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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 07:48 AM
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Hey y'all, happy Thursday!

I am a recently new to owning an RCF and have no idea where to start with exhaust options.

What I am ultimately wanting: I grew up around older muscle cars, my uncle has a few '46 Fords and love how the sound of the V8 "chugs".
My question: Without dropping $4k, are there some options to get the old school muscle car exhaust sound? What are some other set ups that you have tried and what are the results? Is there a noticeable performance gain? I want a louder sound but concerned with the cabin drone.

I honestly don't know much about exhaust systems or types. I live in the DFW area if anyone has a nice setup that I could hear in person (mobile videos never do the true sound any justice).

Thanks y'all!
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 08:07 AM
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I have the Invidia full catback exhaust. I spent a lot less than $2k installed on it. It is more smoother and melodic sounding because that is the sound I wanted. Not the brutal muscle car like sound you are looking for. Maybe, a full custom setup without mufflers and resonator? You might want to PM a vendor (like Josh@Meraki) on this forum for the best option for the sound you are looking for. Borla used to have a brutal, muscle car like sound. I think they don't make them anymore.

Yes, the performance gain is very noticeable, but most of it is in the high rpm (over 5500 rpm). The dynos are around +19 whp.

Here are random videos of Invidia (first one is mine) to give you an idea even though, it is not what you are looking for.



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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
I have the Invidia full catback exhaust. I spent a lot less than $2k installed on it. It is more smoother and melodic sounding because that is the sound I wanted. Not the brutal muscle car like sound you are looking for. Maybe, a full custom setup without mufflers and resonator? You might want to PM a vendor (like Josh@Meraki) on this forum for the best option for the sound you are looking for. Borla used to have a brutal, muscle car like sound. I think they don't make them anymore.

Yes, the performance gain is very noticeable, but most of it is in the high rpm (over 5500 rpm). The dynos are around +19 whp.

Here are random videos of Invidia (first one is mine) anyway even though, it is not what you are looking for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buOy7ENzLaY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxsFkJ0S96Y&t=421s
Thank you for posting the videos! I love the sound of the cold start on yours!
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 08:38 AM
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Thank you for posting the videos! I love the sound of the cold start on yours!
Yeah, it sounds very brutish on cold starts, but it gets smooth and very melodic as the cats get warm. It definitely would not be the type you are looking for. Mine has much bigger diameter piping at 2.75 inches, no secondary cats and bigger mufflers. Has resonators.

Maybe, this custom type setup (no mufflers, no secondary cats, bigger piping) might be closer to the sound you are looking for.

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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 10:35 AM
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Hey,

I can give you some names and you can check them out on Youtube..

Invidia
Ark Performance
GTHAUS
Armytrix
Apexi

Those are going to be the most popular ones.

Let us know and we can help you find the right exhaust!

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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 10:51 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 01:00 PM
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I got my rcf with the borla catback exhaust and it sounds amazing! it's discontinued so you'd have to look for it on the used market.
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 06:30 PM
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If you want to hear the top end of the Kinney's Street Demon Exhaust.
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Old Aug 30, 2019 | 06:01 AM
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Beech My Friend -
A Question worthy of our famous Internal Search Engine, and one we've all asked at one point too. I'm 99% sure you'll find more Threads, Posts, Sound Bites, Imbedded Videos and opinions than anything else-except maybe "Which oil to use".....

I've compiled a number of Threads for you here -even the first one titled "Yes, Another Exhaust Thread" by some fool.
I should've grouped them into Brands - which would've made a Good Sticky for all Members seeking aftermarket exhaust systems!

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20..... I added this one since he is both a neighbor and friend of mine who sold me his cool LEMS Intake. Seriously modified RCF right here. The Varis Hood is so awesome in person, I almost bought it from him too!
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