My 97 GS so far

[HRubss]

Hmm, has anybody had any experience with test pipes? I really want to try it out since my car sounded amazing that one day when I had to drive around without a resonator or muffler. The only thing I'm really concerned about is the cops :roll:

 

[Nick_C78]

Define experience. Theres not much to them. Just have to make sure its the correct length.

 

[phatintegra]

I like to see how you will past VA inspection?

 

[HRubss]

This guys is selling me one for $70, Blox test pipe. I just wanted to see how much louder it will be and how much power can it make.
The way my car is setup right now, I can't pass emissions either way :rolf:


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[Nick_C78]

Power is a hard thing to estimate. Depends on the whole build and if the exhaust has bottlenecks. It isnt enough to "feel" though but idk maybe 5 hp? Untuned its a guess.

 

[Samurai_Blue]

Get all the timing covers and a new vc. You can kill your motor with that uncovered.

 

[MyLittleTeg]

Get all the timing covers and a new vc. You can kill your motor with that uncovered.

How will it mess up the motor by not having the timing belt cover on it?

 

[Charly[horse]]

If something gets into the timing belt your screwed

 

[HRubss]

I assumed the same thing. Debris getting into the timing belt and screwing it up. I've been looking for a new valve cover but I want one with the paint still on.
Shit, 5HP isn't too bad for a $70 test pipe. My car has a 96 Engine and I never seen a secondary oxygen sensor, it is also OBD1 so I don't have to worry about a CEL. :lol:


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[Samurai_Blue]

You lose torque with a test pipe.

 

[R13]

You could be a baller and buy a BNIB red jdm itr valve cover, ICB has them on sale for $270.

 

[HRubss]

You lose torque with a test pipe.

Can I get an explanation on how that works? Not being a douche, just really want to know :mrgreen:

You could be a baller and buy a BNIB red jdm itr valve cover, ICB has them on sale for $270.

Although they do look really good, I'd rather find a cheaper one because HRubss is not a baller :lol:


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[MyLittleTeg]

Started installing the cam gears today but we ran out of time so we postponed it till Friday. Installed the new battery tie-down I ordered, the new distributor, and also a new spark plug cover.
Hopefully the engine doesn't leak oil anymore since the distributor is held in place by all 3 bolts., drove the car and engaged VTEC twice and then checked the spot were it would leak, it still looked clean from where I left it.


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Very clean

 

[HRubss]

Thanks you.
As for the tuning part, I was just going to buy another chip off of Phearable, loving their services.


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[DonJulio]

Focus on your exhaust manifold. Cheap ones bottleneck your flow and cause power loss. The catback doesnt need to be huge but sized correctly for your power goals.