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Beni 12-01-2005 10:12 AM

Would like some help...
 
Hey everyone i want to buy the Racing beat exhaust or there light weight flywheel, can only afford one right no,w performance wise which one is better?

r0tor 12-01-2005 10:15 AM

performance wise the exhaust isn't going to do anything for you

Tigster 12-01-2005 10:19 AM

The racing beat exhaust is nice and adds a better look to the back of the car and a little deeper sound but no exhaust system on this car will give you a large HP gain. The racing beat exhaust is actually a little heavier than the stick exhaust.

I have read people are happy with changing the flywheel. But none of these are going to help with power alot. You would be better off spending your $$ on suspension or keping it in the bank if you are looking for a power increase.

Red Devil 12-01-2005 10:20 AM

If you're going to do the flywheel, you should think about doing the clutch since you, or the mechanic will already be down there. It will save you a lot of money/time down the road.

djseto 12-01-2005 02:05 PM

I drove an 8 with a lightweight fly wheel..it revved to the moon fast. I'd do that over an exhaust

Fanman 12-01-2005 03:12 PM

Just realize that in changing out the flywheel, you are talking about dropping the tranny. That is a good $500-$600 in labor costs unless you can do it youself. With the exhaust (which I agree will give you little if any performance gains, but sounds & looks awesome) is about 1 hour at a muffler shop (about $50).

dmp 12-01-2005 03:16 PM

AND...a flywheel won't help the car go any faster - just accelerate a bit quicker in the lower gears (1-3) - by 3rd gear, any gains won't be measurable.


The exhaust is good - except it's WAY too quiet...but doesn't drone. Looks sharp, too - to me, a larger exhaust (tips) makes the car look more 'serious' - rather than the very crappy-looking OEM parts.

:)

toca 12-01-2005 06:50 PM

if u get a exhaust try to get a cat delete pipe for high flow cat pipe then u will see a good increase in power

Beni 12-01-2005 08:14 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate all the feedback.... looks like im leaning towards the exhaust since the flywheel is gonna cost so much with labor...

Armaant 12-01-2005 08:34 PM

idk what your looking for in a exhaust but i just got the turboxs one which isnt released. The hp gains were pretty good and i like the sound. look at the thread below this one for the discussion about it.


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