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Jan 27, 2008 | 09:03 PM

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rhubbard

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I did this too, though mine is a bit unique. Before I had a full 2.5, catless exhaust. I got sick of not being able to hear or talk to passengers. I was going to put the full stock exhaust back on including cat but then went with a hybrid type setup. I retained the full 2.5" midpipe and still don't have cat, instead there is a resonator there. Then when to the one ball muffler setup. The whole system is 2.5". and I didn't need to buy an inch of new pipe since I was able to adapt my old to the new.

Now I have a low growl off idle and after that it's pretty much silent over my alta intake and 19% pulley.

Jan 28, 2008 | 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottinBend

The one ball is not for those minimal HP gains that you would get from a cat-back. It is mainly about weight and sound.

PAIPUKY, it looks like they didn't bell-out both ends of the cross over pipe. It looks like they really reduced the interior size.

Backpressure testing of the one-ball showed better results than some catbacks: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...23&postcount=9

My video clips from outside the Mini:
http://www.fquick.com/myvideos/index.php?user=Dan00Hawk

Jan 28, 2008 | 06:42 AM

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What would be great...

is if there were HP, torque and back pressure graphs vs RPM for all those set-ups. As it is, it's nice info to have but BP alone doesn't mean much for power....

Matt

Jan 28, 2008 | 07:28 AM

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Try here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU

Jan 28, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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You lost the game.

Jan 28, 2008 | 05:09 PM

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That song Rocks!! FTW!

Jan 28, 2008 | 05:27 PM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzFgHg1xMCg I made a vid of mine before the one ball mod. Will post the after video...ummm...after.

Feb 25, 2008 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mc40387

Oddly enough, and surely it shouldn't have made any difference, but I lost about2 mpg in town and 1 mpg on the road with the one ball...it was a bit throatier, but I never felt like I gained enough out of it to keep it so I had it returned to stock...I have a friend who is in the exhaust business, so the cost was nominal. I am looking at Strebro exhausts but haven't made any firm decisions yet.

I don't know why, but I am having the same issue... I have lost like 1-2 MPG... I cannot understand why, but it is happening and it sucks with todays' gas prices!
Does anybody knows why this could be happening? May I need to re-tune the ECU?

Thanks

Jul 24, 2008 | 09:05 PM

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New OVAL exhaust tip Mini S R53 One ball exhaust mod

So I finally found the Oval Exhaust tip I wanted!!

*Oval exhaust tip from www.Mufflermall.com - $23 http://www.mufflermall.com/index.php...6&currency=USD
*Cut and moldings - My Dad and neighbor's help - About 5 hours since we didn't have the right tools... lol
*Welding at local shop - $35
*Getting the Exhaust look and sound you always wanted for less than $150.... PRICELESS! hahahaha...

Here are some pics of the installation.

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Originally Posted by paipuky

Hi there...
So I decided to do the "One Ball" exhaust modification today. I paid $75 dollars for the whole work. They took about 45min doing it.
It feels great! The sound is just perfect! Not too loud, but still aggressive when accelerating. You won't notice any difference at cruise speeds. The only thing I've noticed is that it gives you a little more vibration at minimum RPMs (800-1000), but nothing serious.
I also wanted to adapt an oval exhaust tip on the OEM exhaust, but it was a lot of work (cut & weld), so I prefer to research and see if I can find one that fits perfectly just with screws. If anybody knows where can I find a nice (5"-6" wide) oval exhaust tip for MCS R53, please let me know.

Last edited by paipuky; Jul 25, 2008 at 07:15 AM.

Jul 25, 2008 | 06:21 AM

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Looks great

Jul 25, 2008 | 07:13 AM

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Thanks! I love it! =)

Jul 25, 2008 | 07:24 AM

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Congrast! It Looks great

.. just like the quicksilver

Jul 25, 2008 | 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MiNi_MaC

Congrast! It Looks great

.. just like the quicksilver

Thanks!
The best part is that it cost me like $700 less or more...
Thanks God my dad is very creative, he used to build and race his own cars, so he told me and helped me to do it. Nice! =)

Jul 25, 2008 | 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SPDinNY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzFgHg1xMCg I made a vid of mine before the one ball mod. Will post the after video...ummm...after.

Wow, are cars sound like gas powered line trimmers.

Jul 25, 2008 | 09:16 AM

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That looks SWEET - I'm planning the same mod but without the one-ball to start, may go one-ball if I can drive a one-ball car to check the sound. I do a bunch of highway and any additional drone would kill me.

Jul 25, 2008 | 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DixonL2

The one ball isn't that loud. You won't notice the difference on highway, but it is nice at high rpms. If planning to do it, make sure you get all the right tools. Stainless steel is EXTREMELY HARD to cut!
PM if need more info.

Jul 25, 2008 | 09:28 AM

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Thanks paipuky, appreciate the offer! I'd likely have the local muffler shop do it as I don't want to have a bad experience with a Sawzall under my car, and they're pretty good at what they do! A definite case where paying an expert will be cheaper than doing it myself.

Jul 25, 2008 | 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DixonL2

Well that is the reason I tried to do it myself. A muffler shop will charge you $150-250 just for cutting and welding the tip.
If you do not want to do it yourself, I'd suggest you to buy the tip, muffler and pipes separated and get them just to install it. You should pay like $300 for the whole thing. Check www.altaminiperformance.com , you can custom make something like their catback for R53.

Jul 25, 2008 | 12:02 PM

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Oh I'm just talking the one ball part... the tip part I've got some other ideas on...

Jul 25, 2008 | 03:15 PM

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verrrry nice

Jul 25, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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I did the one-ball as well, but I also hollowed out the catalyst (yeah I know tisk tisk) It sounds pretty good, When I get some time this weekend maybe I can ge a clip of it. I have a clip of it open header when I was doing the work too... it sounds like a biplane. lol

Jul 28, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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Scion XB oval tip...

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Originally Posted by paipuky

LOOK AT THIS! MY FATHER LIKED SO MUCH WHAT HE DID ON MY MINI, SO HE JUST DID THE SAME ON HIS SCION XB... LOL!

Last edited by paipuky; Jul 31, 2008 at 07:37 AM.

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:47 AM

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Haha, that looks a little funny but kinda cool, do the XB's have a center exhaust, I dont think i have ever noticed that!

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:48 AM

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^ I think it looks a little out-of-place on the Scion -- needs a valence, rear diffuser or something to the sides.

Jul 30, 2008 | 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eager2own

^ I think it looks a little out-of-place on the Scion -- needs a valence, rear diffuser or something to the sides.

Yeah I know, I think the same... But well, he liked it... I would be great if he find a valance for that. The car comes with a right side exhaust. TRD version comes with a right/rear semi oval tip...
anyway, I love my Oval tip! =)

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