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Old 08-10-2011, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Persian_535i
Smaller exit hole than tubing restricts air flow, I don't think you need data to figure that out it is common sense.
That is a different statement than "...will kill horsepower like crazy". Wouldn't you agree?
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS
rpi silencer dyno on an e60 m5:

https://5series.net/forums/topic/876...1#entry1034264

I've read a few postings by rpipower/eloy stating the HP loss is minimal as shown on this dyno above. I highly doubt you will "feel" the slight loss in performance as no one's butt dyno is that sensitive IMO. The fact that the silencers can be installed and removed fairly easily makes this an option for those that want their exhaust a little quieter when they are DD'ing or hauling the family/friends/clients/etc..but on the weekends and/or for spirited driving you'd like a little more audible feedback
Thank you. That's what I'm talking about. That is not "killing horsepower like crazy". The Racer Boss gets the TAYA award.
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS
rpi silencer dyno on an e60 m5:

https://5series.net/forums/topic/876...1#entry1034264

I've read a few postings by rpipower/eloy stating the HP loss is minimal as shown on this dyno above. I highly doubt you will "feel" the slight loss in performance as no one's butt dyno is that sensitive IMO. The fact that the silencers can be installed and removed fairly easily makes this an option for those that want their exhaust a little quieter when they are DD'ing or hauling the family/friends/clients/etc..but on the weekends and/or for spirited driving you'd like a little more audible feedback
Thanks for dropping the knowledge Gene Gene!!
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Originally Posted by Will Greer
Thank you. That's what I'm talking about. That is not "killing horsepower like crazy". The Racer Boss gets the TAYA award.
BTW Will, shouldn't that be "TOYA"?? Just saying!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck
BTW Will, shouldn't that be "TOYA"?? Just saying!
You know, you're right. Oops.
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Originally Posted by Rimal310
I have an Ac Schnitzer/REMUS exhaust and you really only hear it at high RPM's. Might be a good alternative also.

RPI sounds amazing though!!! im probably saying that cause i have only heard them while they were driving by

here's a sound clip of the ACS which is actually remus with a $2000 sticker over it.


That sounds puuurfect! Have you dyno'd your car yet? What type of gains have you seen with the ACS? I have been looking for a nice sounding exhaust without the drone. Not because its annoying but because after driving a buddies car for two weeks with the RPI installed, i would actually have to fight to keep from dozing off on my drive home after a long day at work. Yes! it would actually put me to sleep. I think i may have found it.
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The dyno of an M5 will be drastically different than that of a turbo engine vehicle since air flow plays such a larger impact on a turbo. The M5 dyno is very informative thanks for posting it. Would be very interested to see a before and after turbo dyno.
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Where can I buy and how much are RPI silencers? My car drones like crazy with quads at low RPMS
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Where can I buy and how much are RPI silencers? My car drones like crazy with quads at low RPMS
I don't know, perhaps RPI directly?
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Eloy makes these himself, but if it's not an RPI, it may be a bit more difficult. I do have a connection over at Billy Boat, and they make a different silencer (resonance cone) that can be used on any exhaust as it is installed inline BEFORE the muffler. Let me know!


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