ilovecars

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any one have this and does any one have confirmed gains from it. if its actualy 23 hp/tq(about) then i think it would be work the 550 asking price.

comments, facts, opinions all welcome THANKS!

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XM15

If you had a car with an LS2 I could see getting those kinds of numbers with headers. For an n/a 2.2 you won't get anything even close. More like 7-8hp.

o3nisoaso3

i personally think itd be very similar to vibrant for hp/tq numbers, considering size n design

ilovecars

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thats what i was thinking too. the website says those numbers i was just checking. that was off a ion red line too so that probly boosted em up a tad. but i wouldent think that a 2.2l could gain that many ponies off of better flow.

any one know the "best" gain header?

what are the gains off the vibrant header/downpipe?

XM15

Not sure. I dynoed after I was fully bolted. Its a very nice header though. Quite frankly, you probably won't see major power differences between the brands. You really just need to figure out where you want your power band and how much you are willing to spend.

ilovecars

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i what did you pull with all of em on?

XM15

140whp/143wtq

I have a misfire problem right now, so its a little lower at the moment.

ilovecars

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how much of again was that over stock? ithough we had 145 stock?

XM15

That is to the wheels though. FWD cars have about a 15% drivetrain loss. This means that my car was making about 165hp to the crank, a 20 hp increase over stock.

A stock car should see somewhere between 120-125 hp to the wheels.

ilovecars

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ahhh i see. so thats not a bad increase for bolt ons. how much was your time effected. i se you run 15.70 do stockers run like 16.00?

XM15

There are quite a few variables.

Some of the track factors: Temperature, humidity, elevation, track prep

Driver Factors: 60' time, speed of shifting, point in the powerband you upshift, driver weight

I know my car has alot more in it, I just can't drive right yet. IMO if a stock car could pull a 16.00 the driver probably drove it near perfect. A more realistic time would be a mid 16 second pass.

ilovecars

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ah i see. but all the bolt ons wont toaly be in vein correct?

pacific cobalt

23 Hp is on a SS/SC
Header on a 2.2 is going to get you 7-10 HP depending on your other mods.
Vibrant Header/Dp Combo looks like a quality piece but costs a few bucks.

ilovecars

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yea i would get vibrant or weapon r both have the long 4-2-1 design

ilovecars

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burzumaske20

depends what other set up you have for mods.Do some motor work though,that will help.

ilovecars

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well im looking for easy power/speed ex-weight reducion, rotatinal mass reducion, free up air flow. i was just wondering would this be a rather good flowing head/dp? it seems that way but if people know other wise i would like to know