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Improvement vs. degradation Posted by Ari [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Not all exhaust components created equal?, BillJ, Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:12:31 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Of course, not all systems are created equal.
But it does point out something - it's hard to get additional performance out of a well-engineered system. And the Saab system is pretty well engineered. However, it's VERY EASY to screw up a well-engineered system with lousy components.
I saw a lovely 2-stroke Sonett that someone had tried to turbocharge. After a lot of money and work, they had an engine that had almost the same performance as stock, but a narrower power band. Now, given that the STOCK 850MC engine had a power band about a tach needle's width wide, this new system was basically undriveable.
So yes, you probably have much better performance. But I wouldn't call it an improvement. If you had a crudded up air filter and replaced it, I wouldn't call that a performance improvement. I'd call it a repair.
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