Whats a "screamer" pipe
23-03-2008, 09:29 PM
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Whats a "screamer" pipe
what does it do, why do you need one, etc etc?
23-03-2008, 09:30 PM
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its a pipe off an external wastegate
im sure someone else will elaborate
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23-03-2008, 09:31 PM
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It is used to vent exhaust gas from an external wastegate, if you have a turbo with an external wastegate. Called a screamer pipe because it usually makes a racket!
23-03-2008, 09:31 PM
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its a pipe off an
external wastegate
im sure someone else will elaborate
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Not allways of an external wastegate as I found out this week
23-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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Not allways of an external wastegate as I found out this week
now i look like an even dumber woman
you learn something new every week
thought it was there to get rid of excess gas but lee said to shut up as i aint got a clue what im on about
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23-03-2008, 09:35 PM
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I thought it was external gate only, but quickly got shot down in a thread earlier this week. Ill see if i can find the thread
23-03-2008, 09:36 PM
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It is but a wastegate is a wastegate, Be it internal or external. Christian used to have a screamer pipe on his GT28 CVH, internally gated. Took it of though due to noise I think.
23-03-2008, 09:37 PM
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so i aint TOTALLY stupid, thats good to know
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interesting read
and what a stupid idea to fit a screamer cos it " sounds good"
23-03-2008, 09:47 PM
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They sound good when you watch a car fly past with one, but sod having a car with one for everyday
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what a stupid idea to fit a screamer cos it " sounds good"
I reckon 90% of the after market tuning industry is based upon this principal
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I reckon 90% of the after market tuning industry is based upon this principal
along with chump valves
24-03-2008, 12:18 AM
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ah cool. i've youtube'd it since, and i recognise the noise. makes the engine sound broken imho.
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