3" Exhaust is IN !
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3" Exhaust is IN !
Well let me first start off as saying that I was really spoiled for the past 2 years with this quiet OBX on the car. I got my 3" put on today and it really sounds good...
Heres what I bought to peice it together:
Warpspeed 3" Y-pipe
Test pipe
24" Perferated Core resonator
(2) 90 degree bends
(2) 45 Degree bends
(1) U bend 6" radius
Dyno Max Super Turbo Muffler
3 1/2 Tip from Summit Racing
All in all, Im very happy with the exhaust..I opened it up a few times on my way home and its like i cant even hold onto the car. It really takes your breath away..
I would say the HP gain was alot...it feels like the motor is really breathing now...
***I had the pyrameter welded in and the Wideband was welded RIGHT behind the Pyrameter...Is that going to screw up the AFR readings Im going to get sicne its blocking the o2 sensor ever sooo slightly..I dont think I need to worry about it***
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Heres what I bought to peice it together:
Warpspeed 3" Y-pipe
Test pipe
24" Perferated Core resonator
(2) 90 degree bends
(2) 45 Degree bends
(1) U bend 6" radius
Dyno Max Super Turbo Muffler
3 1/2 Tip from Summit Racing
All in all, Im very happy with the exhaust..I opened it up a few times on my way home and its like i cant even hold onto the car. It really takes your breath away..
I would say the HP gain was alot...it feels like the motor is really breathing now...
***I had the pyrameter welded in and the Wideband was welded RIGHT behind the Pyrameter...Is that going to screw up the AFR readings Im going to get sicne its blocking the o2 sensor ever sooo slightly..I dont think I need to worry about it***
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Originally Posted by 96sleepergle
looks nice with the test pipe is your CEL on?
I really like the tone of the exhaust. Really sounds good.
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Those rear pipes looked like plain steel... I would coat them (and the rest of the exhaust) if i where you, Rustoleom flat black high temp works awsome, and holds up really nice. I use it on all my exhaust jobs... Otherewise Looks Great, and i love your setup...
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Originally Posted by Y2KevSE
I hope that O2 sensor is wired up and working, otherwise, use the plug on the bung until you get it working.
Should I even bother paiting the exhaust ?? Ill have to jack up the car and do it in my driveway
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Originally Posted by JAY25
Your exhaust is the same exact thing warpspeed sells. Its not even coated. Saved money good job. That tip looks good too!!! Mad props to you. Now go dyno her!!!
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Originally Posted by matty
NO I have the plug in there for now till I get around to wireing it. you think that Little Pyrometer Stick will effect the WB readings ??
Should I even bother paiting the exhaust ?? Ill have to jack up the car and do it in my driveway
Should I even bother paiting the exhaust ?? Ill have to jack up the car and do it in my driveway
Jeremy
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Originally Posted by Tatanko
Well it looks good, that's for sure. I'd touchup the bumper cutout, though.
Do we get a sound clip?
Do we get a sound clip?
The bumper cut out doesnt look half as bad as that picture when the flash is hitting it...I looked at the pic after I took it and had no idea those were even there...
Now the question is to paint or not to paint...
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Very nice, that is exactly what I was planning to do for my exhaust after a 3" downpipe on my future turbo setup. Did you use the (2) 45deg and U bend for the part that goes over the rear beam?
I have (3) 2.5" U bends right now which I was planning to use to make a catback for now and also get some practice welding so when I do my 3", it will come out nice.
I have (3) 2.5" U bends right now which I was planning to use to make a catback for now and also get some practice welding so when I do my 3", it will come out nice.
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Originally Posted by JeEvE
Very nice, that is exactly what I was planning to do for my exhaust after a 3" downpipe on my future turbo setup. Did you use the (2) 45deg and U bend for the part that goes over the rear beam?
I have (3) 2.5" U bends right now which I was planning to use to make a catback for now and also get some practice welding so when I do my 3", it will come out nice.
I have (3) 2.5" U bends right now which I was planning to use to make a catback for now and also get some practice welding so when I do my 3", it will come out nice.
