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[Daniel-cmyk]

Hi guys,

I hope this hasn't been covered. I have search google and forums for a while now but cannot find nothing on this.

I currently have a Mugen Twinloop catback installed with a K&N Typhoon intake w/o remap. I have noticed a slight blow in my OEM exhaust manifold and want to get it changed. I currently have a Mugen manifold/sports CAT sitting there boxed up waiting to go on but was going to do it and get a remap the same time..

The question is would it be okay to put the Mugen manifold on, to replace the OEM one without a remap for a couple of months? Approx 1200 miles.

Also, another question..

My plan was to get an RBC inlet as well for the remap, but is it worth it? I'm not chasing figures but would like more useable power during a daily drive. Peak power isn't what i'm after, just after extra 'punch'.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks guys,

Daniel

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Hi Daniel,

some nice parts you have there. The advice given to me by Paul @ tdi north was to drive below 7k rpm, but this was with all bolt ons and a decat manifold. Your particular system with a sports cat would be a bit more restrictive although still running quite lean in the upper RPM i'd guess and you wouldn't want to risk driving it for a long time IMO. An easy solution would be to source a 2nd hand manifold on EBay, I expect they're pretty cheap like under £50. I would suggest getting an RBC if you want some more power and don't mind paying a bit of additional labour to fit it. The mugen sports cat and cat back itself is somewhat restrictive anyway compared to other systems, i'd also swap the Typhoon for a Tegiwa, although the typhoon will still perform on the dyno. I still think you'd get 230+ on a tdi north roller

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btw this guy appears to be selling an OEM mani

http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=290371