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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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So ive got a 02 a4 z28 with a 236/242 cam with jet hot lt's going threw 3" exhaust into 2 dynomax 18" buillits dumped. My question is what kind of exhaust can i through on there to quite it up a bit and still not lose a bunch of hp cuz right now its so loud i cant take it anymore.....I would like to keep IT TD'S but if not o well.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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You could always swap the bullet mufflers for Moroso spiral flows. It wouldnt be quiet by any means, but it would definately calm it down some without sacrificing a lot of hp.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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You could always swap the bullet mufflers for Moroso spiral flows. It wouldnt be quiet by any means, but it would definately calm it down some without sacrificing a lot of hp.
realy is that kinda like that spintech brand? also does anyone think a chambered muffler would work under there.
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Also i was flirting with the idea of geting a 3" y pipe going into a gmmg exhaust. will that make it quiter?
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Get some borla xr-1s....
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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I have a B&B exhuast sounds nice and still good power. It has a good sound but not overwhelming.
http://www.bbexhaust.com/
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Get some borla xr-1s....

i'll check em out.
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I have a B&B exhuast sounds nice and still good power. It has a good sound but not overwhelming.
http://www.bbexhaust.com/

how does it sound with a big cam?
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