I checked out today's vendor announcement about the Blue Flame exhaust, and am pretty confused by the dyno graph provided. See here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ght=blue+flame or the vendor's website, http://www.kassmotorsports.com/produ...roducts_id=831. The dyno graph provides "wheel power" of 110.7 hp pre-exhaust, 123.6 after. Then, it applies some seemingly ridiculous driveline loss and states 175/186 at the crank. Anyone know what gives? As an aside, not sure how I like the tip locations, just looks off...hehe.

 

I'd like to see dyno numbers confirmed by an independent source for any product.

12 HP claims are pretty high compared to other exhausts we know about.
The dual system looks nice and finishes with dual oval tips and it comes with a customized valance for the rear bumper that doesn't have the center cut out and has two side cut outs.

Any owners out there? Maybe check MINI2.com for comments.
Does it drone at 2900 rpm?
How much does it weigh?
It comes in different models to fit the '02-04 and '05 model years.

Dyno numbers can be "adjusted" by any shop that does dynos.
That dyno chart from 2003 looks interesting "like you mentioned".

The original price ($1295) was kinda high but it's not as bad now.

For the same price you could consider UUC, Borla race, or Milltek and buy some extra gas.

 

Thanks Minihune ! Checked MINI2, but no hard info. It's been around in the UK and sold by Mini Sport there since august or so. No dyno figures. They say the supplied valence really lacks something to be desired. They also say it has some removeable baffle or the like to control volume. Without it, it's said to be really loud. That's all. Anyone have one/know someone who does? I'm not deadly interested, just curious. Thanks in advance!

PS: I put less weight in manufacturer claims. I think it's interesting, though, 'cause it includes a new cat.