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How's guys,

Quick question wrt a screamer pipe, I have not seen anyone in rsa running a screamer pipe before?

I noticed it's a bigger thing in the US but then again in some or the vast majority of states claim it illegal due to the sound levels it generates at high boost levels.

I have heard if this setup being used mainly for drag purposes but research is extremely limited with regards to its benefits if any?

My question is: despite the sound emitted from this setup that in my opinion sounds ADDICTIVE, does this so called "screamer pipe" produce any performance increase at all?

I understand that the design is for a quicker release on excess exhaust fumes? But is there any real benefit for terms of performance?

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I run a screamer pipe, as do many people I know that do BT builds. There is a performance increase IF your wastegate originally ran into your exhaust but your exhaust was too restrictive then switching to a screamer pipe would bring about some extra power.
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No power gains. It's easier to build because you don't have to join back into the exhaust again which always cracks unless you have some flex pipe. It is only for external waste gates.
It is noisey becuase you literally open the exhaust straight into atmosphere bypassing the silencer.
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smitbrandon wrote:How's guys,

Quick question wrt a screamer pipe, I have not seen anyone in rsa running a screamer pipe before?

I noticed it's a bigger thing in the US but then again in some or the vast majority of states claim it illegal due to the sound levels it generates at high boost levels.

I have heard if this setup being used mainly for drag purposes but research is extremely limited with regards to its benefits if any?

My question is: despite the sound emitted from this setup that in my opinion sounds ADDICTIVE, does this so called "screamer pipe" produce any performance increase at all?

I understand that the design is for a quicker release on excess exhaust fumes? But is there any real benefit for terms of performance?

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I know of at least 5 cars in the VAG fold currently running BT's and screamer pipes.

Some find the sound intoxicating, others not.

Like Panic said, it all depends on the setup.
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panic-mechanic wrote:No power gains. It's easier to build because you don't have to join back into the exhaust again which always cracks unless you have some flex pipe. It is only for external waste gates.
It is noisey becuase you literally open the exhaust straight into atmosphere bypassing the silencer.
Thanks Panic you can make mine with a screamer....
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are there any build threads on this ?

the 5 bt's with screamers lets see how they work ?
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Kieran D's Project MK6R
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t

Here’s one on the forum


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Hate the damn things

Get into Boost and all you hear is a 38 or 44mm exhaust pipe shouting

Horrid

All BT builds I’ve done or been involved in are recirc back into exhaust

You spent thousands on a sweet sounding exhaust that you can’t hear under load? Neh fok that kak


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PoLonY wrote:Hate the damn things

Get into Boost and all you hear is a 38 or 44mm exhaust pipe shouting

Horrid

All BT builds I’ve done or been involved in are recirc back into exhaust

You spent thousands on a sweet sounding exhaust that you can’t hear under load? Neh fok that kak


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Each to their own though. Some find the noise intoxicating, others can't stand it.

I am with you on this one though...

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Rourke wrote:are there any build threads on this ?

the 5 bt's with screamers lets see how they work ?
Agreed, I'd love to see different setups.

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Screamer Pipe one time :troll: :troll: :grin:

Hi Ian and Stratt :lol: :lol:
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Ian_F wrote:Kieran D's Project MK6R
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t

Here’s one on the forum


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Howsit bud, this link just redirects me to the main page again?

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panic-mechanic wrote:No power gains. It's easier to build because you don't have to join back into the exhaust again which always cracks unless you have some flex pipe. It is only for external waste gates.
It is noisey becuase you literally open the exhaust straight into atmosphere bypassing the silencer.
A car running with an internal wastewater OEM setup, would it be a big project to do the conversion to the screamer pipe and external wastegate?

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Waz_05 wrote:Screamer Pipe one time :troll: :troll: :grin:

Hi Ian and Stratt :lol: :lol:
You can shut it :lol:

@smitbrandon, It works fine for me, but I just read the thread and there are no pics of the screamer pipe setup.
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PoLonY wrote:Hate the damn things

Get into Boost and all you hear is a 38 or 44mm exhaust pipe shouting

Horrid

All BT builds I’ve done or been involved in are recirc back into exhaust

You spent thousands on a sweet sounding exhaust that you can’t hear under load? Neh fok that kak


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PoLonY wrote:Hate the damn things

Get into Boost and all you hear is a 38 or 44mm exhaust pipe shouting

Horrid

All BT builds I’ve done or been involved in are recirc back into exhaust

You spent thousands on a sweet sounding exhaust that you can’t hear under load? Neh fok that kak


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I hate mine, I really do, I've been planning on routing it back into the exhaust once I get my stock 57mm exhaust and all 3 boxes and both resonators replaced with a 76mm setup. I mean sometimes I just need to overtake quickly and then suddenly... screamer.
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Pynoxim wrote:
PoLonY wrote:Hate the damn things

Get into Boost and all you hear is a 38 or 44mm exhaust pipe shouting

Horrid

All BT builds I’ve done or been involved in are recirc back into exhaust

You spent thousands on a sweet sounding exhaust that you can’t hear under load? Neh fok that kak


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I hate mine, I really do, I've been planning on routing it back into the exhaust once I get my stock 57mm exhaust and all 3 boxes and both resonators replaced with a 76mm setup. I mean sometimes I just need to overtake quickly and then suddenly... screamer.
Yeah it’s even worse on low Boost setups where the damn thing is open 24/7
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PoLonY wrote:
Pynoxim wrote:
PoLonY wrote:Hate the damn things

Get into Boost and all you hear is a 38 or 44mm exhaust pipe shouting

Horrid

All BT builds I’ve done or been involved in are recirc back into exhaust

You spent thousands on a sweet sounding exhaust that you can’t hear under load? Neh fok that kak


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I hate mine, I really do, I've been planning on routing it back into the exhaust once I get my stock 57mm exhaust and all 3 boxes and both resonators replaced with a 76mm setup. I mean sometimes I just need to overtake quickly and then suddenly... screamer.
Yeah it’s even worse on low Boost setups where the damn thing is open 24/7
Lol why the hell would anyone want to daily a car with a screamer pipe... #madness I would install one in a weekend car but after the advise you all have provided above its pretty much pointless

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