nyc_ink

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i took off the catalytic converter and put on a straight pipe and a can muffler months ago done. its too loud with out the silencer and it sounds corny with the silencer on.

should i get a new a muffler or should the one i have sound good if i put a catalytic converter on?

what kind of muffler do you guys have with or with out a catalytic converter and how does it sound (include videos if you have any)

elusivemax93

I have a Hayame DTX muffler on mine with a 300zx 2.25" n/a catalytic converter, no video or sound file of it but it isnt all corny and ricey.

Laevateinn

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Nice. I have a question since we have the same trim and year, did you replace the muffler by your self? If yes, how?

elusivemax93

nope i didn't have a mig welder or any type of welding machine so i had a muffler shop weld it in. sucks when you don't have access to certain things and have to pay someone else a ridicules amount of money to do what you could of done lol.

Laevateinn

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So how much did it cost you to weld your muffs?

elusivemax93

my single dual tip Hayame muffler? well it was back in 2007 and done in Spanaway WA by performance muffler for like 50 bucks but i bet now they charging alot more.

khemraj1999

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are there any brands that can come in pieces that is easy to bolt on together for a home project?

chrome91

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just get the mandrel bent piping me, James, and Cmax got from that group deal. you can now get it online

http://www.mandrelexhaustsystems.com...ima/Categories

it has the piping and hanging kit, you just need a resonator and muffler. im running no catalytic converter (they dont care what you do to your exhaust here)

i just did the piping, OBX racing resonator, and GSX-71 can. sounds amazing, ive gotten nothing but compliments on it. no sound clips yet, i'll try to soon. its a deep sound

khemraj1999

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wow chrome91! this is definitely the best way to go. A few days ago i priced a setup at autobarn which includes cataylic converter, pipe, muffler box for $429.

Thank you very much

P.S. what size pipe did you went with? I have a warpspeed ypipe i got from a forum member waiting to install.

chrome91

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i went with the 2.5" and got the full exhaust and Ypipe done at the same time

khemraj1999

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Thanks, will order mine tonight

nyc_ink

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im wondering if i add a second resonator if that would quiet it down some or should i jus go with a universal cat converter.

khemraj1999

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wouldn't a second resonator restrict the exhaust fumes alittle causing performance lost?

chrome91

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yeah i think thats overkill

nyc_ink

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ehh i guess ill get a universal cat converter then ill post a pic when i do it.
i think ill make a video of how it sounds now tho. it sounds like a muscle car.

khemraj1999

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Nyc_ink and chrome91 should post a video asap


eh hem
http://youtu.be/optxci_EHw8

chrome91

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lol not going to happen soon, oil in the driveway looks like along with my crank being shot my engine seal is leaking pretty bad, engine swap shopping now

CMax03

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The tubing kit is pretty easy tolayout and install yourself with your pick of mufflers and resonators.....I'll be firing up mine as soon as possible

khemraj1999

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i ordered the tubing kit ($195.00 304 Stainless Steel, 2.5 Inch). I'm shopping for a muffler now..but worried if i have to weld it on (take it to a shop). Can the muffler just bolt onto the pipe?

chrome91

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it would be best to get it welded

chrome91

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i'll get a vid tomorrow i guess, have to go out and get some oil to top off and last me until the swap

khemraj1999

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i'm doing the same with the 4th gen. I may try to sell it and buy another

chrome91

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good thing though is i can swap engines at work i can probably even work on it myself

CMax03

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Are you a automotive tech by trade?

CMax03

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Or place a flange there...I did a slip fit w/an exhaust band clamp @ the rear muffler and a U clamp aft of the resonator...

nyc_ink

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ill try to make one today. u didnt let us hear how it sounds. thats the point of the video lol

khemraj1999

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This isn't my video. I found it on YouTube, this guy is running a smiliar setup as chrome91, I thought it was his video

khemraj1999

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Thanks for the pictures and advice, I'll difinately go this route. what kind of muffler is that?

Maxpwer

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A second resonator is the best solution. Many companies sell "test pipes" that replace the cat with a straight through pipe or for a little more money make a test pipe with a resonator. The resonator will quiet the exhaust down without restricting the flow as much as a cat. As a bonus, the resonator will cost you less than a cat so its a win-win.

CMax03

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Those are both Magnaflow unit the resonator (10426) and that big a$$ muffler (12576)..... there's a Magnaflow twin tip street series for sale in the classifieds.....
Oh by the way that exhaust you see is my $125 MES 2.5" tubing kit and my mufflers.....
prices do not include shipping
parts are in North Hollywood, CA

Please email me at: chadglass@earthlink.net
Do not PM

Magnaflow Muffler, 2.5" inlet: $50





ST front anti-sway bar w/urethane bushings: $50

nyc_ink

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where should i get it installed?
where the cat goes (which is now a straight pipe) or right before the 1st resonator ?

CMax03

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The resonated test pipe replaces the cat and it bolts in directly or should......

khemraj1999

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I sent him an email already, he said theres a sale pending and if it falls through I'll buy it

chrome91

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that IS my video its a pretty uncommon can muffler

again i'll try to get a soundclip, been busy at work. on the plus side i got to diagnose on a guys 1990 Supra turbo that was mint the looks you get driving it lol

Creedence85

So it's sounds good as in loud, or good as in not too much drone or buzz? I'd be very curious to her any sound clips/see any videos. I'm in a similar position of needing new exhaust. The Y pipe is leaking, and the cat back is looking fairly rusty, so if I'm going to do anything I might as well do it all. The issue is I want to buy something that isn't going to cost almost as much as the rest of the car is worth, that's going to fit properly, and that will sound good, no drone or annoying buzz. It seems like exhaust shops around here are next to impossible in terms of finding anyone who can custom bend or fit pipe. Most just want to go OEM because they know it'll fit, and the OEM parts here are ridiculously expensive so I can't bring myself to go that route.

What I was looking into was the WarpSpeed Y pipe and mandrel bent kit listed here, but I talked to Dallas from WarpSpeed this week and all they have are Y pipes and the cat for $285 shipped. I found the same Pacesetter/Monza cat back here for about $285. I've never bough anything from autopartsdealer.com before though. If I could get the kit above with a decent muffler and resonator I'd be interested in that too.

chrome91

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lots of PaceSetter parts are notorious for not fitting

i'll get a soundclip tonight, good as in loud. no buzz/drone/rasp

nyc_ink

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mine was sounding weird cuz the damn silencer wasnt fittin right and it made it sound funny. i took it off n its still loud tho

khemraj1999

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anxiously awaits

chrome91

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video skills, will get a better one later tomorrow. this was in rush hour and couldnt really step on it because cops here go after loud exhaust

0:50 on is a decent place to start, i''ll try zip tying my camera to my harness bar tomorrow to get it more stable

khemraj1999

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it sounds great! love the sparco seats!!