Midwest TMS'ers General Communication Thread
#1981
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Had Corsas before I knew Brent..... butthead. By the way I got my gapper back today.
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Because silly, remember last year I got a deal from a previous forum member on the COMPLETE Borla catback, including overaxle pipes and mufflers for $350. After trying them head to head, with offroad H, catted X, and offroad X I decided the best sound was Borlas with offroad H. Only then did I add the resonators to eliminate the trumpeting.
Had Corsas before I knew Brent..... butthead. By the way I got my gapper back today.
Had Corsas before I knew Brent..... butthead. By the way I got my gapper back today.
Silly me....with your 14 muffler, midpipe changes and my 12 muffler, midpipe,longtube changes I can't imagine why I forget that!!
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No problem pal, blame it on.........
OLD AGE.
Don't forget I'll be seeing you on Friday, so I have to get my cheap shots in now.
OLD AGE.
Don't forget I'll be seeing you on Friday, so I have to get my cheap shots in now.
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Well Darrell....Here is what my experience is. Any thing your muffler system does now....drone...trumpet...volume...etc... it will do twice as good or bad without the cats. I know this is not much help but it is the truth. I am sure Tom can add to this......
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I thought I'd just give a quick update since it's been over a week since I dropped the car off.....
The Saleen blower is installed.....it currently has a 3.2 pulley (~11 psi). The upgraded heat exchanger is installed, as well as the Saleen Extreme inlet pipe and Steeda cai. The GT500 fuel system is going in tomorrow; with the added fuel pressure Dave was concerned about the tap that I made into the fuel rail crossover hose for my fuel pressure sender unit, so he installed a new set of factory fuel rails and crossover tube. Onto the new rails he is going to install a Steeda fuel pressure gauge adaptor, so it should be a clean look.
The install should be complete tomorrow, and then tuning begins on the dyno. We are swapping my hood and modified shaker setup for a '07 factory hood, since the blower and CDC shaker won't work- Dave confirmed this today. So I'll have my choice of add-on scoop or maybe a replacement hood this spring.
The Saleen blower is installed.....it currently has a 3.2 pulley (~11 psi). The upgraded heat exchanger is installed, as well as the Saleen Extreme inlet pipe and Steeda cai. The GT500 fuel system is going in tomorrow; with the added fuel pressure Dave was concerned about the tap that I made into the fuel rail crossover hose for my fuel pressure sender unit, so he installed a new set of factory fuel rails and crossover tube. Onto the new rails he is going to install a Steeda fuel pressure gauge adaptor, so it should be a clean look.
The install should be complete tomorrow, and then tuning begins on the dyno. We are swapping my hood and modified shaker setup for a '07 factory hood, since the blower and CDC shaker won't work- Dave confirmed this today. So I'll have my choice of add-on scoop or maybe a replacement hood this spring.
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STD,
The trumpeting that Tom is talking about is what I am calling ragged sounding. I have also used the term cackle to discribe the same sound. This trumpeting shows up big time after you lose the cats. And now I believe it is even further amplified by the longtubes. Hope this helps.
The trumpeting that Tom is talking about is what I am calling ragged sounding. I have also used the term cackle to discribe the same sound. This trumpeting shows up big time after you lose the cats. And now I believe it is even further amplified by the longtubes. Hope this helps.
Tom they seemed to have a weird metal sound to me in your sound clips....
I thought I'd just give a quick update since it's been over a week since I dropped the car off.....
The Saleen blower is installed.....it currently has a 3.2 pulley (~11 psi). The upgraded heat exchanger is installed, as well as the Saleen Extreme inlet pipe and Steeda cai. The GT500 fuel system is going in tomorrow; with the added fuel pressure Dave was concerned about the tap that I made into the fuel rail crossover hose for my fuel pressure sender unit, so he installed a new set of factory fuel rails and crossover tube. Onto the new rails he is going to install a Steeda fuel pressure gauge adaptor, so it should be a clean look.
The install should be complete tomorrow, and then tuning begins on the dyno. We are swapping my hood and modified shaker setup for a '07 factory hood, since the blower and CDC shaker won't work- Dave confirmed this today. So I'll have my choice of add-on scoop or maybe a replacement hood this spring.
The Saleen blower is installed.....it currently has a 3.2 pulley (~11 psi). The upgraded heat exchanger is installed, as well as the Saleen Extreme inlet pipe and Steeda cai. The GT500 fuel system is going in tomorrow; with the added fuel pressure Dave was concerned about the tap that I made into the fuel rail crossover hose for my fuel pressure sender unit, so he installed a new set of factory fuel rails and crossover tube. Onto the new rails he is going to install a Steeda fuel pressure gauge adaptor, so it should be a clean look.
