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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:14 AM
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Exhaust Choices

Alright before i lose my mind ive been on forums reading reviews and what not i really need some advice or direction on what is the best exhaust for my r56 money isnt a problem just want the best i get different opinions on everything from size to quality main goal is horsepower any thoughts would be great.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Read archives yet? JCW here

I read archives first to get better info. Here you are likely just to get today's survey. I went with factory (not kit) JCW front and rear exhaust sections on a 2010 MCS. Archives would get at why I decided that.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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you got a lot of catching up to do
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Theres plenty of info on here for you...just look around the drivetrain forum.

But I'll throw in a vote for the Invidia...Bigprfed22 would probably agree as well
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Lol when it doesnt vibrate loose, im gonna have to get a different clamp dang bugger!


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Theres plenty of info on here for you...just look around the drivetrain forum.

But I'll throw in a vote for the Invidia...Bigprfed22 would probably agree as well
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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I have been looking into
supersprint
magnaflow
alta (which everyone tells me 3 inch is to much)
miltek
But i am open to any ideas or thoughts want to order asap
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Lol when it doesnt vibrate loose, im gonna have to get a different clamp dang bugger!
Mine only did that once!

I bet I couldn't undo the clamps if I tried to now...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Alta is 3 inch up to where you cut

Originally Posted by snyderminis
I have been looking into
supersprint
magnaflow
alta (which everyone tells me 3 inch is to much)
miltek
But i am open to any ideas or thoughts want to order asap





Gonna weld it this weekend, did you tack or make a bead?


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Mine only did that once!

I bet I couldn't undo the clamps if I tried to now...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigprfed22
Gonna weld it this weekend, did you tack or make a bead?
Neither....once it came loose I just reclamped it down really tight, lol

It's never come loose since.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by snyderminis
I have been looking into
supersprint
magnaflow
alta (which everyone tells me 3 inch is to much)
miltek
But i am open to any ideas or thoughts want to order asap
Akrapovic is an option too. You will be amazed with the quality, the sound and the price of course. Have a look around their site.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Why not an NM?

Neuspeed has been in business more than most of those companies, and the product is top notch.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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I need a different clamp, i can hear it getting louder

Originally Posted by ThumperMCS
Neither....once it came loose I just reclamped it down really tight, lol

It's never come loose since.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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I'm in the same boat. I'm currently awaiting my '11 MCS and am thinking about what I want to do first. I had an '06 MCS with the Alta CAI and loved the sound. Since I can't duplicate that with the turbo, I've decided exhaust is the way to go this time. Guess I'll head over to Way's shop and get the lay of the land.
Unlike the OP though, budget will be a factor in my choice. I'll have to go with what I can afford.
Annette
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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Thanks for the other options everyone so many to chose from its unreal.
 
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