Hey guys,

I have taken out the VIAS rod for my 00vi. Has anyone else done this? I searched around and could only really find stuff about removing the power rod in 3.5's.

Are any gains made from removing it? My top end feels a tad stronger, but that could just be me. As far as my 00vi, I had jbwelded the cup, and it felt as though everything was functioning properly before I removed the rod.

DF

 

I belive maxboost925 has his removed, ive been thinking about taking mine out since it seems its stopped working again.

Does it bog pretty bad?

 

It does seem to add some top end at the expense of some midrange. I have a couple of dynos proving that.

Considering the A33's weight, and performance of a functioning 00VI, I would leave it as is.

W/o an extended rev limiter, it's probably not worth it in the long run.

Although, a properly tuned rodless 00VI DEK/DE could show some potential.

 

Once my stuff sells I'll be tuning, but it won't be on a dyno

I guess I'll report back.

EDIT: Sorry didn't see that: No it does not bog at all. I have decent power (low-mid range has only suffered a little if at all) and it pulls to redline.

Current mods are: 3" intake, junk headers, ypipe, stock cat, catback, and removed power rod.