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Originally Posted by FPenvy yeaaaaa that'll happen plus it's worse now that FI makes a turbo kit sooo now you got the FI FI kit or other iterations of the

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Old 02-26-2016, 03:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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yeaaaaa that'll happen plus it's worse now that FI makes a turbo kit sooo now you got the FI FI kit or other iterations of the abbreviations

Yeah I saw that too.. FI vs AAM kit. There was a thread about it.


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yea thats been a bigger debate as of late.

more or less it comes down a. if you have a bias and b. turbo/wastegate choice

the prices are very similar so it makes them competitive. i obviously lean to the FI kit. i like the design and look better plus i've seen a few builds on stock blocks with e85 push over 700whp. very impressive.

theres a stage 3 build in progress a guy here is pushing for 1000whp+ of the FI kit with a 4.0L block.
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Yes, they are Tony approved! Frank, when I get around to it, I may put your pipes into production. We will call them, "The FP" option.
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yea thats been a bigger debate as of late.



more or less it comes down a. if you have a bias and b. turbo/wastegate choice



the prices are very similar so it makes them competitive. i obviously lean to the FI kit. i like the design and look better plus i've seen a few builds on stock blocks with e85 push over 700whp. very impressive.



theres a stage 3 build in progress a guy here is pushing for 1000whp+ of the FI kit with a 4.0L block.

I'll have to do a lot more research down the line. And not just buy the kit like I did this morning. Lol.. I did read something about the bov being more internal and not letting off the sound for the AAM kit. And that maintenance would be a little harder.. But I was looking for more exhaust information at the time.


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I'll have to do a lot more research down the line. And not just buy the kit like I did this morning. Lol.. I did read something about the bov being more internal and not letting off the sound for the AAM kit. And that maintenance would be a little harder.. But I was looking for more exhaust information at the time.


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yea wit the turbo kit i'd say take some more time before pulling the trigger lol

there's a few differences between the kits that really come down to personal preference and build goals.
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yea wit the turbo kit i'd say take some more time before pulling the trigger lol



there's a few differences between the kits that really come down to personal preference and build goals.

Quick question.. Does a new exhaust system require a break in period? I've read up that once they are broken in they get a bit louder.. But I guess my question is should I take it easy for a period of time. Please let me know, thanks!


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yea wit the turbo kit i'd say take some more time before pulling the trigger lol



there's a few differences between the kits that really come down to personal preference and build goals.

Can I pick your brain a little bit? Will the FI long tube headers fit my current setup? I have the resonated test pipes along with the 3" true duals if you don't remember.


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You will lose the Resonated Testpipes. Sorry FP, I knew the answer it's a worthwhile trade-off unless you want to keep the same volume.
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You will lose the Resonated Testpipes. Sorry FP, I knew the answer it's a worthwhile trade-off unless you want to keep the same volume.

Are there substantial differences compared between long tube headers vs headers and test pipes or are they negligible? Or is it just preference? Thanks btw for chiming in.


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