ANOTHER dual setup... DYI > you (pics + video)
ANOTHER dual setup... DIY > you (pics + video) Welded up my own system...cost = $210
-Jeg's 2.5" Universal X-pipe kit
-3" to 2.5" flanged reducers
-2.5" turndowns
-2.5" Dynomax Bullets (12" long)
Took about 4 hours...my friend Tom and I did it.
Basically, we fitted all the pipes in place the way I wanted them, tacked everything (with the reducers bolted to the collector flanges so I KNOW they will line up, resulting in no leaks), welded hangers in place, took it off, and welded it up.
No interior drone, no rattles, no leaks, it's NOT excessively loud. I can have a conversation with my passenger at 3-4k RPMs without a problem. I guess angling the turndowns the way I did really helps. This is alot quieter than a cutout is....and has an awesome tone to it.
The welds aren't very pretty since we're n00bs, but they work.
Pics:
(Tom is wearing the white shirt, I'm wearing the black shirt.)
VIDEO:
http://slowassneon.com/lt1.wmv
-Jeg's 2.5" Universal X-pipe kit
-3" to 2.5" flanged reducers
-2.5" turndowns
-2.5" Dynomax Bullets (12" long)
Took about 4 hours...my friend Tom and I did it.
Basically, we fitted all the pipes in place the way I wanted them, tacked everything (with the reducers bolted to the collector flanges so I KNOW they will line up, resulting in no leaks), welded hangers in place, took it off, and welded it up.
No interior drone, no rattles, no leaks, it's NOT excessively loud. I can have a conversation with my passenger at 3-4k RPMs without a problem. I guess angling the turndowns the way I did really helps. This is alot quieter than a cutout is....and has an awesome tone to it.
The welds aren't very pretty since we're n00bs, but they work.
Pics:
(Tom is wearing the white shirt, I'm wearing the black shirt.)
VIDEO:
http://slowassneon.com/lt1.wmv
Last edited by MattZ28; Oct 29, 2005 at 04:57 PM. Reason: typo in thread title
I'm considering the profit thing....if anyone in FL wants it done I'll probably do it.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm glad I tackled this....it wasn't hard at all and I had a great time/learning experience.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm glad I tackled this....it wasn't hard at all and I had a great time/learning experience.
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Not bad at all! 
Probably a little close off of the drivers side collector(on the crossmember), but overall looks great.
Getting the tail pipes a little closer together would give you even more ground clearance.
Probably a little close off of the drivers side collector(on the crossmember), but overall looks great. Getting the tail pipes a little closer together would give you even more ground clearance.