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Old May 28, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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i'v had my st170 for over a year now got a ss exoust (cat back) is it worth while getting the manifold and cat replacement pipe? any suggestions for engine mods that are value for money? cheers erik
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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cat replacement pipes make the st170 sound tinny as hell, and may get you 3-4bhp if your lucky.

They are pretty well tuned anyway so the only way to get some decent power out of it would be forced induction with a turbo or supercharger, or you could even use nitrous
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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hi thanks 4 replying 2 my post, i was'nt really wanting to go 2 the expence of a turbo or supercharger the now, i looked into getting it remaped it only gives it 8 bhp forŁ200, or a power boost valve
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power boost valves do nothing on a fuel injected car.

As I said in my original post, they are well tuned as standard, there's not really a lot you can do to them unless you are prepared to spend some good money on them.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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ok thanks 4 your help
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