Removed Stock Muffler...My Thoughts
07-27-2006 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by zodiac
NJ SBT.... I DO hope that you get a chance to dyno it...I'd like to see your gains! I LMAO if you get better gains than most $1K exhaust systems. I may try this tomorrow after work...
To each his own...
To each his own...
07-27-2006 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by smokedout350z
damm man...lets see some more vidz or sound clipz...ur badd ***
btw...my friend said we could probably use his dyno tomorrow...we'll see what happens with that
gprro1: i might someday...but the whole point of this was because i loved the sound so much.
i almost forgot...the price of the job was a total of $300
The tips were about $60 shipped, 1-1/2 hours of labor was about $130, and the piping, flange, hardware, etc was the rest. for $300 it was a worthy investment in my opinion. I've spent a total of $400 on this car between the exhaust and popcharger and it sounds like god.
ill let you guys know about the dyno situation
-chris
07-27-2006 | 12:58 PM
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So the muffler does not help with back pressure? If I get my borla off it would just be a simple extension pipe with tips on the ends since it is already split up so I shouldnt lose any tq either? I was just thinking w/o the muffler backpressure would be gone and with it some tq.
I also have test pipes so I am missing some backpressure as is!
I also have test pipes so I am missing some backpressure as is!
07-27-2006 | 01:02 PM
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From: md/dc/nova Lets go VT!!!
Originally Posted by HyperSprite
It's a maturity issue, not a morality issue.
It's about the continued barrage of legislation that is aimed at people like you that hits people like me. Even though exhaust noise is a local issue, it gets national attention so the "I live here and you live there does not really apply". If one state finds a way to shut people like you up, others will follow their example and try and enact the same type of legislation. A few states already ban aftermarket exhaust ,regardless of sound, and more are considering it.
On the bumper issue, the end is aimed up into the rear and the exhaust stays hot long after it leaves the pipe, you would be surprised how well it will heat things up back there. But, ok, you don't really drive it and you haven't had real tips made yet, good luck with that.
Chris
It's about the continued barrage of legislation that is aimed at people like you that hits people like me. Even though exhaust noise is a local issue, it gets national attention so the "I live here and you live there does not really apply". If one state finds a way to shut people like you up, others will follow their example and try and enact the same type of legislation. A few states already ban aftermarket exhaust ,regardless of sound, and more are considering it.
On the bumper issue, the end is aimed up into the rear and the exhaust stays hot long after it leaves the pipe, you would be surprised how well it will heat things up back there. But, ok, you don't really drive it and you haven't had real tips made yet, good luck with that.
Chris
07-27-2006 | 02:03 PM
#127
I don't care how much noise anyone makes, its what legislators care about and currently car exhaust noise is in the cross hairs across the country.
Here are examples of lawmakers toying with exhaust noise regulation
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?ID=62105
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62073
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62054
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=61559
Chris
Here are examples of lawmakers toying with exhaust noise regulation
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?ID=62105
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62073
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62054
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=61559
Chris
08-02-2006 | 12:08 PM
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From: Fairfield, NJ
haha...i can do that I guess...it would be pretty weak though. it might be funny if i tripped running to the car or back to the camera.
I'll get someone to do this for me...it'll take about 20 minutes of their time...max.
I'll get someone to do this for me...it'll take about 20 minutes of their time...max.
08-03-2006 | 12:23 PM
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say man...ahahahahaha i just took my muffler off.......i got custom pipe with my stock tips on....soundz gay at 1500 to 2000 rpm....when you punch it....soundz like a beast......a little bit loud..but its alright.. friend and i took the muffler off ...took it to muffler shop...cost about $130 for 2.5 piping and etc. labor also....looks like stock...maybe i lost some torque..not sure..but soundz crazy exotic when punching it on the highway
08-03-2006 | 04:58 PM
#136
The video clips sound great. The stock sound (but a little louder) is exactly what I'd like, as well. I've learned from many years experience that I need to hear it in person, though, as sound clips just don't represent exhausts properly. 
Too bad you live on the opposite coast from me!
Too bad you live on the opposite coast from me!