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New Downpipe & Resonator
I took the Monte to my friend's shop today and had the downpipe and resonator replaced. What a difference it made. No more erratic shifting, no more random misfire at idle (that wasn't thowing a code) and no more rotten egg smell. I replaced the downpipe with a Magnaflow 23405 which eliminated the u-bend and I replaced the resonator with a Magnaflow 120405 glasspack which offers a bit less restriction. The rest of the exhaust system remained factory stock. At idle it is only slightly louder than it originally was, with a lower exhaust note. I'm sure it will get a bit louder once it is broken in, but my intention wasn't to make it loud. At cruising speed it has a nice, mellow tone but it's not so loud that you can't hear yourself think or carry on a conversation. So far I'm quite happy with the results. :thumbsup:
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Sounds cool, Someday I want to do mine. I need a third income for mod money.
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My mod budget isn't that big. I just looked around for the best possible prices I could find in addition to a bit of luck...lol. I picked the parts up off ebay for about half of what they want for them at the popular retail outlets. Everything combined - downpipe, pipe flange, glasspack and gaskets - I have a total of just under $175 into the parts including shipping fees. The labor was a freebie because my friend owed me a favor. ;)
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we all need a third income lol.
The only thing I didn't like about the magnaflow downpipes were that they really didn't make the pipe larger in diameter. (I think) |
Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
(Post 348042)
The only thing I didn't like about the magnaflow downpipes were that they really didn't make the pipe larger in diameter. (I think)
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I was just saying :)
That's why I went ZZP. I'm glad you are happy! |
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