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FULL exhaust options?
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Instructor
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FULL exhaust options?
I know that there are a TON of threads about exhaust, but all the ones I have seen only deal with cat-backs and not the rest of the exhaust.
I plan on putting on headers, a x-pipe w/o cats, and a cat-back all at the same time.
My current plans are for Kooks 1 7/8" LTs, a Kooks aluminized x-pipe w/o cats, and a Borla Stinger duel tip exhaust system.
Are these good choices? How will it sound?
I want it to be loud, but not too loud. I also don't want it to drive me crazy on long trips.
Thanks for the help.
I plan on putting on headers, a x-pipe w/o cats, and a cat-back all at the same time.
My current plans are for Kooks 1 7/8" LTs, a Kooks aluminized x-pipe w/o cats, and a Borla Stinger duel tip exhaust system.
Are these good choices? How will it sound?
I want it to be loud, but not too loud. I also don't want it to drive me crazy on long trips.
Thanks for the help.
Race Director
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From: Hockessin Delaware
Originally Posted by StoCK
I want it to be loud, but not too loud. I also don't want it to drive me crazy on long trips.
Racer
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From: Westland MI
Here's a clip of mine h/c car with LGM's and their offroad x-pipe with Corsa Indies. Without cats it is LOUD!
At idle and revving
Idle and Revving
At WOT inside and out
WOT
-Rick
At idle and revving
Idle and Revving
At WOT inside and out
WOT
-Rick
Instructor
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From: San Diego CA
Ok this should fall under a newb question but how important is the X-Pipe......
Can you just go with longtube headers w/o cats and then whatever cat-back system you want?
Or will the headers not reach without straightpipes or X-pipes...
Did this make any sense to anyone other than me lol....
Can you just go with longtube headers w/o cats and then whatever cat-back system you want?
Or will the headers not reach without straightpipes or X-pipes...
Did this make any sense to anyone other than me lol....
Pro
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From: Vienna VA
I have the same question. I am considering LGM LT headers. I think I will go with a free flow cat (to keep it legal). Will I need an X-pipe to make it all fit?
Also there is lots of LT header options. I am looking for the most HP gains I can get (otherwise why do it)? What kind of gain can I expect from the above setup? Should I be considering others (for higher gains).
Also there is lots of LT header options. I am looking for the most HP gains I can get (otherwise why do it)? What kind of gain can I expect from the above setup? Should I be considering others (for higher gains).
Drifting
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From: Tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
You won't need an X pipe to make it fit. The Xpipe smooths out the flow of the exhaust somewhat and eliminates any burbling and popping you may have when you get done. The CATs on our cars are not that restrive to eliminate them for power sake only if you really want more noise.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
I purchased a Stainless Works complete exhaust. SS LT headers, Random tech CAT's Stainless 3" mid section with an "X" pipe and stainless 3" stainless mufflers.
I too was concerned about a TOO LOUD system and even more concerned about resonance. The system is PREFECT! It sounds great at idle and has a mean snarl at WOT!!!
I am impressed and am VERY happy!
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I too was concerned about a TOO LOUD system and even more concerned about resonance. The system is PREFECT! It sounds great at idle and has a mean snarl at WOT!!!
I am impressed and am VERY happy!
Bill