Questions on CAI benefits for 5sfe and twin loop mufflers Options

[3sgteLuke]

So before i got the celica (puma cubed) i had this badass VW passat (puma squared) that I LOVED. It was a '94 vr6 GLX. Ugly as hell but a legend around my neighborhood. Anyway i had a twin loop muffler installed and it sounded awesome. VR6 engine + twin loop catback = pure sex. my question is whether a 5sfe would respond well to a twin loop too. I know its not the best flow but its a less obnoxious exhaust and some back pressure is actually good for performance.

my other question involves the cold air intake im about to finish. So far I only have a short ram w/o a heatshield but i will be running to the fender within the week. Just how much will this do for my engine? will it feel exactly the same as my short ram or will I actually get a benefit? response? peppier? more torque???

This post has been edited by 3sgteLuke: May 7, 2008 - 10:32 PM

[3sgteLuke]

heatsoak is what i was thinking too since my short ram piping gets really really hot after a highway run. I tried a heatshield made from ACE hardware sheet metal but but all it did was look good. I guess heatsoak also explains why the engine feels more lively in the morning so maybe a cold air is worth it.

You guys should really check out twin loops. they offer great flow and run much quieter than standard tube type exhausts. there are alot of knockoffs that do the opposite, but the original Mugens are awesome. I might pick one up at advance just to try it out before returning it (one of the benefits of working there XD ) ill post a video if i do.

does anyone know how I can change my name? 3sgte isnt working out...

This post has been edited by 3sgteLuke: May 14, 2008 - 1:02 PM

[D-Man]

heatsoak is what i was thinking too since my short ram piping gets really really hot after a highway run. I tried a heatshield made from ACE hardware sheet metal but but all it did was look good. I guess heatsoak also explains why the engine feels more lively in the morning so maybe a cold air is worth it.

You guys should really check out twin loops. they offer great flow and run much quieter than standard tube type exhausts. there are alot of knockoffs that do the opposite, but the original Mugens are awesome. I might pick one up at advance just to try it out before returning it (one of the benefits of working there XD ) ill post a video if i do.

does anyone know how I can change my name? 3sgte isnt working out...

yeah, that's the prob with the metal heat shields... they heat up and are worthless Although they do make some out of ABS or something, that give that nice pretty engine looks, and retard the heat

As for twin loops, Go ahead and nab one. I'd be interested to see what kind of gains you get out of it. Maybe that'd be a new route for N/A guys to take. I'm sure they'd love some more options

I dont think you can change your name... Maybe in "My Controls" but if it aint there... then your kinda SOL untill you make a new acct. Or ask Coomer, rather he'd know, or you can get a new name; and he can delete the old one to save server space.