My new Exhaust

[KeWLKaT]

Ok, well the car is finally going in on friday for a full exhaust makeover.

http://dblast.lescigales.org/misc/exhaust.jpg

What will be going on:

- New downpipe, with the pyrometer probe bung welded into it (YES I know it's not as effective as putting it in the manifold, but it's a peace of mind thing, aswell as some functionality... big deal if it's 35 deg F off! LOL)

- After that will come the flexpipe, the dynomax highflow cat, the second O2 sensor bung.

- After the strait section will come all the bends and curves, I've got 3 mandrel-bent U-Bends to cover that, followed by the Dynomax turbo-style muffler.

- Also, I will get them to put a flange before the curved part for easier maintenance if I ever have to change a component or whatnot.

NOTE: 2.5" Aluminized Steel.


One cat, one muffler. That's it :D I know that the turbo will quiet things down aswell, I'm not worrying. I can't wait to FINALLY have something that works properly!

[fifthgear]

Excuse my ignorance, which piece is the cat?

[KeWLKaT]

The one on the left, with the odd-shaped heatshield, under those two pipes.

I just don't know what to do for the friggin TIP yet!!!!

dang it!

and I am NOT cutting the bumper.... it's either turn-down (sleeper), or a subtle round tip....

[fifthgear]

OK gotcha. And yea! Don't cut the bumper just for the tip's sake.

[KeWLKaT]

Yeah, no intentions in cuttage.

Maybe just weld a small curve on it and put a tip that would slightly point towards the bottom (à la hyunelan2)?

[joph09]

mmm very nice, i'm guessing you purchased everything separately and getting a shop to weld it together?

[NY2002ElantraGT]

How much did the everything cost? what are u lookin at for Instalation costs?

[mtlelantra]

For the tip, take a 90 deg bend pipe, but cut it just parallel to the straight part of the pipe just as it starts to bend. The hole opening will be parallel to the pipe, but a wider oval shape and deflect exhaust at an angle.
Sorry, hard to describe... I'll try to attach a pic

[Jonny666]

You'll probably never need all 3 mandrel bends. I did mine....then redid the rear section with 2 u bends

[fifthgear]

What are the mandrel bend pieces for?

[NY2002ElantraGT]

Its prebent pipe for any turns you need to take while routeing the exhaust back... in the xd's case, one for the downpipe, one to go over the axel, and probably one for the tip. Mandrel bent is a special way to bend the pipe so it has the same Diameter all the way through the bend.

[fifthgear]

Ahh, cool thanks.

[kahunaelantra86]

I think you should just put a bent piece down. I did that when i got my catback last week and i really like the stock look, but it still had quite a growl. But that's my opinion.

[only1db]

dude you need a 5 inch outlet!!!

jfwy...i think a turn down would look good being as the muffler will be tucked up under everything.

[Munky]

just cause they can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there.

the growl is all you need. ;D

[DESIGN]

for reference could you tell us where you purchased the tubing (sumit?JCWhitney?) and about how much it cost?

[BIGROB]

NICE!!!!!!!!!! :) VROOOOOOOM PSH VROOOOOOOOM PSH.... lol nice exhaust man

[KeWLKaT]

Hey everyone!

Sounds good if it only needs 2 bends, I could use the other to make the turndown like mtlelantra said, I actually thought of that today during my modelisation course at school, ha. I actually would like it like that better, that way, just like only1db said, the muffler could be nicely tucked in, not show, and also look more ''stock''. I will be painting the tip flat black just for the hell of it, or maybe polish it... We will see.

For reference, I bought the piping from EXDPERFORMANCE or something else starting with "EXD", that's what struck me, haha. Though the seller is on ebay and is from Canada (which is why I bought from them), each bend was like 14$, very good price!

