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Ok i just brought an SAFC II off a good mate still in good condit in box for only $250! yep II not I.

The thing is, i dont even have an exhaust, still running on stock exhaust with K&N panel filter and bleeded to 9-10psi. I know this is not pratical as i should get the full 3" exhaust first. What if i install the SAFC and dyno it now on stock exhaust? Would i get a big difference or will my turbo just choke and get no difference at all?

or my best choice is to sell the safc for $400ish to invest in a full exhaust?

but damn i dont wonna get rid of the safc since it was such a good bargin, and it'll take a while to save up for exhaust =

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u could install it urself now (did it myself, not very hard if u know how to work with wires), but not get it tuned. it wont hurt nething and u get cool ricey displays :) till u can afford ur full exhaust to get it tuned. it will be a waste of money if u get it tuned now

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