Crappy pics of my duals over the axle build
08-05-2012, 11:14 PM
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I knew I heard either a WI or MN accent in that video.
I personally think it sounds pretty good myself. Good experiment. If you're dead set on keeping it, then keep it. You obviously have the fab skills; So if you don't like it or are worried about loss, just get a PHB relo from Founder's and go over the axle with dual 3".
I personally think it sounds pretty good myself. Good experiment. If you're dead set on keeping it, then keep it. You obviously have the fab skills; So if you don't like it or are worried about loss, just get a PHB relo from Founder's and go over the axle with dual 3".
08-05-2012, 11:17 PM
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Some of you guys need to lay off. He tried something new, so whats the big deal? It would be different if he was claiming it added 100 HP over other exhaust setups but hes not. On top of that he made it himself and wanted to mess with his new welder. I personally wouldn't want more then 1 X pipe on my car but thats just me. If the OP changes his mind he can always make another one. And like he said its near impossible to tell the quality of an exhaust sound by online clips. So many variables including what kinda camera was used and what kinda computer /speakers you have to be that critical of it.
To sum it up while it wouldn't be for me. Props for trying something new, and it looks like quality workmanship
To sum it up while it wouldn't be for me. Props for trying something new, and it looks like quality workmanship
08-05-2012, 11:48 PM
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I knew I heard either a WI or MN accent in that video.
I personally think it sounds pretty good myself. Good experiment. If you're dead set on keeping it, then keep it. You obviously have the fab skills; So if you don't like it or are worried about loss, just get a PHB relo from Founder's and go over the axle with dual 3".
I personally think it sounds pretty good myself. Good experiment. If you're dead set on keeping it, then keep it. You obviously have the fab skills; So if you don't like it or are worried about loss, just get a PHB relo from Founder's and go over the axle with dual 3".
I'm not worried about a possible loss one bit. I'm more concerned with not doing perfect true X's. Like I said before, the Magnaflow is more of channeled chamber. It looks more like a hollowed out turtle shell inside. I honestly think that's where I'm getting the rasp when shifting of under a high amount of decel. I will state again for any just jumping in, I didn't want to spend an extra 240$ for primo parts on a gamble. Hind sight I wish I did. Live, learn, weld some more.
On another note, I don't have a PHB anymore, I have a Fays2 Watts link. The mount frame had to be notched and rewelded about 3/4 inch for the driver side pipe for good clearance though. I could of went full 3" but half of the theory of doing 3 X's is to speed up the velocity so I don't need such a big pipe and it can be quieter at idle, low rev's.
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08-05-2012, 11:58 PM
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Some of you guys need to lay off. He tried something new, so whats the big deal? It would be different if he was claiming it added 100 HP over other exhaust setups but hes not. On top of that he made it himself and wanted to mess with his new welder. I personally wouldn't want more then 1 X pipe on my car but thats just me. If the OP changes his mind he can always make another one. And like he said its near impossible to tell the quality of an exhaust sound by online clips. So many variables including what kinda camera was used and what kinda computer /speakers you have to be that critical of it.
To sum it up while it wouldn't be for me. Props for trying something new, and it looks like quality workmanship
To sum it up while it wouldn't be for me. Props for trying something new, and it looks like quality workmanship
08-06-2012, 05:54 PM
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Sounds OK to me, definitely a true dual sound and not an Y pipe sound. A little on the high-pitched and raspy side, but not bad. The lack of noticeable drone is pretty nice though. My Bassani 2.5" X-pipe catback is a lot lower tone and has a decent amount of drone, I'm guessing due to the muffler used. Good work.
08-06-2012, 09:46 PM
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Sounds OK to me, definitely a true dual sound and not an Y pipe sound. A little on the high-pitched and raspy side, but not bad. The lack of noticeable drone is pretty nice though. My Bassani 2.5" X-pipe catback is a lot lower tone and has a decent amount of drone, I'm guessing due to the muffler used. Good work.
08-06-2012, 09:51 PM
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For the first, inlet splayed/parallel out:
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...04ss-1910.html
For the rear 2 parallel in and out:
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...04ss-1803.html
08-09-2012, 02:48 PM
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Yes I looked at those but the inlet and outlets are splayed, not parallel. I want these, talk about pricey hence the $60ish Magnaflow's X chambers I have.
For the first, inlet splayed/parallel out:
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...04ss-1910.html
For the rear 2 parallel in and out:
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...04ss-1803.html
For the first, inlet splayed/parallel out:
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...04ss-1910.html
For the rear 2 parallel in and out:
http://www.mandrel-bends.com/catalog...04ss-1803.html
Yes I prefer the second one parallel , but if your trying to get it as close to the the motor as possible you may need it splayed motor side. I had a custom X made that was 4 1/2" diameter in merge area . The next one I do is going to be more along these lines.
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08-09-2012, 09:50 PM
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Yes those are good a good style ,stay away from the true X , go with a kissed narrow long X style.
Yes I prefer the second one parallel , but if your trying to get it as close to the the motor as possible you may need it splayed motor side. I had a custom X made that was 4 1/2" diameter in merge area . The next one I do is going to be more along these lines.
Yes I prefer the second one parallel , but if your trying to get it as close to the the motor as possible you may need it splayed motor side. I had a custom X made that was 4 1/2" diameter in merge area . The next one I do is going to be more along these lines.
