2.0L LNF Performance Tech 260hp and 260 lb-ft of torque Turbocharged tuner version.
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ZZP Downpipe
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63.27%
ZZP Upper Charge Pipe
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ZZP Lower Charge Pipe
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2.04%
K&N SRI
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Which should I buy first?

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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Which should I buy first?

I'm gonna buy them all with my tax return, but I'm getting a little extra money this payday and wondered what should I get first then finish it with tax return?

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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Depends what you want first. More performance from the DP or the coolness of the Intake. I bought my intake first, so that's what I voted, haha. Just make sure you get your tune adjusted for it.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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How much do you have to spend my boy? We need a budget to work with. haha
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Downpipe for sure best bang for your buck, then get the others after
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Downpipe, stock dp is really restrictive.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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I thought the intake tube was the most restricted and upper charge pipe was bad and downpipe was the lease of the three.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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downpipe, intake, charge pipes. in that order.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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I don't have a TC, but I voted Downpipe first. maybe tune after?
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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dp fo sho 1st because its the best power adder. the rest are either for efficiency or a few hp'z
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Can I get arbitrary numbers please.

Example

DP 5 hp
Intake 10 hp
Charge pipe upper 4 hp
Lower just for efficiency

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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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Well I vote DP cuz it will do you the most good without retuning your car. It will allow your turbo to spool quicker due to decreased backpressure... That may not be quantified in actual power but the power delivery will be quicker... As far as efficiency goes, the more efficient you can make your motor the less power will be used in the actual operation of the motor. It is after all just a heat pump fueled by expanding gases... The faster and more efficiently you can make the motor pull in and expell used air, the more power it will be able to transfer to the wheels.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by vahdyx
Can I get arbitrary numbers please.

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DP 5 hp
Intake 10 hp
Charge pipe upper 4 hp
Lower just for efficiency

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Numbers will vary per vehicle. Of those listed, the dp will give you the most. The stock dp is very restrictive with 2 catalytic converters. Get the dp. It also improves the sound of your exhaust. I have a Clear Image automotive dp with high flow cat if you're interested. 215.00 shipped
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by vahdyx
Can I get arbitrary numbers please.

Example

DP 5 hp
Intake 10 hp
Charge pipe upper 4 hp
Lower just for efficiency

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its going to depend on your tune though too. so no one can give you numbers really.

dp could be 5-20
intake 5-10 charge pipe imo 0-1?
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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get the dp and the intake with your tax return monies, lol. unless your only getting like $200 back.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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get the DP you can get ~15hp and ~20tq with a tune.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Zzp dp
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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I voted dp since you can put that on and not really worry bout a tune

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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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i voted downpipe first
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Downpipe, I love my ZZP downpipe, I have the High flow spun metal cat one and it is great!
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Not sure why so many people are voting intake. Get the downpipe.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I say dp then upper charge pipe, then intake, and instead of lower charge pipe go tune. I said intake last bc i feel like those work best after a tune.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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oo nvm you already have a tune. just make sure you get it retuned.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Downpipe, I love my ZZP downpipe, I have the High flow spun metal cat one and it is great!
I'm looking to do the downpipe with a Typhoon CAI and tune to fix the numbers - let me ask you - what exhaust are you running? I was considering keeping it stock for the time being. ZZP's downpipe with the cat = good? If so, I've got a get me one!
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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downpipe.. intake can wait, an you can get a new DP for like $150 but a K&N for like $200+
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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I voted buy the intake and wait to put it on til u have the dp and then get a tune. I wouldnt bother with charge piping too soon...
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