itsslow98

iTrader: (18)

so let me see if i understand.......you still have the cats but got rid of the mufflers. could you post pics of the undercarriage?

santiago

iTrader: (28)

no need for pics i just deleted the resonator and mufflers

itsslow98

iTrader: (18)

that sounds badass i just wonder if it's too loud in the car(not to sound like a wuss) just be there before and it got annoying as a daily driver.

jerrycecco

Thanks for posting the pictures and part#'s
I ordered the same magnaflow tips from ebay, ($26.99/ea)
should be delivered tomorrow
and will install on V on Thursday/Friday -- final mod before open track day on Sat @ Eagles Canyon North of Dallas, TX

donolar

iTrader: (1)

im also thinking of going this route. alot cheaper than a new 800.00 system that produces very little hp gains. i will probably leave resonator tho. i dont want it to loud.

Brentman2007

thats what i have and it sounds awesome

deedubb

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im really debating in putting on the X-Pipe. If I do put it on, and get headers later on, i'll need mufflers again cause that will be really loud im sure.

detaillls

How does this effect the inspection plug in...NY plugs us into DMV for the
an(nu)al inspection with a direct readout .

donolar

iTrader: (1)

whats it sound like in the car brentman?

deedubb

iTrader: (9)

Not sure how your inspections work there but I too chopped off my mufflers and emissions are fine. As long as the cats are in place, I dont see any reason why you couldn't remove the mufflers and resonators and still pass emissions.

jerrycecco

BEFORE, I chop off my mufflers on my V, does anyone know if straight pipes ok for Texas inspection?
jerrycecco@tx.rr.com

jnrandall

Sounds nice!

When I first got mine, I went a similar route. Got a Magnaflow X-pipe and tips, then removed the fiberglass from the mufflers. I later changed it to the full cat-back when I got headers.

SS#1230

dude! i was gonna buy the magnaflow catback and try to find some off-road pipes to remove the cats to give it a little more sound, but this sounds really good! before i heard the sound, i thought that it would sound like absolute poo!

i may just go this way.

did you have a muffler shop put it on for you?

MORE VIDS AND SOME PICS PLEASE!!!!

Jeremy

santiago

iTrader: (28)

try to get a better vid up soon, pics are hard to get of the undercarriage being as i dont own a lift. ill never buy a catback for this car period.

frisky2101

iTrader: (8)

depends on where u are at, We can get away with it here but in the bigger cities might be a pain

Brentman2007

Sorry didnt see this post. But it is quiet intil You get on it then it sounds great! No drone whatsoever. My 2003 v6 cts with magnaflow had more drone than my v does

jerrad

iTrader: (5)

I think Houston and Dallas have the sniff test. Unsure on how it'll effect it though. As long as you don't delete the cats you should be fine IMO.

bigbadboss101

Good stuff. I have Magnaflow on mine and the exhaust tips have a bit of rust. Got the car 6 months ago and previous owner just put in the Magnaflow. I guess I just need to put on some SS tips.

SS#1230

well california is probably the most stringent smog state. ive never had a tech even look at the exhaust. and i dont think that there would be a problem even he they did.

the mufflers have nothing to do with smog. people put aftermarket mufflers on all the time. there is no difference (emissions wise) between an aftermarket muffler and no muffler except sound. the cops are the only ones who would sweat you on that.

smog techs check under the hood, check the gas cap, and stick the sniffer in the tail pipe.

donolar

iTrader: (1)

my tips are on the way!! im just chopping mufflers off. tips 75.00. shop cost to chop mufflers and install tips. $26.00 total price $101.00 total saving of $700.00 over magnaflow catback exhaust!!! thanks santiago!!!