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Jan 24, 2012, 11:23 AM

Machine104

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Exhaust Question

So, after we installed my OBX header and downpipe we realized that my stock piping from the axle back does not quite reach the muffler. It seems like I have two options: get a muffler shop to bridge the gap, or ditch the muffler for straight piping. Which should I do? No flaming, please. I'm asking for a reason.

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Jan 24, 2012, 11:26 AM

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Straight pipes sound awful on 4 cylinders. Chop the end off the "downpipe" and extend it. Don't hack up the OEM stuff.

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Jan 24, 2012, 02:52 PM

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some jackass hacked up my oem pipe so now i have to buy aftermarket

how do you like the headers??

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Jan 24, 2012, 02:53 PM

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I had no problems with my obx header/dp. I would take it to a muffler shop. The gains, if any, would not be noticable and the sound would be horrible.

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Jan 25, 2012, 11:03 AM

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Thanks for the help, guys. I'm currently sitting in the Libby of the muffler shop getting the piping extended to reach the muffler. The header and downpipe are nice. It does pull a tad bit harder.

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Feb 11, 2012, 05:18 PM

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Thanks for the help, guys. I'm currently sitting in the Libby of the muffler shop getting the piping extended to reach the muffler. The header and downpipe are nice. It does pull a tad bit harder.

how do u like the sound of the obx i heard their like a tingy sound at higher revs i beilve

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Feb 11, 2012, 09:18 PM

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my friend has the obx h/d and says it sounds great in the lower rpms but as soon as you hit mivec it sounds like a damn honda lol (he is running catless with the rrm exhaust)

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Feb 13, 2012, 08:47 AM

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Honestly, mine sounds completely fine. There is no difference in sound than when the stock header was on. My exhaust is stock the rest of the way back, with the exception of my aftermarket muffler.

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Feb 28, 2012, 03:20 PM

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is this the same one rrm sells?

http://www.hottexhaust.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=15775

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Feb 28, 2012, 08:54 PM

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that's for an eclipse, their exhaust is a bit different...

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Feb 29, 2012, 05:38 PM

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that's for an eclipse, their exhaust is a bit different...

so this wouldnt work for ours? just when i thought i found a cheaper one

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Feb 29, 2012, 11:25 PM

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The bends look close but I'm not 100% that's even the correct picture for representation. Your better off getting a murder and a resonator and going to a local muffler shop and getting it installed. I'm sure it would be cheaper than 500 bucks plus shipping

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Mar 1, 2012, 12:26 AM

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The bends look close but I'm not 100% that's even the correct picture for representation. Your better off getting a murder and a resonator and going to a local muffler shop and getting it installed. I'm sure it would be cheaper than 500 bucks plus shipping

i dont know if i'd go to that extreme just to get an exhaust for him