Pettit Racing’s Forced Induction System
02-05-2008, 03:50 PM
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Just spoke to Cam @ Pettit and he knows his stuff and I love how he has the No bullshit type style in sales. I spoke to him about my car and he wouldn't even take my deposit because he didn't know how long it would take until he would have the PCM Flash for the Auto's. He is currently working on one as we speak but that would be the 6 Speed auto and I got the lonely 4 Port/Speed auto. So I can't wait until he gets the PCM flash done for my car, I know moon ran it with Int X but that is just not worth the $1600 for it seeing how Hymee is going to bring out his product! Well anyways Cam Keep my posted so I HOPEFULLY I can get this in my 8 for the summer ;D
02-05-2008, 11:10 PM
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Hey guys, I just got my front subframe in today so the reasembly has officialy started. I was asked for my ECU, a 4 speed auto so it can be worked on. The plans to get my car together enough to be safly drivable for testing for the time being. Give it a few more months. Pettit hasnt forgoten about the 4 speeds. I havent gone into work there latly cause its so hard lookin at other 8s and not driving mine, kinda makes me sick to my stomac but I still pop my head in there from time to time. I also have another project in the works non rotory related though.
02-06-2008, 06:40 AM
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Hey guys, I just got my front subframe in today so the reasembly has officialy started. I was asked for my ECU, a 4 speed auto so it can be worked on. The plans to get my car together enough to be safly drivable for testing for the time being. Give it a few more months. Pettit hasnt forgoten about the 4 speeds. I havent gone into work there latly cause its so hard lookin at other 8s and not driving mine, kinda makes me sick to my stomac but I still pop my head in there from time to time. I also have another project in the works non rotory related though.
Hey Moon! Glad to hear your 8 is on the mend! Just got my new MAF tube from Cam, everything running great!
Seriously dude - watch out for those washers
02-06-2008, 10:59 AM
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02-09-2008, 12:11 PM
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I'm back for some more info.
Exhaust this time.
I don't want to run a midpipe. To me, the compromise of the excess smell, (as my car is mostly a daily driver) isn't worth the small power gain on a rare fun day at the track. Would there be any drawbacks/concerns (other than less power) with just running a high flo cat with the Pettit SC? (melting, clogging, etc.?)
Also, with catbacks...I like the MS, but haven't ruled out RB or Borla yet. My question is if you add a hi flo cat to an aftermarket catback, it gets louder...If you add a midpipe, it tends to be even louder. For those who had an aftermarket catback, how much louder did it get when you added the Pettit SC? I know it's subjective, but just an idea is all I'm looking for. I saw one video on youtube with the Pettit SC and an RB, but it was recorded in a parking garage so...hard to tell or compare to others.
I guess I also need to consider weight (RB I think is heavier). Borla and RB are 3" piping...not sure about MS. Any opinions for FI application?
Exhaust this time.
I don't want to run a midpipe. To me, the compromise of the excess smell, (as my car is mostly a daily driver) isn't worth the small power gain on a rare fun day at the track. Would there be any drawbacks/concerns (other than less power) with just running a high flo cat with the Pettit SC? (melting, clogging, etc.?)
Also, with catbacks...I like the MS, but haven't ruled out RB or Borla yet. My question is if you add a hi flo cat to an aftermarket catback, it gets louder...If you add a midpipe, it tends to be even louder. For those who had an aftermarket catback, how much louder did it get when you added the Pettit SC? I know it's subjective, but just an idea is all I'm looking for. I saw one video on youtube with the Pettit SC and an RB, but it was recorded in a parking garage so...hard to tell or compare to others.
I guess I also need to consider weight (RB I think is heavier). Borla and RB are 3" piping...not sure about MS. Any opinions for FI application?
