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03-15-2000, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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Low end torque
How much low end would you lose by replacing the stock pipe with a Bassani X pipe, however, leaving the catack alone, on a 2000 GT?
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03-15-2000, 10:49 PM | #2 |
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While I've had similiar concerns in the past, the fact that the 99-00 engines are putting out much better numbers and that the exhausts are much less restrictive stock, I think you'll be fairly safe as long as you go for an X-pipe with cats...
I have spoken to several users of the exhaust, and responses have ranged from absolutely no torque loss felt to a small loss in torque but a better gain in horsepower. To be sure to keep some of that torque and to keep the smog man happy, I would go with the x-pipe with cats. I have yet to hear someone dissatisfied with the mod.... Just my opinion... ------------------ 98 GT Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit... |
03-16-2000, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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There will probably be a small amount of torque loss. You can offset that with 3.73 gears. That's the route I'm going to go (pulleys, x-pipe w/cats, and 3.73s). I need to hit lotto so I can bu a Vortech with the intercooler!
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03-17-2000, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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Ok. Thanks for the information!
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