Exhaust Opinions?
07-27-2010, 03:25 AM
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Exhaust Opinions?
Hey guys, so i haven't done anything to the balt in a long time, even though i been wanting to i just haven't had the cash. Lately i been wanting to get an exhaust, but unfortunately like i said I don't have much cash. So right now I'm in the process of looking. Any opinions? i thought about just going to a local shop and go straight piping with a magnaflow muffler?
Let me know what you think, Just trying to get an idea of what i should be looking for, thanks to all those who put their input.
anybody? Come on, help me out here lol.
Let me know what you think, Just trying to get an idea of what i should be looking for, thanks to all those who put their input.
anybody? Come on, help me out here lol.
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07-27-2010, 05:59 AM
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In my opinion, you cannot go with a worse sounding exhaust...then what you just described. I absolutely hate the sound of a magnaflow...
Hahn, Megan (as long as you arent catless), Dynomax, etc.
Hahn, Megan (as long as you arent catless), Dynomax, etc.
07-27-2010, 08:56 AM
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I have a 3" custom catback with 18" resonator and a 6" Magnaflow muffler. I don't know what erick161 is talking about cause I think mine sounds sick. And it's definitely the least expensive and best-bang-for-your-buck option
07-27-2010, 04:18 PM
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Thats sort of what i was aiming for man. You got any sound clips? I like the way the magnaflow sounds thats the reason that was my first choice, plus like you said least expensive but good option. If you dont mind me asking around how much you get that setup for?
07-28-2010, 12:49 AM
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Are you catless? If you are, and it still sounds sick, please...i'd like to hear a clip. My friend is catless and runs a mag, you cannot tell the difference between he and a civic
07-28-2010, 03:27 AM
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hey man, what would your opinion be on catless? I see people who are catless or just go high flow. Can you basically break down the pros and cons, what would gimme more HP?
07-28-2010, 04:22 AM
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...which i why i hate the magnaflow, only because i've heard it in person, catless DP w/ the mag muffler.
07-28-2010, 04:28 AM
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Well i have a catless DP sitting in my garage, so i favor catless. Prob get a few more ponies, nothing crazy. However, with the wrong setup (exhaust), it will sound like complete ass.
...which i why i hate the magnaflow, only because i've heard it in person, catless DP w/ the mag muffler.
...which i why i hate the magnaflow, only because i've heard it in person, catless DP w/ the mag muffler.
07-28-2010, 06:02 AM
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I was going to go that route (megan), but i think it will sound raspy catless. Dynomax VT, OTTP over axle pipe and ZZP header/DP will be my setup
07-28-2010, 01:44 PM
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I have stock exhaust mani, stock dp and then the catback. I run aluminized pipe because I'm in FL and dont have to deal with snow so with the resonator and shipping it came out to like $450 from mandrelbentexhaust.com
It's a little ricey but its a 4cyl engine. Its always gonna sound bad compared to a V8. I know for pure hp gain, there isnt much difference between exhausts. To see real gains you need to tune the car once the exhaust is on. Also, if you dont plan on going past 300 whp, just get a 2.5" exhaust and save yourself some cash.
I love my setup and it was worth every cent I spent on it. I'll try and post a video of my car revving up so you can hear it. Ill do a before header and dp and after.
Oh and there are very very mild gains between a catless dp and a dp with a hi flow cat. Catless nets you a little more hp but the catted flows almost the exact same (if its a hi flow like the maganflow ones) and it sounds cleaner
It's a little ricey but its a 4cyl engine. Its always gonna sound bad compared to a V8. I know for pure hp gain, there isnt much difference between exhausts. To see real gains you need to tune the car once the exhaust is on. Also, if you dont plan on going past 300 whp, just get a 2.5" exhaust and save yourself some cash.
I love my setup and it was worth every cent I spent on it. I'll try and post a video of my car revving up so you can hear it. Ill do a before header and dp and after.
Oh and there are very very mild gains between a catless dp and a dp with a hi flow cat. Catless nets you a little more hp but the catted flows almost the exact same (if its a hi flow like the maganflow ones) and it sounds cleaner
07-28-2010, 02:05 PM
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I have stock exhaust mani, stock dp and then the catback. I run aluminized pipe because I'm in FL and dont have to deal with snow so with the resonator and shipping it came out to like $450 from mandrelbentexhaust.com
It's a little ricey but its a 4cyl engine. Its always gonna sound bad compared to a V8. I know for pure hp gain, there isnt much difference between exhausts. To see real gains you need to tune the car once the exhaust is on. Also, if you dont plan on going past 300 whp, just get a 2.5" exhaust and save yourself some cash.
I love my setup and it was worth every cent I spent on it. I'll try and post a video of my car revving up so you can hear it. Ill do a before header and dp and after.
