[Olszewski]

My E Villa midpipe is here!

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What resonator option did you pick?

 

[Hamster-GT]

What resonator option did you pick?

I ask for something that looked dull, OEM-like. It's their own "sport series" resonator from a different exhaust they offer.

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[Olszewski]

Cool. I saw the options thier sport, flowmaster, magnaflow, and brola. Ill be ordering from them aswell when i make up my mind.

 

[Hamster-GT]

SXTH Element lower intercooler pipe!

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[Hamster-GT]

The SXTH Element intercooler pipe is in!

It wasn't difficult to install. I just took my time installing it to line it up just right.

My impression is that it seems to idle more smooth. The associated vibration from the lower engine pitch mount with poly bushing seemed to disappear. Drivability is improved. It's easier to take off from a complete stop, engine response is more instant, overall power from idle to redline feels smooth and a hint of more torque throughout. It revs more freely, especially after 4k rpm. It pulls all the way to redline. It used to struggle past 4.5k rpm. Good thing I got this and it was on sale!

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[Lag]

So there are no center mounting points? Does it feel pretty ridged just from the support of the elbows?

 

[Hamster-GT]

So there are no center mounting points? Does it feel pretty ridged just from the support of the elbows?

I was like , too, about no mounting brackets. It feels rigid enough. I drove over some rough roads and dips to see if it would hit anything. It clears. I don't think I've seen any aftermarket pipes with mounting brackets.

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[Lag]

I was like , too, about no mounting brackets. It feels rigid enough. I drove over some rough roads and dips to see if it would hit anything. It clears. I don't think I've seen any aftermarket pipes with mounting brackets.

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That does seem odd since the pipe looks like it's an increase in diameter. But glad that it work. Where you able to put the lower engine cover back on or did you leave it off? The improvements to the car you mentioned do sound very promising and exciting to hear. This was no where near my build list but for that price it sounds promising.

 

[Hamster-GT]

That does seem odd since the pipe looks like it's an increase in diameter. But glad that it work. Where you able to put the lower engine cover back on or did you leave it off? The improvements to the car you mentioned do sound very promising and exciting to hear. This was no where near my build list but for that price it sounds promising.

The piping is bigger. According to SXTH Element, the piping is 2 1/4". The lower engine cover is on and it clears. I hit the cover with my fist to see if it hits the pipe. I'm confident that there are no clearance issues.

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[Lag]

The piping is bigger. According to SXTH Element, the piping is 2 1/4". The lower engine cover is on and it clears. I hit the cover with my fist to see if it hits the pipe. I'm confident that there are no clearance issues.

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That is awesome to hear. Thanks for the updates Hamster. This has been one of the best places online to look at Forte mods.

 

[Hamster-GT]

I took a picture during break. Happy Friday Forte forum!

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[Lag]

Happy Friday indeed. Thought I would share my car since I have looked at yours so many times haha

 

[Hamster-GT]

Another suspension change. First, the KW coilovers, now it's the Whiteline springs. Nobody knew when the set will be sent out to retailers. Tire Rack had a great deal for these springs, too. H & R suspension it is! They worked great on my last project car. At least I got a tracking number from UPS for these.

 

[Wifeismad]

I haven't installed it, yet. I am keeping the stock muffler on. I don't think it's a restriction at stock power levels. It does bypass the secondary catalytic converter and the smaller piping between the resonator and cat. I'm expecting slightly louder exhaust with more noticeable pops and bangs.

Have you installed this yet? A before and after exhaust sound video would be great if you have it!

 

[Hamster-GT]

Have you installed this yet? A before and after exhaust sound video would be great if you have it!

I'll try to make a video. I'm not really good at it. I have not installed it, yet. This chassis is harder to put on jack stands then my previous cars. I'm going to install the exhaust right after I do the suspension. I really don't like to wait for the exhaust to cool down.

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[Hamster-GT]

After a couple of failed attempts to lower the Forte, 3rd times a charm. I can't wait to install them!

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