Custom SC400 Exhaust on a Budget-- Pics--
#32
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Thanks again for all the compliments and interest-- My goal for this system is for it to be fully mandrel bent with no stock pieces left save the dump pipes behind the cats-- I'll cut into those just behind the O2 bungs-- I'll keep the size to 2.25" for the pipes and primaries-- Maybe even after boost as well--
These just don't look ricey to me-- and the center of the tip is removable-- A flat cut may look better than the angled cut tip though I can agree --
For the price and the fact that they're 304 stainless it's hard to beat --
These just don't look ricey to me-- and the center of the tip is removable-- A flat cut may look better than the angled cut tip though I can agree --
For the price and the fact that they're 304 stainless it's hard to beat --
Last edited by MJHSC400; 05-19-07 at 09:16 PM.
#33
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the first two in the pic u put are a go :] the one on the RIGHT far right is a no (IMO)
check on ebay.. mine were 65? ish for TWO :]
one is cheaper ;]
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/N1-4-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-X-9...QQcmdZViewItem
check on ebay.. mine were 65? ish for TWO :]
one is cheaper ;]
Edit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/N1-4-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-X-9...QQcmdZViewItem
Last edited by fwynn; 05-19-07 at 08:27 PM.
#34
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the first two in the pic u put are a go :] the one on the RIGHT far right is a no (IMO)
check on ebay.. mine were 65? ish for TWO :]
one is cheaper ;]
Edit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/N1-4-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-X-9...QQcmdZViewItem
check on ebay.. mine were 65? ish for TWO :]
one is cheaper ;]
Edit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/N1-4-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-X-9...QQcmdZViewItem
Last edited by MJHSC400; 05-19-07 at 09:16 PM.
#35
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#39
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I want mine tucked up and pointing down more--
That exhaust system pictured is done incorrectly-- It needs a balance pipe-- h or x -- or a center pipe --
That exhaust system pictured is done incorrectly-- It needs a balance pipe-- h or x -- or a center pipe --
#40
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By balancing the exhaust gases with an X or H pipe, the gas particles within the system will flow more regularly, allowing for a more efficicent system.
The stock exhaust system is actually very good for OEM. The headers are most restrictive followed by the center single pipe that includes either a catalytic converter or resonator. The stock mufflers and cats are actually very good. In addition, the 2.25" piping is proper for the V8.
#41
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Well-- by the time it exits the rear Y the pipe size is closer to 1.75-- so that's next to go --
I doubt the headers are that bad-- I'm sure they're not perfect though--
A true dual will only work exactly as it should on a balanced and blueprinted motor-- Ours are actually balanced from the factory so it may not be that bad, but combining all 8 pulses will help scavenging stay more linear b/t pulses-- which helps hp and tq --
I believe even many high powered cars use balance pipes also--
I doubt the headers are that bad-- I'm sure they're not perfect though--
A true dual will only work exactly as it should on a balanced and blueprinted motor-- Ours are actually balanced from the factory so it may not be that bad, but combining all 8 pulses will help scavenging stay more linear b/t pulses-- which helps hp and tq --
I believe even many high powered cars use balance pipes also--