deadken
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- Mar 31, 2009
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- Long Island, NY
I've finally gotten another 940Turbo Sedan and I'm pretty happy driving it. Of course, more power = more fun, but I'm not willing to sacrifice reliability nor be uncomfortable so I'm trying to avoid the whole "because racecar" scenario. I've been reading around here a bunch and I see that the basic staged performance upgrade suggestions seem to be to start with a MBC and then move on to 3" downpipe and bigger (2.5" or 3") exhaust.
Am I correct so far?
While researching the MBC, I see that it is suggested that I get a calibrated boost gauge as well. While digging around, I came across some Electronic Boost Controllers and I'm pretty sure that I'd like to go in that direction. Honestly, I'm 50 years old and I like the idea of mounting a turbosmart eBoost street above my ashtray since it would be rather discreet, allow me to adjust my boost very easily, and even give me the added bonus of a running a second program at the touch of a button. I'm figuring that I probably wouldn't need a calibrated boost gauge with a EBC as well.
I'm having some problems finding a 3" downpipe. Of course, if possible, I'd consider getting a Stainless Steel 3" downpipe! But, let's focus on finding any 3" downpipe first and then take it from there. I've PM'd a TB member who I thought sold them (along with other performance bits) but I haven't gotten a reply even after the second PM. So, I figured that I'd ask here.
Lastly, the rest of the exhaust system. IPD doesn't sell bigger exhausts (or not anymore at least) and I'm not sure the quality of other ones that I've found. At this point I'm considering an OBX Stainless Steel system from Ebay for about $450 shipped. Again, I'm 50 years old and really not looking forward to something that is prohibitively loud (yes, I know that is all subjective). Simply put, if my girlfriend thinks it is too loud, it could be a problem (Please note: For what it is worth, I replaced the exhaust on her G35x with an aftermarket system and after a few weeks she was fine with it).
At this point I figured that I'd come out of lurking and ask you guys what you're thoughts are (yes, a shudder just went down my spine ) and what you guys are using, how you like it, and where did you buy it?
Thanks in advance for any helpful or funny replies!
www.turbosmart.com/product/e-boost-street
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Catback...f:g:du8AAOSw8gVX4vq2&vxp=mtr&autorefresh=true
Am I correct so far?
While researching the MBC, I see that it is suggested that I get a calibrated boost gauge as well. While digging around, I came across some Electronic Boost Controllers and I'm pretty sure that I'd like to go in that direction. Honestly, I'm 50 years old and I like the idea of mounting a turbosmart eBoost street above my ashtray since it would be rather discreet, allow me to adjust my boost very easily, and even give me the added bonus of a running a second program at the touch of a button. I'm figuring that I probably wouldn't need a calibrated boost gauge with a EBC as well.
I'm having some problems finding a 3" downpipe. Of course, if possible, I'd consider getting a Stainless Steel 3" downpipe! But, let's focus on finding any 3" downpipe first and then take it from there. I've PM'd a TB member who I thought sold them (along with other performance bits) but I haven't gotten a reply even after the second PM. So, I figured that I'd ask here.
Lastly, the rest of the exhaust system. IPD doesn't sell bigger exhausts (or not anymore at least) and I'm not sure the quality of other ones that I've found. At this point I'm considering an OBX Stainless Steel system from Ebay for about $450 shipped. Again, I'm 50 years old and really not looking forward to something that is prohibitively loud (yes, I know that is all subjective). Simply put, if my girlfriend thinks it is too loud, it could be a problem (Please note: For what it is worth, I replaced the exhaust on her G35x with an aftermarket system and after a few weeks she was fine with it).
At this point I figured that I'd come out of lurking and ask you guys what you're thoughts are (yes, a shudder just went down my spine ) and what you guys are using, how you like it, and where did you buy it?
Thanks in advance for any helpful or funny replies!
www.turbosmart.com/product/e-boost-street
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Catback...f:g:du8AAOSw8gVX4vq2&vxp=mtr&autorefresh=true