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      04-03-2018, 05:24 PM   #89
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I've been running catless for four months now and get zero smell unless you're standing at the tailpipe. Even when I initially installed it, you only got it if you rolled down the windows and were stopped. The smell goes away and even when present, isn't a nuisance.

And not really. DP/FMIC are recommended for stage 2. Stage 1 doesn't have any requirements. CP/Plugs are recommended due to the increased boost applications, but it's not 100% that they'll fail or give you issues immediately.
Look at ER DP right now. How necessary are the Additional O2 sensor and EGT Bung? I don't wanna spend $$ I don't need.

Ps. From what I understand the DP will give off a check engine light. Woukd you recommend not installing DP until BM3 Is purchased?
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Look at ER DP right now. How necessary are the Additional O2 sensor and EGT Bung? I don't wanna spend $$ I don't need.

Ps. From what I understand the DP will give off a check engine light. Woukd you recommend not installing DP until BM3 Is purchased?
Those are for allowing you to put those sensors back in, but they're pointless on a catless. Only thing they are usually for are for tuners to do testing, but you won't need them. Just click no. Only thing you need to buy from them is the pipe itself. As for the CEL, you will get it almost immediately, so that's up to you. If you can stand looking at the CEL, go for it. If not, wait till you get BM3.
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For a highly modified car, it’s good to have an egt gauge, and a wide band 02 gauge. That 02 bung also gives a custom tuner ability to plug in their wideband while on the dyno.

For just bolt ons, I wouldn’t worry about it.

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For a highly modified car, it’s good to have an egt gauge, and a wide band 02 gauge. That 02 bung also gives a custom tuner a pale to plug in their wodebamd while on the dyno.

For just bolt ons, I wouldn’t worry about it.
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For a highly modified car, it's good to have an egt gauge, and a wide band 02 gauge. That 02 bung also gives a custom tuner ability to plug in their wideband while on the dyno.

For just bolt ons, I wouldn't worry about it.
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For a highly modified car, it's good to have an egt gauge, and a wide band 02 gauge. That 02 bung also gives a custom tuner ability to plug in their wideband while on the dyno.

For just bolt ons, I wouldn't worry about it.
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I like my gauges.
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I like my gauges.
I'm running a dashboard through a mounted tablet right now. Those Awron gauges those.
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Okay, so went and filmed the burbles/gunshots with the latest Stage 2 AGG tune from BM3. I'll start off with that this video does NOT do it justice... You will hear the nice, deep burbles, but whenever I'd get a gunshot, it registers as a high-pitched crack on the GoPro and doesn't pick it up well. So, I guess do your best to imagine a loud gunshot whenever those pop up, lol. I will be trying to experiment with the best way to film that so it registers better. Until then, enjoy!

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Okay, so went and filmed the burbles/gunshots with the latest Stage 2 AGG tune from BM3. I'll start off with that this video does NOT do it justice... You will hear the nice, deep burbles, but whenever I'd get a gunshot, it registers as a high-pitched crack on the GoPro and doesn't pick it up well. So, I guess do your best to imagine a loud gunshot whenever those pop up, lol. I will be trying to experiment with the best way to film that so it registers better. Until then, enjoy!

lol. nothing like emulating gunshots sounds with your car in a crowded public area sounds great though dude, excellent work. was that on a burble map or no?
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Man I need to post a video soon lol Ill try to post one today of me downshifting, revving etc...
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I'm running a dashboard through a mounted tablet right now. Those Awron gauges those.
I might look into that. I need to find a wideband for this car though. I had bad luck with AEM on my other car.
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lol. nothing like emulating gunshots sounds with your car in a crowded public area sounds great though dude, excellent work. was that on a burble map or no?
They make burble maps?? 😂😂
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They make burble maps?? 😂😂
lol yah. just a map that tunes for extra burbles. I know bm3 and AA make them. I wonder how they work? just dump too much fuel or something...?
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lol yah. just a map that tunes for extra burbles. I know bm3 and AA make them. I wonder how they work? just dump too much fuel or something...?
That’s such an awful idea. I would assume a little more fuel would do it.

Reminds me of those ghost cam tunes for mustangs. Smh
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That’s such an awful idea. I would assume a little more fuel would do it.

Reminds me of those ghost cam tunes for mustangs. Smh
I don't know about an awful idea, I'm probably going to do it when I get my AA tune . ghost cam tune is weak though, cuz thats posing like your making more power with a cam. no harm in some artificially induced pops and crackles lol
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That’s such an awful idea. I would assume a little more fuel would do it.

Reminds me of those ghost cam tunes for mustangs. Smh
They used to be pretty bad for the turbo, but those days are gone thankfully. All M's ship with burble now.

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I don't know about an awful idea, I'm probably going to do it when I get my AA tune . ghost cam tune is weak though, cuz thats posing like your making more power with a cam. no harm in some artificially induced pops and crackles lol
But yes, right now on the Stage 2 AGG OTS map. Will be swapping to the custom E tune here soon! Took a long video on the cruise today with the GoPro. Will edit and show off the DV+ flutter and cracks. They are pretty loud lol.
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They used to be pretty bad for the turbo, but those days are gone thankfully. All M's ship with burble now.



But yes, right now on the Stage 2 AGG OTS map. Will be swapping to the custom E tune here soon! Took a long video on the cruise today with the GoPro. Will edit and show off the DV+ flutter and cracks. They are pretty loud lol.
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where can i find forged rod bolts ?
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where can i find forged rod bolts ?
You can get them from ARP: http://arp-bolts.com/kits/ARPkit-det...?RecordID=1114

I want to say we can use the bolts listed above as they are the same specs: M9x47mm. I know D041987 has them, but still waiting for his reply on which ones. He's out of the states I believe atm. I need to get with my mech and see if they'll work.
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Installed the flex fuel plugs SILZKBR8F8S

Just installed the flex fuel plugs firstly people seem to have the NGK number wrong it is SILZKBR8F8S. This indicates it should be the same heat range as the stock N20 plugs but they appear to be colder plugs based on the design (see pics). I gapped the plugs to 0.024" seems to smooth out the power delivery and eliminated a rough spot at 3000 rpm. Anybody else use these plugs as yet?
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Pic of my AR ceramic coated downpipe

I have a AR design ceramic coated downpipe had RK tune remove the cold start and the car sounds like stock. Definitely feel more power in the mid-range and top end. Planning to put it on a dyno.
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