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Old 01-23-2008, 05:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Turbo XS DownPipe. Good or Bad?

I was just reading up on the Turbo XS DownPipe, and this one on EBAY is a massive 4". Is there like a limit to where the size doesn't help you anymore. Would this 4" DP be a lot better than the usual 3"DP? And this Turbo XS DP is bellmouthed. Its pretty pricy though. Idk if it would be worth it.
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That depends on what your goals are. If you're just planning on upgrading to a 20g or something, 4" is not going to make any difference. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the 3" downpipes are plenty big enough for most daily-driver applications.
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The TurboXS DP is good and not any pricier than any other name brand DP.


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4 inch DP will hurt your HP and TQ unless you have a big turbo to fill it...a little bit of back pressure is good.


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yeah thats what i was thinking. Because IF/WHEN i upgrade turbos, it still isn't going to be that big, i'll get either a 16g or an 18g. most likely the 16g...


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4 inch DP will hurt your HP and TQ unless you have a big turbo to fill it...a little bit of back pressure is good.
This is false. The turbo itself creates more than sufficient back pressure.


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