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Offline mahimahimo

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very happy (quickley went to angry)
« on: March 09, 2005, 08:55:05 AM »
just ordered the calmini performance exhaust and header for my tracker .... cant wait till it gets here and throw it on cause my exhaust is SHOT....lol

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Offline mahimahimo

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Re: very happy
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2005, 09:17:21 AM »
oh yea kinda was wondering what u guys think bout it and what diff's u noticed wit it on....thanx....


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Re: very happy
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2005, 10:01:16 PM »
I did the header and a Flowmaster Exhaust on mine and noticed a considerable power change (+Plus it sounded allot cooler 8))

You should be happy with it. Let us know what you think when you get it fitted.

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Re: very happy
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2005, 12:22:21 AM »
HaHaHa, STORY TIME!

I bought the Calmini header for the Gnewt - it was the first mod I did.  But I didn't get it installed before I went to EJS in 2002, so I took it along, and installed it at my tent site, at Slickrock Campground.

Well, you know how it is.  You put the header on, and before you bolt up the Cat, you just gotta turn it over, to see what it sounds like, with open pipes.  I was surprised that it wasn't a lot louder!  Somebody described it as a pi$$ed-off bumblebee.

I have the calmini header on BOTH my Sidekicks - it's a great boost in power, performance, AND mileage.
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Offline mahimahimo

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Re: very happy
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2005, 01:16:20 PM »
sweeeeetttttt  i cant wait  now..... they claim it will be here in 2 weeks which i hope it will ....thanx guys

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Re: very happy
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2005, 02:54:29 PM »
does just putting on a header with the stock pipes give a performance boost ? or a noticable one ?

i've got a 16v engine.
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Re: very happy
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2005, 04:41:40 PM »
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does just putting on a header with the stock pipes give a performance boost ? or a noticable one ?

i've got a 16v engine.

On a 16 valve its less noticable than an 8 valve. the sound is better but I doubt it will worth it without doing the complete system.

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Offline mahimahimo

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Re: very happy
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2005, 09:07:55 AM »
so it will be here in about another week........i ordered the 8 v full exhaust kit....it says on hte calmini website that it requires minor welding.....im curious what needs to be welded...thanx

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Re: very happy
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2005, 11:26:41 AM »
It rocks!! It was a very noticable difference from stock...put a free flowing intake on to complete the package...lemme tell you it turns heads when I get on the gas with this setup ;D

On my vehicle the gas mileage went down...cuz I'm hard on the throttle a whole lot more now ;)

Minor welding is welding the cat in place...
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Offline mahimahimo

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Re: very happy
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2005, 02:57:30 PM »
alrighty ...thanx....but if im not usen a cat does it come with a peice of tubing to just over ride it ? from the picture it looks liek it does nad it looks like it bolts right up and i could just use a clamp to hold it ......

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Re: very happy
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2005, 12:04:02 AM »
If it doesn't include the right pipe you need, you can always get a piece of flex-pipe to clamp in from your local auto parts store... I like the one I got from Advance. It also allows some flex in the exhaust system in case of impact with rocks.... It helps save exhaust gaskets :D
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Re: very happy
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2005, 08:38:32 AM »
Balance is everything.  If you bolt on headers and free flow muffler to let the engine exhale better, you have to free up the intake to let it inhale better, or you will not see the performance gain you are looking for.  Install a k&n or similar air filter at the same time you're doing the headers/muffler, and you will definitely see an improvement.

On a side note: I just dont believe in removing catalitic converters.  The amount of shit that these little devices remove is tremendous, and the loss of power is so minor, its just not worth the harm you cause to the environment.  Believe me, I'm no tree-hugger, but them's the facts. Also , if you have some extra money burning a hole in your pocket, kill the factory cat and put on an aftermarket (free-er flowing) cat and I bet you will have no performance decrease by using the device.
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Re: very happy
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2005, 01:01:54 PM »
alrighty...i had a k&n already...put the exhaust andheader in ... but didnt really notice a big diff except for  the sound ... any inpute would greatley help

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Re: very happy
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2005, 02:32:45 PM »
actually realized there was a lotta water in the gas i got so i just ran it down and filled up agian ... did make a big diff...pulls nice and hard in the higher rpm's and a little more low end torqe......also it deff sounds mean...unfortunantly as unlucky as i am some how mangaed to have a small exaust leak but im gonna check that out tom and hopefully fix it ....thanx for your help

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Re: very happy
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2005, 03:47:05 PM »
alright...new problem has arose and it has me STUMPED....... ??? >:( ??? .........alright put the header and exaust it thats all fine .... but now from the engine im hearing a loud "clicking" ....at first i thought it was an exhaust leak but i checked everything and the noise lead back to the engine...i was tinking maybe i made the wires extending the o2 sensor to long and now itis messing wit the mixture causing to make the noise .... any help would be appreciated ...cause im absolutely stumped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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