5had0w
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So it happened a bit sooner than expected, its done though 
I'll get a
sound clip up, it doesn't compare to in person though. Odd changes I did
not expect = Headers make you a more responsible car enthusiast.
Overall Impressions
Previous setup was an MBRP street catback. This setup is DEFINITELY
higher in pitch. MBRP was deeper, but it did drone in the cabin compared
to the current setup. Its louder for sure. Quieter when needed and a lot
louder when wanted!
Neighbor factor
Cold start is brutal, its quieter when pulling away though. The MBRP
wasn't bad on cold start, but louder when pulling away. It's a wash in my
book.
Power Increase
I did of course get a tune, the car did feel more sluggish before data-logs
were done. The final tune revision took car of that. Previously the car pulled
decently to about 6500 rpms, I didn't expect much of a change above but it
did. It pulls strong to about 7000 now. It keeps going, during data logging I
actually pulled it to almost 7500 by accident. Can't say I've noticed any
loss of power anywhere, actually it seems like there's just more of it all
over the power band.
Third gear is now my new go to gear without any concern of wheel spin.
Previously 2nd used to get a bit of spin, now I can get it to break loose
around 3500 just rolling into it. Have not dyno'd but the increase sure is
significant enough to be more careful in 2nd. 3rd is gone quick. 4th runs
out faster as well, and I left at that.
How's it drive/Sound?
Well, it sure is more fun. It's honestly, and oddly enough made me a more
responsible driver! The adult in me started thinking "What did I just do?"
while the kid in me just smiled on first startup. Scaring people is a new side
effect I didn't previously have the courtesy of enjoying. Joking aside, I try
not to rev match downshifts if pulling to a light when someone is right next
to me with the windows down. It will hurt eardrums, she screams a cruel
sound when more then 30% throttle is given. That aside, if you're wanting
to just hooligan it around town and don't care. This setup will do it for you.
I can't even imagine the car with extremes on it.
I am actually more selective on where I decide to open it up, knowing it can
definitely be heard much further away. That being said, yes its got a bit of
higher pitch rasp to it, its not bad. No drone at all, I can drive to work on the
highway without a constant deep rumble. To each his/her own on that, we
all have different tolerances.
Here's a few pics during/after install. I didn't get too into it, not trying to make
a how to. Not that I did the whole install, I did finish up the cat back myself
and had my tech take care of the headers. Took longer to get the alignment
just right than to get the cat back in place. Had to get it just right.
Thanks for checking it out! Hope this helps if you're on the fence. Its a fun
change to the cars character for sure.
edit: Larger pics in album.
edit: Attached Link (Short vid w/Sound clips!)
I'll get asound clip up, it doesn't compare to in person though. Odd changes I did
not expect = Headers make you a more responsible car enthusiast.
Overall Impressions
Previous setup was an MBRP street catback. This setup is DEFINITELY
higher in pitch. MBRP was deeper, but it did drone in the cabin compared
to the current setup. Its louder for sure. Quieter when needed and a lot
louder when wanted!
Neighbor factor
Cold start is brutal, its quieter when pulling away though. The MBRP
wasn't bad on cold start, but louder when pulling away. It's a wash in my
book.
Power Increase
I did of course get a tune, the car did feel more sluggish before data-logs
were done. The final tune revision took car of that. Previously the car pulled
decently to about 6500 rpms, I didn't expect much of a change above but it
did. It pulls strong to about 7000 now. It keeps going, during data logging I
actually pulled it to almost 7500 by accident. Can't say I've noticed any
loss of power anywhere, actually it seems like there's just more of it all
over the power band.
Third gear is now my new go to gear without any concern of wheel spin.
Previously 2nd used to get a bit of spin, now I can get it to break loose
around 3500 just rolling into it. Have not dyno'd but the increase sure is
significant enough to be more careful in 2nd. 3rd is gone quick. 4th runs
out faster as well, and I left at that.
How's it drive/Sound?
Well, it sure is more fun. It's honestly, and oddly enough made me a more
responsible driver! The adult in me started thinking "What did I just do?"
while the kid in me just smiled on first startup. Scaring people is a new side
effect I didn't previously have the courtesy of enjoying. Joking aside, I try
not to rev match downshifts if pulling to a light when someone is right next
to me with the windows down. It will hurt eardrums, she screams a cruel
sound when more then 30% throttle is given. That aside, if you're wanting
to just hooligan it around town and don't care. This setup will do it for you.
I can't even imagine the car with extremes on it.
I am actually more selective on where I decide to open it up, knowing it can
definitely be heard much further away. That being said, yes its got a bit of
higher pitch rasp to it, its not bad. No drone at all, I can drive to work on the
highway without a constant deep rumble. To each his/her own on that, we
all have different tolerances.
Here's a few pics during/after install. I didn't get too into it, not trying to make
a how to. Not that I did the whole install, I did finish up the cat back myself
and had my tech take care of the headers. Took longer to get the alignment
just right than to get the cat back in place. Had to get it just right.
Thanks for checking it out! Hope this helps if you're on the fence. Its a fun
change to the cars character for sure.
edit: Larger pics in album.
edit: Attached Link (Short vid w/Sound clips!)
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