Looks like I need to get my credit card out again... Damn it

http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...-Downpipe.html

 

Looks like a keeper! My next mod.

Later, Ken

 

dude 15+hp! wow!

 

oh i know...i saw it two days ago and i was like....ahh crap gotta contribute to the economy again.

 

i could not wait i seen 15whp and i was sold

 

It looks like a nice peice but $450 is kinda steep for an o2 housing dp. I'm complaining but I'll probably buy it. I would like to see these downpipes tested in various situations against the o2 downpipe with dump.

 

ets had an open dump for about the same price no?

 

Does AMS kick butt or what!




I have a question though...

If I install this AMS DP to my stock cat pipe, is Stage 2 as simple as a pill change / or removal and a reflash to the Cobb Stage 2 map?



I'd like to keep my stock cat pipe for the "appearance" of staying within emmisions rules for my State as well as to minimize noise.

 

I do not see why the replacement of the OEM downpipe with AMS' will alter your current emissions. If the Cobb tune leaned out the A/F's, then adding a better flow with the new downpipe but keeping the OEM Cat should be similar to what you already have i.e., passing emission testing ... but I am speculating here.

Later, Ken

 

Thanks but that wasn't really my original question.

I know just changing the DP won't alter emissions, and I want to keep my stock cat pipe for emissions "appearance" and to minimize exhaust noise.

I'm currently at Stage 1 (Perrin tune, HKS drop-in and Perrin CBE), so I was asking if I were to install this new AMS DP (keeping my stock cat pipe), how easy would it then be to go to Stage 2...just a pill change or removal and a reflash to an off the shelf AccessPort Stage 2 map that supports a drop-in filter?

At least I'm hoping it's that easy.

 

Mine is being delivered tomorrow and I'm installing Saturday! I'll let you know what I think!!

 

Got one on order! Hope it comes fast.

 

****! I should of waited!

 

It's also a cast piece which has all the mounting points for the factory heatshields. The Works O2 housing for the VIII/IX was ~$450 IIRC.

Being cast, you do not have to worry (well, not nearly as much) about cracking; so I think this is the only logical choice for a DD car.

This combined with the Garrett turbo and Full-Race manifold would be one insane combination.

 

So it's out now? Any word on the catback (dual)?