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Old 05-16-07, 02:06 PM
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In for video.
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Sorry-- It rained so much today my new exhaust was definitely dragging under water as I was trying to get home--

Seriously-- NW Arkansas had a flash flood today-- it was insane-- Tomorrow should be clear and I'll post some video--
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I too would like to hear how you're setup came out sounding.
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I'm waiting for this too. I have an x pipe and want to delete the 2 rear resonators the 5zigens aren't loud enough
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The Videos--

At the muffler--


In Town-- Low Speed--


On The Interstate-- With no Drone!!


BONUS VIDEO! Some Guy Carrying a Lawnmower in the back of a Pontiac G6-- Only in Arkansas!!



The Tips after install -- Looks good--





The Center section one more time--


The pipe I built the center section with--

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Old 05-17-07, 08:46 PM
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oh damn
nice

haha when i cruise.. i never pass 2.5k RPM ;]

just me i guess
Old 05-17-07, 08:54 PM
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Nice setup. Are you sure it wouldn't be better with some aftermarket mufflers though? As far as sound, probably not, but what about power?
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just wondering. how come your CEL is on?
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I calculated the 3" to be equivalent to a pair of 2" pipes in volume--

The stockers are 2" -- So the flow should be close to aftermarket--

There may be another 5hp to gain though-- who knows--

I already have my eye on some cheap straight thru's from Autozone-- as long as you can see through them they should work-- I'll step up to 2.25" for those and try to use the factory tips if possible --

The sound may even get better--
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My CEL came on the other day along with the TRAC-OFF light as I pulled the trac fuse-- The trac light stays on all the time on the tach but who cares-- The trac-off light however is a new one-- It came on at the same time with the CEL -- I may get the codes read at the parts house tomorrow, but I doubt there's any real problem-- I'm guessing pulling the trac fuse is throwing a code--

I may try resetting the ecu to make it go away-- It wasn't from the exhaust install for sure though--
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WHAT a steal-- $35 for an x-pipe -- wow --

Just thought I'd pass this along--

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hmm i was wondering. instead of X pipes.. what if you just have them flow individually? know what i mean?
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Don't wanna do that-- You need a balance pipe (x or H-- x is better though) --

I believe you get a similar result with the center section like mine though--
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Default For you guys that thought I was done --NEW MANDREL TAIL SECTIONS--

These will go in with new mufflers-- I'm thinking the 4" stainless can style/fireball style --

Total Cost on these rear sections-- -- $12
The center section again--




I'm thinking something like these-- 4" x 18" stainless with removable open 4" tip

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noooooooooooooooooooo

on those mufflers NOooooo

the tip is TOO small (Length).. and having it cut like that is TOTAL rice

try to find something like this ;]




:] you wont regret it ;] cause ive seen many CIVICS with THOSE mufflers u have up there.. not a nice look if i may say

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