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Mar 24, 2010 | 07:19 PM

#21

joesgulfstream

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Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

You have the Stock Mufflers?

I do and it really sounds good.

yes I have the stock mufflers. It is a little more of grall sound not loud. hard to explain , is that what yours sounds like ?

Mar 24, 2010 | 07:22 PM

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CAJUN C4

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yes I have the stock mufflers. It is a little more of grall sound not loud. hard to explain , is that what yours sounds like ?

Yes,Very Civilized..but a Noticable increase in sound,A deeper pitch. I'll have my before and after on Youtube and on the Forum this weekend.
Check and see if you get any Mileage Increase. I got a little over 1 MPG.

Mar 24, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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murray59

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Cajun, the Flowmonster looks sturdier than the Ebay one that was suggested. I'm assuming the Flowmonster one needs some adapter pieces. Did you get the 2 1/2" or the 3"?

Last edited by murray59; Mar 24, 2010 at 07:31 PM. Reason: typo

Mar 24, 2010 | 07:36 PM

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MJinPA

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Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

Any drone?

Mar 24, 2010 | 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by murray59

Cajun, the Flowmonster looks sturdier than the Ebay one that was suggested. I'm assuming the Flowmonster one needs some adaper pieces. Did you get the 2 1/2" or the 3"?

If you're referring to my post rest assured that it is plenty study/strong enough. It's heavy gauge steel and should last for quite some time. The Flowmaster appears to be throttled down on the ends. RacerX700cc's is the same diameter all the way through, same Dia. as the stock system. This X was designed to replace the resonator. I highly recommend it.

Mar 24, 2010 | 08:26 PM

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chileverde

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Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

I think I'm gonna have to give this a try..

Mar 24, 2010 | 08:30 PM

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kimmer

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put on a xpipe, wasnt any louder but it was deeper, since this is my fun car i like noise so i added magnaflows and not she sounds HOT!!!

Mar 24, 2010 | 08:56 PM

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murray59

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Originally Posted by Weav's Vet

Thanks Weav. Looks like the X pipe is an inexpensive mod for a little bit more growl. I like that RacerX700cc's x pipe (the Ebay link you provided, right?) is made to fit. Is the install for his x pipe something I can handle myself if I get the ends expanded or is it worth a few bucks to take it to the local muffler shop?

Last edited by murray59; Mar 24, 2010 at 09:04 PM. Reason: typo

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Mar 24, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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murray59

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Originally Posted by MJinPA

Any drone?

From what I've read x pipes reduce drone.

Mar 24, 2010 | 11:25 PM

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dogfish246

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Video yet???

Mar 25, 2010 | 01:32 AM

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I had my main mechanic do mine and weld it in but I don't see why it couldn't be done with band clamps. But, by the time you buy 4 clamps @ 12.00-14.00 a piece and then pay to have the ends expanded you might as well have had it done by a shop. Just my .02.

Mar 25, 2010 | 11:39 AM

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CAJUN C4

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Originally Posted by murray59

Cajun, the Flowmonster looks sturdier than the Ebay one that was suggested. I'm assuming the Flowmonster one needs some adapter pieces. Did you get the 2 1/2" or the 3"?

My muffler guy told me to get the 3" and He fabricated the adapter pieces.I can tell this was not the first one He's done.It's really a nice piece of work, Well made.And I do feel a SOTP increase,seems to pull harder in the upper RPM range.
I plan on putting it on Youtube & the Forum by this Monday (My Day Off).I'm changing my Trans & Differential oils Sunday. I'll try and get some pictures of the installation/fabrication for you guys.

Last edited by CAJUN C4; Mar 25, 2010 at 11:47 AM.

Mar 30, 2010 | 03:46 PM

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My computer at home had some virus issues now it's back up and running. I'll get some Pictures and youtube this week.

Mar 30, 2010 | 10:32 PM

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darkstallion_69

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I have an x-pipe that i bought off a forum member. Took $40 at the muffler place and bolted right up. I have the billy boat tri flo system and it sounds real good.

Jun 1, 2010 | 01:52 PM

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wolverine1967

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Originally Posted by darkstallion_69

I have an x-pipe that i bought off a forum member. Took $40 at the muffler place and bolted right up. I have the billy boat tri flo system and it sounds real good.

What x-pipe did you use? Did it get ride of the drone from the BB system?

Jun 1, 2010 | 02:50 PM

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CAJUN C4

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Originally Posted by dogfish246

Video yet???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCZYAgz4V1g

Here ya go

Jun 1, 2010 | 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCZYAgz4V1g

Here ya go

This is the Flowmonster x-pipe correct? did you add any extensions to it to make it fit?

Jun 1, 2010 | 03:18 PM

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CAJUN C4

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Originally Posted by wolverine1967

This is the Flowmonster x-pipe correct? did you add any extensions to it to make it fit?

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/PICT0161.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/PICT0162.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/PICT0163.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/PICT0164.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/PICT0165.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...4/PICT0166.jpg

Here Ya Go.

Jun 1, 2010 | 03:21 PM

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wolverine1967

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Originally Posted by CAJUN C4

Very nice. thanks.
i was going to get the ss version 3" and bolt it to my BB triflow system (also SS). Any tips on where i can get 2 14" ss pipes that flare at the end?