AMS TBE + AEM intake + GST Map? - Page 2

rm_you · #11 04-19-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crak

Supply and demands my good sir

True that. Well, thanks for the advice!

So, it is looking less likely I will go with AMS for parts now, not because I don't trust them, but because I just found out that their exhaust system uses a lot of slip-joints, which I have been told to stay away from if possible (and comparable parts from UltimateRacing don't use them). Also, I think I found a guy selling used EvoX FMIC/pipes that are a bolt-on replacement just about equivalent to the AMS part, but way cheaper. No point in being wasteful!

crak · #12 04-19-2012, 12:52 PM

I have EVO X pipes, they are not as shiny, but they get the job done. You can paint them yourself if you want

(which i did not do, becuase I am lazy)

rm_you · #13 04-25-2012, 07:01 AM

Update: found some deals locally, so ended up going with a veritable parts sampler...

FMIC/pipes: barely used EvoX parts from a guy on craigslist
Catback: used AMS from a guy on craigslist (the single-tip version, so no slip-joints -- can't even find it on their website but he had it for cheap and it looks legit)
intake: AEM intake as planned (was $230 online at lightning motorsports incl. free shipping!)
High Flow Cat: Ultimate-Racing
boost pill: Ultimate-Racing (doesn't really matter who I get it from apparently, so just grabbed it along with the HFC)

Edit: Ah, I forgot that I also picked up the EvoX BoV along with the FMIC as an added bonus! Used parts are SO cheap...

Can't wait to get over to my friend's garage and get it all on!

BravoZero · #14 04-25-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rm_you

Update: found some deals locally, so ended up going with a veritable parts sampler...

FMIC/pipes: barely used EvoX parts from a guy on craigslist
Catback: used AMS from a guy on craigslist (the single-tip version, so no slip-joints -- can't even find it on their website but he had it for cheap and it looks legit)
intake: AEM intake as planned (was $230 online at lightning motorsports incl. free shipping!)
High Flow Cat: Ultimate-Racing
boost pill: Ultimate-Racing (doesn't really matter who I get it from apparently, so just grabbed it along with the HFC)

Can't wait to get over to my friend's garage and get it all on!

Awesome, keep us updated! Start a build thread as well if you want.

crak · #15 04-26-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rm_you

Catback: used AMS from a guy on craigslist (the single-tip version, so no slip-joints -- can't even find it on their website but he had it for cheap and it looks legit)
Can't wait to get over to my friend's garage and get it all on!

ouch! its going to look so funny with a single tip! are you sure you want a single tip?!?!

rm_you · #16 04-26-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by crak

ouch! its going to look so funny with a single tip! are you sure you want a single tip?!?!

Yeah I know, I wasn't expecting it when I went to meet him, since I didn't even know AMS *made* a single tip exhaust (it wasn't on their website anywhere when I was shopping)... But, I already dragged the guy out there, and I figure it was cheap enough that if i decide later I want a dual tip, I can just sell it on craigslist again. :P

Anyway, it is less weight, plenty of pipe to actually *do the job*, and no slip joints so nothing to worry about there... If anything, it's probably a better part to have, just will look a bit strange. Not ideal, but not really bad either. I'm going to put it on this week and see if it looks really dumb or not.

BravoZero · #17 04-26-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by crak

ouch! its going to look so funny with a single tip! are you sure you want a single tip?!?!

Plenty of people are running single tip, not that bad. You barely notice the other cutout.

rm_you · #18 04-26-2012, 07:28 AM

Here's a question... My friend is saying he thinks replacing the TBE will *require* an ECU flash. I kind of thought the only things that *required* a new map immediately were a new intake and the boost pill. I do have the Cobb AccessPort, which came with Stage 1 and Stage 2 maps, so I was planning on doing it anyway, I just wasn't sure if it was necessary immediately.

Another update: Ended up getting the HFC from Cobb instead of UR because the shipping was free, cheaper and faster. :P

BravoZero · #19 04-26-2012, 08:38 AM

A TBE itself is okay as long as you don't push the car. HOWEVER, if you also install an aftermarket boost pill, it's definitely required. Also required is if you modify the intake in any way.

rm_you · #20 04-26-2012, 12:07 PM

Ah it's ok anyway, I found the post on the Cobb forums that has newer maps for the Ralliart. Since I have the AccessPort already, it's a piece of cake to use those. They even have one for the same AEM intake, so I should be completely set -- I'll flash to Stage 2 once I get everything but the intake on it, then add the intake when it arrives and switch to the Stage 2 + AEM Intake map. I'll update when I have more stuff attached and have actually tried out one of those tunes.

Edit: OK, put the catback on it tonight, sounds SO much more like a real car now! The HFC gets here tomorrow from Cobb (did I mention that I decided to switch yet again, no longer getting the cat from UR, Cobb now). May not have time to put it on until Sunday or later.