my review of alphawerks header
05-28-2005, 04:28 AM
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my review of alphawerks header
Before i begin, yes i am sponsored by alphawerks.
Now my review of the header and o2 sim:
Header first: Very nice looking overall no rough spots or anything of that sort. its stainless so thats a plus. very clean over all look. sounds Great no rasp. it should be noted however i have stock exhaust and k & n CAI. The power is noticable as i can chirp third now and it just seems like a much more level power curve for some reason. One erk i did have. the brackets by the s-pipe did not line up but with the 2 spring bolts the header or exhaust dont move a thread anyway so it is irelevent in my book. Great product overall and definatly worth the cash.
o2 sim: Pretty simple and straitforward. take off teh glovebox and wire it up as it says. the directions could be improved a hitch as this was my first time doing a header or sim install. i was a little nervous about operating on my baby, but it all worked out and shes recovering fine.
in a closing note; top notch product, no cel w/ sim ever, stainless so it looks spiffy, nice power boost, no rust (dc headers eh hem), beefy flanges so stop reading this and if your debating on dc, megan, or alpha it should be a no brainer unless you want mountains of problems. after all you get what you pay for
Now my review of the header and o2 sim:
Header first: Very nice looking overall no rough spots or anything of that sort. its stainless so thats a plus. very clean over all look. sounds Great no rasp. it should be noted however i have stock exhaust and k & n CAI. The power is noticable as i can chirp third now and it just seems like a much more level power curve for some reason. One erk i did have. the brackets by the s-pipe did not line up but with the 2 spring bolts the header or exhaust dont move a thread anyway so it is irelevent in my book. Great product overall and definatly worth the cash.
o2 sim: Pretty simple and straitforward. take off teh glovebox and wire it up as it says. the directions could be improved a hitch as this was my first time doing a header or sim install. i was a little nervous about operating on my baby, but it all worked out and shes recovering fine.
in a closing note; top notch product, no cel w/ sim ever, stainless so it looks spiffy, nice power boost, no rust (dc headers eh hem), beefy flanges so stop reading this and if your debating on dc, megan, or alpha it should be a no brainer unless you want mountains of problems. after all you get what you pay for
05-28-2005, 04:40 AM
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I agree, but damn there is no way in hell those bracket holes would ever line up on my car without all the messin around my dad and I did. On the right side, we ended up putting a longer bolt, a spacer, 4 washers, and some extra drilling on the exhaust bracket before it would even begin to work. It makes for a very curious looking sandwich of metal but it works and thats what counts. The left side only needed a little nudge.
I can attest to the sound of the Alphaworks + TRD setup now, to me it sounds exactly like the eclipse in the first fast and the furious movie, but this is only after 10mins of idle and a few revs. I like it, its slightly louder than before and the exhaust note is only altered above 3.5k rpms. After I get the o2 sim in tommorow il try and find something to get a decent sound clip with.
I can attest to the sound of the Alphaworks + TRD setup now, to me it sounds exactly like the eclipse in the first fast and the furious movie, but this is only after 10mins of idle and a few revs. I like it, its slightly louder than before and the exhaust note is only altered above 3.5k rpms. After I get the o2 sim in tommorow il try and find something to get a decent sound clip with.
05-28-2005, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mr_lore
I can attest to the sound of the Alphaworks + TRD setup now, to me it sounds exactly like the eclipse in the first fast and the furious movie, but this is only after 10mins of idle and a few revs. I like it, its slightly louder than before and the exhaust note is only altered above 3.5k rpms. After I get the o2 sim in tommorow il try and find something to get a decent sound clip with.
We have been waiting for you...
05-28-2005, 08:31 AM
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*starts a stomping chant*
SOUND CLIPS.... VIDEO CLIPS.... SOUND CLIPS.... VIDEO CLIPS.... SOUND CLIPS....
The best advertising supporting a sponsorship over the internet we can get is video/audio and accurate, proveable, numbers.... ESPECIALLY with the TRD exhaust....
SOUND CLIPS.... VIDEO CLIPS.... SOUND CLIPS.... VIDEO CLIPS.... SOUND CLIPS....
The best advertising supporting a sponsorship over the internet we can get is video/audio and accurate, proveable, numbers.... ESPECIALLY with the TRD exhaust....
05-28-2005, 09:58 AM
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LOL, I guess this means I have to deliver now. Now where does my dad keep that video camera... (I cant find anything in this house now that I'm back from school).
