Any recent experiences with FVD or Schnell Primary Bypass Pipe?
11-20-2011, 01:50 PM
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Any recent experiences with FVD or Schnell Primary Bypass Pipe?
I've been looking for a cup pipe for my 964 and came across both makes at what seem to be reasonable prices:
FVD for $197
http://shop.fvd.de/us/en/Porsche-0/9...stable%60.html
Schnell (from Vertex in FL) for $214
http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/2...#ItemNotes1Div
What's the benefit of the two-piece FVD approach? Any downsides?
TIA for your recent findings,
Phil
FVD for $197
http://shop.fvd.de/us/en/Porsche-0/9...stable%60.html
Schnell (from Vertex in FL) for $214
http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/2...#ItemNotes1Div
What's the benefit of the two-piece FVD approach? Any downsides?
TIA for your recent findings,
Phil
11-20-2011, 10:07 PM
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I have bought a few things from FVD (but never a cup pipe) and have always been impressed - I have never bought any Schnell stuff.
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11-23-2011, 12:08 AM
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Laker, can I ask how the primary and cat bypass affected performance? Sound not too obnoxious? I'm considering the same setup. Sorry for the thread hi jack.
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11-23-2011, 02:55 PM
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Thanks for your inputs guys. Called Sid @ Vertex today to ask about the Schnell pipe. Money-back satisfaction guarantee on Schnell products and the price has dropped to $187. Should receive it mid next week!!
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11-23-2011, 04:02 PM
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FWIW, Back in Feb., I saw two Vertex auctions on EBay. Primary and cat bypasses.
Since they were both free shipping, I emailed and asked them if anything else could come off since they were going to the same address. We did the pair offline for $450 shipped.
The sound is loud compared to stock, and I rarely pass 2k rpm in the neighborhood, so yes it is significantly louder. Does it have a nice sound? It's basically two empty pipes, so it's gonna be loud, as long as there is no drone, you win. I like the sound, just wish there was a mute switch for driving locally. After a while, you get accustomed to the louder sound and don't really care about the neighbors. Going in a tunnel or beneath an underpass however, quickly reminds you what you have gotten yourself into.
Since they were both free shipping, I emailed and asked them if anything else could come off since they were going to the same address. We did the pair offline for $450 shipped.
The sound is loud compared to stock, and I rarely pass 2k rpm in the neighborhood, so yes it is significantly louder. Does it have a nice sound? It's basically two empty pipes, so it's gonna be loud, as long as there is no drone, you win. I like the sound, just wish there was a mute switch for driving locally. After a while, you get accustomed to the louder sound and don't really care about the neighbors. Going in a tunnel or beneath an underpass however, quickly reminds you what you have gotten yourself into.
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