Re: custom y-pipe & CarSound cat

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Wed Aug 08 2001 - 11:44:44 EDT


Sounds cool Chuck! :)

On the dual outlet, try going with a larger/longer muffler first. That will
deepen/soften the tone a little bit more.

I run a 2.5" IN / Dual 2.5" OUT Flowmaster and it's LOUD at WOT from 2800rpm on
up.

- Bernd

> I just got my Dak back from Midas where they installed a custom y-pipe and
> CarSound cat.
>
> The y-pipe isn't true mandrel bent, but the smallest diameter is now 2 1/4"
> as apposed to 1 1/4" with the stock pipe. The guy who made it did a great
> job and it looks better than stock.
>
> The CarSound cat (p/n 94006 from KRC Performance) went in without any
> problems.
>
> I've only driven it a few miles since getting it back, but I am happy with
> what I feel. I did lose a little off the bottom end, but the gains in top
> end are very noticeable. My dak pulls to the rev limiter like it never did
> before. And as for the sound ... well, it made my v6 sound more like a v6 in
> that the tone isn't near as deep as it was before the new cat. Plus it's a
> little louder (which I don't mind). I think I'll try a dual outlet
> Flowmaster to see if I can deepen the tone again.
>
> I'll try and have some pics of the y-pipe up on my site within the next
> couple days. Thanks for listening ;-)
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
>
>



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