My old pipe was not a BHR pipe. It was an rx7store one. It developed a nasty buzz around 3500-4500 rpms(yeah, worst possible spot) and after awhile, it developed an exhaust leak because the bolts had to be re-tightened. Rather than re-tighten them, i just took it off because i don't like the buzzy sound, and i wanted to see how bad my gas mileage had gotten, since i'm now getting 18.5 w/ the midpipe and MM tune, down from 20, and have noticed the car seems less peppy. I'm scared of what the gas mileage will be like with no tuning and with a cat. I'm expecting somewhere around 15 :(

I took the pipe off, de-tuned the engine, and will drive it like this for a couple weeks before bringing it to the dealer to have them look at it/take a compression test/decarb. i'll be really bummed if my engine is low on compression, since i premixed since 15k miles, changed my oil religiously at 3k, and only put shell premium gas in it. coils and plugs were changed at ~22k miles, and it now has 33k miles.

Mine dropped from 20 to about 18.5 but it is because they switched gas around here to 10% ethanol. Did they do that there as well?

we've had 10% ethanol for as long as i can remember

Well im still trying to get a "co-pilot" for my drive home to MI...female of course. The only problem I forsee is the frequent bathroom breaks. I hate that shit.

You will be stopping enough for gas that you'll have plenty of bathroom breaks. I'm not saying this in jest. One month ago, I spent 18 hrs straight driving the car.

And to make you feel right at home you'll notice we have rain for you today. :D:

patiently waiting and watching this thread for some news!

My AFR gauge is lonely... it needs a home for its sensor... :)

update?

I'll find out some info tomorrow.

cool. did you get my vm? maybe we can chat tomorrow sometime?

hmm... you the nor cal dyno day is the end of may... You could always come out to install it Ray :)

:bubbrubb:

theres a pre order list?!~? :shocking:

woohoo!!!! Birthday present?

:Eyecrazy:

yay!

:gasp:

Side stepping the middle man.

Something tells me when we ship these pipes out the world will get a little bit quieter.

No Todd.
The world will sing in perfect harmony.

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Wow! i'm having some bad flashbacks

Have you finally got a clue on how much international shipping will be? :)

It should be me saying that to you, rotary owner :smoker:
You just remembered me that i have to tell my dad about those belts. Dining at his place tonight and it's pretty much time to order them!
/OT
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Whats the price on these again?