Oh and there are very very mild gains between a catless dp and a dp with a hi flow cat. Catless nets you a little more hp but the catted flows almost the exact same (if its a hi flow like the maganflow ones) and it sounds cleaner
It's a little ricey but its a 4cyl engine. Its always gonna sound bad compared to a V8. I know for pure hp gain, there isnt much difference between exhausts. To see real gains you need to tune the car once the exhaust is on. Also, if you dont plan on going past 300 whp, just get a 2.5" exhaust and save yourself some cash.
I love my setup and it was worth every cent I spent on it. I'll try and post a video of my car revving up so you can hear it. Ill do a before header and dp and after.
Oh and there are very very mild gains between a catless dp and a dp with a hi flow cat. Catless nets you a little more hp but the catted flows almost the exact same (if its a hi flow like the maganflow ones) and it sounds cleaner
07-28-2010, 02:38 PM
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I'd appreciate that man, cuz I wanna hear it. I too only have stock mani, stock dp, and I just want a catback exhaust, I also thought about the magnaflow cat. About the 300hp, I doubt ill go that high I just wanna get my car some mods, like the exhaust, stage 2 and then some mounts and sway bar. nothing big.
If you get a header with 2.5" catted dp and 2.5" catback with a resonator, you'll be set up perfect.
I'll work on a video for you
07-28-2010, 02:55 PM
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With those plans, stay 2.5". You'll decrease your exhaust gas velocity and lose horsepower. Exhaust gas velocity is an issue with sc'd and N/A cars. Basically if youre not making enough power and pushing more exhaust through your pipes, the speed of your exhaust flow will slow down (due to loss of pressure) and youll lose power.
If you get a header with 2.5" catted dp and 2.5" catback with a resonator, you'll be set up perfect.
I'll work on a video for you
If you get a header with 2.5" catted dp and 2.5" catback with a resonator, you'll be set up perfect.
I'll work on a video for you
I've also been considering going stage 2 pretty soon, and I'm debating between getting an exhaust or stage 2. What would you recommend? Is it best that one gets put on before the other, and if so, which one should i go with first?
07-28-2010, 06:16 PM
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I did GM stage 2 because of my warranty and they probably have the best tune for the parts they dish out. I've beaten OTTP stage 2 cobalts before with my setup.
It came with 42# injectors, 3" sc pulley, a shorter belt and the tune. $900 installed. That + a 3" intake and I was happy with the car for a good 8 months
It came with 42# injectors, 3" sc pulley, a shorter belt and the tune. $900 installed. That + a 3" intake and I was happy with the car for a good 8 months
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You could also just go to a local muffler shop like u said and have them cut u some whatever size pipe u want for less then 300 im guessing because thats what im about to do, then im gonna get my car tuned
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I did GM stage 2 because of my warranty and they probably have the best tune for the parts they dish out. I've beaten OTTP stage 2 cobalts before with my setup.
It came with 42# injectors, 3" sc pulley, a shorter belt and the tune. $900 installed. That + a 3" intake and I was happy with the car for a good 8 months
It came with 42# injectors, 3" sc pulley, a shorter belt and the tune. $900 installed. That + a 3" intake and I was happy with the car for a good 8 months
yeah thats what i wanted to do cuz i figured all i'd get at a muffler shop is the piping which would be 2.5, i could buy a magnaflow muffler and high flow cat separate. what you gonna get?
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spitefulxcheerio told me about the site mandrelbentexhaust.com they have a borla exhaust thats mandrel. What did you mean its not mandrel though? about the local shop piping.
Ill check hahn out, i havent heard any sound clips of it. but ill be sure to check it out. I heard the borla exhaust and i liked that one a lot.
Ill check hahn out, i havent heard any sound clips of it. but ill be sure to check it out. I heard the borla exhaust and i liked that one a lot.
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spitefulxcheerio told me about the site mandrelbentexhaust.com they have a borla exhaust thats mandrel. What did you mean its not mandrel though? about the local shop piping.
Ill check hahn out, i havent heard any sound clips of it. but ill be sure to check it out. I heard the borla exhaust and i liked that one a lot.
Ill check hahn out, i havent heard any sound clips of it. but ill be sure to check it out. I heard the borla exhaust and i liked that one a lot.
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local shops do mandrel bending........you just have to look up a shop online.
as for Hahn, yeah it sounds good but for your plans, it's too big AND it costs your arm and unborn child. Not worth it for the simple pleasure of sound IMO. Function > Form any day
most local shops have a wide selection of mufflers you can use! Find a mandrel bending shop (make sure to ask if they do mandrel bending) in your area and ask about their muffler selection. They might even sell the Hahn muffler
as for Hahn, yeah it sounds good but for your plans, it's too big AND it costs your arm and unborn child. Not worth it for the simple pleasure of sound IMO. Function > Form any day
most local shops have a wide selection of mufflers you can use! Find a mandrel bending shop (make sure to ask if they do mandrel bending) in your area and ask about their muffler selection. They might even sell the Hahn muffler