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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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ok, got a sound clip.

for some reason, it doesnt pick up all of the sound the exhaust produces. it sounds deeper in real life, might just be the crappy mic on the camera.

it sounds even more different under load, so i'm going ot try and get some moving video today if i can, gota break out my suction mounts again.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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ok, try this link, the other one wasnt working right for some reason....
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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http://www.streamload.com/Deliver/De...ID%3D188930087



ok, try this link, the other one wasnt working right for some reason....
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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hmm... i hate this video hosting crap


lemme try this a different way
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Ditto
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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ok, i'm hosting from a new location, gimme a few min to get it set up
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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ok, i'm hosting from a new location, gimme a few min to get it set up
No I want it NOW!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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No I want it NOW!
HEY dont push it!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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ok, i think i got it finally!!!

http://www.sbtontheweb.com/forum/att...achmentid=2362
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by not-so-rednwhitecooper
Took you long enough!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Took you long enough!
oh, cry about it, lol
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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http://www.sbtontheweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23491

its the attacment in post #1 if you cant get it from the link above
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Nice. Not bad for $50. Although I don't like the sound at low RPMs... Good Job though
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Nice. Not bad for $50. Although I don't like the sound at low RPMs... Good Job though

yeah, the low RPM sound is kinda funky

a resonator might fix it. it doesnt see low rpm for long, so thats not an issue!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Interesting sound and look

My exhaust drones a bit @ highway speeds about 70mph so I don't think I could stand any added noise like your system must make.

But I love how the smoke blows out from under the car
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Does that thing have cats on it?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Does that thing have cats on it?
why, is it loud?

it has the factory cat, but not for long, i'm gonna buy one of those headers off ebay that replaces the cat with a resonator.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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I just didn't expect that much smoke...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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SORRY but TOTAL WASTE OF 50 BUCKS. should have kept your stock system and the 50 bucks in your wallet.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by not-so-rednwhitecooper
why, is it loud?

it has the factory cat, but not for long, i'm gonna buy one of those headers off ebay that replaces the cat with a resonator.
Will a resonator instead of a cat make you able to pass inspection? Pardon my ignorance here, just curious.

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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mbcoops
Will a resonator instead of a cat make you able to pass inspection? Pardon my ignorance here, just curious.
No. A resonator "resonates". A CAT cleans the air of those bad emissions. See here http://www.dynomax.com/super_install.stm
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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is it running really rich or are you burning oil in that video? if its not oil, is that what my exhaust looks like when i go WOT?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Soul Coughing
is it running really rich or are you burning oil in that video? if its not oil, is that what my exhaust looks like when i go WOT?
Its was probably just cold still.

i had just pulled it out of the garage, took it up and down the street then recorded the video.

they all run real rich, go look at your tailpipe, its very bacl inside compared to alot of cars.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mbcoops
Will a resonator instead of a cat make you able to pass inspection? Pardon my ignorance here, just curious.

mb
Well, we have the every 2 years, Echeck in ohio.

so, if i decide to go no cat, i'll just have to swap on my stock header for the e check every 2 years. 30 min of work every 2 years? i think i can handle it
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
SORRY but TOTAL WASTE OF 50 BUCKS. should have kept your stock system and the 50 bucks in your wallet.
wow nothing like a little constructive critisisim.


unlike most people, id rather not spend $700 on a bunch of bent tubing, or $200 bucks on an intake i made for 15 dollars.

I'm willing to bet i can make as much if not more than any system out there simply by taking of the back half of the system and putting a glasspack on.

oh, and in case anyone hadnt noticed, i like building as many of the parts i put on my car not only to save money, but, i can say I MADE IT, instead of "oh, i just bought it and put it on".
 
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