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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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From: Texas, Gulf Coast
TX Can some one explain all about exhaust?s

So say I have a dual muffler with each an outlet.
if I take the cat out and put a midpipe

BTW, midpipe is just a straight pipe?

Do I need to install/connect whatever so I do not get the cel to turn on?
Whats a dual midpipe or no such thing?

How about resonated or not resonated? what does that mean/do?

Maybe I am not asking right, can anyone explain
and please, no SEARCH, if you cant help dont hijack the thread
thank u very much
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Myardor
So say I have a dual muffler with each an outlet.
if I take the cat out and put a midpipe

BTW, midpipe is just a straight pipe?

Yes.

A midpipe is just a piece of 3" diameter tubing, with a length to mimic that of the factory cat converter, and OEM-style flanges at each end. This allows a stock exhaust system, or an off-the-shelf "catback" exhaust to be installed without modification.


Do I need to install/connect whatever so I do not get the cel to turn on?

Since the midpipe replaces the catalytic converter, you will get a check engine light.

To extinguish the light, you will either need a CobbAccessport (Mazdamaniac tune - I.d.k. whether direct purchase from Cobb turns off the light), or Hymee Scanalyser.
Or, cover the light with a bit of electrical tape, hahaha.

Whats a dual midpipe or no such thing?

Dual, as in a "y"from the header, two tubes, and then another "y" into the single catback exhaust? Why?

How about resonated or not resonated? what does that mean/do?


A resonated midpipe adds either: a short section of larger dia. tubing; or, a short section(s) of larger diameter tubing with some sound muffling media (usually a outer shell insert containing rockwool or a an empty perforated insert). The purpose of this larger section is to change the resonant frequencies of the exhaust. This results in less noise, or a change in the sound tone (for example, less "raspy").

As a matter of preference, there can be none, one, or two resonators.




Maybe I am not asking right, can anyone explain
and please, no SEARCH, if you cant help dont hijack the thread
thank u very much

As you can gather, different midpipes: plain / resonated / dual resonated, sound different from different manufacturers.

YOU MUST SEARCH - there are a lot of sound clips referenced in various threads. Better than searching, is listening to different midpipes in person.



Hope this helps

Last edited by Silver06; Feb 18, 2009 at 01:36 AM. Reason: I spelz bad at nite.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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I think you need to get a good whiff of the exhaust smell to get a true feeling of the quality. If you start to feel light headed, it's a good exhaust.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Davey's RX-8
I think you need to get a good whiff of the exhaust smell to get a true feeling of the quality. If you start to feel light headed, it's a good exhaust.
What do u mean, if u start to feel light headed.....I already feel light headed...and have not gotten close to the exhaust....now what?

BTW, thanks silver for the explaination
Am looking for the Greddy SP2 with somekind of midpipe,
Yes, no emissions test where I live.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Myardor
What do u mean, if u start to feel light headed.....I already feel light headed...and have not gotten close to the exhaust....now what?

BTW, thanks silver for the explaination
Am looking for the Greddy SP2 with somekind of midpipe,
Yes, no emissions test where I live.
A catback exhaust with a mid pipe will give off a strong gas like oder. I dont think its strong enought to make you light headed though, he was prob just joking
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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to the OP, youtube some videos of RX-8's with the Greddy SP2. There is alot out there.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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just wait for Racing Beat to release their Dual resonated midpipe in a month or so and then buy a headerback system from them, get the RB headers, Dual resonated midpipe, and cat-back.


thats what im doing
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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...and then buy a headerback system from them, get the RB headers, Dual resonated midpipe, and cat-back.
isn't that a full RB exhaust system...and headerback is stock headers and a MP and CatBack...?

Greddy SP2 with RP SuperCat
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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If your going for power you could just pair a midpipe with the stock exhaust for an extra 8-12 horsepower.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Myardor
What do u mean, if u start to feel light headed.....I already feel light headed...and have not gotten close to the exhaust....now what?
Do you do drugs Danny?
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by L337fpc
isn't that a full RB exhaust system...and headerback is stock headers and a MP and CatBack...?

haha.... what was i thinking, sorry i was tired... yes that is a full exhaust, header back WOULD be with stock headers.. sorry for my slip up lol
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