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This debate sparked at my work place and I figured I'd open it up to discuss here.

Why do people spend money on ARC, Greddy, HK$, spoon, etc products when the same exact product of lesser value works exactly the same but at a fraction of the cost?

Case and point, why do people spend ~1300 on a full titanium 3" turboback versus getting the same 3" turboback in mig-welded mild-steel form for ~400. In what way, shape, or form does the $900 get justified? Most people get name brand for the sake of just getting the name brand (and swag), but what technical advantage do you have? I've debated this more than one time and no one has yet to answer my questions.

Why is a lifetime lasting SUS304 tigged exhaust more substantial than a 10 year lasting mig welded mild steel exhaust?

Why is a 13 lb titanium exhaust more efficient than a 25 lb mild steel exhaust? At what point does 12 lb make a difference and does that 12 lb difference justify the $900 you have to spend?

If you have a cup that holds 16 fl oz, but it's made of gold and you have the same cup that holds 16 fl oz next to it that is made of rusted iron; does one cup hold more water than the other?

Why do people knock eBay intercoolers when they have the same exact dimensions, slightly different aluminum composition (albeit 2 lb heavier), same diameter intercooler piping, same bends, same fin design (bar and plate), with a slightly more oppressive pressure drop; versus a PTE/Greddy/Griffin core? At what point does 88% effiency versus 92% effiency matter? At what point does losing .5 psi pressure drop versus a 1.2 psi pressure drop matter?

Keep in mind, when I ask when does is matter, I mean at what power level? at what tuning level? at what necessity does it become a restriction and when will it ever apply to a street car such as those found on njtuners (like myself).

That is all.. open to a mature debate, please.

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This debate sparked at my work place and I figured I'd open it up to discuss here.

Why do people spend money on ARC, Greddy, HK$, spoon, etc products when the same exact product of lesser value works exactly the same but at a fraction of the cost?

Case and point, why do people spend ~1300 on a full titanium 3" turboback versus getting the same 3" turboback in mig-welded mild-steel form for ~400. In what way, shape, or form does the $900 get justified? Most people get name brand for the sake of just getting the name brand (and swag), but what technical advantage do you have? I've debated this more than one time and no one has yet to answer my questions.

Why is a lifetime lasting SUS304 tigged exhaust more substantial than a 10 year lasting mig welded mild steel exhaust?

Why is a 13 lb titanium exhaust more efficient than a 25 lb mild steel exhaust? At what point does 12 lb make a difference and does that 12 lb difference justify the $900 you have to spend?

If you have a cup that holds 16 fl oz, but it's made of gold and you have the same cup that holds 16 fl oz next to it that is made of rusted iron; does one cup hold more water than the other?

Why do people knock eBay intercoolers when they have the same exact dimensions, slightly different aluminum composition (albeit 2 lb heavier), same diameter intercooler piping, same bends, same fin design (bar and plate), with a slightly more oppressive pressure drop; versus a PTE/Greddy/Griffin core? At what point does 88% effiency versus 92% effiency matter? At what point does losing .5 psi pressure drop versus a 1.2 psi pressure drop matter?

Keep in mind, when I ask when does is matter, I mean at what power level? at what tuning level? at what necessity does it become a restriction and when will it ever apply to a street car such as those found on njtuners (like myself).

That is all.. open to a mature debate, please.