eeek, pricey but well worth it with all the work done. idk if im quite in the market for that right now even if i sell my own xA like im thinkin bout.

nice intake Barrazack, how much money u put down on it?

 

Bout $160 did install myself. but i know a guy who knows a guy type deal. Anyone know someone selling a flow master/ magnaflow exhaust for one of these bad boys?

 

Clean that engine Bay!

 

Oh yea hehe thats another thing. whats the best way/products to clean the engine?

 

I use Car detail spray or Armor All... Whichever is available.

 

i use some dawn and water to lift up the oil and grime then Armorall to polish it up.

 

Good call. I will have to try that.

 

last time i checked Flowmaster didnt make a set-up for the xA, but Magnaflows gotta sweet one! uber-pricey tho! ...yea anyone got a good lead for a used Magnaflow im on board too.

 

Check out the RS-R. It has been discontinued so they are selling them for $100 when they normally go for $399

 

IS THERE a major difference in horsepower if i were to get a full cat back? i'm lookin for noise and horse but if it's only a horse or 2 added with the cat back i'll just go with the $100 axle back

EDIT: anyone selling a cat back?

 

you wouldn't see much more than a 3-5hp gain with a cat back,so i wouldn't expect more than 3hp from an axle back. i've figured out the expensive way, no matter your I/H/E set up you wont see much more than 10-15hp gain on a lil 1.5L like ours, and thats still pushing it! the only purpose i see in doing any set-up like this is to improve the tone, and maybe make the throttle a lil sharper on the response, unless ur turbo'd, then you'll see some better results.

but if your like me, you'll do all the mods just for the sake of modding your car anyways, its the thrill. getting rid of as much stock-ness as possible, and improving your ride, even if the results are meager!

personally if your not really in the market for a turbo or supercharger or at any substantial power gains, id work on getting some better springs, spacers, and struts to improve the handling!

 

Due to the design of the engine and the displacement no matter what you put in it for an exhaust you will never see a great improvement over 3-5HP unless you go with a forced induction set-up.

 

well not exactly. it keeps the incoming air cool but it def heats up quickly. Electric fans and a good rad mixed with regular upkeep keeps the engine from over heating.
It really depends on driving style. No matter if you have a stock system or open pipes, if you're revving it up to 4500 per shift then you got a problem down the line.

 

no quick and easy way. Needs to be wetsanded and recleared.

I just did a quick youtube search. Here's a quick diy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqN9GOUr8pE

 

Hey all, found this video after searching for possible application of selectable S/C for the xA... Tell me what you think, of course w/o the NOS.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/leaf...-pull_7514.htm
the 1.5L should have better response than the honda due to smaller displacement and could use w/electric unit and voltage inverter(remote on/off and BOV)....lol if boosts to 7.1psi and additional 10-40HP...would be fun when wanted and normal performance w/o.

 

seems very interesting but wack to think you could find a practical use for it!