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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Any thoughts on how much a down pipe would help the performance of a Bonnie. We don't have the same issues as the GP with the U-bend so I am pondering the increase in a cost/benifit analysis for a DP.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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http://hoganperformance.com/DP8S.htm

409 Stainless Steel $ 139.95

This downpipe was developed to increase exhaust flow in the most restrictive area of the exhaust on the 97-03 Bonneville with a 3.8 SC and 3800 NA engine.

This pipe was installed on one of our clients cars recently. Dyno pulls were performed before and after the install with a 10-11 H.P. increase. The Dyno Sheet shows 2 pulls blue and red before and 2 pulls green and purple after.

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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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I love that they did two pulls for each. Smart guys over there.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
I love that they did two pulls for each. Smart guys over there.
That was my car. Curt is a great guy to deal with.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I'm kind of confused... I thought you'd be putting down a lot more power at the wheels than that (243). :? Isn't 190-5 stock?
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dillcc
I'm kind of confused... I thought you'd be putting down a lot more power at the wheels than that (243). :? Isn't 190-5 stock?
IIRC, those pulls were taken a few mods back. Early last year I believe.

Those #'* are about what I'd like to see with my car as it will be next weekend.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dillcc
I'm kind of confused... I thought you'd be putting down a lot more power at the wheels than that (243). :? Isn't 190-5 stock?
LOL...yeah...OLBlueEyesBonne is right...that was last year. Mods at the time were: FWI, 3.3 pulley, VS Cam, and PEMs.
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