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Old 09-18-2007, 09:29 PM
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Question on Wastegauge (new sounds since downpipe install)

this might sound stupid or not but i want to know rather then blew my turbo or other problems will come up.

i just want to know the pros and cons, recently i install Invidia catted dp on my car. mostly i been hearing the wasteguage, turbo spool up, and bov in the engine area. i been mostly hearing more then usual my wasteguage when first stepping on the gas pedal. i know this is normal it an bellmouth dp. thanks!!!
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If your WASTEGATE is noisier it's probably just the dp. Do yourself a favor and make sure you get a decent tune.
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actually i am currently running on stage 1
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if you're on the cobb. after the downpipe install you should have switched to the stage 2 map.
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Originally Posted by DemonPossessed
if you're on the cobb. after the downpipe install you should have switched to the stage 2 map.
yeah i want to switch to stage 2 but where i work there always cops everywhere the speed limit is 25 mph there. i dont want to get another speeding ticket but i will try it later on.
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actually stage 2 requires a complete turboback exhaust system which includes the DP and a catback system
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Originally Posted by MBasile
actually stage 2 requires a complete turboback exhaust system which includes the DP and a catback system
i do have the turboback exhaust system on, im just try to use to the new upgrade/dp.
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yeah i also got an invida catted DIV dp and it makes the same sound. Also are you serious about the reason not to flash stage 2? is because of cops? just drive the speed limit.
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yeah i also got an invida catted DIV dp and it makes the same sound. Also are you serious about the reason not to flash stage 2? is because of cops? just drive the speed limit.
i already flash it, i just dont want to get another ticket.
im a mechanic. i get to drive different cars and somethings nice ones, that how i got the speeding ticket. i was driving infiniti g35 driving over 70 in 35 zone. the cop give a ticket and warned me to not to do it again or it jail (it was rackless driving).
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where the hell are you a mechanic? Cobb AP Valet Map FTW
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i already flash it, i just dont want to get another ticket.
im a mechanic. i get to drive different cars and somethings nice ones, that how i got the speeding ticket. i was driving infiniti g35 driving over 70 in 35 zone. the cop give a ticket and warned me to not to do it again or it jail (it was rackless driving).
Well that was dumb, [pun]at least they didn't tase you bro[/pun].
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just flash it to stage2, and drive the speed limit.
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Originally Posted by pwnx0rz
just flash it to stage2, and drive the speed limit.
How about...

Go to Rosettastone.com....
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Originally Posted by VIBEELEVEN
Well that was dumb, [pun]at least they didn't tase you bro[/pun].
yeah i know i was lucky.
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just flash it to stage2, and drive the speed limit.
yeah sometimes it hurt to stay in the speed limit it 25 mph man!!!!
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