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Vortex Afterburner or Blitz NUR Spec R?

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:40 am
by John Mc
One of my mates has just fitted the Vortex and it sounds good but I've heard the NUR on other cars which also sounds pretty good with a bit of a softer burble.

Does anyone know of any other differences apart from the sound to consider when purchasing either one of these? Are there any installation issues to be aware of?

Cheers,

John

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:53 am
by WR1 Bro
Blitz is a straight swap for sure. Quality was lovely too. Great shine and easy to keep looking bling.

I love the blitz.

Never tried the Vortex.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:17 am
by John Mc
WR1 Bro wrote:Blitz is a straight swap for sure. Quality was lovely too. Great shine and easy to keep looking bling.

I love the blitz.

Never tried the Vortex.


Cheers Bro, have you got the Blitz on your WR1?

Looking on the Blitz website, there are 2 Impreza models "GDA/GDB EJ20T" for JDM and Euro.... I take it the one to go for is the Euro version wih larger catalyst?

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:19 am
by WR1 Bro
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:Blitz is a straight swap for sure. Quality was lovely too. Great shine and easy to keep looking bling.

I love the blitz.

Never tried the Vortex.


Cheers Bro, have you got the Blitz on your WR1?

Looking on the Blitz website, there are 2 Impreza models "GDA/GDB EJ20T" for JDM and Euro.... I take it the one to go for is the Euro version wih larger catalyst?


I used to have a Blitz. It became too loud with a decat. Yes there are two specs as you suggest. I seem to think you want the GDB but confirm this with someone else as I know nothing.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:55 am
by John Mc
WR1 Bro wrote:
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:Blitz is a straight swap for sure. Quality was lovely too. Great shine and easy to keep looking bling.

I love the blitz.

Never tried the Vortex.


Cheers Bro, have you got the Blitz on your WR1?

Looking on the Blitz website, there are 2 Impreza models "GDA/GDB EJ20T" for JDM and Euro.... I take it the one to go for is the Euro version wih larger catalyst?


I used to have a Blitz. It became too loud with a decat. Yes there are two specs as you suggest. I seem to think you want the GDB but confirm this with someone else as I know nothing.


What do you have now?

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:16 pm
by WR1 Bro
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:Blitz is a straight swap for sure. Quality was lovely too. Great shine and easy to keep looking bling.

I love the blitz.

Never tried the Vortex.


Cheers Bro, have you got the Blitz on your WR1?

Looking on the Blitz website, there are 2 Impreza models "GDA/GDB EJ20T" for JDM and Euro.... I take it the one to go for is the Euro version wih larger catalyst?


I used to have a Blitz. It became too loud with a decat. Yes there are two specs as you suggest. I seem to think you want the GDB but confirm this with someone else as I know nothing.


What do you have now?


An RCM 3inch system. Sounds nice and isn't too noisy with the decat.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:33 pm
by John Mc
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An RCM 3inch system. Sounds nice and isn't too noisy with the decat.[/quote]

Do you have to replace the cat for MOT's? Excuse my ignorance Bro, I take it that your RCM is based on performance straight through and not just the middle and back sections?

Does the RCM sound like the Blitz?

I didn't want to have to re-map, just wanted a throatier sound than the standard prodrive which sounds great but you know what I mean!! I don't want to change anything at the moment, was hoping to keep it standard until I pay the loan off other than the exhaust...!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:10 pm
by WR1 Bro
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:


An RCM 3inch system. Sounds nice and isn't too noisy with the decat.[/quote]

Do you have to replace the cat for MOT's? Excuse my ignorance Bro, I take it that your RCM is based on performance straight through and not just the middle and back sections?

Does the RCM sound like the Blitz?

I didn't want to have to re-map, just wanted a throatier sound than the standard prodrive which sounds great but you know what I mean!! I don't want to change anything at the moment, was hoping to keep it standard until I pay the loan off other than the exhaust...![/quote]

RCM 3 inch system is a straight through system.

RCM is a lovely exhaust.

If I had a standard car wouldout doubt I'd still have the Blitz because to my mind it is the best sound in the world :wink:

RCM/Marky Mark went to great lengths to help me keep the Blitz zorst but modding it to mate with the RCM decat. Unfortuntately it was far too loud. It wasn't too loud for my personal driving experience.... it was just much too loud for the neighbours, police and everyone else within 5 miles.

PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:09 pm
by M9JOC
Do you require to remap if you just changed the back box from original Prodrive to Blitz Nur-R or equivilent.?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:52 pm
by WR 1mposter
M9JOC wrote:Do you require to remap if you just changed the back box from original Prodrive to Blitz Nur-R or equivilent.?



No mate only if you decat !

It will bolt stait on

PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:18 pm
by Bonovox
WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:
M9JOC wrote:Do you require to remap if you just changed the back box from original Prodrive to Blitz Nur-R or equivilent.?



No mate only if you decat !

It will bolt stait on


I might be wrong but if it's the R then he would need the centre pipe and back box but if it's the S he could just bolt on a back box??

PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:22 pm
by ScoobyDan
Blitz sounds great although it is a little bit noisy for some. :lol:
Pity you didn't mention this a couple of weeks ago John, Adam has just sold my old Blitz.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:00 pm
by M9JOC
Bonovox wrote:
WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:
M9JOC wrote:Do you require to remap if you just changed the back box from original Prodrive to Blitz Nur-R or equivilent.?



No mate only if you decat !

It will bolt stait on


I might be wrong but if it's the R then he would need the centre pipe and back box but if it's the S he could just bolt on a back box??


What is the differance between the S and the R??
I love noise but i dont want to decat ...... Yet!!!

PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:20 pm
by Gee Wr1
Differance is one is a back box only & the other is a full system from the down pipe back. You won't need to decat for either as there is only one cat in a wr1 which is in the downpipe which doesn't need changing.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:14 pm
by M9JOC
Gee Wr1 wrote:Differance is one is a back box only & the other is a full system from the down pipe back. You won't need to decat for either as there is only one cat in a wr1 which is in the downpipe which doesn't need changing.


On this basis then i could install the Nur Spec R without the remap.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:40 pm
by WR1 Bro
M9JOC wrote:
Gee Wr1 wrote:Differance is one is a back box only & the other is a full system from the down pipe back. You won't need to decat for either as there is only one cat in a wr1 which is in the downpipe which doesn't need changing.


On this basis then i could install the Nur Spec R without the remap.


Yes, no problem at all.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:56 pm
by Gee Wr1
Yep no remap needed but maybe a pair of ear defenders :lol: Its a lovely exhaust i used to have one on my old bugeye & i still think its the best sounding scoob exhaust there is 8) But be warned it is LOUD :lol:

PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:36 pm
by Bonovox
Gee Wr1 wrote:Yep no remap needed but maybe a pair of ear defenders :lol: Its a lovely exhaust i used to have one on my old bugeye & i still think its the best sounding scoob exhaust there is 8) But be warned it is LOUD :lol:


I thought about changing mine as it was too loud for everyday use, it had a good sound but the just too LOUD and not practical, but with the bung it still sounds the dogs, just a bit less in your face.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:54 am
by M9JOC
On the Cayman i had a Borla and on my s2000 i had an Invidia, I do Loud!! :D

Cheers for the info lads

James

FAO John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert)

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:00 am
by STEVIE SCOOBY DEE
John

Did you purchase a Blitz?

If so was it the GDA or GDB?

I am going to purchase one but
if I go for GDA or GDB.

Cheers

Re: FAO John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert)

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:23 am
by WR1 Bro
STEVIE SCOOBY DEE wrote:John

Did you purchase a Blitz?

If so was it the GDA or GDB?

I am going to purchase one but
if I go for GDA or GDB.

Cheers


IIRC GDB is for the UK car and GDA is for Jap spec car? Just look at your chassis number - I think GDB will match your 4th, 5th and 6th digit?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:43 am
by STEVIE SCOOBY DEE
Cheers Bro 8)

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:51 am
by STEVIE SCOOBY DEE
Back Box ordered up, the only pisser
wont be here until end of July :(

When it does arrive I am away back
abroad working and not back until Oct
:roll:

Re: FAO John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert)

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:55 am
by John Mc
STEVIE SCOOBY DEE wrote:John

Did you purchase a Blitz?

If so was it the GDA or GDB?

I am going to purchase one but
if I go for GDA or GDB.

Cheers


Stevie,

Nope, I have hung back for the mo.... As Bro suggests I think it is the B you want... look in your log book at the chassis number (or on the chassis!!) and it'll say GDA or GDB in the long alpha-numeric ID. I can't remember what mine was, it was a while since I looked.

They sound awesome, let me know how you find it on your car everyday though, it'd be interesting to hear if you can live with it or not!!

Cheers,
John