Has anyone changed Mufflers/tips?
05-22-2004, 10:01 AM
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damn this looks nice- what size inlet would I order
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...f59325FLT.html
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...f59325FLT.html
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05-24-2004, 06:33 AM
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Originally posted by Japan8
BTW... just looked it up and the GReddy is one of the loudest exhuast tested.
Maker/Model/ sound @ idling/6750rpm
Auto Exe Stainless Muffler 63db/80db
Fujitsubo Legalis R 64db/80db
HKS Legimax 64db/81db
San Ai Works Original Stainless Muffler 67db/82db
Knight Sports SE763 Legal Muffler 67db/82db
Trust/GReddy MX Muffler 65db/83db
JIC Bullet Spartan DE 63db/84db
Pan Speed Original Muffler 65db/85db
RMagic Sound Tuned Muffler 67db/87db
FEED Sonic AS Stainless Muffler 65db/88db
RE Amemiya Dolphin Tail Muffler 66db/90db
Ganador Vertex Titanium 68db/90db
BTW... just looked it up and the GReddy is one of the loudest exhuast tested.
Maker/Model/ sound @ idling/6750rpm
Auto Exe Stainless Muffler 63db/80db
Fujitsubo Legalis R 64db/80db
HKS Legimax 64db/81db
San Ai Works Original Stainless Muffler 67db/82db
Knight Sports SE763 Legal Muffler 67db/82db
Trust/GReddy MX Muffler 65db/83db
JIC Bullet Spartan DE 63db/84db
Pan Speed Original Muffler 65db/85db
RMagic Sound Tuned Muffler 67db/87db
FEED Sonic AS Stainless Muffler 65db/88db
RE Amemiya Dolphin Tail Muffler 66db/90db
Ganador Vertex Titanium 68db/90db
05-24-2004, 07:23 AM
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Greddy is on the loud side at idle. @6750rpm they fall about mid-pack. So they are definitely not on the quiet side.... not when the most quiet is 80db @6750rpm. If it was 82db, that'd be different. At idle, they are clearly above average in noise level...
05-24-2004, 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by Japan8
I wonder how loud the Borla and Racing Beat are... and how loud is the Racing Beat with the cat/resonator mid-pipe...
I wonder how loud the Borla and Racing Beat are... and how loud is the Racing Beat with the cat/resonator mid-pipe...
05-24-2004, 07:55 PM
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Very interesting discussion!
So, some of you guys didn't change the exhaust, only the midpipe, since its the only part worth changing in order to get more power.
Dump question: What I don't get is the 'cat' or 'cat-back' things you are refering to. Can someone explain please?
I am no mechanic, so can you outline all the exhaust parts, from the engine to the tips?
So, some of you guys didn't change the exhaust, only the midpipe, since its the only part worth changing in order to get more power.
Dump question: What I don't get is the 'cat' or 'cat-back' things you are refering to. Can someone explain please?
I am no mechanic, so can you outline all the exhaust parts, from the engine to the tips?
05-25-2004, 10:07 AM
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Since I started this, I quess I am to blame, I will try to answer.
The exhaust system (on the 8) from the exhaust manifolds/headers comes the catalytic converter: this burns most the bad stuff we don't want our kids and even ourselves breathing. It consists of a material that is very durable and helps us breath but not the 8. It Kills backpressure.: Next is the Resonator. it is a thick pipe that weighs a hole bunch and is perforated to defuse/muffle the sound directly after it leaves the cat. The cat and the resonator are a one piece unit.: Then you have the Cans/mufflers/muffler.; Forgive me but I don't know if the stock system has one or two. I could look at mine but I am not at home. Could somebody add this fact. The school is out as to which is better. IMHO Dual is cual
: Last is the Tips.; I am now hearing that the tips will muffle the sound also.
When all is said and done we will have a tri muffled system for our dual rotor six port four seat 8.
Please correct me if I got anything wrong.
The exhaust system (on the 8) from the exhaust manifolds/headers comes the catalytic converter: this burns most the bad stuff we don't want our kids and even ourselves breathing. It consists of a material that is very durable and helps us breath but not the 8. It Kills backpressure.: Next is the Resonator. it is a thick pipe that weighs a hole bunch and is perforated to defuse/muffle the sound directly after it leaves the cat. The cat and the resonator are a one piece unit.: Then you have the Cans/mufflers/muffler.; Forgive me but I don't know if the stock system has one or two. I could look at mine but I am not at home. Could somebody add this fact. The school is out as to which is better. IMHO Dual is cual
: Last is the Tips.; I am now hearing that the tips will muffle the sound also. When all is said and done we will have a tri muffled system for our dual rotor six port four seat 8.
Please correct me if I got anything wrong.
05-25-2004, 09:13 PM
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No literally "cans." The BIG round thing that muffles sound from your engine. Also refered to as a muffler (but some people use "muffler" for the whole cat-back system sometimes).
05-27-2004, 09:54 AM
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Originally posted by RX8on19s
Guys,
There is a noticed gain with the testpipe, but not with the exhaust. I had the Greddy on for a week and it was crazy loud. I lost about 7 pounds of torque on the mid range of the RPM band. So far, the best setup on my car has been the Testpipe /w the stock exhaust. I modified my stock exhaust and added 3" MagnaFlow oval tips.
Guys,
There is a noticed gain with the testpipe, but not with the exhaust. I had the Greddy on for a week and it was crazy loud. I lost about 7 pounds of torque on the mid range of the RPM band. So far, the best setup on my car has been the Testpipe /w the stock exhaust. I modified my stock exhaust and added 3" MagnaFlow oval tips.
When you said you modified the "stock exhaust", was that by just adding the tips or changing mufflers also with the mid pipe?
bill.
12-02-2004, 08:34 AM
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has anyone out there just changed the mufflers just to get the sound. It seems to me that performance wise the midpipe is the only thing making more power. I would like the car to sound a little more aggressive and was thinking of adding some of the titanium mufflers i have in stock just to get a better sound. My local tuning shop here, Horsepower House, will custom make the rear section for me so that the mufflers will sit correctly in the slots in the rear bumper.
Anyone have any thoughts on trying this? Or has anyone just replaced the mufflers
Anyone have any thoughts on trying this? Or has anyone just replaced the mufflers
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