Are duals worth it?
im lowered and i still have the same clearance as most do with any aftermarket y. but i custom made my duals so i could pay attention to the height.
i will never go back to a y pipe. x is the only way to go with its power and sound.
i will never go back to a y pipe. x is the only way to go with its power and sound.
The shitty roads around here can cause a issue, I think my ground clearance is O.k but Can be improved if I had a drive-up type lift rather then some jack stands.
The drone on the inside can be too much on a decent cruise, Coming through the town or leaving somewhere too late at night or leaving early in the morning can be interesting because its LOUD and I feel bad if I'm waking up the neighbors or somebody else's neighbor.
What I love is the sound, It can't be beat I love the deep rumble and I'm sure most of that is because of the turn downs under the car. If I go back to a catback it would be because I'm out in the streets too late or want to fire the car up and take it to work early in the morning on a nice day and don't want to ruin a good thing by pissing off the neighbors even though they say they don't mind.
BTW: I have TSP Duals with 18'' Bullet mufflers. My lowest ground clearance issue is the drivers muffler for some reason the tip will scrape every now and then on a shitty road. My driveway offers the biggest challenge with the duals as it did with my ORY & Catback setup.
I won't lie, Sometimes I do.
The shitty roads around here can cause a issue, I think my ground clearance is O.k but Can be improved if I had a drive-up type lift rather then some jack stands.
The drone on the inside can be too much on a decent cruise, Coming through the town or leaving somewhere too late at night or leaving early in the morning can be interesting because its LOUD and I feel bad if I'm waking up the neighbors or somebody else's neighbor.
What I love is the sound, It can't be beat I love the deep rumble and I'm sure most of that is because of the turn downs under the car. If I go back to a catback it would be because I'm out in the streets too late or want to fire the car up and take it to work early in the morning on a nice day and don't want to ruin a good thing by pissing off the neighbors even though they say they don't mind.
BTW: I have TSP Duals with 18'' Bullet mufflers. My lowest ground clearance issue is the drivers muffler for some reason the tip will scrape every now and then on a shitty road. My driveway offers the biggest challenge with the duals as it did with my ORY & Catback setup.
The shitty roads around here can cause a issue, I think my ground clearance is O.k but Can be improved if I had a drive-up type lift rather then some jack stands.
The drone on the inside can be too much on a decent cruise, Coming through the town or leaving somewhere too late at night or leaving early in the morning can be interesting because its LOUD and I feel bad if I'm waking up the neighbors or somebody else's neighbor.
What I love is the sound, It can't be beat I love the deep rumble and I'm sure most of that is because of the turn downs under the car. If I go back to a catback it would be because I'm out in the streets too late or want to fire the car up and take it to work early in the morning on a nice day and don't want to ruin a good thing by pissing off the neighbors even though they say they don't mind.
BTW: I have TSP Duals with 18'' Bullet mufflers. My lowest ground clearance issue is the drivers muffler for some reason the tip will scrape every now and then on a shitty road. My driveway offers the biggest challenge with the duals as it did with my ORY & Catback setup.
This sound clip is untuned.. 226/232 113. lts, x pipe, sweet thunders, ran over axle. Besides some of the banging that goes on, they are def worth it. Although, I do miss having my y-pipe with a cutout. Now i'm just loud all the time. I bought a upper panhard bar so I could get my duals to fit over the axle with ease.
One of my favorite mods! Makes the car sound soooooo much better!
I sectioned out the floor pan beneath the rear seats so I am running fullsize mufflers (dynomax proflow) dumped before the axel with no drone. It sounds about like a magnaflow catback on the inside. My ground clearance is as good as stock as far as the duals are concerned, the lowest part of my system is the drivers side cat right beneath the seat.
Take the extra time and money to get the floor sectioned so you can run a real muffler, that way you wont ever have any regrets about doing it.
Also I am still using my backseats, they are almost unchanged and people cant tell a difference. They are as "comfortable" as they ever were.
