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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Perfomance Turbo back exhaust Alta

Hi I have bought the Turbo back exhaust in a couple of days i will install the kit and i would to know your feedback about it. did you feel anything diference in the way of drive???i think faster but in what way ¿?

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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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I've had it for awhile now....great gains power-wise, but makes the car sound simply amazing!!!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Its cool, well worth the $$.

BTW, be careful of the studs on the turbo manifold. I ended up torqueing one off and it was a PITA to drill and tap out. I did discover that the hardened valve train studs from a VW are the same size. So I replaced all mine with chromoly studs.

Also the heat shield that sits on top of the turbo doesn’t go back in well. Its easier to just trim the heatshield lip that squeezes under the valve cover. It looks like the install all that, then install the top of the engine.

Oh, hope you have small hands, not a lot of room under there.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Thanks a lot, anybody have problems with the CEL light? The next mod will be the CAI,

Nowdays i have a exhaust without muffler it sounds pretty but too deep

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=XJlD8gJvDUI
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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nope....no CEL.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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I'll add my 2 cents in.

I just received my Intake, Down pipe and full Alta exhaust Wed.

I first put the Intake on and was please right away with the sound and slight performance gain I could feel.

The Down pipe exhaust really surprised me in its quality 1 but after install and testing driving the car had a totally different nature. More than the power i could feel . Iwas most impressedwith how smooth the power was from stock parts. Downshifting and running up the gears are way smoother.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Azdmunky
Its cool, well worth the $$.

BTW, be careful of the studs on the turbo manifold. I ended up torqueing one off and it was a PITA to drill and tap out. I did discover that the hardened valve train studs from a VW are the same size. So I replaced all mine with chromoly studs.

Also the heat shield that sits on top of the turbo doesn’t go back in well. Its easier to just trim the heatshield lip that squeezes under the valve cover. It looks like the install all that, then install the top of the engine.

Oh, hope you have small hands, not a lot of room under there.
LOL... zeodare has no idea what those three bolts at the bottom of the top heat shield will do for your patience... it was brutal!

DEFINITELY use penetrating lubricant on the turbo manifold bolts a few minutes before trying to remove them.

No CEL. The install is NOT hard or technical at all, just challenging due to the space constraints.

ENJOY! You'll be glad when it's done!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Just got back from a local car club meet.....I cruise to them with some friends that have subarus, gti's, etc....when we got to the meet, I was showered in compliments about my exhaust, for like the 100th time!!!!.....Alta Turbo Back for the win!!!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by scott48
Just got back from a local car club meet.....I cruise to them with some friends that have subarus, gti's, etc....when we got to the meet, I was showered in compliments about my exhaust, for like the 100th time!!!!.....Alta Turbo Back for the win!!!
That's awesome, Scott! I think most Subaru owners are very proud of their "boxer rumble" (I know I am), so I would that that as high praise.

Hopefully my wife will let me add an Alta exhaust and perhaps a few other bits to our new Mini...
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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OHhh the change has been amazing!!!!

It's like the sport button works on the whole time.

Simply amazing!!

Good choice!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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The downpipe combined with the catback exhaust replaces the entire OEM exhaust right?

Do you still need to worry about cutting the OEM exhaust? Or is that only necessary if you're installing just the catback?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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I think there is a new exhaust and down pipe for the R56 coming out any day now.

Gee, I wonder who it could be from .

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
I think there is a new exhaust and down pipe for the R56 coming out any day now.

Gee, I wonder who it could be from .

Longboard
I don't get this post. Who is coming out with a new turbo back exhaust?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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judging by all the parts on his car I'm gonna guess Revolution MINI Works?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Thanks guys for the praise! I really appreciate it! Let me know if I can help in anyway shape or form!

Happy Holidays!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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Exhausting

Santa just bought himself an Alta downpipe & catback for Christmas.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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RIGHT ON!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Straius
The downpipe combined with the catback exhaust replaces the entire OEM exhaust right?

Do you still need to worry about cutting the OEM exhaust? Or is that only necessary if you're installing just the catback?
no cutting necessary if you replace the downpipe and catback at the same time.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by FugitiveAI
no cutting necessary if you replace the downpipe and catback at the same time.
good point!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by FugitiveAI
no cutting necessary if you replace the downpipe and catback at the same time.
Exactly why I wanted to wait and do them both at once instead of doing the catback then downpipe. Plus I want to feel all the performance gains and sound after one install.

Purchasing and getting it installed as soon as I get back to the US next month (assuming that both parts are in stock, please say yes) can't wait! ALTA FMIC to follow come Spring, then possibly PnP ECU when it's available for the auto.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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I'm also thinking about purchasing the turbo back system and FMIC, but I'm worried about turbo lag. Should I wait for the bigger turbo kits to come out?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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I'm also thinking about purchasing the turbo back system and FMIC, but I'm worried about turbo lag. Should I wait for the bigger turbo kits to come out?
There's NO turbo lag, trust me
 
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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I can only say oee thing..... from 4000rpm i have a new car.... The next mod will be CAI and then i will do a dyno test
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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I can only say oee thing..... from 4000rpm i have a new car.... The next mod will be CAI and then i will do a dyno test
Glad we have you sufficiently addicted! Thank you for the business!
 
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