put on a test pipe with out the other 2 lol.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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You have a catless stock exhaust.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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It's not considered a turbo back.
a turbo back is downpipe, testpipe of hfc, and cat-back.
cat-back is replacing the part after the cat.
It's just classifications, nothing you do or don't have to do.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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crap...that means i got the test pipe for nothing? should i even install it? would i get any gains from it? If not I guess I lost $200 :[
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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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You'll gain quite a bit with just a test pipe after you get tuned. You'll see more power with a catback.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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kk thanks; at least i didnt get it for nothing :[ hey athma how was the meet bro? did justin go out there? Richard is tuning me tomorrow! cant wait!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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I got 240 hp and 269 tq on just a tune and test pipe
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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if you could only change one pipe on the entire exhaust, the test pipe alone will net the greatest gains.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Let's see pics of the fmic kit in the car please.
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