aftermarket exhaust
04-03-14, 04:10 PM
#31
I removed the 3rd cat the paired resonators, and then ran straight pipes back to the muffler. I love the sound! It's a deep, subtle growl and no Check Engine Lights. I actually get complimented quite often when I pull in for gas from onlookers who usually ask what I have under the hood.
04-04-14, 12:39 PM
#32
Here's a link to a vid from a few minutes ago. Remember, if you do the 3rd cat delete you may or may not pass state inspection. Luckily, Oklahoma doesn't require inspections anymore. If your state does require inspection, there's always "questionable practice" shops. http://videobam.com/jkvQM
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Last edited by ShawnOk; 04-04-14 at 12:44 PM.
04-04-14, 12:42 PM
#33
Here's a link to a vid from a few minutes ago. Remember, if you do the 3rd cat delete you may or may not pass state inspection. Luckily, Oklahoma doesn't require inspections anymore. http://videobam.com/jkvQM
Ps. click "Close to Play," not the Play Arrow Button. Don't download iLivid.
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What does it sound like when driving? I fear you get that awful drone noise :\
04-04-14, 04:26 PM
#35
slvbullet removed the stock res. and third cat replaced the res. with other HiPro res. no third cat. he gets the drone around 1800 he has the same mufflers dr gas as me. but I didn't remove my stock res. because of the drone. everybody that we know removes the stock res. gets the drone around 1800. you must be lucky. I think it has something to do with back pressure.
Last edited by bacardi11; 04-04-14 at 05:01 PM.
04-06-14, 09:07 PM
#36
I am wondering if anyone has the stock OEM driver's side exhaust tip after their exhaust upgrade? I posted in the classified but thought I'd try here since there are a few members who've upgraded their stock exhaust and would throw in advice on this thread. Worth a try, I guess. I scratched mine up on a badly placed parking curb while reversing. I know I can buy from Sewell but then it would be new and the other won't match well. I looked into aftermarket tips but the 3.25" flange on the end of the exhaust is causing a problem. I'd prefer not to cut off the flange. Any suggestions or anyone have their discarded tip?
04-07-14, 11:54 AM
#38
05-07-14, 08:34 AM
#39
Did a muffler delete yesterday. Really love the sound. Cost me $200 with tips (a bit pricy). I had a set of pipes custom bent with flanges, just in case wife disapprove, I can put back the muffler.
I want to thank all those contributed to all the sound clips so that I was able to make a decision on this instead of getting different muffler. My neighbor has a Dodge Challenger R/T and a Camero SS, they are still louder then me at idle. Which is exactly what I was looking for, and mine sounded deeper then them.
I will try to do a sound clip later. I drove at different speed this morning and did not find any drone at any speed range, only a bit of tone with all window closed and no music on. With windows all down going under an overpass, it really sounded great. Overall, if you really want some V8 sound and NOT annoyed, this is a way to go.
I want to thank all those contributed to all the sound clips so that I was able to make a decision on this instead of getting different muffler. My neighbor has a Dodge Challenger R/T and a Camero SS, they are still louder then me at idle. Which is exactly what I was looking for, and mine sounded deeper then them.
I will try to do a sound clip later. I drove at different speed this morning and did not find any drone at any speed range, only a bit of tone with all window closed and no music on. With windows all down going under an overpass, it really sounded great. Overall, if you really want some V8 sound and NOT annoyed, this is a way to go.
10-23-15, 03:38 AM
#41
Lexus Test Driver
Here's a link to a vid from a few minutes ago. Remember, if you do the 3rd cat delete you may or may not pass state inspection. Luckily, Oklahoma doesn't require inspections anymore. If your state does require inspection, there's always "questionable practice" shops. http://videobam.com/jkvQM
Ps. Sorry for the ads. Click "Close to Play," not the Play Arrow Button. Don't download iLivid.
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I am going to have the third cat and resonators removed this morning...
10-23-15, 08:49 AM
#42
Well I was going to run out and do it but I just read your other post that you've already completed the 3rd cat and resonator delete. Your video sounds right on, just like mine. It's a great sound right for such a low cost. Not sure how much they charged you in the end, hopefully something more realistic than the $200. Mine was $60 at a neighborhood muffler shop. Anyway, hope it's all that you dreamed it would be!
Last edited by ShawnOk; 10-23-15 at 08:54 AM.
10-23-15, 09:18 AM
#43
Lexus Test Driver
Well I was going to run out and do it but I just read your other post that you've already completed the 3rd cat and resonator delete. Your video sounds right on, just like mine. It's a great sound right for such a low cost. Not sure how much they charged you in the end, hopefully something more realistic than the $200. Mine was $60 at a neighborhood muffler shop. Anyway, hope it's all that you dreamed it would be!
I checked several places and I guess steel must cost more in central Florida, LoL
Really, I have no issues with the cost, yes $60 would have been much nicer...oh well ;-)
10-24-15, 05:33 PM
#44
We've done a bunch of the 430 motors with just a muffler delete. We are working on doing 2 sc430's right now. Sounds pretty good. We aren't looking to gain crazy performance...just a little rumble. I deleted the mufflers on my LS460 when i had to put different tips because my body kit doesn't use the stock tips. That thing sounds beastly. I'll be doing mine this week once it comes out of paint.
10-25-15, 02:38 AM
#45
Lexus Test Driver
We've done a bunch of the 430 motors with just a muffler delete. We are working on doing 2 sc430's right now. Sounds pretty good. We aren't looking to gain crazy performance...just a little rumble. I deleted the mufflers on my LS460 when i had to put different tips because my body kit doesn't use the stock tips. That thing sounds beastly. I'll be doing mine this week once it comes out of paint.
I would like to hear the sound of your car with all of the emissions in place but no muffler. Does your car have resonators?