[Themarkymark]

Finally got the Evolution Racewerks downpipe and charge pipe installed. Also replaced my spark plugs with NGK 97506 gapped at 0.022".

The downpipe was a bear to install, and I'm not a green wrench - I'm pretty experienced with tight turbos having been a Audi tech in the past.

I chose the Evolution Racewerks DP because of the flex section and retention of OEM mounts, but I wish I had just ignored the mounts lol.

I also had to abandon the project last night when I just could not get the downpipe to seat in the factory midpipe. Ran up to Harbor Freight this morning, bought a cheap tailpipe expander and was able to stretch the midpipe out and slide the downpipe right in.

Very noticeable difference between MHD Stage 1 and 2+, but naturally, still wanting more.