Would an exhaust do more than DP and FMIC?

Carrera24 · 03-21-2012, 11:19 AM

Looking to get my next mod soon. I am between an exhaust or DP and FMIC?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-21-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Carrera24

Looking to get my next mod soon. I am between an exhaust or DP and FMIC?

Downpipe would add the most power between the 3 options. FMIC would add more consistency, safety(Intake air temp reduction) and more top end.

Cat back exhaust will only help after the other 2 mods have been completed, from a power stand point.

The correct way to modify from a safety priority and power stand point would be FMIC, Downpipe, catback in that order. Especially for someone in hotter climates.

marv85 · 03-21-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Carrera24

Looking to get my next mod soon. I am between an exhaust or DP and FMIC?

exhaust is for the sound. I saw a lot of difference when I installed my DPs, and felt the same when I installed my FMIC.
it all depends on the conditions where you live.

skim7x · 03-21-2012, 11:24 AM

No. Exhaust (I'm assuming you mean like a catback exhaust) will do almost nothing but change the sound.

rader1 · 03-21-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Downpipe would add the most power between the 3 options. FMIC would add more consistency, safety(Intake air temp reduction) and more top end.

Cat back exhaust will only help after the other 2 mods have been completed, from a power stand point.

The correct way to modify from a safety priority and power stand point would be FMIC, Downpipe, catback in that order. Especially for someone in hotter climates.

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Carrera24 · 03-21-2012, 12:10 PM

Great thanks for the advice. I will be ordering the DP and FMIC. I already have an AFE intake and jb4. Trying to get the best results.

Car feels good, but when I get on it hard it's like it's asking for more. I don't want to say it hesitates, but it feels like something is holding it back.

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Carrera24 Private First Class 8 Rep 114 Posts Drives: White///M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (3)	Great thanks for the advice. I will be ordering the DP and FMIC. I already have an AFE intake and jb4. Trying to get the best results. Car feels good, but when I get on it hard it's like it's asking for more. I don't want to say it hesitates, but it feels like something is holding it back.
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