Total cost until now for all hardware is around 200$. I will see about the installation, he told me something near 300$ but I'm expecting more for the bungs I don't have at the moment and whatnot. So this is basically going to cost around 5-6 if done right, not bad if you ask for a FULL exhaust that's EXACTLY the way I want it :)

BTW I already have the downpipe, it's the wrapped piece in the corner of the picture, hopefully it fits (according to Alpine), if it doesn't... Well... I have EXTRA bends and strait sections and we cant just cut the flange off and do a better job than the not-so-professionally welded cast pipe they sent...

Also, I will be making it in two pieces (extra flanges) so I can take it off when I want to, I already want to ceramic paint the welded parts so they don't rust, or maybe go crazy and paint the whole thing in black ceramic paint to maintain the temps for a higher flow. I actually want to paint the muffler so it'll show less also... Argh.. so much painting... I'll be way over HIGH when that day comes :D:D:D

Can't wait!

[KeWLKaT]

UPDATE::::::::::::::


Seems like this has to wait for at least another week or so. I will go on october 9th I think, I have an exam this friday :( and the next :(

[BIGROB]

MAN THATS WEAK!!! lol nah jk man.. hey btw, u have fun in Miami? bwahaha

[evan938]

i thought you got some stuff from jegs when you left my place sunday in june?

as for the o2 bung, theyre like 5-6$ down here at jegs...let me know if you need one or two and ill get you a couple. i doubt they're much more up there

[KeWLKaT]

^^^ yeah dude i gotta thank you for that :)

got the cat + muffler for 100$ flat that day, INSANE!!!! :)

[KeWLKaT]

UPDATE:

W00t going in this friday... wish me luck!!

[BIGROB]

YES YES YES!!! GL BRO...cant wait to see it done... SOUND CLIPS FOR EVERYONE, RIGHT??

[KeWLKaT]

FO SHO!

Drive-by, in-car, normal revs, muffler closeups, even BOV closeups, etc, etc.

I will do my best to persuade the welder at the shop to be able to take pics of his work (anyhow, I will be next to him 100% of the time that he works on the car just like everytime I go to a garage :D).

[BIGROB]

dude u have to get pics... its like...mandatory...lol

[KeWLKaT]

camera is already in the car :D

the guy is really gonna hate my *** after the line is complete LOL

[BIGROB]

lmao... well whats next after this?? i dont think u will be needing an exhaust shop much...

[KeWLKaT]

WELL DAMNIT

The shop had ''misunderstood'' me on the phone and they tryed to talk me into getting a crush bent system... NOT HAPPENING

Took another appointment for tuesday, if they **** around this time I will be very angry.

[Jonny666]

Good luck with that dude,
I did mine myself and its no easy process. I just hope they dont screw you over for 10 hrs of labour. i'd try to get an exact price quote from them before i gave them the keys.

[BIGROB]

ur dissappointing me.... :( lol jp man, G'luck

[xxxmonoxidechil]

doing it yourself is easy, as long as you have the tools to do it.

[KeWLKaT]

Well I dont have the knowledge nor the tools to :(

[Jonny666]

To do it right you basicly need a tig welder. i did it with mig and it didnt turn out nearly as nice looking as i had hoped.

[KeWLKaT]

WOOT! Exhaust is done

Car BOOST NICELY

Sounds AWESOME

No LAG!






But..............



For some odd reason I was able to reach 13.5 psi LOL!!!!!!

I'm going to have to do some fiddling with the wastegate ....

[jalmir]

w00t !!!!

Dyno time!!! :D

So they DID charged 125$ for the fitting ??? You were with Frank ?

[KeWLKaT]

^^^

LOL it was 125$ for pre-bent OEM exhaust!

I did pay a GOOD price and have promised not to tell a soul about the deal I got because they had a major fux0r misunderstanding and I ended up paying MUCH less than what I was supposed to pay, the job is OUTSTANDING, the guy even aluminium painted his welds so they wont rust.

