Dropping exhaust gain any extra hp?

[Black_Bullet]

You can say what you want but I just did it. It was 72-68 degrees outside when I ran both runs. I had 1.8 60fts on both runs at the exact same boost level. Nothing changed except the dropped exhuast. Maybe altitude has something to do with it.

Black bullet what is it that I could take out to help out. I did not think my back seat would make a difference it probably only weighs 40 lbs.

I dont know everything you already removed but just to scroll thru the top of my head

rear seats
sound deadner ( thru whole car)
metal heatshields under car
bolts nuts and random brackets in engine bay
on 1gs there some dash support not needed
remove anything in the rear of your car or thats not neccesary
race with only 1 seat
race on a lower amount of fuel than usual

 

[Jst4Cyl]

Search over on DSMTalk for weight saving methods. A guy got crazy and went into "Honda Mode" and was talking about taking unnecessary bolts and nuts and stuff. I might find the thread and post it back in here if I don't get lazy.

 

[Jst4Cyl]

And here it is

Give me some good weight reduction ideas that keep the car stock appearing/sounding - DSMtalk Forums

 

[99gst_racer]

A local 1G owner was running his car at the track one night. He was running pretty consistent MPH all night. Then, he dropped his exhaust and made a pass and picked up 3 MPH. It's safe to say that he freed up some HP.