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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
[Re: sonic]
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08/11/2009 21:54
08/11/2009 21:54
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There is only the Cat between the engine and your back box, so without using a decat pipe, there aren't any other options I can think of really. It's a big spend for a bit more noise too! Nice looking car though! Gareth
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
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08/11/2009 22:32
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a decat will blow the seals on a hybrid??? what kind of hybrid is it a proper hybrid eg gtir or superspool spec or just a 360 bearing hybrid. I was kinda under the impression just a std turbo will blow its seals on a decat.
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
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08/11/2009 23:12
08/11/2009 23:12
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I was wondering the same, I'm having a hybrid fitted, bit worried now!
Gareth
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
[Re: Gaz]
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09/11/2009 09:56
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it depends on the spec of the turbo but id be surprised if it wasnt up to a decat. from what you say id have thought a straight through unsilenced decat is what youre after. to build you one in stainless wouldnt cost a lot at all. if youre unsure about going down the decat route a new back box would solve the problem, though with the longevity of the supersprint centre section thats not an option i would recommend. a cat back system might not be as expansive as you think.
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
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09/11/2009 10:41
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a decat will be fine on a hybrid, i have one on mine, i think any uprated turbo and not standard should be fine with a decat.
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
[Re: sonic]
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10/11/2009 10:33
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forgot to mention, a decat will free up some power aswell
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
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20/11/2009 21:47
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Why not get a custom back section, with a smaller (or no) back box? I run a decat (small box) with a rear box (small) and it sounds great. I might get a no box rear pipe for next summer, just for fun though!
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
[Re: sonic]
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20/11/2009 21:56
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Thanks for the feedback guys.
The turbo is a Torque Italia spec hybrid turbo from TurboDynamics. If I can run with a decat I certainly will buy one but I don't want to take an unnecessary risk? I spoke to 3 different turbo companies a few months back, including Turbo Dynamics and they all told me that whilst refurbing my original turbo, regardless of spec that they would uprate the seals so you should be able run a decat no problem. This is only an issue with the standard turbos. If in doubt, ring them up, they might have a record of your turbo and tell you the exact spec
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Re: Throatier/ louder exhaust?
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27/11/2009 14:41
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I decided against decatting. I have removed the supersprint back box and replaced it with a 2.25 mandrel bent tube of stainless steel, I also welded the backbox tail pipe back on so it looks the same as before. I had to add an extra hanger because it moved around more due to it weighing next to nothing. It sounds amazing now though (throaty and roar) so it was worth the effort and had no risk attached!
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