has anyone tried this exhaust
10-07-2008, 12:15 AM
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Why on earth does everyone run a 2.5" exhaust on a little 2.2L engine? That's way too big and unnecessary unless you just like making noise. Rule of thumb for n/a 4 cyl engines. 2.25" is the best all around performer, 2.5" is when you have a power adder (nitrous) or big cams/head work. If you're making 250+hp then 2.5" will work. Otherwise, it's overkill.
10-07-2008, 12:50 AM
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2.5'' for my SS 2.4, and I also ordered a Vibrant resonator to put on it.
If you look, the piping is the exact same as the GMPP, except that you have to fit in your own resonator.
10-07-2008, 07:34 AM
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i just got this exhaust
i ordered that exhaust last wednesday october 1 and it came yesterday monday october 6. and i put it on as soon as it came in. it sounds like the SLP exhaust but it just has a deeper tone. i like it. and its not too loud. so it sounds good tho... i like it... i kept it without a resonator... you really don't need it. the magnaflow muffler muffles it but doesnt muffle to much... it sounds good
10-07-2008, 11:28 AM
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Yeah, but its still not stainless, and its not the same size as the GMPP one is all i was saying. And if you buy just the "pipes" as was mentioned in the post i quoted, there are no attached hangers, you have to weld.
I am NOT bashing this system at all. I am simply trying to keep the misinformation to a minimum
I am NOT bashing this system at all. I am simply trying to keep the misinformation to a minimum
10-07-2008, 11:19 PM
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Yeah, but its still not stainless, and its not the same size as the GMPP one is all i was saying. And if you buy just the "pipes" as was mentioned in the post i quoted, there are no attached hangers, you have to weld.
I am NOT bashing this system at all. I am simply trying to keep the misinformation to a minimum
I am NOT bashing this system at all. I am simply trying to keep the misinformation to a minimum
this one is 2.5'' straight through
and I'm changing car in 3 years so stainless isn't an issue for me.
10-08-2008, 01:54 AM
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on the website it says...
Although we do supply hangers and flanges with this system, welding is highly recommended. Have your local muffler shop assist you when installing this product.
this is on the 2.5 pipes only no muffler... so what was that you were saying about it not having hangers? so does anyone know if it does have hangers or not website says it does... i'd like to buy just the piping and then weld on my own muffler cuase i don't know what i want yet, as far as the muffler goes.
also never heard that 2.25 was better than 2.5 for a 2.2 i've always heard 2.5 unless F/I
Although we do supply hangers and flanges with this system, welding is highly recommended. Have your local muffler shop assist you when installing this product.
this is on the 2.5 pipes only no muffler... so what was that you were saying about it not having hangers? so does anyone know if it does have hangers or not website says it does... i'd like to buy just the piping and then weld on my own muffler cuase i don't know what i want yet, as far as the muffler goes.
also never heard that 2.25 was better than 2.5 for a 2.2 i've always heard 2.5 unless F/I
10-08-2008, 02:16 AM
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i have a 2.5" exhaust, the thing with them is they are all O.D. so its really 2.25", i know i measure it...so technically that 2.5 is really 2.25" so it should be fine, also a resonator is no big deal go get the longest one u can fit, i have a 3ft res on my car
10-08-2008, 07:22 AM
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i have the exhaust on my car that you are lookign to get. the mandrel exhaust systems 2.5'' with the magnaflow muffle. just get it. you will like it. keep it the way it is. if you put a resonator on it you won't like it. it comes without the resonator because the magnaflow muffler muffles it enough. trust me. it is a good exhaust. i havent ripped on it yet, but as soon as i do ill let you know the difference
10-08-2008, 07:36 AM
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normal piping sidwall runs about .06" if what your saying is true i doubt you could put bends in it
10-08-2008, 08:13 AM
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i have the exhaust on my car that you are lookign to get. the mandrel exhaust systems 2.5'' with the magnaflow muffle. just get it. you will like it. keep it the way it is. if you put a resonator on it you won't like it. it comes without the resonator because the magnaflow muffler muffles it enough. trust me. it is a good exhaust. i havent ripped on it yet, but as soon as i do ill let you know the difference
soundclip?? let's hear it
It would help since I also purchased a resonator which I plan on getting welded on before installing the catback....
so if I can hear yours and confirm that I like it I'll sell the resonator
10-08-2008, 08:41 AM
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on the website it says...
Although we do supply hangers and flanges with this system, welding is highly recommended. Have your local muffler shop assist you when installing this product.
this is on the 2.5 pipes only no muffler... so what was that you were saying about it not having hangers? so does anyone know if it does have hangers or not website says it does... i'd like to buy just the piping and then weld on my own muffler cuase i don't know what i want yet, as far as the muffler goes.
also never heard that 2.25 was better than 2.5 for a 2.2 i've always heard 2.5 unless F/I
Although we do supply hangers and flanges with this system, welding is highly recommended. Have your local muffler shop assist you when installing this product.
this is on the 2.5 pipes only no muffler... so what was that you were saying about it not having hangers? so does anyone know if it does have hangers or not website says it does... i'd like to buy just the piping and then weld on my own muffler cuase i don't know what i want yet, as far as the muffler goes.
also never heard that 2.25 was better than 2.5 for a 2.2 i've always heard 2.5 unless F/I
Which exhaust is "better" for your car depends on your mods, your tune, and where you are trying to make the bulk of your power. One size isnt "better" than the other.
10-08-2008, 10:34 AM
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But I guess a downpipe is thicker (makes sense)
bump for a soundclip
10-08-2008, 11:35 AM
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10-08-2008, 12:07 PM
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but ure right it drops down to 2.25'' inner at the catback flange
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