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Old 09-16-2013, 08:02 PM
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Side exit exhaust!

So I was wondering for a while how would it look to have a side exit exhaust, so I did...

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Sorry no sound clip yet, but here are the specs: 2.5 pipe, catalitic converter deleted, stock Y pipe with precats and a spintech muffler...

I love the whole setup but now the car sounds like a v8 while idle lol, so I might change the muffler to something else.... So I want input what do u think?? Keep or no?? And before anyone thinks it was a waste of money well the muffler was free and my friend and I at his shop did it so no money spent ;-)
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I would cut the side skirt and tuck it up underneith it with a mider cut. I love it though.
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Nothing wrong with making people think you have a v8.

I like the idea, I've thought about doing the same except on both sides.

Just do something to fit it into the side skirt.
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Certainly is an easy way to shave a few pounds.
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Thanks for all the great input guys, I was thinking on doing the whole cutting and put it a lil higher but if I go any higher it will hit the edge where we put the jack stands :-( ill take a pic later...
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Cut a hole up under there and make it fit. I put my jack stands in multiple places so taking one would be ok with me
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Originally Posted by matts95max
Cut a hole up under there and make it fit. I put my jack stands in multiple places so taking one would be ok with me
Hehehehe sounds like a plan then, do u remember the metal piece the cars on fast and furious 6 had on their side exhaust? Would it be kool or nah?
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just a few suggestions...
cut the pipe so it's flush with the body line...maybe a 30 degree cut.
consider getting a SS piece so it won't rust.
for style points consider getting oval pipes to tuck up into the skirt.
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Ive considered some type of metal guard for my rear bumper as I have noticed a bit of discoloration from my exhaust on the bumper. If I found one/came up with one I liked, I would do it. I'd say the same goes for the side exit.
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Not good, exhaust fume exits right at the rear entrant. Kid, dog, passenger will likely use that curb-side when you pick them up.
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Not my cup of tea, but out of curiosity, why didn't you split off from the turning point under the car and have a pipe go to the other side as well? I've never seen just one side exit.

Kudos on being original, though.


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This looks really interesting, I highly agree on tucking it into the side skirt. I would suggest making a metal guard that protects the side skirt and the general area. Please do make it flush with the body.

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Thank you very much for all the input and the suggestions!! I will make it flush and I will get the guard ;-)
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Originally Posted by DanNY
just a few suggestions...
cut the pipe so it's flush with the body line...maybe a 30 degree cut.
consider getting a SS piece so it won't rust.
for style points consider getting oval pipes to tuck up into the skirt.
I was thinking painting the pipe black? Also considered a SS piece but dont know what would be the best...
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Old 09-17-2013, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by saig
Not good, exhaust fume exits right at the rear entrant. Kid, dog, passenger will likely use that curb-side when you pick them up.
Totally right on that one man, thats why they been using the driver side to come in and out of the car ;-) but thanks for the concern. ..
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thumbs up to being different

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Originally Posted by mista0406
thumbs up to being different
Thank you Sir ;-)
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Not too shabby.
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In for sound clips!
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Looks decent. How loud is it? Do you plan to put on some exhaust tip (just to make it shiny and not rust with time)?
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If you had left the stock y and cat, you'd get a nice little grumble at idle and a low roar at wot. I had pretty much the same setup but it didn't exit, just dumped before the rear beam.
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
Not too shabby.
Thanks man ;-)
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Originally Posted by matts95max
In for sound clips!
Am working on it ;-)
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In it for the sound clip. This is awesome dude! Highly considering.... Did you end up bolting it on or welding it on? I wanna know the details.

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Originally Posted by mightyMax95
If you had left the stock y and cat, you'd get a nice little grumble at idle and a low roar at wot. I had pretty much the same setup but it didn't exit, just dumped before the rear beam.
Thats exactly the sound I have because its a 99 cali spec and I have 2 precats thats why I took off the actual catalitic converter ;-)
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Originally Posted by WendysMaxima
In it for the sound clip. This is awesome dude! Highly considering.... Did you end up bolting it on or welding it on? I wanna know the details.
It was all welded 2.5 piping with the spintech muffler dude ;-) sounds clip its coming am at work rite now...
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Is it just hanging? Or do you have it holding on with exhaust hangers?
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Originally Posted by Dumbo_Sfg
Is it just hanging? Or do you have it holding on with exhaust hangers?

Look close on the pic of under. You can see it's welded to frame.
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Reminds me of my Cobra! Looks nice man, now get some chrome tips on there!
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Didn't the maxima from f&f have a side exhaust
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^^^^^^^ yeah but it was behind the rear wheel
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Originally Posted by WendysMaxima
Look close on the pic of under. You can see it's welded to frame.
Sorry I am on my phone, couldnt see the picture very well. Now I do, thanks!
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Looks great! Id like to hear the sound. They sound so mean with exhaust an a intake.
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Ill be off sunday and I promise ill make the sound clip guys!!! I might as well get a tip and raise it a bit even if I have to cut the side skirt ;-)
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Am freakin sad, today on my way to work a California CHP decided that my exhaust is not legal and too loud :-( so now I have to change it :-(
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Is it illegal because it was too loud or is it because of its position?

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According to the officer both, because is a modified exhaust and because is loud :-( I almost get state ref ticket :-(
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Here in cali any exhaust modification is ilegal thats the law, so even after trying to argue with him hes right, and once he said he will give me a state ref ticket if I continued arguing I just shut up :-( so now I guess ill go back to my 2.5 piping and vibrant muffler :-(
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But it's legal for a dude chic to win the homecoming crown?

California sucks...
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Dang. That sucks. Sorry to hear that. I have to say, that's a pretty stupid law.


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