Better Sound
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You may have to search around for specific products but, one of the things the Sport Compact guys use is a Cold Air Intake (CAI). The CAI will add a little different "note" to the engine when you open it up. Obviously if you want overall sound, you can look to the cat-backs too. I think alot of guys here like the Gibson models or Flowmaster. 
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will the exhausts add to performace as well? if yes, how would it help performance? i think i may get this one.. http://www.motorhaven.com/customer/p...cat=205&page=1 are these easy to install yourself too? or would i need to have it professionally fun??
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Yes the exhaust will help performance. However, you have to understand that one bolt-on by it's self will only due so much. You have to pick some parts that will compliment each other. IE - if you put a CAI on (that is putting more air in) your engine then it will work better if it is complimented by headers and free-flow exhaust. You can go a step further and install an adjustable FPR and a mild cam upgrade.
The general rule of thumb is you have to give a little to get a little. Power is not free, so a free-flow exhaust will usually show a small loss in low-end torque and hp only to gain some up high. A mild set of cams may show great pickup and throttle respones in the mid-range but some losses may show in the low-end or the high-end. It depends on the profile and intended RPM range. Hope this helps.
Oh yea, and if you can turn a wrench with out fear of getting dirty..... You can DIY. If the system you are looking at requires welding, well you have to be a bit more skilled to do that.
The general rule of thumb is you have to give a little to get a little. Power is not free, so a free-flow exhaust will usually show a small loss in low-end torque and hp only to gain some up high. A mild set of cams may show great pickup and throttle respones in the mid-range but some losses may show in the low-end or the high-end. It depends on the profile and intended RPM range. Hope this helps.
Oh yea, and if you can turn a wrench with out fear of getting dirty..... You can DIY. If the system you are looking at requires welding, well you have to be a bit more skilled to do that.
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alright sounds like i will do it myself then... could you suggest any CAI and an exhaust that would compliment each other... i am on a fairly tight budget and i don't know what these parts are running price wise but could anyone suggest some exhaust systems and CAI's... thanks