The install should be complete tomorrow, and then tuning begins on the dyno. We are swapping my hood and modified shaker setup for a '07 factory hood, since the blower and CDC shaker won't work- Dave confirmed this today. So I'll have my choice of add-on scoop or maybe a replacement hood this spring.
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I think I'm going to keep this setup for the time being. I'm thinking the in-car sound is different between the coups & verts. I really am getting used to it, or I'm not hearing the same as your are in yours. Mine does get a little 'raspy' above 3K, but I only notice it when shifting.
Overall,I'm happy with it for now.
Still going to wait until it warms up & I can hear it with some windows open.
DLY,
I'll compromise on the muscle car sound as long as it doesn't drone. I did like the tone the IMCO's had,but I just can't handle the drone myself I guess my hearing isn't completly gone yet
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There is a '07 Vista Blue hood waiting for me at Brenspeed....... no need to go hoodless or drive with the hole in the hood.
Hahahahaa Larry, so true!
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Scott,
I think I'm going to keep this setup for the time being. I'm thinking the in-car sound is different between the coups & verts. I really am getting used to it, or I'm not hearing the same as your are in yours. Mine does get a little 'raspy' above 3K, but I only notice it when shifting.
Overall,I'm happy with it for now.
Still going to wait until it warms up & I can hear it with some windows open.
DLY,
I'll compromise on the muscle car sound as long as it doesn't drone. I did like the tone the IMCO's had,but I just can't handle the drone myself I guess my hearing isn't completly gone yet
100 pages on the Midwest forum...gotta be a record
I think I'm going to keep this setup for the time being. I'm thinking the in-car sound is different between the coups & verts. I really am getting used to it, or I'm not hearing the same as your are in yours. Mine does get a little 'raspy' above 3K, but I only notice it when shifting.
Overall,I'm happy with it for now.
Still going to wait until it warms up & I can hear it with some windows open.
DLY,
I'll compromise on the muscle car sound as long as it doesn't drone. I did like the tone the IMCO's had,but I just can't handle the drone myself I guess my hearing isn't completly gone yet
100 pages on the Midwest forum...gotta be a record
Larry,
Here is what you should sound like going down the road. Ryan (Cali HP Addict) is running the exact same setup as we are except his headers are ARH. And I don't believe the brand of longtube makes any difference. He didn't much care for the sound the GTA's made with the longtubes. Way too loud and raspy for his tastes. That is when he tried the Magnaflows. With a stock H-pipe and stock cats he said it would have been way too quiet with them. But with the longtubes he said there is plenty of attitude and volume with absoulutely NO drone. He has a few clips with the Mags on and it does sound "mellow and low toned" This is personally what I am looking for out of my exhaust. I know we all like different things but I am going to try the Magnaflows next. And you are right I am sure the sounds I hear in my Vert are a lot more pronounced then what you hear in your coupe!
Scott
Here is Ryan's car with longtubes and the GTA's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtPTvwwwLS0
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Nope...I have asked everyone and everywhere and have even been to Magnaflows website and all I can find out is they are made from SS. What kind? Brought a magnet home from work tonight and thru it in the Stang to take with me on Friday. I guess I will find out then!!
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No...I am going to still get them. Unless after I talk to Brent about what my goals are there is a better or different option. And I have to agree that most manufacturers will claim about them being made from 304 SS and that is not the case here. Seems like a waste of time to polish something that will be rusting in 6 months but I guess that is just marketing hype. So has all of my gloom and doom about an off road H-pipe raised any questions in your feeble, oldtimers mind?
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The guy who has the seat retainers is going to quit making them only 9 pr left.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...10#post1106210
The guy who has the seat retainers is going to quit making them only 9 pr left.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...10#post1106210
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Hey Larry,
Here is what Ryan's (Cali HP Addict's) car sounded like with the Magnaflows installed after his GTA's I know it is just sitting at his garage but what do you think of the difference?
Scott
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxl7...eature=related
Here is what Ryan's (Cali HP Addict's) car sounded like with the Magnaflows installed after his GTA's I know it is just sitting at his garage but what do you think of the difference?
Scott
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxl7...eature=related
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No...I am going to still get them. Unless after I talk to Brent about what my goals are there is a better or different option. And I have to agree that most manufacturers will claim about them being made from 304 SS and that is not the case here. Seems like a waste of time to polish something that will be rusting in 6 months but I guess that is just marketing hype. So has all of my gloom and doom about an off road H-pipe raised any questions in your feeble, oldtimers mind?
