Left pipe about to be welded to match the right
C3 Exhaust Systems in LA at work.
Done
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Minor change but love it.
Alrighty then. Resonator deleted, and the rumble is subtle but happy with the results. Pics and sound clips for your enjoyment.

-Difference is a lower rumble between 1200-1800rpm
-Top down: no drone, just a nice low rumble at low rom. Past 2000, it's barely noticeable
-Top up: Certainly no annoying drone. Quiet, but again , the rumble at the low end whixh quickly disappears.

May go Borla, but may just stay with it. Anyone recommend a different exhaust system ? Looking for the quietest deepest rumble. Borla seems to fit the bill?

 

sounds really good!
i did the resonator delete too and love the sound.

 

Muffler guy will allow me to test several types. Borla, magbaflow, etc. let me know if there's any other brands . Going for deepest rumble , lowest drone (I know). Well aware of the threads on this so intent is just to share and see if anyone has had any recent or new experiences with their SCs sounds! Thanks Guys hope we can get together soon. I'm in West LA., and yes , have seen the recent Meetup threads, etc.
Message me , if anyone's in the area. Down for quick morning coffee and conversation. Doesn't need to be major gathering for me. But also open to it

 

Sounds beautiful!

 

Really excited to see your results on this and possibly follow suit.I was pricing the Margnaflow kit but I really don't like how the pipes hang so low under the car. Would definitely scrape the ground if I decide to lower the car on coilovers in the future. Plus looks kinda funny from the rear, in my opinion. The Borla single mufflers look like a great fit and great sound from what I'm told. Saw the Magnaflow universal straight though mufflers, which had great reviews and would look awesome. Also thought about glasspacks. Never heard them on the SC, but when I was in high school glass packs were the hottness on all my friends muscle cars and trucks. Anyway, let us know your results and what you decide to go with.

Oh and maybe since your shop is being so kind, you could test fit with and X pipe and H pipe and see what gives you better results, and the shops opinions on both. I'm debating which way to go. As I'm sure with everyone here, my priorities would be maintain/increase horsepower, avoid losing low end torque, and an exhilarating high performance sound (I hate that the rice burner drone with all the grit in my soul).

 

Hey guys, unfortunately hectic week for me last week and not truly convinced the American mufflers are the way to go for me. Will keep you posted on this one. In the meanwhile, ordering the Cusco strut bar, as it looks the biz and in sure it doesn't hurt to have this sort of brace.

 

Here's my car with universal borla mufflers and no rezzy's. It purrs up to around 1500 rpm and is smooth after that. There is no drone noise. I also have PPE headers installed as well, but they're not in the clip. I still havnt had a chance to upload Even with the PPE headers, it's still relatively quiet. Only at WOT does it get louder.


I wanted my car to sound like this but I believe he's running a 2.5" setup with different Borla mufflers.

 

Thanks Taisho, that's a nice growl you've got and yes I've seen your videos and that custom Borla you posted, I believe he is out of Hawaii. Sounds great. I'm looking at a couple setups and welcome any feedback from anyone experienced or who can offer feedback from past experience.

1. This megan bolt on exhaust is interesting but it says "one of the crossbars needs to be removed to bolt this exhaust LM. Can anyone validate this is true?
Would love to hear from anyone who has purchased this system. Which crossbar would need to be removed per the note in the ad above

 

You most likely will have to remove the crossbar if it's in the description. I'm not sure if it's an integral part to the vehicle. You also may need to find a shop who would be willing to do that for your car as well.
Also, if you plan to buy the Megan Racing axle back exhaust or PPE headers you're definitely going to have to find a shop and pay a little extra $$ to get it pass SMOG. California has the most stringent CARB laws. For me, one modification led to another. I deleted the resonators...was happy for a month and then I bought the universal Borla mufflers. Sounded great, but I wanted that V8 growl so I opted to purchase the PPE headers. The first shop asked me if the PPE headers had a serial number, which it did not. BUT, luckily I have a buddy who knows somebody who passed my car.

I would suggest going to an Asian-owned muffler shop. They tend to be a little more lax.

 

After some research re: why and usefulness or rather uselessness of 3rd cat! Had all stock piping dwn flow of sensors, 3rd cat, resonators, crimped 2" removed and 2-1/4 pipe installed to stock muffler flange.
Not loud or cruising drone. Has a nice semi deep gurgle rumble.. not at all like a 6cyl, still a sleeper!
also with transmission & air box mod car sounds alive.
Side by side comparison w friends 05 sc was the most notesble. When tromped on it can breath better and it sounds line a V8

 

i did the same thing, removed 3rd cat and resonators. The car sounds good now.

 

Did mine today. Comments about the sound being just right if you don't want a aftermarket exhaust. I compare the sound to my wife's RC F when it is in ECO mode. You know there's a V8 in there.

 

 

I added the Injen air intake yesterday. Great upgrade. If you look at OEM Airbox you can see why it is so quite. Have the S2000 tips on order than my exhaust system should be completed.



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