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Yes I drove up and down that highway a bit while I was there. I actually got to drive from NP to Auckland in the rental instead of taking a puddle jumper. What an amazing experience. I can't wait to go back. To all the people that are projecting there distaste as if your opinion was the only...

Lol, I'm not going to pay to put mufflers on if I don't have to. Haven't been stopped yet, I'm not obnoxious with it during sensitive hours. To each their own I suppose.

I spent 6 weeks in New Plymouth for a previous employer by the way. You have a very beautiful country! I hope to go back some day!

Care to explain why?

So, the previous owner of my vehicle cut the mufflers out and welded pipe in place, with some nice exhaust tips. For a 4 banger, it sounds mean. My concern is, I'm sure I'm losing back pressure, which from my current understanding, means that I'm also losing HP. Question #1 - What long-term...

Thanks for all of yall's replies. Like I said, new to the import/small motor scene. I was just hunting for ideas. I think I'll leave the motor as is and enjoy the good mileage. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to yall!

I know better than that, just reaching out to see what knowledge others might possess on the matter.

This isn't something I'm dead set on doing, I'm just looking into it to see what the options are. Is it affordable, what else would need to be done to the engine to sustain the boost in power, etc.. I appreciate the replies.

I'm new to the import scene, always told myself I wouldn't. But, having to drive an hour to work, one way, decided it was time to get something a bit more economical. I've been looking all over the interwebs, searching for turbo kits for my 2014 K5 Optima. Everything I've found tells me they're...