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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyMon Aug 09, 2010 9:44 pm

Hmmm... I don't recall saying quieter, I recall saying less raspy.

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Maybe shoulda said more growly.

Rickw spec'd an exhaust a while back that I kind of whish I'd built - teh longest resonator that would fit teamed with a couple decent mufflers, I'm thinking Hooker Maximum Flow - - or SpinTech Cruiser series (made for quiet on the 2+ hour drive)... http://www.spintechmufflers.com/mufflers/street-mufflers/cruiser-mufflers-7000-series/cat_31.html

Glad you're happy with your exhaust!

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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyMon Aug 09, 2010 10:19 pm

I was actually looking at Hooker Mufflers. I was also seriously contemplating buying a HushPower too. However, price was in consideration. I watched (listened) to many YouTube videos of the Pypes exhaust. I liked it. I was just flabbergasted at how loud they were (before I bought two more mufflers). I couldn't buy the more expensive mufflers the second time around, cause the Riv account was spent. So I opted for the second pair. With all the money I spent, including installation, I could've bought the better ones......had I only known dunno
It definitely doesn't sound like your "typical" 3800. Most of the modded GP's around here are runnin FlowMaster....they all sound the same. It doesn't have that hollow sound anymore either. The 2 SS muffs are Pypes RacePro M80's (as already said). They also make a "full sized" SS RacePro, which I contemplated buying instead. They sound amazing on a new V6 Mustang. But, this is what I'm left with for a while. So...eh. Time to start savin for the engine build. twisted
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyMon Aug 09, 2010 11:09 pm

I think your exhaust system sounds very good. Also these cars have good sound deadening so you don't hear S much inside as say lesser cars would. I don't think that the pype ss muffler are doing very much in the whole scheme of things though. Anyway I like the end result and appreciate you sharing this info b/c it is valuable to us still trying to decide on parts to make up our entire system. Kudos to you Don.

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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyWed Aug 11, 2010 11:43 pm

crlombardi69 wrote:
I think your exhaust system sounds very good. Also these cars have good sound deadening so you don't hear S much inside as say lesser cars would. I don't think that the pype ss muffler are doing very much in the whole scheme of things though. Anyway I like the end result and appreciate you sharing this info b/c it is valuable to us still trying to decide on parts to make up our entire system. Kudos to you Don.

Thx Man!. It's grown on me already whip
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyFri Aug 13, 2010 11:40 pm

Abaddon wrote:
My DynoMax Super Turbo's I had decided to rust through
Dynomax superturbos carry a lifetime warranty
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptySat Aug 14, 2010 9:47 am

Jason wrote:
Dynomax superturbos carry a lifetime warranty

I wasn't aware of that. Lil late now......thx for the info
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyThu Sep 30, 2010 12:30 pm

I am looking to redo my cat back on my riv. I have headers and and a 3" pipe in place of the cat, stock from the resonator to the tips.
I want flow, but i'm more concerned with how it sounds and losing weight where possible.

I came up with the idea of having a high flow resonator (like the one zzp sells) with 3" inlet and outlet. Followed by ONE round muffler directly behind the res before the Y. Not sure what to chose, but 3" inlet, 2.5" outlet.
Then a Y pipe and 2 pipes going around the spare tire and exiting the factory locations.

I want it to be a little louder than stock, but i cant stand drone at any rpm.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyThu Sep 30, 2010 2:21 pm

i have a 3" DP to 2.5" pipe with no resonator, then a Y at the rear wheels and a glasspack on each side. i also have long tips that you would normally see on a truck, i think they have a lot to do with the tone of my car and there not being barely any rasp if at all.
i have videos if youd like to hear how it sounds.
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyThu Sep 30, 2010 4:37 pm

Put em up. box
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: The Exhaust Thread   FAQ: The Exhaust Thread - Page 18 EmptyFri Oct 01, 2010 8:24 pm

old clip from last winter, i have to get a new summer/fall one with a fly-by: