FVD has unleashed my TT...
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FVD has unleashed my TT...
I recently replaced the stock exhaust with the FVD Brombacher manifolds and exhaust with 200 cell cats (sound version).
What a transformation... and I'm still running the stock ECU. I've been looking for better sound in this car for a long time. Here are my initial impressions:
1. Quality construction and craftsmanship.
2. Throttle response is markedly improved. The motor is much more responsive and the turbos spool much quicker.
3. The off throttle burble is back... not like it was ever present in the first place with the choker stock exhaust.
4. As promised... there is absolutely NO DRONE. An amazing achievement for this system.
5. Quality exhaust note with sporty tones throughout the rev range. The whistle of the turbos is terrific.
6. This is not a 'race' exhaust... it IS a terrific DD exhaust. It's never obnoxious IMO. It's never too soft, either.
7. Nice quad tips... yes, real ones.
Thanks to Justin for his input and mad props to Rhonda at FVD for making this happen. I've been in a lot of cars with all kinds of cans (and many with no cans LOL)... this is really a quality system.
Obligatory low res phone pics attached.
What a transformation... and I'm still running the stock ECU. I've been looking for better sound in this car for a long time. Here are my initial impressions:
1. Quality construction and craftsmanship.
2. Throttle response is markedly improved. The motor is much more responsive and the turbos spool much quicker.
3. The off throttle burble is back... not like it was ever present in the first place with the choker stock exhaust.
4. As promised... there is absolutely NO DRONE. An amazing achievement for this system.
5. Quality exhaust note with sporty tones throughout the rev range. The whistle of the turbos is terrific.
6. This is not a 'race' exhaust... it IS a terrific DD exhaust. It's never obnoxious IMO. It's never too soft, either.
7. Nice quad tips... yes, real ones.
Thanks to Justin for his input and mad props to Rhonda at FVD for making this happen. I've been in a lot of cars with all kinds of cans (and many with no cans LOL)... this is really a quality system.
Obligatory low res phone pics attached.
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Lucky dog! Any sound clips? I believe Justin's You Tube vid was only of the mufflers??
And are the headers copper in color or is that just the crappy phone?
And are the headers copper in color or is that just the crappy phone?
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All components were shiny stainless out of the box. The headers are starting to take on a nice 'seasoned' look with a copper hue to them... they probably 'glow' on my way to work.
The rest of the system still looks like polished stainless, but I really don't have that many miles on the setup yet.
It's crazy. Letting the engine breathe has really changed the character of this car. It's quicker and easier to drive now since the motor's more responsive. Rev matching was always a bit delayed and quirky with the stock exhaust, but now it's like butta. Plus, I can finally hear the motor...
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Nicely done RJ! I'm so glad you are enjoying it as much as I am...it's a crying shame the car doesn't come this way stock.
Ed is right...my vid was before I put on the headers. I've tried to do another video a few times but each time it's rained on the day I was planning to do it! I'll get it done sooner or later.
RJ-you now need to do a GIAC or other brand flash. If you think the exhaust is fun...just wait! Trust me...I wouldn't lead you astray!
Ed is right...my vid was before I put on the headers. I've tried to do another video a few times but each time it's rained on the day I was planning to do it! I'll get it done sooner or later.
RJ-you now need to do a GIAC or other brand flash. If you think the exhaust is fun...just wait! Trust me...I wouldn't lead you astray!
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Val-all you need to do is see my car again!!
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Thanks, Chris... I just saw your post in the other FVD thread and realized that you swapped!
What setup did you choose? Sound version with 200 cells? I remember you looking for something a little louder for track work. Straight pipes for WGI???
FVD is reportedly working on a flash. It's plenty responsive with just the exhaust swap... it must be insane with a reputable flash.
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What setup did you choose? Sound version with 200 cells? I remember you looking for something a little louder for track work. Straight pipes for WGI???
FVD is reportedly working on a flash. It's plenty responsive with just the exhaust swap... it must be insane with a reputable flash.
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Same as you, sound version 200 cell cats. It's actually mellowed a bit since the install, I suspect the ecu is adjusting to the 70mm tubing, plus a little carbon!
I would strongly suggest you wait for the fvd flash, it's gonna be good...I can't say anymore in public.
I would strongly suggest you wait for the fvd flash, it's gonna be good...I can't say anymore in public.
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