so i need some info on test pipes i need to kno if the intensepower.com test pipes would be just as efficient as any other test pipe such as the kinetix pipe?? any ideas anyone?

 

Test pipes are test pipes, its just a pipe that replaces your cats. They are all going to provide the same gains. The only thing you need to look for is the quality of the welds, if the welds are cheap they are going to crack and break then you will have to replace them.

The only other kind of test pipe you could look at are test pipes that are resonated...i guess they are supposed to cut back on the rasp a little bit so in other words they will be a little more quiet, not extremely noticeable.

-sean

 

it says there stainless steel but nothing about welds heres a pic

 

http://intensepower.com/inmorerapi35.html

 

I've been thinking about putting these on. I assume they're pretty easy to install and reinstall yeah?
I'll just reinstall my cats, when my car is due for smog, lol.

 

they are not that hard to install, it takes probably an around an hour. A couple of the bolts are a pain to get to. The welds are pretty hard to judge by looking at a picture. Order them and put them on, see how they hold up. Its not alot of money so if they do break its not a huge loss.

-sean

 

1 hour is not too bad considering doing it every 2 years

 

One hour?! I can't even get the 2nd bolt off and i spent 45mins on that one alone... Is there a better way to get to it?

 

let me know how it sounds ? and what gain u felt.... what exhaust are u putting it on?

 

im prolly gonna put hks exhaust on it

 

Try using penetrating oil to help get the bolts off. Be careful of the O2 sensors...you may need a special socket to get it off.

 

i have resonated fast intention test pipes w/hks hi flow and

 

ya those look pretty good and are fairly cheap