Loving the sound of my new exhaust!

[USMCSHO341]

So recently I purchased a handful off items from a fellow board member to include a new corsa cb, new PPE catted DP's, new 3bar, and a my all tuner. Thanks Brad!!!
After the parts were delivered I to the exhaust shop of my choice I went in for an install. Initially the guys at the shop gave positive feedback about the quality look of the entire exhaust I wanted them to install but they warned me that they have never installed a kit that was said to be bolt n go parts without modification. So I let them have at it and I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

There were some hiccups with installation. There were a few areas that needed to be heated in order to have them properly positioned. They informed me that the DP's were off by about an inch from where they needed to be the flanges were turned at a different angle and didn't match the cb system and the passenger side dp was a half an inch too long and had to be cut and welded. Additionally the drivers side rear corsa canister was crooked and had to be heated and moved so it matched evenly with the opposite side.






Here is a sort clip of how she sounded on first start up.



Overall I am extremely happy with the purchase I made and the look and sweet sound of my SHO. After listening to every clip I could find here and on YouTube I thought the exhaust would be a little louder. To me it's louder at cold start but soon goes to a calm deep rumble that I love. And at cruising speeds it's barely noticeable. BUT once I mash the pedal it gets pretty loud not too much but enough to let people know it's not a stock exhaust. It doesn't sound ricey and there is no drone at all. But the part I absolutely love is that there is like 10x more turbo noise. I can hear them spooling with the slightest tap of the gas. And the car feels like the turbos spool quicker as well.

I have to say I am pleased with my first upgrade to my DD. Next up is ordering a cooler tstat, plugs, cai, and a tune! With that being said what kind of gains am I to expect with all of the above installed. The SHO feels like it has so much potential but it hasn't been accessed yet.



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[AJP turbo]

I still think it sounds poopy and ricey when u tap the gas...and u think u feel the turbos spool quicker because u now hear them better...but if u are happy then it's a success

[SHOdded]

Looks & sounds great   I'll point you to this stickied thread for power per mod:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,808

[USMCSHO341]

I forgot to ask how I get the numbers I need when calling livernoise for the tune. I plugged in the mycal last nite and it gave me a serial number is that the number I need? Also it gave me 3 codes as well and it said it would clear them out but after unplugging and re plugging the same codes came up. Does it not really clear the codes? No CEL since I have had the exhaust installed yesterday. Here are the three codes it gave me.
P053a
U0253
P1000


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[SHOdded]

P053a is the only one that's maybe needing attention.  Positive Crankcase Ventilation Heater Control Circuit /Open

If you unplugged anything under the hood, doublecheck it all.

[BiGMaC]

I forgot to ask how I get the numbers I need when calling livernoise for the tune. I plugged in the mycal last nite and it gave me a serial number is that the number I need? Also it gave me 3 codes as well and it said it would clear them out but after unplugging and re plugging the same codes came up. Does it not really clear the codes? No CEL since I have had the exhaust installed yesterday. Here are the three codes it gave me.
P053a
U0253
P1000

I agree with Manu... Check the PCV connections. The other codes are an APIM communication code and failure to complete a check...
For the numbers to LME... They need the VIN which you have easily, but they also need the strategy code (SG)... Turn everything off in the car, plug in the MyCal and follow the prompts to go to engineering mode... Then the SG will appear.  After you have checked everything you will have to clear the codes with the MyCal before it will load your tunes... Again... Follow the prompts.

[USMCSHO341]

I forgot to ask how I get the numbers I need when calling livernoise for the tune. I plugged in the mycal last nite and it gave me a serial number is that the number I need? Also it gave me 3 codes as well and it said it would clear them out but after unplugging and re plugging the same codes came up. Does it not really clear the codes? No CEL since I have had the exhaust installed yesterday. Here are the three codes it gave me.
P053a
U0253
P1000

I agree with Manu... Check the PCV connections. The other codes are an APIM communication code and failure to complete a check...
For the numbers to LME... They need the VIN which you have easily, but they also need the strategy code (SG)... Turn everything off in the car, plug in the MyCal and follow the prompts to go to engineering mode... Then the SG will appear.

where are the pcv connections ? Sorry I'm car illiterate


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[glock-coma]

Fire wall passenger side on the valve cover. Black box with tubes going from the pcv the the intake manifold.

[USMCSHO341]

I think this is what you're talking about but everything looks connected


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[glock-coma]

I think this is what you're talking about but everything looks connected


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thats it.

[SHOdded]

Try unclipping that heater connection and reseating it firmly.  May look tight, but could be loose internally.

[USMCSHO341]

Try unclipping that heater connection and reseating it firmly.  May look tight, but could be loose internally.

which one is that?


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[SHOdded]

As shown:

[USMCSHO341]

Got it ! Thanks !


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[ZSHO]

The vent hose has a built in BROWN pcv valve which then connects to the oil seperator,just check the plug(harness)next to the pcv which is a heated unit,probably be a good time to change it.  Z