Drilling holes in exhaust
01-19-2005, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 90 droptop
If I spoke my mind on some of the things I read on this board, I would be banned for sure.
I have never had as much as a wrist slap.. and this is to some peoples amazement..
01-19-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sxe60
Too harsh ? Wouldn't be E-T, if you weren't.
The mod sounds like the A&A muffler by-pass mod, but shortcut. I would think that it would make a whistling noise when you nailed it.
The mod sounds like the A&A muffler by-pass mod, but shortcut. I would think that it would make a whistling noise when you nailed it.
01-19-2005, 01:24 PM
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[Evil-Twin]In four years on this forum, I have never held back a little bit..
I have never had as much as a wrist slap.. and this is to some peoples amazement..
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[Evil-Twin]In four years on this forum, I have never held back a little bit..
I have never had as much as a wrist slap.. and this is to some peoples amazement..
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Ya Got That Right!
01-19-2005, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
In four years on this forum, I have never held back a little bit..
I have never had as much as a wrist slap.. and this is to some peoples amazement..
I have never had as much as a wrist slap.. and this is to some peoples amazement..
01-19-2005, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Florida2000
This was considered:
1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time. 2) the holes are drilled at the curve and exhaust is forced towards the back of the car and is very near rear anyway 4) I am more likely to get CO poisoning from the car in front of me if I'm sitting in traffic 5) CO carried inside by exhaust fumes is easily detectable, you'd taste and smell it, unlike CO produced by a gas heater in a home for example.
Anyway, it’s been a great experience so far at corvetteforum, the insults and sarcasm are much appreciated
1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time. 2) the holes are drilled at the curve and exhaust is forced towards the back of the car and is very near rear anyway 4) I am more likely to get CO poisoning from the car in front of me if I'm sitting in traffic 5) CO carried inside by exhaust fumes is easily detectable, you'd taste and smell it, unlike CO produced by a gas heater in a home for example.
Anyway, it’s been a great experience so far at corvetteforum, the insults and sarcasm are much appreciated
"1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time."
Just kidding... it is snowing here and I will not see top down till freaking April at best.
Just be careful when tooling around with the windows up - as for the sound, if you like it that is what matters!
01-19-2005, 01:29 PM
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A friend of mine died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The car was a POS that had a bad exhaust. Therefore I really question this not being a significant hazard.
01-19-2005, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Florida2000
This was considered:
1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time. 2) the holes are drilled at the curve and exhaust is forced towards the back of the car and is very near rear anyway 4) I am more likely to get CO poisoning from the car in front of me if I'm sitting in traffic 5) CO carried inside by exhaust fumes is easily detectable, you'd taste and smell it, unlike CO produced by a gas heater in a home for example.
Anyway, it’s been a great experience so far at corvetteforum, the insults and sarcasm are much appreciated
1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time. 2) the holes are drilled at the curve and exhaust is forced towards the back of the car and is very near rear anyway 4) I am more likely to get CO poisoning from the car in front of me if I'm sitting in traffic 5) CO carried inside by exhaust fumes is easily detectable, you'd taste and smell it, unlike CO produced by a gas heater in a home for example.
Anyway, it’s been a great experience so far at corvetteforum, the insults and sarcasm are much appreciated
Be careful out there we don't want to read about you in the morning papers.
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01-19-2005, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop_Rob
OH OUCH!!!! You had to go there - You are clearly the spawn of Satin!
"1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time."
Just kidding... it is snowing here and I will not see top down till freaking April at best.
Just be careful when tooling around with the windows up - as for the sound, if you like it that is what matters!
"1) I live in Florida and have the top down 95% of the time."
Just kidding... it is snowing here and I will not see top down till freaking April at best.
Just be careful when tooling around with the windows up - as for the sound, if you like it that is what matters!
01-19-2005, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ZO6vettepilot
CO2 is an odorless,tasteless gas that is present from any combustion. The exhaust smell that we humans can detect are the result of the unburned hydrocarbons which may or may not have high levels of CO2 contained within, that's why one should not depend on their nose or tastbuds to determine the levels of CO2, it's just too dangerous. Additionally, CO2 poisening is cumulative, and our hemoglobin in the red blood cells have an affinity for CO2 that is approximately 1000 times greater than the affinity for O2 (oxygen). Therefore, if you get a small dose of CO2 in the morning, and another small dose in the evening, your body has probably not gotten rid of the morning dose yet, so the percent of CO2 saturation could be doubled.
Be careful out there we don't want to read about you in the morning papers.
Be careful out there we don't want to read about you in the morning papers.
01-19-2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ZO6vettepilot
CO2 is an odorless,tasteless gas that is present from any combustion. The exhaust smell that we humans can detect are the result of the unburned hydrocarbons which may or may not have high levels of CO2 contained within, that's why one should not depend on their nose or tastbuds to determine the levels of CO2, it's just too dangerous. Additionally, CO2 poisening is cumulative, and our hemoglobin in the red blood cells have an affinity for CO2 that is approximately 1000 times greater than the affinity for O2 (oxygen). Therefore, if you get a small dose of CO2 in the morning, and another small dose in the evening, your body has probably not gotten rid of the morning dose yet, so the percent of CO2 saturation could be doubled.
