Re: [8v] exhaust upgrade questions

["Andy Holmes" <scalainj@hotmail.com>]

FBLOL - Now that quote from Jetex was funny

I have a 2.5" Jetex system on mine and I'd REALLY like to hear what their 
definition of loud is because my quiet Jetex comes under the category of 
DAMN LOUD & BOY RACER

I'll give them the nicely built though but quiet it ain't.

And the only holes in it are the two at the end just in case you wondered 
;-)


Andy
91 Scirocco Scala
83 Jetta GL


>From: T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>
>Reply-To: tberk@mindspring.com
>To: thescirocco@juno.com
>CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: [8v] exhaust upgrade questions
>Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 12:48:12 -0800
>
>thescirocco@juno.com wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 29 Nov 2000 22:20:50 -0800 T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com> writes:
> > >
> > >
> > > OK, so 8v = 2"   BUT what if you are using an 84 GTI 'big valve
> > > head' & an Audi A3 2 Liter bottom end, with cat inline and a non
> > straight
> > > through muffler on the end?
> > You change the muffler...
> > To a straighthru UltraFlo, or Borla.
> >
> > Peter
>
>
>No. Noise is also a consideration.
>
>I think this is why this Swedish maker of exhausts is using the larger
>tubing because they build in baffles and such:
>
>Quote Mode ON:
>
>                    Jetex Stainless Steel Exhaust Kits
>- A Stainless steel exhaust system that doesn't roar or resonate!
>
>- But quiet doesn't have to mean boring. Simons Sportsystems have a
>unique purposeful sound that lets you know this is something special.
>
>- The construction is something special too, after all we build them in
>Sweden to cope with our harsh winters, so they have to be tough.
>
>- We have quietly developed a special blend of stainless steel using
>precise proportions of titanium and chromium to not only ensure freedom
>from corrosion, but also strengthen the joints and welds. Power is
>quietly increased too!
>
>- Our "absorption" principle silensers and a large diameter bore means
>less back pressure - up to 92% in some cases. A free flowing exhaust
>means increased torque for better acceleration and improved hill
>climbing ability. (all cat back systems are 2.5 in.)
>
>
>QM OFF:
>
>TBerk
>Want to GO fast, don't want to SOUND fast.
>
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