LT's, metallic cats, Powersticks...too loud?
07-16-2007, 11:16 AM
#1
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: middle of nowhere, IL
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
LT's, metallic cats, Powersticks...too loud? I am about to install Hooker LT's with metallic spun highflow 2.5" cats built into a custom true dual x pipe system, followed by 2.5" pipes over the axle into a medium length powerstick muffler on each side.
Will this be obnoxiously loud or will I be able to live with it?
Will this be obnoxiously loud or will I be able to live with it?
07-16-2007, 05:40 PM
#3
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SPRING, TX
Posts: 1,387
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
No, it will be pretty tame actually.
I have 3" magnaflow metallic cats, 3" x-pipe, and short powerpack mufflers dumping at the axle. With that as your main mods, the car will be sorta loud but nothing like the obnoxious rasp of a catless y-pipe like the setup on my last car. Once I upped my compression and put in a cam with a lot of overlap, my idle is loud as all hell now, but once I start moving it's not insanely loud unless I punch it and then it screams.
I have 3" magnaflow metallic cats, 3" x-pipe, and short powerpack mufflers dumping at the axle. With that as your main mods, the car will be sorta loud but nothing like the obnoxious rasp of a catless y-pipe like the setup on my last car. Once I upped my compression and put in a cam with a lot of overlap, my idle is loud as all hell now, but once I start moving it's not insanely loud unless I punch it and then it screams.
07-16-2007, 05:48 PM
#4
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: middle of nowhere, IL
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
that's what I like to hear! I wanna be able to scare most people on the street, but not have a squad car permanently attached to my bumper either.
07-16-2007, 05:51 PM
#5
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SPRING, TX
Posts: 1,387
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by turbowhistle86
that's what I like to hear! I wanna be able to scare most people on the street, but not have a squad car permanently attached to my bumper either.
07-16-2007, 07:04 PM
#6
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: middle of nowhere, IL
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
throw up your rock fist if you feel it when I drop this!I don't remember who sings it, but that's kinda what I'm feeling right now...
07-16-2007, 07:05 PM
#7
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by turbowhistle86
I am about to install Hooker LT's with metallic spun highflow 2.5" cats built into a custom true dual x pipe system, followed by 2.5" pipes over the axle into a medium length powerstick muffler on each side.
Will this be obnoxiously loud or will I be able to live with it?
Will this be obnoxiously loud or will I be able to live with it?
Weren't you talking about fabbing a catback out of the powersticks? I was playing with the idea also but ended up going back to the TDs
Trending Topics
07-16-2007, 09:25 PM
#10
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: middle of nowhere, IL
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm glad most of you like this setup....I'm pretty freakin excited about it. I just hope it doesn't turn out stupid loud or not fitting right, I really don't wanna have to change the setup again.
07-16-2007, 09:46 PM
#11
yeah im having a guy fab up a exhaust for me.. It will be LT's, magnaflow metal spun cats, custom X-pipe and medium length Powerpacks going over the axle from there. All is 2.5" piping and mandrel bends. Cant wait. Droppin off the car later this week!
07-16-2007, 09:57 PM
#12
On The Tree
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Similar setup here, XS headers and a catted y-pipe through a single 3" medium powerstick. I wish I was true-duels but it is definately loud. I love the WOT sound and idle for sure but part throttle is somewhat less pretty. I am sure that two powerpacks would be better for part throttle, either in a true-dual or one after the y-pipe and one at the back somewhere. But to the OP, I think your setup would be pretty awesome.
07-16-2007, 10:59 PM
#13
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Fort Knox, KY
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by turbowhistle86
I'm glad most of you like this setup....I'm pretty freakin excited about it. I just hope it doesn't turn out stupid loud or not fitting right, I really don't wanna have to change the setup again.
07-17-2007, 08:17 AM
#14
Staging Lane
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've got dual mediums through an h-pipe, its like a monster at wot, and deep as *** at half throttle. Definitely gets looks and thumbs up around time, and cops dont approve hahha
07-17-2007, 09:20 PM
#17
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: middle of nowhere, IL
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think the X pipe is easier, however, I have heard that H pipes sound a lil bit better. I am going X pipe, because I have one left over from the custom setup I tried to do with my 5.0 Stang
07-17-2007, 11:56 PM
#18
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by HavATampa
And this thread was going oh so well. You had to go and ask this question didn't you.
I know that an H will give you a deeper sound and a little more torque. And an x will give you a little more hp. I was debating on which one to go with while talking to the guy that was gonna fabricate my system and he said to go with an X-Pipe. Just try to get a second opinion. Is there a difference in clearance or fitment between the two? I'll probably go with the X and route it under the driveshaft like this.Also, when are you getting your setup installed? Cant wait to hear it.
07-18-2007, 01:31 AM
#19
Staging Lane
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H pipes are def more torquey and noticeable deeper.. like the big blocks of the good ole days.. hehe
I chose an H over X since i'd had an x previously in my other duals setups...
and I'm sorry i hadn't gone with one the first time.
either way it'll sound nice
- cheers
I chose an H over X since i'd had an x previously in my other duals setups...
and I'm sorry i hadn't gone with one the first time.
either way it'll sound nice
- cheers
07-26-2007, 09:54 PM
#20
Staging Lane
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Milford, Michigan
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ultimate setup: 3" Med. Powerstick in the intermediate pipe, & two short 2.5" Powersticks running transverse at the rear - like the GMMG setups. Turn them around & run OVER the louvers instead of into them & they sound different & still work. (A Cobra Kit guy tried them like this & loved them).
Hey, this is NOT a plug!!! Don't flame me or I'll stop making them & go far away!
-Eric
Hey, this is NOT a plug!!! Don't flame me or I'll stop making them & go far away!
-Eric