Another new muffler! (was: My exhaust is driving me nuts!)

[Josh.Hignight@phoenix.edu (Josh Hignight)]

I think there are two different types of rasp. One isn't bad, doesn't sound
wimpy or anything, it's just rasp that comes from having a tuned out 4
cylinder engine (like a VW 16v). Then there's the
Honda-Civic-cheap-aftermarket-muffler-or tip-only rasp that sounds wimpy,
restricted, annoying, and crappy. 

The Flowmaster DOES produce some rasp, but not much, and it's a pretty
hearty tone. This is a given on ANY 16v exhaust in my opinion. It's a 16v,
it's going to sound like a 4 cylinder in some way, shape, or form.  But the
flowie makes a sweet, deep, loud noise that could only be challenged by
Borla.  

I was never happy with my Dyno-Max SuperTurbo. Too raspy, to tinny, to high
pitched (and too quiet before it broke in). I was quite happy that it broke
and I was able to upgrade to the Flowie. I just wish the Flowie hadn't took
a dump. But hopefully it was a one time thing. 

Joshua Hignight
Student Services/Technical Services
New Mexico Campus
(505) 821-4800

-----Original Message-----
From: rhys [mailto:sik@efuct.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 4:51 PM
To: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: RE: Another new muffler! (was: My exhaust is driving me nuts!)

maybe its just because i'm young, maybe its because i havent had any hear
loss problems yet, but i LOVE the raspy sound. sounds raw, powerful, not
soft and wimpy  ;) 

the sound of my current exhaust is amazing, if not wayyy too big and loud.

running 3" cat back thru a cherry bomb, its not really my choice as the car
came with it, but it does sound good. the droning at constant speed is
annoying as hell, and i have a few packs of earplugs in the car for long
trips (not kidding).

when i come into some cash i'll be replacing it with either a custom bent
2.25" and an ultraflow, or ordering a TT system. all depends on price.


--- Josh Hignight <Josh.Hignight@phoenix.edu> wrote:
>Well, after hearing several people tell me the Ultra's are raspy at high
>rpm, I decided against it. I talked to TT a bit about this issue and some
>other things and they made me an offer I couldn't refuse (they remembered
me
>from last time when my super-turbo failed). I decided to stick with just
>getting another Flowmaster free, under warranty from TT. If it fails, I'll
>get a good deal on a Borla.
>
>I should mention that Jeff @ TT said this is the first time he has gotten
>one of their Flowmaster mufflers back. He was also a very cool guy to talk
>to and helped me immensely (TT's usual customer service).
>
>TT kicks ass :)
>
>Joshua Hignight
>Student Services/Technical Services
>New Mexico Campus
>(505) 821-4800
>


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