[s-cars] Stromung, worth it?

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I still don't understand how one 3 inch pipe could possibly flow more than dual 2 1/2 inch pipes that the stock system has. Beauty and weight considerations notwithstanding.

Chad Tobin

In a message dated 1/17/2003 3:52:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, mungerts at uneedspeed.net writes:

> Well, the Stromung weighs about a 3rd grader less than the stock system...
> and it sure
> 'looks' as if a ton more air could flow through the big 3" pipe.  At stock
> boost levels though,
> I don't think the stock exhaust is overly restrictive, my guess is the first
> bottleneck would be the EM or something further up the chain.  You are
> moving from dual cats w/stock to 1 cat with the SS,
> but the DP on the SS is more streamlined than stock...
>
> I don't think you go for an upgraded exhaust if you plan on remaining stock,
> but start turning up the boost and adding RS2 goodies, I'd guess it's a
> must.
>
> I'm just thinking aloud, I would like some hard data too!
>
> The stainless tips sure are purdy tho'
> --Scott Munger
> '93 S4
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Dave Burig
> > Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 1:14 PM
> > To: chris chambers; jeff posto; 's-car-list'
> > Subject: RE: [s-cars] Stromung, worth it?
> >
> >
> > I've driven a stock S4 w/Stromung turbo back, and the only difference
> > apparent to me was a lower tone at idle.  Butt-dyno was either not
> > calibrated that day, or very little performance difference.
> > I have MTM 1+ and RS2 EM.  BTDT's on performance gain per
> > dollar spent?
> > Before/after dynos?
> > IMHO, it ain't $1000.00 worth o' purty.
> >
> > Dave "Trying to ignore those demons in my head" Burig
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of chris chambers
> > Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 2:26 PM
> > To: jeff posto; 's-car-list'
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Stromung, "SS" available now.
> >
> >
> > Jeff,
> >
> > ummm...how much? (asks cautiously, got the turbo hoses already)
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> > --- jeff posto <jpostup at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > --
> > > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> > >
> > > Hi ,
> > >
> > > A rare moment has occurred where Stromung has a few available "SS"
> > > exhaust systems available. That is inventory is built right now, and
> > > available to purchase for those wanting a 3" stainless exhaust. For
> > > those new to the list, write to me off-list and I can fill in
> > > details. It is turbo to tailpipe.
> > >
> > > I can place orders if you want one, holding the normal GP price,
> > > without a GP minimum.
> > > ("This is an unusual and rare oportunity. Because usually, I have to
> > > chase orders, place orders , wait for production and pester Stromung
> > > to deliver taking months.;-("
> > >
> > > Right now I have one humorous lister taking unit #1, a guy who wears
> > > CarHarts!
> > >
> > > Get yer system ready for springtime boyz.
> > >
> > > write if interested.
> > >
> > > Jeff Posto
> > >
> > >
> > >
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