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Old May 18, 2014 | 11:56 PM
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I got some OBX Racing headers and a Badlanz 3" electric cutout a couple weeks ago


I also got 6' of stainless 3" pipe, Denso plugs, NGK tr6ix (one range cooler), extended front O2, and Stage 8 locking header bolts. I planned on running the 3" to the first bend and reduce it to 2.5" to hook into what is left of my Magnaflow cat back.

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exhaust work after installation of the headers.









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I was really happy with how well the cutout fit right against the bottom of the car. Almost like it was made for it. I was worried when I got it that it was going to hang way down but it couldn't have asked for a better fit.
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I only have a couple videos as of now but here they are.

Open headers right after install
a little more clear video of open headers

Open and closed cutout

that look on your face when you start your car for the first time with open headers
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Sounds good...how much power is that header supposed to free up?
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Originally Posted by noobc6owner
Sounds good...how much power is that header supposed to free up?
thanks. I am not really sure. I have heard 20whp for the Doug Thorleys but idk. I did it mostly for the sound and to justify having a cutout haha
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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does that rattle the interior? i just did a 3 inch downpipe to full 3 inch exhaust and its obnoxious at certain rpms...
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does that rattle the interior? i just did a 3 inch downpipe to full 3 inch exhaust and its obnoxious at certain rpms...
with the cutout closed it is actually quieter than with my old setup with a catless hogan downpipe. with the cutout open since it is right on the floor board it definitely is something you notice haha. I like it though if i get sick of it i can just close the cutout and its sounds like nothing in comparison.
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Nice work man sounds almost identical to mine well i have the dt's and magnaflows and full 3 in just no cutout yet
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Originally Posted by 08 pimpala ss
Nice work man sounds almost identical to mine well i have the dt's and magnaflows and full 3 in just no cutout yet
Thank you. Nice. I love it so far. I have Magnaflows too and almost have 3 inch all the way back. I extended my 3" to the first bend and might run it around to the Y later on.
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