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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Header and cat installation took about 3.5 hours. As you can guess, the headers are a tight fit, and it helps to have an assortment of ratchets and swivel fittings, and a pair of shinny hands are idea for the job. The Kinetix high flow cats fit well with plenty of clearance. The cats have no braces to fit the OEM supports, so the supports were left off. This is a concern (albeit minor) because the cats weigh about 8 pounds each, and “hang” unsupported between the headers and cat back pipes.






Despite the traffic on PA30 and I83, I was able to get on the throttle a couple of times. Its next to impossible to judge about horsepower, but the engine feels more responsive at about 4,500 rpm plus. One thing for certain is that the exhaust is more loud: at about 4,500 rpm plus its crazy loud! I still believe that more horsepower can be squeezed out of the engine. Its just a gut feeling but it seems like the engine is starved to air at the other end: the intake. The engine seems to have the potential for more “go” but something is holding it back (more air?). Overall I’m satisfied, and I’d like to thank

Pro Tune Performance
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Manheim, PA 17545

their attention to detail and professionalism.

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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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Nice setup with the Injen SES!

Which headers are those? Cats?

My Strup headers are getting installed on the 23rd... Can't wait!
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RNL323
Nice setup with the Injen SES!

Which headers are those? Cats?

My Strup headers are getting installed on the 23rd... Can't wait!
.Alphawerks Stainless Steel Headers
.Kinetix High Flow Catalytic Converters
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Awesome David. Looks fantastic. Can't wait to hear more on what you think the improvement is power wise.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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is that a wideband in the header or an o2 sensor?
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_pharmD
is that a wideband in the header or an o2 sensor?
The regular oxygen sensor is in the threaded port in the header.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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thats one awesome set up
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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It's all soooo purdy.

Dude, now get a plenum upgrade and piggy back with a tune and you'll be right there. Oh, well cams help too.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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all those nice exhaling mods won't be as effective without some inhaling mods. then check your a/f, cuz you might be lean.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by throbbing_Zon
It's all soooo purdy.

Dude, now get a plenum upgrade and piggy back with a tune and you'll be right there. Oh, well cams help too.
Thanks. The current balance of my modification budget is $0.00 so it will be awhile before any new purchases. But yes, a new plenum is on my wish list.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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davidv you got good taste
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