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I wouldn't expect there'd be much/anything between any of them. And wouldn't expect any of them to give more than a very minor uplift (that couldn't also be explained by statistical error on a rolling road).
Choose the one that you like the sound of most - this is the prime reason for putting one on.
Choose the one that you like the sound of most - this is the prime reason for putting one on.
hi ocean,
i bought a tubi this weekend from the main uk importer and he said hp claims are to be taken with a pinch of salt, but they did show me a dyno test they had done at paramount performance which showed a 12 bhp increase after fitting a tubi. as far as im concerened if there is ANY increase i would be pleasantly surprised, but for me the main thing is for the car to sound more orgasmic than it already does!!
i bought a tubi this weekend from the main uk importer and he said hp claims are to be taken with a pinch of salt, but they did show me a dyno test they had done at paramount performance which showed a 12 bhp increase after fitting a tubi. as far as im concerened if there is ANY increase i would be pleasantly surprised, but for me the main thing is for the car to sound more orgasmic than it already does!!
All the exhaust guys claim a power gain. So which to choose? The only companies, I feel, who have the pedigree, product, and sound knowledge to match an Aston Martin are Tubi or Larini. If anybody will give you the power/sound it is these guys. Exhibit A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHX-OkXG1OE and Exhibit B: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuOO03OHU7I
Oh, and beware of companies such as Paramount quoting, ahem, 'epic' dyno figures.
Oh, and beware of companies such as Paramount quoting, ahem, 'epic' dyno figures.
Ben_Kaighin said:
If your looking for a power increase as well as wanting to release the great Aston V8 sound then you may want to look at fitting sports cats and a sports rear exhaust. PM me for more advice on liberating a few extra horses from you Aston.
I see you quote an, as near as it makes no difference, 450 bhp from the 4.3 Vantage with only a remap; sports cats and exhaust.I don't want to offend you, but doesn't this seem a tad optimistic? I mean it would be interesting to see some rolling road results. What's the improvment on 0-60; in gear acceleration and top speed?
Valentin said:
Ben_Kaighin said:
If your looking for a power increase as well as wanting to release the great Aston V8 sound then you may want to look at fitting sports cats and a sports rear exhaust. PM me for more advice on liberating a few extra horses from you Aston.
I see you quote an, as near as it makes no difference, 450 bhp from the 4.3 Vantage with only a remap; sports cats and exhaust.I don't want to offend you, but doesn't this seem a tad optimistic? I mean it would be interesting to see some rolling road results. What's the improvment on 0-60; in gear acceleration and top speed?
theres a guy on the AMOC forums in the US who did before/after runs with one of these ECU/exhaust/cat packages - I think in reality its about +25-30 bhp gain
Runway completely agree, these are my favourites as well for the AMV8 DB9 and DBS, different views and criteria for the DB7 and vanquish (i.e. only fit a sports centre box to a DB7 vantage if it is an automatic) , and there can be big differences between cars, never mind factors such as air temperature and density, tyre grip,
the only way to prove a gain is test it before and after modifications and not the gain, and on the whole who cares it sounds great, it looks great, It's an Aston
the only way to prove a gain is test it before and after modifications and not the gain, and on the whole who cares it sounds great, it looks great, It's an Aston
Rye p said:
Providence1 i installed power upgrade in my 06 vantage and I was thinking on installing cats like Larini's or RSC . my question is do you ever have any codes on your car ?
Does the exhaust sounds any louder or nicer?
I have had no codes to date. My Larini cats are 200 cell, apparently if you go for a cell count lower than 200 then thats when the problems start. The exhaust sounds substantially loader I have had mine recorded at 118db. The note is fantastic, but you have to want your car to sound like a loud V8 all the time if you go for it. I also have fuse 22 out. If you live local to Surrey very happy to hook up so you can hear her first hand.Does the exhaust sounds any louder or nicer?
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