lancer1993
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That's the answer I was after, the only other engine mod I'm likely to do any time soon is replace the filter with a panel K&N, so keep the standard airbox.Lachy said:
Upgrade exhaust system CC Coupe 1.8
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also the increase in pipe size vs flow/volume is not linear.
going from 1.75 to 2.5 is about double the original exhaust area a 104% increase in size. going from 1.75" to 2" is a 30% increase and going 2.25" is a 63% in cross sectional area which adds up to alot of extra volume as-well
here is a comparison of pipe sizes and the area inside them
going from 1.75 to 2.5 is about double the original exhaust area a 104% increase in size. going from 1.75" to 2" is a 30% increase and going 2.25" is a 63% in cross sectional area which adds up to alot of extra volume as-well
here is a comparison of pipe sizes and the area inside them
lancer1993
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Hope there are not too many 4G93s with a 6" pipe out there :lol:
Bigger in this case is not always better
Bigger in this case is not always better
I wouldn't pay $300+ to upgrade my exhaust by o.25 inches. What a waste. You have a 1.8l, 2.25 is optimal. 2.5 is too much, 2 is a waste. 2.25 doesnt mean louder, you can tell them you dont want it too loud, its that simple. They'll just use a different muffler or tip.
lancer1993
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I know most of the sound will come from the muffler, I just don't want any loss of power at low RPMs as I'm not planning on doing bigger mods at this point and by the time you talk serious mods $300 for a bigger system later is a small price to pay (again).
What I need to do before any upgrade is take some video and then go back to the same location (at the same time) and do it again to see/hear any difference.
Anyone tried using the suction cap type camera mounts to the exterior of their car to video the exhaust when driving?
What I need to do before any upgrade is take some video and then go back to the same location (at the same time) and do it again to see/hear any difference.
Anyone tried using the suction cap type camera mounts to the exterior of their car to video the exhaust when driving?
lancer1993
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I'll take that under advisement
The suction mount I have is really good, not the cheapo ones you get with your GPS. That said I plan to wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap and tie a line from it to the boot spoiler so if it does come off it will dangle their, should make a good video.
The suction mount I have is really good, not the cheapo ones you get with your GPS. That said I plan to wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap and tie a line from it to the boot spoiler so if it does come off it will dangle their, should make a good video.
lancer1993
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Going for just the 2", should be on Monday after my service.
Set to do the video Sunday, working on a gate tomorrow.
Set to do the video Sunday, working on a gate tomorrow.
lancer1993
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Not sure, don't think so.
Should I have one?
Should I have one?
lancer1993
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:lol:
No I'm helping dad rebuild a side gate to the back yard, picked up some nice metal frames at the tip last week.
Hung them today and will finish the job tomorrow.
Also might paint something under my bonnet tomorrow.
No I'm helping dad rebuild a side gate to the back yard, picked up some nice metal frames at the tip last week.
Hung them today and will finish the job tomorrow.
Also might paint something under my bonnet tomorrow.
lancer1993
Active Member
Okay I guess I better end this thread.
I went for the 2" system.
Got the new cat-back, cost about $338, including this tip.
Also had the CAT replaced when it was found in a bad way inside, cost an extra $190.
So now I have 2" running from in front of my Car back to the tip.
Sound before.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buQT19k2nIo[/youtube]
And after.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KYUx3hbe5k[/youtube]
Things I've found,
- It feels like it has more pick up and want to rev harder, this might hurt my fuel economy.
- At idle it's almost silent from inside the car, have to check the taco to see if I've stalled.
I went for the 2" system.
Got the new cat-back, cost about $338, including this tip.
Also had the CAT replaced when it was found in a bad way inside, cost an extra $190.
So now I have 2" running from in front of my Car back to the tip.
Sound before.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buQT19k2nIo[/youtube]
And after.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KYUx3hbe5k[/youtube]
Things I've found,
- It feels like it has more pick up and want to rev harder, this might hurt my fuel economy.
- At idle it's almost silent from inside the car, have to check the taco to see if I've stalled.
smedelz said:
Better off getting it done at an exhaust shop, a complete system may not fit your car precisely or give you the desired outcome. 2-2.25" is good for 1.8L, 2" for 1.5L, assuming you aren't doing many engine mods. Then either press or mandrel bent (again depending on future mods) and then mild or stainless steel.
thanks for the replies peeps, sorry i never responded earlier, just got back outta jail, haha nah jokes just been here there every where for a bit,
yeah i scored set of extractors for it, used for $150, and n exhaust shop that will do a 2" straight through for no more than $500 depending on time spent!!!
i have been looking at bodykits on carmate.com can any one confirm these guys are as good as they say they are?
yeah i scored set of extractors for it, used for $150, and n exhaust shop that will do a 2" straight through for no more than $500 depending on time spent!!!
i have been looking at bodykits on carmate.com can any one confirm these guys are as good as they say they are?