Got the exhaust today and installed it myself. Used ramp on the back wheels. This was sufficient to access under the car; guess I'm not too big for that!

Taking off old exhaust covered pretty well before, I think. Hung the back mufflers first, then the forward muffler behind the cat. Then used the bolts to put the middle part in place. Tightened to 33 n-m (~25 ft-lbs). Replaced back brace I had taken off to do the job.

About the cat-back... well made and nice to see that the pipes are are merely perforated where they are in the canisters: no baffles.

Sounds deeper and throater than stock with sound only slightly louder at idle. I found less tendency to decelerate below 3.5K rpm, perhaps due to less back pressure. I think Gregstevens' feeling of more pep midrange is right on, and the sound is truly nice.

I am very pleased with this purchase and feel I notice objective changes in better performance and sound. I too would be interested in dyno results.

 

How much did you paid for the exhaust...pictures? sound sweet right?

 

How long did it take you? You didn't have to weld anything?

 

I was part of the group buy from MG racing. Paid about $700 total because the shipping was over $100.

The sound IS sweet. Varies according to throttle pressure but never raspy or tinny or "farty".

No welding required at all. Old cat back came out after undoing only 3 nuts and taking off the hangers. Power wrench not required. HKS installed by bolting 3 pieces together. Piece of cake but patience required to get the old back mufflers off the hangers.

Took me about 2 hours to do. I was able to do it without help, and I knew I could call my son anytime to help if I needed it.

 

Pro, you should have made him do the dirty work

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RT:
Pro, you should have made him do the dirty work