A custom project we just wrapped up.
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A custom project we just wrapped up.
Made specifically for another member who has posted up some pics in the mod thread. A factory midpipe replacement for use with the HKS SSM rear section and with a custom tailored resonant path. I designed the crossover tune to have a unique appearance and blend into a 3.5 diameter resonator like the factory pipe. Just sharing, I could make another but it was tricky to complete with any schedule given the other things we have going on. Just posting it as display for now. For serious inquiries contact us. Can also be made into a 3.5" rear section all the way back.
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike
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Racer
Intersting, so this only fits with the HKS SSM Cat-Back?
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This is a factory mid-pipe replacement. So it fits with any axle back.
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Racer
iTrader: (5)
Mike, Is there any advantage to your design versus the stock mid-pipe with a simple secondary cats delete as far as flow, any hp gains and weight savings over the stock unit?
If you could make these out of titanium, that would be something else, what do you think?
If you could make these out of titanium, that would be something else, what do you think?
Last edited by Rossi; 12-19-17 at 11:57 PM.
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Mike
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Racer
iTrader: (5)
The big advantage was drone for this customer. I tuned this via selective frequency interference based on the spectrum of the factory pipe and its drone center frequency. It also will flow better than the factory because it does maintain 2.5 throughout. The factory system drops diameter in several places to a near 2" dia. I think it sounds better than a dual 2.5 because of its a 3.5 merged collection point. The limiting factor is the factory connection which drops back down to 2.7" single for the HKS. Titanium, yes if you want it, I can build it. My 2:1 Ti system took a back burner to some other things with higher demand, but I plan to get back to it.
Mike
Mike
Awesome. I currently have Sikky headers with stock exhaust. It is perfect. My thoughts are, replacing the mid pipe with a much lighter titanium unit and keeping the stock mufflers (axle back) as I love the reasonable sound level and zero drone issues. I always wanted titanium midpipe, the obvious issue was the price of the Japanese units like ICODE. Stupid expensive plus shipping from Japan, yeah right. Another issue, I need cats because of the headers, what would be the options if going with titanium. ICODE midpipe has titanium cats. NOVEL uses non-titanium cats on their midpipe . Very interested to hear your expert thoughts.
Last edited by Rossi; 12-22-17 at 10:32 AM.
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Awesome. I currently have Sikky headers with stock exhaust. It is perfect. My thoughts are, replacing the mid pipe with a much lighter titanium unit and keeping the stock mufflers (axle back) as I love the reasonable sound level and zero drone issues. I always wanted titanium midpipe, the obvious issue was the price of the Japanese units like ICODE. Stupid expensive plus shipping from Japan, yeah right. Another issue, I need cats because of the headers, what would be the options if going with titanium. ICODE midpipe has titanium cats. NOVEL uses non-titanium cats on their midpipe . Very interested to hear your expert thoughts.
Mike
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#9
Racer
^ This would involve cutting the Ti System and inserting the Cats with V Clamps in the middle correct?
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Racer
iTrader: (5)
Obviously your titanium mid pipe would come in two pieces with titanium flanges where the cat goes , then just use couple V-Band clamps and are good to go right?
You could even offer optional straight pipe. Two piece unit will be easier to ship anyway.
This could be the answer you have been looking for :-)))
Last edited by Rossi; 12-24-17 at 02:02 PM.
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Racer
#15
Cutting would still be required to add cats to a non-Ti system, or go slip fit with couplers. The customer has posted sound clips with the HKS SSM exhaust.
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RB BBK's and 2P Rotors, G-Loc pads, Radium Fuel Systems
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