I promise I'll have something for u guys by tonite (saturday) even if i have to use my cellphone or something. Its been a wild friday nite, time for a lil sleep.
I promise I'll have something for u guys by tonite (saturday) even if i have to use my cellphone or something. Its been a wild friday nite, time for a lil sleep.
05-28-2005, 06:37 PM
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Re: my review of alphawerks header
Originally Posted by VoLktc
Before i begin, yes i am sponsored by alphawerks.
Now my review of the header and o2 sim:
Header first: Very nice looking overall no rough spots or anything of that sort. its stainless so thats a plus. very clean over all look. sounds Great no rasp. it should be noted however i have stock exhaust and k & n CAI. The power is noticable as i can chirp third now and it just seems like a much more level power curve for some reason. One erk i did have. the brackets by the s-pipe did not line up but with the 2 spring bolts the header or exhaust dont move a thread anyway so it is irelevent in my book. Great product overall and definatly worth the cash.
o2 sim: Pretty simple and straitforward. take off teh glovebox and wire it up as it says. the directions could be improved a hitch as this was my first time doing a header or sim install. i was a little nervous about operating on my baby, but it all worked out and shes recovering fine.
in a closing note; top notch product, no cel w/ sim ever, stainless so it looks spiffy, nice power boost, no rust (dc headers eh hem), beefy flanges so stop reading this and if your debating on dc, megan, or alpha it should be a no brainer unless you want mountains of problems. after all you get what you pay for
Now my review of the header and o2 sim:
Header first: Very nice looking overall no rough spots or anything of that sort. its stainless so thats a plus. very clean over all look. sounds Great no rasp. it should be noted however i have stock exhaust and k & n CAI. The power is noticable as i can chirp third now and it just seems like a much more level power curve for some reason. One erk i did have. the brackets by the s-pipe did not line up but with the 2 spring bolts the header or exhaust dont move a thread anyway so it is irelevent in my book. Great product overall and definatly worth the cash.
o2 sim: Pretty simple and straitforward. take off teh glovebox and wire it up as it says. the directions could be improved a hitch as this was my first time doing a header or sim install. i was a little nervous about operating on my baby, but it all worked out and shes recovering fine.
in a closing note; top notch product, no cel w/ sim ever, stainless so it looks spiffy, nice power boost, no rust (dc headers eh hem), beefy flanges so stop reading this and if your debating on dc, megan, or alpha it should be a no brainer unless you want mountains of problems. after all you get what you pay for
05-28-2005, 11:13 PM
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Delivered as promised: movie of the mythical TRD + Alphaworks setup.
http://s91405857.onlinehome.us/blogp..._TRD_small.wmv
That host should last, not sure how long though.
Stats:
TRD Exhaust
Alphaworks header
K&N CAI
New header gasket AND s-pipe gasket used at time of install (i get parts at cost)
1080 miles on car
~40 miles on header
clip inside is with driver side door open
o2 sim installed, no CEL yet
I've changed my mind now that Ive heard my own car from outside it doesnt please me above 4k, I'm hoping the ZPI or draxas s-pipe I'm planning on will fix it.
http://s91405857.onlinehome.us/blogp..._TRD_small.wmv
That host should last, not sure how long though.
Stats:
TRD Exhaust
Alphaworks header
K&N CAI
New header gasket AND s-pipe gasket used at time of install (i get parts at cost)
1080 miles on car
~40 miles on header
clip inside is with driver side door open
o2 sim installed, no CEL yet
I've changed my mind now that Ive heard my own car from outside it doesnt please me above 4k, I'm hoping the ZPI or draxas s-pipe I'm planning on will fix it.
05-28-2005, 11:50 PM
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http://www.hooklinesinker.org/tc/Alp..._TRD_small.wmv
mirrored for ya
you should definitely take that catback off, add a resonator (36" universal "glasspack") and put it back. that would get rid of the rasp
mirrored for ya
you should definitely take that catback off, add a resonator (36" universal "glasspack") and put it back. that would get rid of the rasp
05-29-2005, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_lore
I agree, but damn there is no way in hell those bracket holes would ever line up on my car without all the messin around my dad and I did. On the right side, we ended up putting a longer bolt, a spacer, 4 washers, and some extra drilling on the exhaust bracket before it would even begin to work. It makes for a very curious looking sandwich of metal but it works and thats what counts. The left side only needed a little nudge.
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