I keep looking around here and waiting, but have found nothing. I am waiting for someone to prove me wrong.

I am looking for a livable exhaust system with header and cat back. I know I can do the one-ball, but I am worried about it sounding tinny. I can only find a clip with the one ball without a header.

After reading about everyone taking the resonator out of their JCW exhaust I started thinking...couldn't I turn up the volume by adding a header and getting a few extra hp at the same time? I know I cannot be the only person to think of this, so please fill me in with why you did or did not do this and how does it sound.

Thanks

 

I did it with the OBX and a high flow cat with the res removed. With the high flow cat it was a bit too much for me. Its not tinny at all, a bit loud and raspy but it seems at WOT the SC with the CAI makes the most noise. You can always experiment and tune the volume anyway you want. Good luck.

 

The raspy is what I am worried about. Anyone have any sound clips?

 

its not raspy at all. I could record it with my computer, but the quality won't be brilliant obviously

 

Well not brilliant is better than what I have right now. I would appreciate it.

 

Did you get a chance to record it yet.

 

I have the time to do it right now...but my car is at the dealer getting fixed!! :-( go figure. You should have them by tomorrow hopefully :-)

 

What are you getting done now? Tomorrow eh, heard that before. J/k Got to give you a hard time.

 

Haha, just a few things acting up.

My clutch cylinder slave failed...pedal went to the floor couldn't get the car in gear.

Somehow it also affected by brake fluid system too.

I'll have it back tomorrow and will make the clips for you then!

 

Mine also went bad...at 48000 miles. I got lucky with my warranty.

Okay, i will try and be patient. As I said money in pocket = fire!

 

hey guys, sorry about that, lost track of this thread. Am out of town at the moment, but as soon as i get back (monday), i'll make a recording.

Just to remind you guys, i have a oneball + OBX header + stock cat. (OBX went on last week) Still want the recording?

FWIW, the OBX made the car burble a lot less, and still sounds pretty much the same as the oneball + stock headers

 

Burble LESS??? I must have a freakish OBX then, haha it burbles and pops like mad. Sometimes I almost think its too much...but deep down inside I truly love the burbles/pops.

The burbles/popping actually does not sound too good when the exhaust is cold. Very poppy...like "bang, bang" kinda like a gunshot. When the exhaust gets warm though...mmmm it turns into much more mellow, but very audible burble, which sounds fantastic.

 

Yes I know. I recently came into some money(selling crap from around the house) and decided to start with the header instead of the JCW, so one ball it is. I think...

That does worry me, Don't want the neighbors thinking its a drive by.

 

My old oneball used to burble something insane. The OBX made it burble about half as much. I get barely any burbles when it's cold. When it's hot it burbles more. I absolutely love my burbles, and was very sad to see half of them go, lol. It's true. Maybe when i get my new MTH file to suit the headers, they'll return.

I will make a recording as soon as I get back.

 

Is it tomorrow yet.

How is the car with the new clutch slave?

 

It is tomorrow!

The new clutch slave is great. It feels like a new clutch!

I got some clips, I will post them in a few! Hang tight!

 

Alright, I am hanging!

 

hey guys, i've got wav files (crap quality) of my exhaust. Dunno where to get them hosted though....

 

Google or Youtube is all i know...but I have a Mac at home, so I dont use WAV's...

Try here... http://video.google.com/videouploadform