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The guy who has the seat retainers is going to quit making them only 9 pr left.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...10#post1106210
The guy who has the seat retainers is going to quit making them only 9 pr left.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...10#post1106210
I find this very interesting Darrell. I actually took some measurements of the drivers sit headrest in my car last fall. Since we have a waterjet at work and all kinds of aluminum laying around I made one piece for my drivers seat. You have to remember I have a Vert and the attachment point for my seat belts is a lot lower than you coupe guys. I didn't like the angle or the bind it put my belt in. I believe these are really a great mod for you coupe guys but they are not made right for us Vert guys. Thanks for thinking about me though!!
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3. How does the SUNAMI trigger the blow off valve sound?
The SUNAMI may be triggered either manually or automatically. The override push button, which is installed inside the vehicle, will the trigger the blow off valve sound every time it is pressed. You may trigger the sound once every five seconds, however. In another words, you cannot trigger the blow off valve sound twice within five seconds with the manual override pushbutton. The SUNAMI may also be triggered automatically with the supplied vacuum pressure switch. This switch is highly sophisticated and made with precision. Once the vacuum switch is tuned exactly to your liking, the SUNAMI will trigger the blow off valve sound every time you reach the set boost level and slightly lift your foot off the gas pedal; just like a real turbo equipped vehicle. After installing the vacuum pressure switch, you must “learn” the characteristics of your individual vehicle, and “feel” the moment you would like to trigger the SUNAMI.
4. Will the SUNAMI work on any vehicle?
Yes, the SUNAMI will fit any vehicle equipped with vacuum hoses. Almost every single vehicle has multiple vacuum lines.
Installation: Push/Pull On/Off switch
Override push button to trigger SUNAMI anytime
Vacuum pressure switch to trigger
SUNAMI at a set boost level.
5” x 2 1/5” x 1 ˝” ABS plastic brain housing
2 durable 12-volt high output speakers for maximum volume and clarity
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The SUNAMI will simulate the “psssst” noise generated from the blow off valve of a turbo-equipped vehicle. The SUNAMI comes complete with all hardware, which includes a manual push button trigger mechanism as well as a vacuum switch trigger mechanism. After setting a trigger boost level through an adjustable setscrew on the vacuum pressure switch, every time you reach the set boost level, the SUNAMI will simulate the "psssst” noise generated from the blow off valve of a turbo vehicle. An additional override button also allows you to trigger the SUNAMI anytime.
Click below to hear the sound!
1. How loud is the SUNAMI?
The SUNAMI is as loud as it should be to simulate the closest sound of a blow off valve. The SUNAMI comes with a volume control ****, which may be used to set the volume to your desired level. The factory setting is at the highest volume and is ideal for all applications. Remember, you don’t want the volume level to be too high. If we recorder the sound onto the memory chip at a higher volume, you will experience a bit of distortion as well as an unrealistic image. After installation, ask a friend to drive the SUNAMI equipped vehicle, while you are standing on the side of the road. By doing so, you will know exactly what your vehicle sounds like to the outside world.
2. How long does it take to install the SUNAMI?
It will take an average of 45 minutes to install the SUNAMI. The wiring is very simple because there are only two wires which need to be connected to the vehicle – the red, positive, wire and the black, negative, wire. The rest of the time is spent on running two pairs of wires through the firewall and into the engine compartment. One pair will be connected to the sirens and the other pair will be connected to the vacuum pressure switch.
3. How does the SUNAMI trigger the blow off valve sound?
The SUNAMI may be triggered either manually or automatically. The override push button, which is installed inside the vehicle, will the trigger the blow off valve sound every time it is pressed. You may trigger the sound once every five seconds, however. In another words, you cannot trigger the blow off valve sound twice within five seconds with the manual override pushbutton. The SUNAMI may also be triggered automatically with the supplied vacuum pressure switch. This switch is highly sophisticated and made with precision. Once the vacuum switch is tuned exactly to your liking, the SUNAMI will trigger the blow off valve sound every time you reach the set boost level and slightly lift your foot off the gas pedal; just like a real turbo equipped vehicle. After installing the vacuum pressure switch, you must “learn” the characteristics of your individual vehicle, and “feel” the moment you would like to trigger the SUNAMI.
4. Will the SUNAMI work on any vehicle?
Yes, the SUNAMI will fit any vehicle equipped with vacuum hoses. Almost every single vehicle has multiple vacuum lines.
Installation: Push/Pull On/Off switch
Override push button to trigger SUNAMI anytime
Vacuum pressure switch to trigger
SUNAMI at a set boost level.
5” x 2 1/5” x 1 ˝” ABS plastic brain housing
2 durable 12-volt high output speakers for maximum volume and clarity
EZ six wire installation guide Part #: YHC-18358-192Shipping Cost: $29.99Shipping Info: Ships by UPS 6-9 days for delivery.Listing Price: $599.99Selling Price: $499.99 Hey! 70MACH1OWNER Heres you next mod!...