I sectioned out the floor pan beneath the rear seats so I am running fullsize mufflers (dynomax proflow) dumped before the axel with no drone. It sounds about like a magnaflow catback on the inside. My ground clearance is as good as stock as far as the duals are concerned, the lowest part of my system is the drivers side cat right beneath the seat.
Take the extra time and money to get the floor sectioned so you can run a real muffler, that way you wont ever have any regrets about doing it.
Also I am still using my backseats, they are almost unchanged and people cant tell a difference. They are as "comfortable" as they ever were.
Duals sound better and give a little better performance when done correctly. But it's been beaten to death on this forum and honestly unless your making 500+rwhp I wouldn't worry about having duals. IMO
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Verdad Gallardo Well at least I'm not the only one then. I'm sure I can tuck it up more I just have to get it on the right lift.
I won't lie, Sometimes I do.
The shitty roads around here can cause a issue, I think my ground clearance is O.k but Can be improved if I had a drive-up type lift rather then some jack stands.
The drone on the inside can be too much on a decent cruise, Coming through the town or leaving somewhere too late at night or leaving early in the morning can be interesting because its LOUD and I feel bad if I'm waking up the neighbors or somebody else's neighbor.
What I love is the sound, It can't be beat I love the deep rumble and I'm sure most of that is because of the turn downs under the car. If I go back to a catback it would be because I'm out in the streets too late or want to fire the car up and take it to work early in the morning on a nice day and don't want to ruin a good thing by pissing off the neighbors even though they say they don't mind.
BTW: I have TSP Duals with 18'' Bullet mufflers. My lowest ground clearance issue is the drivers muffler for some reason the tip will scrape every now and then on a shitty road. My driveway offers the biggest challenge with the duals as it did with my ORY & Catback setup.
The shitty roads around here can cause a issue, I think my ground clearance is O.k but Can be improved if I had a drive-up type lift rather then some jack stands.
The drone on the inside can be too much on a decent cruise, Coming through the town or leaving somewhere too late at night or leaving early in the morning can be interesting because its LOUD and I feel bad if I'm waking up the neighbors or somebody else's neighbor.
What I love is the sound, It can't be beat I love the deep rumble and I'm sure most of that is because of the turn downs under the car. If I go back to a catback it would be because I'm out in the streets too late or want to fire the car up and take it to work early in the morning on a nice day and don't want to ruin a good thing by pissing off the neighbors even though they say they don't mind.
BTW: I have TSP Duals with 18'' Bullet mufflers. My lowest ground clearance issue is the drivers muffler for some reason the tip will scrape every now and then on a shitty road. My driveway offers the biggest challenge with the duals as it did with my ORY & Catback setup.
thanks for the info smokedout!! i am really up in the air 50/50 on making the switch. my ory/magnaflow is a nice sound for sure. but its too quiet. you can barely notice the lope.
anybody do a before and after dyno on switching out a y pipe to a dual and vice versa? also im curious how much faster people ran with a set of tru duals over a ypipe and catback.
thanks for the info smokedout!! i am really up in the air 50/50 on making the switch. my ory/magnaflow is a nice sound for sure. but its too quiet. you can barely notice the lope.
anybody do a before and after dyno on switching out a y pipe to a dual and vice versa? also im curious how much faster people ran with a set of tru duals over a ypipe and catback.
anybody do a before and after dyno on switching out a y pipe to a dual and vice versa? also im curious how much faster people ran with a set of tru duals over a ypipe and catback.
It would be interesting to see the change.
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From: SUGAR GROVE TOWNSHIP ILLINOIS
Just a bit pissed as this is the fourth exhaust I have had on the car now
Go to this web site and check out their daul set-up. My buddy is friends with the guy that owns this place and had his 9-second Camaro built buy them. This is the exhaust system he runs.
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/cate...MID=1&catid=56
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/cate...MID=1&catid=56
I know a few people that have had y-pipes, then gotten true duals, and then back to y-pipes. Sure they will sound better and give you a little more power, but they can be LOUD as well. Maybe try to get a ride in a true dual car and see if its for you.
better clearance too. I live my TDs they are over axle and sound awesome