I ended up getting the sleeper tip, now all I have to do is paint the muffler flat black and NO ONE will EVER expect it. LOL

[BIGROB]

I Want Vids And Sound Clips Stat!!!!!

[KeWLKaT]

LOL

As soon as 8-9 oclock hits I will go out and shoot some clips. I wont open her up too much though cause i dont want to blow the engine up, but revving clips WILL come. :)

[BIGROB]

how about a lil smoke in the clips? roast some Lantra tires?

[KeWLKaT]

NAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I don't ride dirty.

Next time I go to the track you will see on video, lol.

[BIGROB]

ahhh w/e lol jfwy

[KeWLKaT]

ok went for a ride,

holy **** this thing pulls man!!!!!

gotta turn that boost down lol

got one video of idle revving like last time thats all, i wont hold the camera while driving that's just asking to die.

maybe some videos when rob gets here tomorrow :P

[Keyan]

stuff like this that makes me want to save for an alpine kit.

Can't wait for vids. Does your car sound like a jet figther / wrx sti like mahonroy's sounds like?

[KeWLKaT]

get the kit! you will only regret it 10% (downpipe sucks)

and yes on WOT it does sound like some mean machine LOL though im careful with WOT since I have that sudden boost spike

I will try to adjust the WG actuator furthermore.

[mtlelantra]

Pictures Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[KeWLKaT]

i will go take a pic of the tip now, and will post cellphone pics i took at the garage

[only1db]

geez...your such a slacker sometimes!! hahaha

[ExemptedNut]

come on man I've been waiting forever for these pics :)

[Keyan]

get one of your club members to stand on the side of the road with a digital camera and do some passes. c'mon man this isn't fair :mad:

If I can drive 1000+miles round trip to get headers, I should be able to go 900+miles round trip to canada :abovelol:

[KeWLKaT]

Sorry guys, been busy with rob's clutch install these past days, omfg those half shafts caused us big, big problems, lol.

Pics will come, pics will come.

Videos will also come. LOL

[KeWLKaT]

SOUND CLIPS:

Out of car: http://youtube.com/watch?v=a4gaIZbneg8
In-car: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LuK8eUUBnjw

[Blackcasper2005]

sounds good to, i mean it doesnt sound as good as mine but hey its different lol

[KeWLKaT]

lol, funny man.

[Munky]

You make me so jealous, you bastard.

Sounds good man, real good.

[Jonny666]

Correct me if im wrong but from the video's it sounds EXCESSIVLY quiet. DANM YOU TURBO FOOLS AND YOUR EXHAUST QUIETING TURBO'S!!!!!
i've got a muffler, resonator and cat and my danm exhaust seems to be louder than yours.

[j0hnh0lmes]

Youtube Doesn't Work On My Work Comp.....

[KeWLKaT]

Correct me if im wrong but from the video's it sounds EXCESSIVLY quiet. DANM YOU TURBO FOOLS AND YOUR EXHAUST QUIETING TURBO'S!!!!!
i've got a muffler, resonator and cat and my danm exhaust seems to be louder than yours.

Hehe :D

Get a turbo! And just leave it there without connecting any pipes. Should quiet the exhaust down a bit.


LOL :D

[Kens GLS]

Do you have a bov? It doesn't have that nice hiss sound, maby it's the audio?

[KeWLKaT]

Guys, guys, guys.... You can't hear the BOV from the inside of the car without opening a window at least.

If you are patient I will get you a driveby video one of these days.

[BIGROB]

KEY WORDS: "ONE OF THESE DAYS!!!!" lol

[KeWLKaT]

LOL hey I promissed videos, and you got em. I keep my word ;) One day (when I wash my car, hahaha)

[Kens GLS]

Love your car man!

[fifthgear]

Hey Felix, what are the two pieces called on the bottom right-hand corner?

[KeWLKaT]

The short strait on is a flexpipe

And the curved heatwrapped one is the Alpine downpipe. (have since put a bung on it for pyrometer)