If I were you, I would buy two 90 degree bends for the front of the exhaust after the resonator. Those two 90's fit really well
-matt
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Originally Posted by matty
NO I have the plug in there for now till I get around to wireing it. you think that Little Pyrometer Stick will effect the WB readings ??
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Originally Posted by Y2KevSE
Good. lol Thought you had the sensor in without being operational. The probe "shouldn't" affect the reading but you might want to check with Klaus (S/N is klatinn) over here: http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/forums/index.php
If I have to change the location of that bung, Im going to flip out
-matt
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
How much did you end up spending for the cat back, not including the Y-pipe or test pipe.
$400 before installation...You could probably get away with not getting the U-bend but for argument sake and the Welders sake, get it...
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Originally Posted by naplesmaxima
thats very large piping hows it sound
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Originally Posted by matty
Resonator was I think $85 from the Muffler Shop
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Originally Posted by 1MAX2NV
you used the resonator in the center part of the catback?
Originally Posted by VQ30DENX_SC
matty do u have headers also?
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below 3500, car still feel almost stock? is there a reason for this? mine (auto 10psi) and my friends (5spd, 7psi), feel dead before 3500....we thought we needed headers....did the 3inch exhaust help this? he has 99, i have a 98 though
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Originally Posted by VQ30DENX_SC
below 3500, car still feel almost stock? is there a reason for this? mine (auto 10psi) and my friends (5spd, 7psi), feel dead before 3500....we thought we needed headers....did the 3inch exhaust help this? he has 99, i have a 98 though
-matt
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Looks great! I need to get one of those resonators! I'm running str8 3" pipe with a maganflow muffler and a test pipe and that thing has a serious drone to it. I'll have one put on when I have the down pipe rerouted.
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Painted it a flat black today and had a differnt mount put in back by the muffler cause it was hitting a bit. Im really happy with this exhaust. The cars totally different now
-matt
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Looking really good Matty,so you had a test pipe replace your cat,is it the same lenght as the stock cat?And you were able to squeez the 24" Perferated Core resonator in between your test pipe and first 90' bend?Can you take some sound clip please?Thanx!
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Originally Posted by crewchief264
BTW Where is your EGT it is really rather worthless if it's not within 2 inches of the exhaust port. Not a flame just helpful info.
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[QUOTE=matty]Well let me first start off as saying that I was really spoiled for the past 2 years with this quiet OBX on the car. I got my 3" put on today and it really sounds good...
Heres what I bought to peice it together:
Warpspeed 3" Y-pipe
Test pipe
24" Perferated Core resonator
(2) 90 degree bends
(2) 45 Degree bends
(1) U bend 6" radius
Dyno Max Super Turbo Muffler
3 1/2 Tip from Summit Racing
All in all, Im very happy with the exhaust..I opened it up a few times on my way home and its like i cant even hold onto the car. It really takes your breath away..
I would say the HP gain was alot...it feels like the motor is really breathing now...
***I had the pyrameter welded in and the Wideband was welded RIGHT behind the Pyrameter...Is that going to screw up the AFR readings Im going to get sicne its blocking the o2 sensor ever sooo slightly..I dont think I need to worry about it***
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Why this one seem to be on the wrong side?
Heres what I bought to peice it together:
Warpspeed 3" Y-pipe
Test pipe
24" Perferated Core resonator
(2) 90 degree bends
(2) 45 Degree bends
(1) U bend 6" radius
Dyno Max Super Turbo Muffler
3 1/2 Tip from Summit Racing
All in all, Im very happy with the exhaust..I opened it up a few times on my way home and its like i cant even hold onto the car. It really takes your breath away..
I would say the HP gain was alot...it feels like the motor is really breathing now...
***I had the pyrameter welded in and the Wideband was welded RIGHT behind the Pyrameter...Is that going to screw up the AFR readings Im going to get sicne its blocking the o2 sensor ever sooo slightly..I dont think I need to worry about it***
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Why this one seem to be on the wrong side?
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Originally Posted by maxima_kid
Why is the 3rd pic of the pipe on the wrong side of the frame?
-matt