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Old 07-12-2004, 01:53 AM   #1
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um on my turbo 2 i need a complete exhaust, i mean there is basically no exhaust all holed and rotted away...does this affect my cars performance and can it cause any damage if i beat on it like this thanks
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Old 07-12-2004, 03:20 AM   #2
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can any one help wit thsi problem? i really would like to no
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Yeah, that'll help with back pressure. Besides, not having an exhaust seem to attract law enforcement.


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Yep...they will hear ya from miles away!! Best bet 89..is to get a good used one or a new one that can add a little more performance to your car!


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i just orderd the complete hi perf racing beat exhaust i hope that helps cuz the other nite i got raped by a gti vr6 and i need pay bak...also which would be a better perf upgrade headers or a blitz bov
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if you have a turbo you need not worry about back pressure.
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Old 07-12-2004, 07:42 PM   #7
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ive been told tho that wit out exhaust my turbo isnt puttin out fully...if thats tru the new perf exhaust will def help right
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Old 07-13-2004, 03:02 AM   #8
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could my exhaust problems cause my turbo to stop boosting...cus my boost guage doesnt read any boost when i hit 4-7rpms so can some1 fill me in on this...first rx7 and turbo confused
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The system flows a little too freely without a downpipe. So you loose some pressure, but not a lot.
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Old 07-14-2004, 02:58 AM   #10
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so basically its due to my downpipe/like i can feel mad pull but the guage doesnt read and boost so idk if its teh guage or the turbo...idk all i no is in like a week ill have a new exhaust sustem so ill see what happens and then after that im gettin a tune up so hopefully it works out for me thanks
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