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Old 11-04-08, 08:47 AM
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think of a 4.6L v8 mustang with a full exhaust ie long tubes, h pipe no mufflers. It will sound like that
Old 11-04-08, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRonTom3
think of a 4.6L v8 mustang with a full exhaust ie long tubes, h pipe no mufflers. It will sound like that
And that is probably what it would sound like... I hope you live in small contry town.
Old 11-04-08, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 5sp_jzz30
it will sound awesome on a v8

No it won't
Old 11-04-08, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by drft_n_VIP
Just do it, save ur mufflers, and if u don't like it, if is that bad, just reweld ur mufflers back on! ^_^
yep this is what you can do...but, I'll say it again it will be loud and unrefined

sound/noise is subjective...you see, whenever a Harley passes by my quiet neighborhood rumbling its engine without regards to resident's well being, I just feel like smacking their heads with their helmets.
Old 11-04-08, 12:58 PM
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I second that.

In regards to sound, I'd want performance but I wouldn't want to turn too many heads. I'd rather make it obvious that I am there by giving it gas, and not noticed when I'm not trying to.

Stealthy ninja cars that wake up when the pedal is down is one thing, loud "luxury" cars are another. Gotta remember, outside the Lexus enthusiast groups... a Lexus is a luxury car, one that older people who hate loud noises are supposed to drive.

Straight pipes FTL in my opinion. I'd rather never have to question whether my exhaust is too loud.
Old 11-04-08, 03:19 PM
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it gets loud at 300rpm but then quiets down at higher rpm
Old 11-04-08, 03:58 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh4cEf0D5zk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InkFwOTew_Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS7y0Jnj7gU

check out the link. It sounds alright. Heavy drone at 2k but then again it sounds nice under a tunnel at 2k =] and nicer going up the rpms

Its loud during cold start idles... but its SUPER quite while idling when warmed up.

ide say do it.
Old 11-04-08, 04:02 PM
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picture.. Yes its a SC400.. YES its single.. Yes its getting towed. hehe
Old 11-04-08, 04:29 PM
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any thing with no cats and no mufflers is going to be LOUD
Old 11-05-08, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by vwynn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh4cEf0D5zk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InkFwOTew_Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS7y0Jnj7gU

check out the link. It sounds alright. Heavy drone at 2k but then again it sounds nice under a tunnel at 2k =] and nicer going up the rpms

Its loud during cold start idles... but its SUPER quite while idling when warmed up.

ide say do it.
Hey vwynn, do you think it would make much of a difference whether or not it is a single or dual exhaust, sound quality wise or would it pretty much sound as yours does. Cuz im definitely liking the way yours sounds man, that shiiits awsome
Old 11-05-08, 07:25 AM
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I think it can be done nice... but they dont sell any JDM muffler tips
Old 11-05-08, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by V818RedSC
Hey vwynn, do you think it would make much of a difference whether or not it is a single or dual exhaust, sound quality wise or would it pretty much sound as yours does. Cuz im definitely liking the way yours sounds man, that shiiits awsome
im not to sure if it makes a difference, but jewcano did a dual set up. it kinda of sounds different but i cant confirm if it is or not.

but yea thanks! =] it sounds and its honestly not to loud for me.. sounds nice going up the CPP parking strucutre tho
Old 11-05-08, 08:40 AM
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i think this one sounds pretty good.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESsh2...eature=related
Old 11-05-08, 07:02 PM
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would the size of the pipes make a huge difference in the sound?

Cause i wanted to do 2.5 straight back from the front cats
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2.5 will be louder and deeper tone...


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