well i just installed a 2.5 in testpipe, and for some reason my exhaust has a reallly raspy sound when i get on it.
any ideas
thanks
any ideas
thanks
Raspy Exhaust
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Tips for a deeper sound:
#1. Run good quality mufflers. Don't run mufflers that use cheap fiberglass packing. Stainless steel wool is a good way to get a deeper tone cause of the density of the material. Chambered mufflers tend to make the car deeper as well, but it might drone a LOT.
#2. Run more than one muffler. Running a straight pipe all the way to the back with one muffler is not only going to be LOUD, but raspy.
#3. Run a catalytic converter.
#4. Since you're running 2.5 inch piping, I wouldn't recommend the following since the sizing is already good, but another way for a deeper tone is having larger diameter piping.
#1. Run good quality mufflers. Don't run mufflers that use cheap fiberglass packing. Stainless steel wool is a good way to get a deeper tone cause of the density of the material. Chambered mufflers tend to make the car deeper as well, but it might drone a LOT.
#2. Run more than one muffler. Running a straight pipe all the way to the back with one muffler is not only going to be LOUD, but raspy.
#3. Run a catalytic converter.
#4. Since you're running 2.5 inch piping, I wouldn't recommend the following since the sizing is already good, but another way for a deeper tone is having larger diameter piping.
Woot for post-puberty Honda exhaust tone!
If you want rasp gone run a good muffler and a better resonator. Generally, you'll see a much smoother sound than just running two straight through mufflers (it depends on the construction of course.. many resonators are built just like mufflers).
Test pipe on a N/A = fail. If you're worried about restriction AND sound invest in a good high flow cat.
If you want rasp gone run a good muffler and a better resonator. Generally, you'll see a much smoother sound than just running two straight through mufflers (it depends on the construction of course.. many resonators are built just like mufflers).
Test pipe on a N/A = fail. If you're worried about restriction AND sound invest in a good high flow cat.
Chances are your muffler bearings are out, go to drifmotion.com for new ones.
Why the hell would you put a test pipe on an NA? Get a cat and like a million mufflers on there like the people before me said.
Why the hell would you put a test pipe on an NA? Get a cat and like a million mufflers on there like the people before me said.
CRE;1106728 said:Add a turbo muffler.(google it)
Are you making a joke about adding an actual turbo (to act as a muffler, haha) or are you talking about those 2-3 chambered mufflers?
Also, I added the "tips for having a deeper sound" into the N/A Upgrade FAQ for future questions like this.
Did you Google it?
Yup, turbo muffler is a term that was coined because of how well a turbo smooths and quiets exhaust noise. Sorry guys, though the term exists, most states very specifically state that a turbo/turbo muffler does not constitute a muffler and is therefore no substitute.
Yup, turbo muffler is a term that was coined because of how well a turbo smooths and quiets exhaust noise. Sorry guys, though the term exists, most states very specifically state that a turbo/turbo muffler does not constitute a muffler and is therefore no substitute.
CRE;1106912 said:Did you Google it?
Yup, turbo muffler is a term that was coined because of how well a turbo smooths and quiets exhaust noise. Sorry guys, though the term exists, most states very specifically state that a turbo/turbo muffler does not constitute a muffler and is therefore no substitute.
Well I did a lot of research on muffler "types" so I already knew the way it muffled, but now after this post, I actually know where the name itself comes from. Haha
I have a 3" test pipe and a 2.5" Pacesetter Catback system on my N/A, It sounds really raspy, Noticed a gain in my top end power but lower end power is suffering. Got the whole setup used locally for $80 so I cant complain but im going to be re-installing my cat for sure and maybe adding a resonator or a quieter muffler, It would be a sweet setup on a turbo car though for sure.
I will never get why people put test pipes on cars...
You're gaining nothing over having a cat on there.
You're gaining nothing over having a cat on there.
Two words: Race Fuel
If you aren't running leaded race fuel, you've got no excuse for not running a cat.
If you aren't running leaded race fuel, you've got no excuse for not running a cat.