Exhaust Build: Classic Sound
#12
Well I have seen the option of using clamps instead. The downside being leaks/having to tighten them, but they provide way more flexibility than welding. Anything I'm missing or not understanding about them?
#13
Clamps can be just as solid as welding.. Ive used them plenty of times..
#16
What are you guy's thoughts on this setup? (No welding, all done at home)
From Engine:
-ZZP Powerlog
Catalytic Converter:
- -O2 Sensor Pipe
Optional Resonator:
-2.5” Resonator (only if cabin noise is too loud)
Exhaust Tips:
- (50$ for a pair)
- (33$ individually)
Clamps:
-
From Engine:
-ZZP Powerlog
Catalytic Converter:
- -O2 Sensor Pipe
Optional Resonator:
-2.5” Resonator (only if cabin noise is too loud)
Exhaust Tips:
- (50$ for a pair)
- (33$ individually)
Clamps:
-
#17
I don't think this will have a major impact on sound. The design isn't drastically different than stock, it just has thinner walls and bigger diameter. Just not sure it's worth the price for the tiny sound change.
Optional Resonator:
-2.5” Resonator (only if cabin noise is too loud
-2.5” Resonator (only if cabin noise is too loud
If the plan is to straight pipe it and just add a resonator if it's too loud, then I'd say yuck - that's going to sound terrible. You could try this out now - drop the stock catback and take a trip around the block. Tons of rasp and tons of drone!
#18
Why are you against having it welded on? I get having a single flange or slip connection with clamps so the exhaust isn't one giant piece, but from the looks of it, you're going to have at least 5 clamped areas (both sides of the cat, both sides of the resonator, then the tip). That would be beneficial to allow you to make changes until you get a setup you're happy with, but then I'd take it in and have them weld most of those up.
I don't think this will have a major impact on sound. The design isn't drastically different than stock, it just has thinner walls and bigger diameter. Just not sure it's worth the price for the tiny sound change. Is your current cat bad? As with the above, going from one cat to another isn't going to have a big impact on sound. Another one of those things that's probably not worth the money.
#19
Those two modifications aren't for sound. They're more performance focused.
As another data point, a bone stock L67 will usually do 190-200 whp.
I plan on deleting the muffler and resonator at first. Then possibly adding an aftermarket resonator or glasspack.
Like I said above, the plan is pretty much that, straight piping it from the cat, and adjusting if needed. Similar to Leprechaun93's setup shown earlier in the thread
Like I said above, the plan is pretty much that, straight piping it from the cat, and adjusting if needed. Similar to Leprechaun93's setup shown earlier in the thread
If you're seriously considering it, I'd highly suggest just unbolting and dropping the catback before you start hacking everything up. Other than the position of the outlet, it's going to be basically the same sound, not to mention it's completely free to try.
If the intent is to straight pipe it to get the loudest noise possible, have you thought about just doing a cutout? They make clamp on Y pipes so you could still DIY it, and it would sure be a lot cheaper and easier than hacking everything up.
#20
IMO straight piped 3800 is the worst possible route if you're really after a classic muscle car sound. It'll amplify all of the terrible characteristics of the 3800 exhaust.
If you're seriously considering it, I'd highly suggest just unbolting and dropping the catback before you start hacking everything up. Other than the position of the outlet, it's going to be basically the same sound, not to mention it's completely free to try.
If the intent is to straight pipe it to get the loudest noise possible, have you thought about just doing a cutout? They make clamp on Y pipes so you could still DIY it, and it would sure be a lot cheaper and easier than hacking everything up.
If you're seriously considering it, I'd highly suggest just unbolting and dropping the catback before you start hacking everything up. Other than the position of the outlet, it's going to be basically the same sound, not to mention it's completely free to try.
If the intent is to straight pipe it to get the loudest noise possible, have you thought about just doing a cutout? They make clamp on Y pipes so you could still DIY it, and it would sure be a lot cheaper and easier than hacking everything up.