[iVeloT]

yup my lawn mower sounds like this as well.....

You guys turbocharge your lawn mowers up there in 'Mericas hat?
Thought we were the only ones.

 

[VTrebel]

I noticed someone else mentioned hitting a big flat spot between 4-5k after installing the torkpipe. I'm having the same issue, and it feels like I've lost a lot of lowest torque. I can't even begin to spin a tire in 1st now, and I could easily do it before.

 

[vt_guest123]

I noticed someone else mentioned hitting a big flat spot between 4-5k after installing the torkpipe. I'm having the same issue, and it feels like I've lost a lot of lowest torque. I can't even begin to spin a tire in 1st now, and I could easily do it before.

You installed it backwards.

 

[MyDianaZ06]

I noticed someone else mentioned hitting a big flat spot between 4-5k after installing the torkpipe. I'm having the same issue, and it feels like I've lost a lot of lowest torque. I can't even begin to spin a tire in 1st now, and I could easily do it before.

Did you disconnect your battery after installing?

 

[cbrmale]

I noticed someone else mentioned hitting a big flat spot between 4-5k after installing the torkpipe. I'm having the same issue, and it feels like I've lost a lot of lowest torque. I can't even begin to spin a tire in 1st now, and I could easily do it before.

I don't know about the mid-range flat spot but go here and look at the dyno charts.

http://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/tork-motorsports/4142-you-want-power-upgrade-under-30-00-a.html

The tork pipe reduces low-end torque from standard and gives more top end power, so I believe the purpose of the stock baffle is to enhance low speed torque. This is why I didn't bother with buying one because I like the strong, off-idle torque for around town driving.

 

[Sam]

curious as to how exactly a baffled pipe would add torque at lower rpms

nebody have an idea?

 

[TylerPeterson]

curious as to how exactly a baffled pipe would add torque at lower rpms

nebody have an idea?

It doesn't. That's why replacing the OEM pipe (baffled) with the solid pipe increases power.

 

[wbw]

curious as to how exactly a baffled pipe would add torque at lower rpms

nebody have an idea?

Look at the dyno graph. The stock pipe makes more torque between 2200 and 3250, and then stays pretty much the same as the Tork pipe up until around 4500 rpm. I can't explain why. But that's the way it is.

 

[TylerPeterson]

Look at the dyno graph. The stock pipe makes more torque between 2200 and 3250, and then stays pretty much the same as the Tork pipe up until around 4500 rpm. I can't explain why. But that's the way it is.

Ahhh, didn't even see the Dyno, yeah that is weird.

 

[NEVL666]

curious as to how exactly a baffled pipe would add torque at lower rpms
nebody have an idea?

Firstly, replacing the OEM pipe with Torkme's pipe isn't removing any type of baffling. A baffle is QUOTE, - "an artificial obstruction for checking or deflecting the flow of sounds, light, gases, etc.". I dunno about you, but I don't see any kind of obstruction in the OEM pipe.

What I'm seeing is a type of expansion chamber (two of) off to the side to the free flowing pipe that could conceivably increase/decrease pressure in the chamber .. either of which could cause an increase in torque at low ends. It could also cause the pulsing we've all complained about since around day one :wink:

It doesn't. That's why replacing the OEM pipe (baffled) with the solid pipe increases power.

.. for those that drive consistently above 3500 revs (you left this off the end of your post :wink

It may be shown to increase HP above 3500 revs, but it's also been shown to decrease torque at bottom end ... where most people want it for day-day driving in traffic. So, it's really going to depend on driving style to who benefits from this mod.

TorkMe has come up with a 'power mod', there's no doubt of that .. and maybe a little robbed off the bottom to increase a little at the top is what everyone wants. But for me to be sold on it I'd have to know that under long term use this will TOTALLY alleviate the pulsing that shows it's ugly face every now and again under certain acceleration conditions..

 

[vt_guest123]

Firstly, replacing the OEM pipe with Torkme's pipe isn't removing any type of baffling. A baffle is QUOTE, - "an artificial obstruction for checking or deflecting the flow of sounds, light, gases, etc.". I dunno about you, but I don't see any kind of obstruction in the OEM pipe.
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What I'm seeing is a type of expansion chamber (two of) off to the side to the free flowing pipe that could conceivably increase/decrease pressure in the chamber .. either of which could cause an increase in torque at low ends. It could also cause the pulsing we've all complained about since around day one :wink:


.. for those that drive consistently above 3500 revs (you left this off the end of your post :wink

It may be shown to increase HP above 3500 revs, but it's also been shown to decrease torque at bottom end ... where most people want it for day-day driving in traffic. So, it's really going to depend on driving style to who benefits from this mod.

TorkMe has come up with a 'power mod', there's no doubt of that .. and maybe a little robbed off the bottom to increase a little at the top is what everyone wants. But for me to be sold on it I'd have to know that under long term use this will TOTALLY alleviate the pulsing that shows it's ugly face every now and again under certain acceleration conditions..

A 20$ pipe isn't going to completely resolve the pulsing. The pulsing is a result of the tune Hyundai has on these cars. Look at any of the stock graphs on here and you will see the erratic behavior. To rid yourself of the hesitation and pulsing 100% you need a tune.

 

[wbw]

I had the Tork pipe on for a while, then took it back off after studying the graphs some more. I'm not racing anybody and rarely go above 5500 rpm. So the gained HP is not going to do much for me. I prefered to have the greater torque at lower rpms for my daily driving.

Let me be clear that I'm not bad-mouthing the Tork pipe in any way. I'm sure it does what it's advertised to do and I experienced no problems while it was on the car. I just decided that for my driving style, I don't need more top end HP.

I also have not experienced the pulsing with the stock pipe or the Tork pipe.

 

[CH3MIST]

I had the Tork pipe on for a while, then took it back off after studying the graphs some more. I'm not racing anybody and rarely go above 5500 rpm. So the gained HP is not going to do much for me. I prefered to have the greater torque at lower rpms for my daily driving.

Let me be clear that I'm not bad-mouthing the Tork pipe in any way. I'm sure it does what it's advertised to do and I experienced no problems while it was on the car. I just decided that for my driving style, I don't need more top end HP.

I also have not experienced the pulsing with the stock pipe or the Tork pipe.

I actually like mine on because it takes away some of that low end torque which really helps my driving in the snow

 

[vicng87]

the only reason why i am going to swap out this intercooler pipe is because it seems to reduce compressor surge. not worried about the loss of low end torque. something that a tune can fix, not a big deal

 

[3Sxturbo]

Any thoughts on a smooth expansion replacement?
Might minimize low end torque loss and still give gains up top (albeit to a lesser extent)
Just a theroy

 

[NEVL666]

yup my lawn mower sounds like this as well.....

Here in YYC, don't you mean snow blower :wink:

Those days of firing up a lawn mower seem so far away ... :sigh:

 

[VTrebel]

I'm gonna switch mine back to stock and see if I notice a difference. Gotta get tuned....soon

 

[Turbomatte]

dont forget to reset your ecu after the switchback

 

[LitosWay]

I have a question, since it raises more on the higher end would it be better for someone like me that lives a few mins from a 1/4 strip? I only have gone once since I just moved here and just for fun ten bucks I race for fun is a good time for me ahha

 

[vt_guest123]

I have a question, since it raises more on the higher end would it be better for someone like me that lives a few mins from a 1/4 strip? I only have gone once since I just moved here and just for fun ten bucks I race for fun is a good time for me ahha

Yes. You want less low end torque. You are probably spinning all the way through first anyway so more top end will always be good.