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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Good point re: the opening day. I'll call ahead/instead.

What is the "full RMW setup"? Header and exhaust? And what would that cost (if you don't mind me asking)?
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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yes, header and exhaust. $2k = MSRP. Seems expensive, but when you compare what a good exhaust and good header cost, it's completely in the ballpark (it's only sold as a set as the flange positions are not stock....longtube header - still uses stock hangers though). You won't find another setup that makes more power, but, be aware, it's not quiet like a Milltek, but less than a Magnaflow.




 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Does look nice. And I've heard good things about it. Where did you have it installed?
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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originally, at Andrewtech in Gaithersburg. It has a Magnaflow rear section that was welded poorly (by Magnaflow). Helix in Philly swapped out the rear section to the one in the pics last month. Mach V could handle any of it locally...had they been in the new shop in Nov, I would have had them do it.
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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I have a borla on mine, was there when i bought it. I have read that it only rases the HP by 5-6! not much bang for the buck!
I heard a video on youtube that had a mini with a Skunk brand exhaust on it. it sounded unbelivable. It was louder then the Borla but the burble affect (my favorite part of the mini sound) was amplified!
not sure of the HP gains on it though.
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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one-ball it...
 
 
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