02-09-2008, 12:19 PM
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just an FYI.....im running with a midpipe and borla...i HAD that smell you refer to when i was using the x for management...but since the flash i dont have that smell..
im not sure that just having a catback and adding the blower makes it louder per se....for me, i just got a different sound coming from the engine bay...
of course, when i took out the cat, then the exhaust is much louder....
you also have to take into account how you drive the car...in WOT in a low gear its extremely loud...
hope this helps..
im not sure that just having a catback and adding the blower makes it louder per se....for me, i just got a different sound coming from the engine bay...
of course, when i took out the cat, then the exhaust is much louder....
you also have to take into account how you drive the car...in WOT in a low gear its extremely loud...
hope this helps..
02-09-2008, 12:20 PM
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its pink with white lettering...rather cute and a worthy cause indeed!!
02-09-2008, 12:35 PM
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Hey pat! Thanks for the response.
How would the flash eliminate the midpipe smell? If that's true, I would be interested in the dual resonated midpipe (Mazsports maybe). Anyone else scentless?
Aren't you at the Auto Show today? You workin' the laptop from there?
How would the flash eliminate the midpipe smell? If that's true, I would be interested in the dual resonated midpipe (Mazsports maybe). Anyone else scentless?
Aren't you at the Auto Show today? You workin' the laptop from there?
02-09-2008, 02:51 PM
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you could dust my car off for me!!!
02-09-2008, 03:43 PM
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With leaner AFR's at idle, how are your starts now? (Rougher idle? stalling?) I guess if the flash sets AFR's at about the stock settings, your starts are probably still fine.
I thought midpipe smell was a universal thing. "You have a midpipe...It's gonna give you some odor." I understand what you are saying about achieving less HC's through tuning richer or leaner, but then why is it such an understood/accepted generalization about midpipes? Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled if the Pettit flash greatly decreases it because I could just get a midpipe (no emmissions here). I assume the smell is still present though, just to a lesser degree.
I thought midpipe smell was a universal thing. "You have a midpipe...It's gonna give you some odor." I understand what you are saying about achieving less HC's through tuning richer or leaner, but then why is it such an understood/accepted generalization about midpipes? Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled if the Pettit flash greatly decreases it because I could just get a midpipe (no emmissions here). I assume the smell is still present though, just to a lesser degree.
02-09-2008, 04:42 PM
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starts are much better with the flash..idle is perfect...
i was even able to go to a remote start set up after the flash....
using the x made start ups a little more tricky....especially with the change in temp (geographics)....at idle my AFRs were around 10 with the x...with the flash they around 13..big difference....
i was even able to go to a remote start set up after the flash....
using the x made start ups a little more tricky....especially with the change in temp (geographics)....at idle my AFRs were around 10 with the x...with the flash they around 13..big difference....
02-09-2008, 04:47 PM
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some times the idle AFs are 14...ive seen 14s...
i really need someone to ride shotgun when im doing WOT in 2nd, 3rd,etc so i can get an accurate read...
on the highway doing around 75 in 6th they run 14-15
i really need someone to ride shotgun when im doing WOT in 2nd, 3rd,etc so i can get an accurate read...
on the highway doing around 75 in 6th they run 14-15
02-09-2008, 06:46 PM
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well since we are (a lot of us) now a MAF driven system I though it would be VERY important to have good air to the intake.
Yall have already seen my RB maf pipe /horn/filter mod and NOW I am pleased to say ---I have fitted the RB CA supplier (the cai part that goes ahead of the revi) part to the front so now i can gather all that good cold dense air to expose my whimpering little maf too. I had to do a good bit of redo on the a/w intercooler hoses but now she fits like a charm. Tight but its all good. Now working on a little heat shield for the engine bay side.
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Yall have already seen my RB maf pipe /horn/filter mod and NOW I am pleased to say ---I have fitted the RB CA supplier (the cai part that goes ahead of the revi) part to the front so now i can gather all that good cold dense air to expose my whimpering little maf too. I had to do a good bit of redo on the a/w intercooler hoses but now she fits like a charm. Tight but its all good. Now working on a little heat shield for the engine bay side.
oscd