Real World Advantage of 3" Down Pipe?

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Jul 1, 2008 | 08:22 AM

#11

bubba j

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"why would so many k03 1.8t's get a downpipe if there were no gains???"

I dunno, placebo effect?

It is hard enough to demonstrate cause and effect between actual data (temps, etc) and "real world gains." Popularity should not enter the equation.

Jul 1, 2008 | 08:47 AM

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GorTT

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are you spending 600 plus install?

maybe buy a manifold...

Jul 1, 2008 | 09:13 AM

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beltway

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$375 - free install. 42DD DP&HF cat

Jul 1, 2008 | 09:15 AM

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TTinCT

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worth it at that price

Jul 1, 2008 | 09:19 AM

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beltway

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Cool, I'll press the button then - thanx guys! Tell me about manifolds?

Jul 1, 2008 | 09:34 AM

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GorTT

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after everyone chimes in and tells you how worthless they are >

I'll tell you it's some of the best dollars I ever spent.

Jul 1, 2008 | 09:46 AM

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TT_Nuge

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You should know, you've owned them all. :)

Hope things are going well with you and your TT.

Jul 1, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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TTschwing

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Manifold flow numbers...>

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Remember, you have that dinky K03 on the far side!

Offered without comment to avoid the pissing match that often ensues!