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Phalanx · 01-16-2010, 08:56 PM

This is virtually copied from a post elsewhere:

Installed:
MadDad Essentials 3" Catted Downpipe
MadDad Essentials 3" Catback Exhaust

I should have the dyno graphs emailed to me in a couple days, but from my best memory ... my baseline (stock) was roughly 240awhp/255awtq... after adding the turboback and the Cobb off-the-shelf Stage 2 tune, we saw 280awhp/315awtq. So roughly a 40whp/60wtq gain over stock which isnt too shabby. We also noticed that with each run after doing the flash the numbers seemed to be increasing... which could be due to the ECU 'learning' the new tune better, but we cant be sure. We're hoping to go back in a few weeks to see how it fairs after having some time to break-in/adjust. Im sure I'd see more with a protune.

All-in-all I am thrilled that I took the plunge and went with this exhaust (it is a prototype for those that didnt know. The sound is EXACTLY what I was looking for, as was the power gains (though I believe there is definitely some to be gained with a nice protune).

After I left daddysscp's place, I took my 1hr drive home and did a bunch more 'testing' of how it sounds and the one and only 'issue', and I believe that 'issue' makes it sound way worse than it actually is, is that 6th gear cruise control at 70mph going up a slight incline results an extremely slight amount of drone. As a reference for those with roof racks, the drone was no louder than the extra wind noise created by the roof rack.

As far as how loud it is int he cabin, its obviously fairly loud when getting on the throttle. BUt when youre just cruising around, its very easy to uphold a conversation. Also, if you have the stock radio on at a volume setting of 10 or more,t he radio sound will overpower the exhaust sound... just to try and put some things into perspective.

Again, to say that im satisfied with this turboback would be an understatement.

Thanks Rich (MadDad/daddysscp) and the guys at ESP for a great product and service.

Heres a couple pics... better ones tomorrow (now that the car isnt filthy anymore):

01-16-2010, 08:56 PM	#110 (permalink)
Phalanx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly, MA Age: 28 Posts: 17,663 Chris	This is virtually copied from a post elsewhere: Installed: MadDad Essentials 3" Catted Downpipe MadDad Essentials 3" Catback Exhaust I should have the dyno graphs emailed to me in a couple days, but from my best memory ... my baseline (stock) was roughly 240awhp/255awtq... after adding the turboback and the Cobb off-the-shelf Stage 2 tune, we saw 280awhp/315awtq. So roughly a 40whp/60wtq gain over stock which isnt too shabby. We also noticed that with each run after doing the flash the numbers seemed to be increasing... which could be due to the ECU 'learning' the new tune better, but we cant be sure. We're hoping to go back in a few weeks to see how it fairs after having some time to break-in/adjust. Im sure I'd see more with a protune. All-in-all I am thrilled that I took the plunge and went with this exhaust (it is a prototype for those that didnt know. The sound is EXACTLY what I was looking for, as was the power gains (though I believe there is definitely some to be gained with a nice protune). After I left daddysscp's place, I took my 1hr drive home and did a bunch more 'testing' of how it sounds and the one and only 'issue', and I believe that 'issue' makes it sound way worse than it actually is, is that 6th gear cruise control at 70mph going up a slight incline results an extremely slight amount of drone. As a reference for those with roof racks, the drone was no louder than the extra wind noise created by the roof rack. As far as how loud it is int he cabin, its obviously fairly loud when getting on the throttle. BUt when youre just cruising around, its very easy to uphold a conversation. Also, if you have the stock radio on at a volume setting of 10 or more,t he radio sound will overpower the exhaust sound... just to try and put some things into perspective. Again, to say that im satisfied with this turboback would be an understatement. Thanks Rich (MadDad/daddysscp) and the guys at ESP for a great product and service. Heres a couple pics... better ones tomorrow (now that the car isnt filthy anymore): Last edited by Phalanx; 01-16-2010 at 11:10 PM.