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Finally got around to installing my test pipes... and it is LOUD

Old 07-20-2017, 05:17 AM
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Default Finally got around to installing my test pipes... and it is LOUD

Holy crap! I was expecting a slight increase in sound, but boy I was wrong!

Current setup is now AAM non-resonated test pipes and Nismo S-Tune.

To be honest, the hiss and rasp doesn't bother me at all. It is just when I hit around 3k the noise amplifies so much! Anything more than I would say 25% throttle is loud. But with that all being said, full throttle to redline sounds amazing!

The CEL came on immediately for Bank 1 Sensor 2 saying low voltage. I am curious as to maybe if I remove the Z1 02 extenders I added on the already extended bung may fix this.

This is a warning to everybody looking at non-res test pipes. It will be MUCH louder, way louder than I thought originally. Will post a vid soon.
Old 07-20-2017, 05:24 AM
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you could try this... it is 4 layers, maybe 3/4 inch thick... you take out your trunk carpet, trace it and then cut to size. place it in trunk and lay carpet back down. i have it in the vette and it cut down some noise. kinda expensive though

http://www.tkoperformance.com/BLOCKI...57_p_1082.html

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Old 07-20-2017, 05:30 AM
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Oh the sound doesn't bother me, my Ducati is ear-piercing, like blows away most Harleys. I am just worried about the local fuzz breaking my *****.

Between the shooting range, hunting, the motorcycle, and now my car, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be legally deaf by 30...
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Update. Removed the Z1 defoulers and still getting the CEL. Have my inspection soon so I have to figure this out.

Going to first switch the sensors to see if the code switches sides or remains the same. Then I guess go from there...
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you will prob have to have the car tuned to get rid of them.... or try the steel wool trick
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Originally Posted by travlee
you will prob have to have the car tuned to get rid of them.... or try the steel wool trick
P0037 - HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 is the code I am getting. To my understanding, it is ready low voltage, meaning that either the sensor is bad, OR, the sensor is not getting enough of a reading, which is why I removed the defoulers, thinking that the defoulers adding to the AAM test pipe bung extensions was overkill. Am I reading this wrong? Thanks by the way for your help.
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when you took off the sensor, did the wires twist up pretty bad? i would check them on the sensor side
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Originally Posted by travlee
when you took off the sensor, did the wires twist up pretty bad? i would check them on the sensor side
The wires weren't in the best shape on the passenger side. 2 parts the wrap was ripped so I wrapped them in high temp electrical tape.

I was very careful with the sensors, but maybe it just went out during the removal and install.

I guess switching the sensors is the way to go to see if it is indeed the sensor.
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they make sockets and wrenches for sensors... but how often would you use it if you bought one>



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Didn't take long for the test pipes to crack the S-Tune Y pipe lol.

ordered the XYZ with resonator from Z1. Hopefully cuts out some of the rasp.
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Update:

So last night installed the MD XYZ

Current setup is AAM non-resonated test pipes, MD XYZ with resonator, and Nismo S-Tune midpipe/muffler

All I can say is, WOW. It is perfect for me. 0 rasp, slightly louder than the stock cats/ S-Tune combo at regular driving, and then at full throttle it sounds AMAZING!

Wish I had this combo all these years. Going to post a vid soon.


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