Str8 pipe
12-15-2003, 12:27 PM
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Str8 pipe
Someone told me a str8 pipe would hurt my cars performance because I have ka engine, he said my car needs some back pressure. I was just wondering if this was true because I thought a str9 pipe would increase hp.
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12-15-2003, 12:30 PM
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he is right, and so are you...technically
Replacing the cat with a straight pipe, or test pipe as they are often called, will decrease your low end tourque a bit, but it will increase your top end hp a bit...so, if you keep your shifts in the lower rpm ranges, i would suggest not getting it...
Replacing the cat with a straight pipe, or test pipe as they are often called, will decrease your low end tourque a bit, but it will increase your top end hp a bit...so, if you keep your shifts in the lower rpm ranges, i would suggest not getting it...
12-15-2003, 01:59 PM
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Without starting up yet-another "backpressure" debate (use the SEARCH for that one), here's my $0.02.
First of all, having a KA doesn't mean anything. All motors need some sort of backpressure - that is, all N/A motors. Basically - unless you're boosting, then a straightpipe will cause some loss in low-end torque. True, high end HP will rise slightly, but you'd have to be going really fast to even measure out a significant difference.
The only reason to go straightpipe on the street is for more turbo performance, or if you want to do that cool (?) "misfiring flamethrower" thing.
First of all, having a KA doesn't mean anything. All motors need some sort of backpressure - that is, all N/A motors. Basically - unless you're boosting, then a straightpipe will cause some loss in low-end torque. True, high end HP will rise slightly, but you'd have to be going really fast to even measure out a significant difference.
The only reason to go straightpipe on the street is for more turbo performance, or if you want to do that cool (?) "misfiring flamethrower" thing.
12-15-2003, 02:32 PM
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to all those w/questions about "back pressure"
done, covered, beat to death. some suggested reading material:
http://www.club240.com/forums/showth...&threadid=1406
no need to thank me.
http://www.club240.com/forums/showth...&threadid=1406
no need to thank me.
12-15-2003, 10:15 PM
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Re: to all those w/questions about "back pressure"
Originally posted by Sil40_Mayhem
done, covered, beat to death. some suggested reading material:
http://www.club240.com/forums/showth...&threadid=1406
no need to thank me.
done, covered, beat to death. some suggested reading material:
http://www.club240.com/forums/showth...&threadid=1406
no need to thank me.
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