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May 19, 2008 | 07:28 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Uncapped STS Baffles

When I bought my baffles a few years ago the first thing I did was take the caps off. It sounds good but is fairly loud and attracts wayyy too much attention especially when you wind it up. People say they can hear me several miles away.

I've decided to put the caps back on but undecided whether to leave them undrilled or go with maybe a 3/8" hole. Anyone know how much quieter they would be? I know I could try trial & error with a smaller hole first but I would rather not have to install & uninstall the pipes several times. Thanks for any info...

May 19, 2008 | 07:56 PM

Tankers

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From: Okiehoma

I drilled a 3/8 hole in my caps, much quieter than no caps but will still rumble when I romp on it. The neighbors don't complain if I just drive normal.

May 19, 2008 | 08:08 PM

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Burning Brakes

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I was kinda thinking a 3/8" hole might be what I'm looking for.

May 19, 2008 | 09:17 PM

Rodbuster

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I ran mine full cap and no cap I ended up with a 3/8 hole and thats where they sound best to me.

May 20, 2008 | 03:30 AM

redcruz1120

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St. Jude Donor '09

I went with the 1/2" drilled hole and I was really surprised that I hit it right at where I wanted it to be.Sounds really good at idle and it comes to life at launch!

May 20, 2008 | 06:29 AM

guitarcrazy02

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My car must be weird. I've got it completely capped and it's really really loud, and I was running open headers for a while. Don't know how much louder you guys want it.

May 20, 2008 | 08:47 AM

69/03vette

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Question for you guys. When you drilled your STS baffles did it get rid of the tin can sound?

May 20, 2008 | 08:50 AM

Bangkok Dean

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Originally Posted by 69/03vette

Question for you guys. When you drilled your STS baffles did it get rid of the tin can sound?

That is a great question that I would love to hear answered

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May 20, 2008 | 12:02 PM

rosslato

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Originally Posted by redcruz1120

I went with the 1/2" drilled hole and I was really surprised that I hit it right at where I wanted it to be.Sounds really good at idle and it comes to life at launch!