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Old 10-20-2004, 02:03 AM   #1
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TWE or Cobb cam replacement, or brullen equal lenghs?
Current mods:
Stromung mid-pipe
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Like the current stealthy sound of the stromung with rex axle -- don't want to lose it.. would the brullens kill the boxer sound like the cobbs??
just wondering
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Old 10-20-2004, 08:03 AM   #2
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I do a 5MT swap
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Old 10-20-2004, 01:01 PM   #3
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From the posts i've read, equal-length is going to eliminate the traditional subie boxer sound. Unless you've heard a car with equal, or near-equal headers, i wouldn't be too quick to dismiss it. They sound different, but incredibly mean.
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Old 10-20-2004, 05:01 PM   #4
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I have the $$$ and own the Cobb spicy cams and equal length headers. As Dave mentioned, you lose some of the boxer sound. Surprisingly, when I put the cams in, I got some of the boxer sound back that the headers took away...
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Old 10-20-2004, 05:14 PM   #5
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Get a less restrictive muffler and some headers.
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Old 10-20-2004, 05:30 PM   #6
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I have a WAV file that is a comparison between my Brullen complete system and a borla-random tech-stromung setup on another 2.5RS. If someone could host it (WTDR.com won't do WAV's) I'd be glad to submit it.

As well, I can take some video from inside and outside my car and another RS near me that has a borla-random tech-greddy setup for more comparisons. Again, I ultimately need someone to host things once I digitize things.

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Old 10-21-2004, 01:18 AM   #7
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mid--- pm me when you get those files -- Preech
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Old 10-21-2004, 02:34 AM   #8
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I will have vid clips of my COBB header back exhaust very soon. I will be installing the headers either tomorrow or saturday. But if i were you, I woudl get the headers to free up teh exhaust, which will in turn help the future purchase of cams. The cams will see more power with the headers.
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Old 10-21-2004, 01:22 PM   #9
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http://techworkseng.com = teh goodness

if i had the money... i'd have stock in that company dammit

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Old 10-21-2004, 01:32 PM   #10
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http://techworkseng.com = teh goodness

if i had the money... i'd have stock in that company dammit

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Yeah! Dem guys took all of my $$$ recently for some mods to my RX Turbo.
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Old 10-28-2004, 12:53 AM   #11
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Thanks guys for all the suggestions --
Now the bigger question:
Brullen -- Cobb -- or TWE equal lengths??? Big purchase here and I'm kinda swayed towards the Brullens-
Also with equal lengths can I just forget about having a "stealthy" sound when just cruising.. This is an everyday driver and I can't be obnoxious with the sound of the car -- It's just not me -- now a mean sounding car is different
Oh yeah -- Jamie, I've slacked on all the Orlando events.. hope to see you someday.. latah
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Old 10-28-2004, 01:04 AM   #12
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Oh yeah, would the new headers necessitate the need for a new high-flow cat?
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Old 10-28-2004, 10:51 AM   #13
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XRayHipp - If you've got an auto car, it rules out the use of the TWE set-up (won't clear the auto tranny). Not too sure about the Cobb set-up for clearance on the auto tranny set-up. The iON/Brullen header system does clear the auto tranny though. Comes with a new hi-flow cat. There's a post on the vendor's forum about them -> http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654549

Here's a recent review with a relatively stock car-> http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653216
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Old 10-28-2004, 03:03 PM   #14
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I would'nt rule out the MRT Headers, they give quite a nice boost in power, sound good, with the right exhaust and include a high flow cat. All for a price that can't be beat. I've had mine for two years in New England(lot's of salt) and pass emissions with flying colors. My 2 cents, Good luck,
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