it isn't worth it at all from what i've read... no gains to be seen from a cat back exhaust. if you enjoy the sound of the stock exhaust, i'd just leave it that way.
jump in the group buy for the turbo back system.
I want to install the factory sport exhaust in my Mazdaspeed 3 to complement the CAI, which has been very successful. However, I'm reluctant to change the exhaust without ever hearing the system. Has anybody in the Boston area installed the exhaust? Could I have a listen? I would really appreciate this.
thats true. i'd either do that, or get a downpipe and test pipe if you want some gains... i personally haven't gotten my test pipe yet or downpipe but from what i've heard, the gains are incredible.
I don't know Whitey, I think I may need to purchase a tuning solution. I threw a code for running to rich during idle. I reset the ECU approx. a month ago today and I haven't had a CEL yet. If it does throw the code again then I must get a tuning solution.
Atleast my money was well spent considering my O2 sensors, and bung holes are operational. CPE's craftsmanship is superior.
I want to install the factory sport exhaust in my Mazdaspeed 3 to complement the CAI, which has been very successful. However, I'm reluctant to change the exhaust without ever hearing the system. Has anybody in the Boston area installed the exhaust? Could I have a listen? I would really appreciate this.
WTF you talking about man. Coming from a guy who just posted the CAI has no felt gains, lol.
In the other thread it has been discussed there is no need for a tune for an exhaust.
Obviously you realize I was talking about the TBE. If you're going to get the factory "sport" exhaust I wouldn't get a tune either. When discussing TBE systems it's always good to bring up engine management as well.
WOW!
Good to know man tell me more because I dont know much about all this just what I have been reading and Ken had said that with his new TBE package there is no need to tune for exhaust.
I am reluctant to spend $900 on anything other then bills but I thought the TBE would just kick ass and be worth it.
Could you tell me more about the ECU tune because if that is true I am not going to do it. Also what about install? Is it a true bolt on do it yourself kinda thing or do I need to pay a shop to do this?
There are many factors that are keeping me rfom diving in and smog was one of them but I figure when the time comes to sell it I can bolt back the stock DP and leave the CBE inplace to pass right? Now if I need a tune how do you do this and how much?
Also looking at the CPE it appears that there is no need for a test pipe right? it looks like the DP and CBE do the job or am I missing a piece?
PS when you say CPE is better are you saying that the corksprot and PG test pipe wont be my best buy and I should go for CPE instead? Only issue is that its like 500+ extra over the package Ken is offering from corksport and vibrant. However if that cat makes it Smog legal it woudl be worth the extra cost to me. Sorry for all the questions but if you dont mind I could call you up some time so I can get some good advice and tips. I would like to better understand all this and it seems since you have done it you could help me out a bit.
