u bend removal
ive been seeing a lot discussion on the u bend removal topic, it sounds interesting but does the u bend have to be replaced, or can it just be "removed", and what does it do to the car?? i think the resonator swap for the glasspack is cool but does it alter the sound??
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RE: u bend removal
ORIGINAL: batman ive been seeing a lot discussion on the u bend removal topic, it sounds interesting but does the u bend have to be replaced, or can it just be "removed", and what does it do to the car?? i think the resonator swap for the glasspack is cool but does it alter the sound?? |
RE: u bend removal
thanks. how much am i looking at spending on this? and how much horsepower will i gain?as far as the glasspack swap thing im not sure, my car is pretty loud considering im running straight pipe with no mufflers, but if its worth the gain ill do it, what do u suggest?
p.s. im new at engine work so thanks for putting up with all the questions. |
RE: u bend removal
The Ubend removal will net you 8HP and should cost somewhere around $75 - $150 to make and install. You can buy a prefab part from ZZP but it will just add cost to the install. Have you local muffler guy make on for you.
The glasspack will make it louder especially considering your not running any mufflers. The glasspack or race muffler may make it sound deeper though which would be a huge improvement I am sure not to mention a few extra ponies. |
RE: u bend removal
My local mechanic made and installed my straight pipe 50.00 out the door....Can't say I really noticed a big horse power gain but I have been driving around in Chicago and it made it up in the 100 deg. last week, I need me a nice cool fall morning then see how it feels!!!
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RE: u bend removal
You probably won't notice as much of a difference as a NA 3800 cause your boosted. $50 is cheap. Did that include the bung for the O2 sensor?
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does changing out the u-bend hurt low end torque, or kick on the BIG yellow light. www.montestore.com lists a prefab pipe I was thinkling of trying.
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RE: u bend removal
The Ubend delete will improve low end torqe and overall power by 8HP. This mod should not affect the sensor at all. In GM's infinate wisdom they put that Ubend there to protect the O2 sensor.
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RE: u bend removal
$75 for that prefab, I think you'd be able to get it cheaper at a local muffler shop.
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ORIGINAL: 04MonteLS $75 for that prefab, I think you'd be able to get it cheaper at a local muffler shop. I paid $28.75 per hp gain for my Hypertech programmer. I would say this mod by far is well worth it. |
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