Be careful out there we don't want to read about you in the morning papers.
Be careful out there we don't want to read about you in the morning papers.
Well said, but I think you meant CO (carbon monoxide) rather that CO2 which is (carbon dioxide)
01-19-2005, 02:20 PM
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I also almost died from CO poisoning. A modern car doesn't make enough CO to kill you. You could lock yourself in the garage all day, and you'd run out of gas before you dies.
On an old car it doesn't take any time at all.
With that said, I resent the remark about the zip tie mod. :p
Anyhow, I would look at the A&A mod if I wanted something like this, or buy a set of Ti's. Anyhow, I don't think there is any hazard from this mod....
On an old car it doesn't take any time at all.
With that said, I resent the remark about the zip tie mod. :p
Anyhow, I would look at the A&A mod if I wanted something like this, or buy a set of Ti's. Anyhow, I don't think there is any hazard from this mod....
01-19-2005, 03:23 PM
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WTF?????? 
Drilling holes in your exhaust?? Ok, do we all not own Corvettes? Are you sure you and your friend don't have Chevettes? Sorry to flame you but this is some silly S that some kid does to his $8K Honda, not a $30 - 40K prized sports car. I can't comprehend this for a second. save your money and do it right and buy an exhaust. Hey while your at it why not buy one of those turbo sound simulators? Its a little fan you put in your tailpipe and the exhaust pressure spins the fan and makes the sound of a turbo spooling. i think you can find them on Ebay for like $19.99 and if you order soon you get a 12 piece knife set for free, you just pay shipping.
Drilling holes in your exhaust?? Ok, do we all not own Corvettes? Are you sure you and your friend don't have Chevettes? Sorry to flame you but this is some silly S that some kid does to his $8K Honda, not a $30 - 40K prized sports car. I can't comprehend this for a second. save your money and do it right and buy an exhaust. Hey while your at it why not buy one of those turbo sound simulators? Its a little fan you put in your tailpipe and the exhaust pressure spins the fan and makes the sound of a turbo spooling. i think you can find them on Ebay for like $19.99 and if you order soon you get a 12 piece knife set for free, you just pay shipping.
01-19-2005, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by raidersfan
WTF?????? Drilling holes in your exhaust?? Ok, do we all not own Corvettes? Are you sure you and your friend don't have Chevettes? Sorry to flame you but this is some silly S that some kid does to his $8K Honda, not a $30 - 40K prized sports car. I can't comprehend this for a second. save your money and do it right and buy an exhaust. Hey while your at it why not buy one of those turbo sound simulators? Its a little fan you put in your tailpipe and the exhaust pressure spins the fan and makes the sound of a turbo spooling. i think you can find them on Ebay for like $19.99 and if you order soon you get a 12 piece knife set for free, you just pay shipping.
Drilling holes in your exhaust?? Ok, do we all not own Corvettes? Are you sure you and your friend don't have Chevettes? Sorry to flame you but this is some silly S that some kid does to his $8K Honda, not a $30 - 40K prized sports car. I can't comprehend this for a second. save your money and do it right and buy an exhaust. Hey while your at it why not buy one of those turbo sound simulators? Its a little fan you put in your tailpipe and the exhaust pressure spins the fan and makes the sound of a turbo spooling. i think you can find them on Ebay for like $19.99 and if you order soon you get a 12 piece knife set for free, you just pay shipping.
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01-19-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
I've been on this earth for 60 years, and in the automotive arena for over 45 years. I've never seen anyone here on the east coast drill holes in their exhaust pipes..anyone looking for more noise, either removes the mufflers, goes with resonators only or buys a less restrictive muffler.,but always routes the exhaust out from Under the car. In any event, anyone with half a brain would not let leaking exhaust gases get trapped underneith their car. That's why any hole in an exhaust system other than a 1/16th weap hole in the muffler is a failure in a vehicle "safety" inspection.
01-19-2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
I also almost died from CO poisoning. A modern car doesn't make enough CO to kill you. You could lock yourself in the garage all day, and you'd run out of gas before you dies.
On an old car it doesn't take any time at all.
With that said, I resent the remark about the zip tie mod. :p
Anyhow, I would look at the A&A mod if I wanted something like this, or buy a set of Ti's. Anyhow, I don't think there is any hazard from this mod....
On an old car it doesn't take any time at all.
With that said, I resent the remark about the zip tie mod. :p
Anyhow, I would look at the A&A mod if I wanted something like this, or buy a set of Ti's. Anyhow, I don't think there is any hazard from this mod....
01-19-2005, 04:24 PM
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Florida2000 just do what makes you feel happy and board members you shouldnt be throwing mean comemnts out there, he was only ASKING of any benefits or drawbacks to doing this, no need to say he has no brain. if you're happy with it then do it thats my sayin'.
01-19-2005, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruceatlam
Me too -- grew up in the midwest and hung around lots of would be "hot rodders" and holes in the muffler was a favorite trick. They didn't have any money -- what they did have, they used for $0.30 a gallon gas. Performance exhaust systems didn't even exist. Didn't say that I endorsed it. Unfortunately, none of them ever gassed themselves.
01-19-2005, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by c5rulz
Well said, but I think you meant CO (carbon monoxide) rather that CO2 which is (carbon dioxide)