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Old 02-06-2012, 03:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was wondering if adding a HFC to my set up would make a big noticable difference

I have a SOLO PERFORMANCE mach muffler + Qrez

Should I stick with SOLO HFC or turbo kits HFC ?

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I have Solos HFC and love it. It will make your exhaust noticeably louder, but in a good way. I definitely noticed more power, especially in fourth gear. I wouldn't say it's a ton, but enough to be noticed.

Yeah, I used noticed a lot....
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I have the same exhaust as you. When I added the HFC from Solo it got a lot louder, raspier, and definitely more throttle response and more power in the higher revs.
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I have the HFC from turbokits and i would have to say the same as the ones' mentioning Solo's. Alot louder, alot raspier, and noticeable difference in throttle response.
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did u lose any low end power?
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YES!! I have Solo's HFC for my ARK exhaust, and I love it!! I have no rasp, it stays smooth and bellowy and the power gain is noticeable. It also pulls better in low RPMs compared to a cat-back/stock cat setup.
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I have the Ark exhaust with a TK HFC and I will say that it is a little raspy in the higher RPM but I do notice a nice increase in power. I used to have a test pipe and didnt like the sound or the low end power loss but I think the HFC is a good way to go
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I have the Ark exhaust with a TK HFC and I will say that it is a little raspy in the higher RPM but I do notice a nice increase in power. I used to have a test pipe and didnt like the sound or the low end power loss but I think the HFC is a good way to go
LOL, I'm curious as to how the same exhaust sounds with 2 different HFCs. I still gotta get around to posting a good one of mine on here.
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