Dedicated hybrid track car exhaust
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Dedicated hybrid track car exhaust
I am to the point in my build where I really need to start ordering parts to build the exhaust. I am still not sure which direction I want to go and would like your input.
The car is not street legal and will be used for both open track (road course) and autocross.
Car:
1992 Mazda Miata (2100 lbs)
Engine:
ASA spec LS1 out of a retired roundy round car (430/430 at the crank)
Headers:
Hooker block huggers
1-5/8 primary
2-1/2 collector
Constraints:
100db sound limit at some of the tracks I run (typically measured 50ft from full throttle section)
weight
My thoughts:
2.5 in off headers to X-pipe to a pair of mufflers then dumping toward the ground before the differential.
Questions:
1. X pipe or Y-pipe (obviously the y-pipe will be lighter). If Y, what size pipe after the Y?
2. muffler selection (smallest mufflers that will keep me within the sound constraint)
3. Lightweight car - In order to manage wheel spin, I'm looking for the options that will have the torque curve moving in more of a 45 degree angle on the dyno plot vs an instant 90deg step.s
I'm looking forward to your feedback.
The car is not street legal and will be used for both open track (road course) and autocross.
Car:
1992 Mazda Miata (2100 lbs)
Engine:
ASA spec LS1 out of a retired roundy round car (430/430 at the crank)
Headers:
Hooker block huggers
1-5/8 primary
2-1/2 collector
Constraints:
100db sound limit at some of the tracks I run (typically measured 50ft from full throttle section)
weight
My thoughts:
2.5 in off headers to X-pipe to a pair of mufflers then dumping toward the ground before the differential.
Questions:
1. X pipe or Y-pipe (obviously the y-pipe will be lighter). If Y, what size pipe after the Y?
2. muffler selection (smallest mufflers that will keep me within the sound constraint)
3. Lightweight car - In order to manage wheel spin, I'm looking for the options that will have the torque curve moving in more of a 45 degree angle on the dyno plot vs an instant 90deg step.s
I'm looking forward to your feedback.