Meraki Autoworks

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Glad you guys both like it!

-Josh

TheBuyer

Is there anyway you cold take pics of how far each muffler sticks out? I'm interested in how that looks as I am looking into getting a set.

davidcausa

Yeah I'll snap some pics tomorrow. It isn't noticeable unless you're standing directly above it or have it on the lift and look from underneath

TheBuyer

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

NoFsport

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Read joez's comment on page 2. Yes it is a straight pipe with tips welded on them but to specific alignment so your bumper won't get melted off. A shop can attempt it but I wouldn't trust it

davidcausa

just an update: had this on about 3 weeks now, and i absolutely love it.
it is very loud though but i've gotten compliments everywhere ive been.

only problem now is i just got my smog notice
any of you guys tried smogging with this?

Meraki Autoworks

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I just got mine too. Come to Westminster/Garden Grove area to get it done.

-Josh

davidcausa

oh what you're gonna run this setup? thought you were running the H&S?

i'll send you a pm

nks979

They don't stick out differently if properly installed, the shop that installed mine(SCR performance for any CO F-ers) had to make tiny adjustments but it fits perfectly and stick out roughly the same distance as the OEM tips. The exhaust itself is incredible, unbelievably loud at first but really tones down gets a bit deeper and quieter (relatively) after 3-500 miles. Would recommend this to anyone who doesn't have to worry about waking the neighbors on cold starts. Side note, my avg mpg also has gone up by ~4 since it went on - wasnt expecting that but its a nice surprise.

Bigjon3475

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First impressions are "what did I just do?"

Holy crap it's loud. I've seen all the video and even listening to it with earbuds in and the volume up videos do not do justice for how loud this thing is. A couple of things to mention.

1. It's hard as crap to do this by yourself and on your back but it can be done. The higher up you can get your car obviously the better.
2. The extension piece for the passenger side rear was slightly too long. That's okay though and it just requires a 2 minute cut and then it went it perfect.
3. I think it's highly improbable you will be able to leave all the clamps and bolts hand tight and be able to adjust this thing by yourself. If you can more power to you. After laying on my back several hours I didn't have the strength.
4. I need to take it to an exhaust place and have them adjust it. The tips are aiming slightly up.
5. There's a shield that goes across the driveshaft. It will need to be bent.
6. You might want to get some of the screw-clips that hold the plastic pieces up on tight against the body. They were a pain and would not unscrew out. I had to cut a few.
7. You definitely need the large shop-type jack if you're going to use one. I was able to use a small parts store model but it was not fun and I'm suffering immensely because of my alligator arm disease.
8. Did I mention this thing is loud? Like wake up the neighbors loud. Like **** everyone off in the neighborhood loud. Car alarm tester loud.

It's so awesome! I'm riding around with this **** grin on my face but what's real fun is watching other people smile and gawk. I guess driving is now going to be an event whereas before no one really even looked at the car so it was always incognito.

davidcausa

glad im not the only one haha. i get asked about my car all the time in traffic now. people finally realizing im not driving a 250. I will say though it has quiet down slightly after a couple months. Not much but it sounds more natural. Love it

Bigjon3475

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It's pretty raspy and raw right now, that's for sure. Even with me wanting to hear the monster I'm still getting better gas mileage. Right now it's 3.8 mpg better riding around the city. I think as the computer adjust that will go down a bit.

Bigjon3475

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So MPG is up 5 to 17.4. I never got anywhere near that city driving all the same routes. Let's see what happens over the longer term.


Soon as I can find a camera man I will get some videos.

2010ISF

Idk how you guys are getting better mpg, I tried driving normal without getting on it for a couple tanks and lost about 20 miles of range per tank. But I did manage to reach 27 mpg when I drove to Arizona while averaging about 80 mph

Bigjon3475

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Something is wrong. Car is going into limp mode randomly and won't go past 4,000 or so rpms. I hooked up the diagnostic tool and coolant temps are 187°-192° and intake temps were at 88°-110°F so long as I was moving. Then I drive for a while and it's back to normal. It still feels slow though like there was no HP gain. Did you guys reset your ECU? I have RRR tune, drop in filter and HPS intake elbow. I'm wondering if it's not rubbing up against the frame and causing a false knock or something. There were no codes either.

Thanks for the comment about adjusting the exhaust so it's not rubbing anywhere. The whole thing needs adjusting but I got it as close as I could on my back. I'm just going to have to take it to a shop.