Hi guys,
Got a 2008 Lib with 2.5 turbo and 6 speed manual, looking to start some mods, at this stage some combination of exhaust and an MSR tune. I'm want to chase some power gains but keep the exhaust pretty quiet, absolutely no drone, don't mind a bit (a lot) of noise under high loads, but nothing intrusive for day to day driving.
Can anyone please provide some input on the following:
1. Stainless vs mild steel. I don't believe longevity will be an issue, and would prefer the deeper sound of mild anyway.
2. MSR dump vs Phat GT dump. Phat GT's is mild/ceramic, includes a cat, and seems to be a good design. MSR doesn't seem to specify the brand or price, but images show a bellmouth housing style including a splitter. Does anyone know of the brand? I've heard xforce thrown around. Can anyone clarify if there is a significant performance difference between the two? Is the Phat GT dump worth the extra money?
3. How difficult is dump pipe fitment? Will I require car stands to fit it myself? It looks a little fiddly around the rear of the turbo but doesn't seem impossible.
4. Is it worth upgrading the rest of the exhaust from the dump to the rear mufflers? Don't mind spending a bit to get a gain but don't want to do it just for the sake of consistency.
5. Anyone got good advice on quiet rear mufflers with quad (2x dual) tips? Again, I hear xforce might be applicable. Are the stock mufflers excessively restrictive?
6. Anyone got estimate of power figures with dump pipe alone, dump pipe + piping to mufflers, full turbo back options? All including a tune.
Thanks for any/all of the insight that can be provided.