Header/exhaust question

[Lil bastard]

IMHO, now is the worst time to be blindly trying to upgrade the exhaust.

If you carefully re-read some of Jake Raby's posts on the subject, there do not appear to be many exhaust systems out there which outperform the stock factory setup. Easy to blow $2k and get a reduction in performance, more than wasting your time and money.

If it were me, I'd wait a few weeks until Jake reports more of his ongoing research on the matter.

[Topless]

Tuning and emissions nightmare. Way more trouble than it is worth in Calif. IMHO.

[spine911]

Originally Posted by Topless

Tuning and emissions nightmare. Way more trouble than it is worth in Calif. IMHO.

I agree, be prepared to spend significant $$$ when doing any type of performance tuning project coupled with compliance with strict Ca. smog rules.

[23109VC]

I'm going to wait for Jake's results.

Also - if it truly is going to cost me $2000 for a new exhaust - I will just pass. If I'm going to drop $2000 just to get another 5-10 hp out of my 2.7, I might just rather bank the money for tires, other expenses, or hell - upgrade to an "S" model....

[spine911]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

I'm going to wait for Jake's results.

Also - if it truly is going to cost me $2000 for a new exhaust - I will just pass. If I'm going to drop $2000 just to get another 5-10 hp out of my 2.7, I might just rather bank the money for tires, other expenses, or hell - upgrade to an "S" model....

A COMPLETE exhaust performance project can easily cost $2000 (depending on the brand)
New Muffler, High Flow Cats, Headers, etc..etc.. Plus Labor costs.
CEL issues(if any) can nickle and dime you close to your budget.