Variable exhaust options
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Racer
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From: Western Arkansas
Variable exhaust options
I have a stock 2005 and would like to have a louder exhaust, but not all the time. I've searched to learn about NPP and M2W, but can't find anything conclusive for an aftermarket retrofit. What are my options? Anything bolt-on? I would prefer something switchable, but an RPM/vacuum system would be acceptable.
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I have a stock 2005 and would like to have a louder exhaust, but not all the time. I've searched to learn about NPP and M2W, but can't find anything conclusive for an aftermarket retrofit. What are my options? Anything bolt-on? I would prefer something switchable, but an RPM/vacuum system would be acceptable.
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I've got the QTP low profile electric remote controlled cutouts on my Vette. I looked into both the B&B Fusion system ($1,800 + installation) and retrofitting the car with a used stock NPP system. I didn't like the problems that people reported with the NPP option including all the vacuum lines that would have to be run. My cutouts are electricly controlled , not vacuum, and can be left in any position I choose. They are also proportional, allowing me to have them open to any degree I desire (or can tolerate). They cost me $400 including remotes and turn downs. I was charged another $400 to install them, but I think that you can probably get someone to do the install cheaper than that. It was just that nobody in my area wanted to do the install because there isn't much room on an A6 car for the cutouts, so I only had one installation source.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 389
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From: Western Arkansas
I've got the QTP low profile electric remote controlled cutouts on my Vette. I looked into both the B&B Fusion system ($1,800 + installation) and retrofitting the car with a used stock NPP system. I didn't like the problems that people reported with the NPP option including all the vacuum lines that would have to be run. My cutouts are electricly controlled , not vacuum, and can be left in any position I choose. They are also proportional, allowing me to have them open to any degree I desire (or can tolerate). They cost me $400 including remotes and turn downs. I was charged another $400 to install them, but I think that you can probably get someone to do the install cheaper than that. It was just that nobody in my area wanted to do the install because there isn't much room on an A6 car for the cutouts, so I only had one installation source.
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I have a stock 2005 and would like to have a louder exhaust, but not all the time. I've searched to learn about NPP and M2W, but can't find anything conclusive for an aftermarket retrofit. What are my options? Anything bolt-on? I would prefer something switchable, but an RPM/vacuum system would be acceptable.
Great mod and well worth it IMO!!
Can't remember what I paid exactly but under $1000 for sure.
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