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Uppipe worth it for Cobb stg 2?

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Uppipe worth it for Cobb stg 2?

Yes, I just posted that I was probably going to get a Helix uppipe, but need advice from those with more knowledge.

I plan on getting Cobb stage 2 down the line and have no plans for doing anything else.

Cobb stg 2 only requires TBE which I already have. Would it help at all to have an uppipe installed? From what I've read the uppipe causes quicker spool up which is a plus, but if Cobb doesn't factor that in...is it really worth it?

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the up-pipe is worth it.
Old Oct 21, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Is there anyone out there that has compared cobb stg 2 with the stock catted uppipe and one with an aftermarket uppipe?
Old Oct 21, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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the uppipe doesn't give you a lot of horsepower, but you will notice that your turbo spools up significantly faster (500-800 rpms) without the cat.
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you also don't have to worry about the higher EGT's damaging the up-pipe cat.
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get the uppipe.

i got a PDE uppipe with cobb stage 2 and its way worth it. i cant imagine myself driving around with a stock uppipe ever again!

i guess the cobb reflash is working with it, since i got no cel since my reflash.
i'm running a Perrin short ram with my setup also (i know it doesnt do anything )
but still no problems so far
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