Exhaust Envy....

[imajn34]

All this talk about custom exhausts makes me want to change something about my exhaust. I need some advice. I have a Milltek on a FWD 5spd. Right now the downpipe is said to be 2.5" and then bottlenecks into about 2" piping to the mufflers. I'm not sure what the exhaust open out to, maybe 2.5" or maybe less.
Now here's the question. Can I get custom piping after the downpipe to the mufflers and eliminate the resonator? Or should I just go with a full custom exhaust and sell the Milltek?
Is there a place in the L.A. area that would help me out on my custom exhaust whether it be modifying my current one or just fabricating an entirely new system? Well, hopefully some people have feedback, TIA.

[hyperspeed]

if i were you id sell the milltek and use half that money into a custom exhaust. u can sell milltek and keep the dp.. and tell muffler shop to pipe it after the DP with either 2.5 or 3" piping.. then pick up some magna's or something..watever floats ur boat and pipie 2.25" piping.. if u think its too loud then go with some resonators too.. itd be a shame to chop up a milltek..

actually hey, why do u wanna get rid of it anyways??

[titan]

how does the milltek sound compared to your custom exhaust hyperspeed? I wish I could hear it but I have problems downloading it. I heard yours sound nice though!

[hyperspeed]

u should try again.. i got the links workin haha i was an idiot with the link.

actually ive only heard milltek once and it was a while ago.. but i remember it being one of the deepest sounding exhausts. id have to say mine is probably louder but the deepness is definitely there

[bbaudi382]

cut me an awesome deal on the milltek...we could meet up and just swap right there

[imajn34]

I want a little bit more of a performance gain, but I honestly want a bit of a louder exhaust. Milltek is great and all but I don't think it has that noticeable of a sound. I love that it doesn't have excessive cabin drone, but as far as the outside goes, it might be a little too quiet for me. Especially after hearing Hyperspeeds exhaust, it made my Milltek sound like a little baby.
If I decide to sell my exhaust bbaudi, I'll let you know, but PM and we can discuss details and pricing. But I will have to keep my downpipe.

[gearhead]

Get a test pipe, it'll make your exhaust louder!

[imajn34]

I don't want to have to worry about swapping the cat back on during smog time.

[imajn34]

But the thing with Milltek is that it's got a great sound b/w 1500-3000 rpm's and that's it. I would love that sound to carry out to red line.

[gearhead]

Originally posted by imajn34
But the thing with Milltek is that it's got a great sound b/w 1500-3000 rpm's and that's it. I would love that sound to carry out to red line.

I kind of don't want it to be loud when i'm redlining,you know. I'll find out when I get it installed--can't wait..

[imajn34]

Don't get me wrong, this is a great sounding exhaust and I was happy with it when I first installed it. But I wanted a quiet exhaust because I live in L.A. and the pigs in this city can be a-holes. I didn't want to bring too much attention to myself. But now I honestly don't care so I'd like to go a little louder.

[hyperspeed]

thats the spirit!!