Custom X-Pipe w/ Resonators Removed + New Tips!
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Custom X-Pipe w/ Resonators Removed + New Tips!
Hi Guys,
I know some of you don't go for the domestic V8 sound, but I have always wanted my GS4 to rumble like a true V8. So, the first step was to remove all three resonators. I also have Borla exhaust.
Well, since then, I decided to do a custom X-Pipe and change out the tips to a more aggressive angle cut that sticks out a bit. It's not for everyone, but I like it!
I will upload a video of the exhaust sound hopefully tomorrow. But for now, here are the pics...
First, here are some before pics with the original Borla tips.
And now...for the new tips...
Top View of both exhaust tips:
Side view closeup of one of the tips. Note they go all the way back to the muffler:
Finally, a couple of angled views:
Sorry for the glare, I was taking the pics at the end of the day after washing the car. Video of the sound hopefully will be up tomorrow.
I know some of you don't go for the domestic V8 sound, but I have always wanted my GS4 to rumble like a true V8. So, the first step was to remove all three resonators. I also have Borla exhaust.
Well, since then, I decided to do a custom X-Pipe and change out the tips to a more aggressive angle cut that sticks out a bit. It's not for everyone, but I like it!
I will upload a video of the exhaust sound hopefully tomorrow. But for now, here are the pics...
First, here are some before pics with the original Borla tips.
And now...for the new tips...
Top View of both exhaust tips:
Side view closeup of one of the tips. Note they go all the way back to the muffler:
Finally, a couple of angled views:
Sorry for the glare, I was taking the pics at the end of the day after washing the car. Video of the sound hopefully will be up tomorrow.
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This is the video with 3 stock resonators removed. I will try to upload a video showing the sound with the x-pipe to see if there is a difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5C8GC_qvQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5C8GC_qvQ
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EV ftw!!!
Sounds and looks great!!
What muffler tips are those? In the pics they look as if they are sticking out too far, however in this pic, they look just perfect :
How come you have a vid without the X-pipe already installed? Did you do the mod in two stages?
What muffler tips are those? In the pics they look as if they are sticking out too far, however in this pic, they look just perfect :
How come you have a vid without the X-pipe already installed? Did you do the mod in two stages?
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I think they look great aswell its just that are a little too low, so when you look from the top they look longer and maybe too far out. Maybe have the shop lift them a little more to sit fluer with the bumper? I love the work and teh sound is awesome with the res removed. Great job ,man
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I am going to try to upload the video today.
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Uploaded New Video...
As requested, I included a quick drive-by for full effect. This is new video of the custom X-Pipe installed. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5qrn26_otA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5qrn26_otA