Turbo XS Turbo-back exhaust

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06-02-2003, 09:54 AM

DwithBoost

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Turbo XS Turbo-back exhaust

Does anyone on the forum have the Turbo XS turbo-back exhaust? If so how do you like it? Tell me about looks, sound, quality and (of coarse) power gains. Any info is appreciated.

06-03-2003, 04:03 AM

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The turbo sound! Ooooh the turbo soud

I am running the TXS stealth with cat and the bpm Twister3 muffler. The exhaust note is a little loud for me. When I had just the stealth it was a little bit louder than stock. IMO I would go with your choice of engine managment first. I saw more of a gain all around with my UTEC than I did with the exhaust. The exhaust really helped with spooling the turbo. Of all the exhausts that I have installed I like the TXS one the best.

06-03-2003, 07:59 AM

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I like my SS invidia downpipe really well. Perrin also makes a very nice exhaust. I have a Tanabe cat back and I cant hear myself think inside the car but it is the burlinest sounding exhaust. Kind of like a VW Bug on Steroids!

06-03-2003, 09:30 AM

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TSX + Prodrive

I installed a TSX Stealth Back on a friend’s car with a Prodrive muffler. Very Nice Deep Tone and not too loud inside (or outside) the car. He topped it off with the TSX up-pipe and a UTEC, he makes 235 WHP on pump gas (93) and 245WHP on race gas (100) with the stock turbo and intercooler. TSX products are top shelf in my book.

06-03-2003, 07:11 PM

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I am going to totally hijack this thread... and I am sorry! Speaking of gas... one of my local gas stations recently got 110 Octaine Leaded gas. Is this safe for WRX'S? My guess is no!

06-04-2003, 12:15 AM

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wrx drink UNLEADED gas ONLY, lead gas will cause it choke!!

06-04-2003, 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by 2Point0
I am going to totally hijack this thread... and I am sorry! Speaking of gas... one of my local gas stations recently got 110 Octaine Leaded gas. Is this safe for WRX'S? My guess is no!

If you remove all the cats and don't mind replacing the O2 sensors like spark plugs then yes you can run the leaded stuff.
The leaded gas will clog the cats and shorten the life of the O2 sensors dramaticly.

06-04-2003, 05:44 AM

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Okay thanks

I will be sticking to my 93 Octaine!!!

06-04-2003, 05:57 AM

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If you are looking to up the octane rating of your fuel look into either Metanol or toulene.
Here is some info on Methanol: http://www.turbofast.com.au/racefuel13.html

Here is some info on Toulene: http://www.elektro.com/~audi/audi/toluene.html

Search the net for more info. Those two links should get you started. Just remember that once you start mixxing your own fuel you will be addicted to it.

06-04-2003, 03:09 PM

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Mix your own fuel at your own risk!!! Had a friend of mine that got seriously burnt (2nd and 3rd deg burns on half of his body) from that foolishness. There are stations out there that sell Unleaded Competition Fuel 100 Octane and up. Please, let’s be safe out there!

06-04-2003, 05:59 PM

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I am thinking about getting a TXS turbo-back, with a blitz nur spec axleback. My question is, should i go catless? What are the advantages and disadvantages. Also i am looking at a UTEC. What gains in power am i looking at? And finally should this amount of power satisfy me for awhile while i proceed to upgrade the suspension and body?
thanks

06-04-2003, 07:17 PM

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I recently installed the TurboXS turbo back exhaust and I think that it gives you some nice power gains in the mid to high end, plus the sound of the boxer is unleashed. I also wrapped the downpipe with some header wrap to help eliminate some of that radiated heat since I removed the heat shield from the turbo. I noticed before I installed the wrap on the downpipe that the intercooler was signifigantly hotter than when I had the stock exhaust on. Since I installed the wrap the intercooler has been much cooler and I have noticed more of a power gain with the TurboXS exhaust.

06-04-2003, 09:06 PM

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Nato: Power is nothing without control! Tune the suspension, brakes and tiers FIRST! Than do your power mods.
As for how much you can get? See my earlier post; that is with one cat. Going catless will add 20 to 25 WHP. But, you would have to put the stock exhaust back on to pass smog cert. But, you could run a system with two hi flow cats and possibly pass with a little help from the UTEC.

06-05-2003, 12:35 PM

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I have wheels and tires, and am going to get a set of tein flex coilovers soon. I am waiting on brakes because they are so damn expensive. I dont care about replacing my exhaust to stock, to pass emissions. WIth that said, what is better, catless, or one highflow cat?