New 3" CBE on the way
Moderator: Moderators
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
New 3" CBE on the way
Purchased an Ebay(SurewinProducts) V2 Catback
fitted on the Saabaru w/ Kartboy XL hangers
reviews:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1708267
fitted on the Saabaru w/ Kartboy XL hangers
reviews:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1708267
Last edited by goob_os101 on Wed May 27, 2009 8:50 pm, edited 3 times in total.
- sirwilliam
- Resident Poop Expert
- Posts: 7226
- Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:27 pm
- Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Nice. Looks like a shiny COBB/Stromung knockoff...get a new spring bolt at the dealership (assuming you are utilizing the donut flange, otherwise, you should just be using standard bolts.goob_os101 wrote:Purchased an Ebay(SurewinProducts) V2 Catback
reviews:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1708267
only issue I have is that I snapped one of the exhaust Spring bolts. I know its best to have that lil bit of flex, so where can I get a replacement?
2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story." -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie." -Shawn Spencer
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story." -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie." -Shawn Spencer
-
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 1189
- Joined: Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:00 pm
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
congrats. sounds and looks good.
- drwrx
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 4382
- Joined: Mon Sep 20, 2004 8:00 pm
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
3 things:
1. Based on what I have seen / read in the posts on this exhaust you won't be using your spring-bolts to mount this to your Mid-cat pipe.
Just remove the donut gasket and mount the flanges flush. Try the gaskets that come w/ the exhaust, but if it doesn't seal properly use some "Mr. Gasket" (thick gasket material looks like cork) cut out a template using one of the gaskets that come w/ the exhaust.
2. That is a very loud exhaust. It is very similar to (if not the same as) the exhaust on my FXT and before I put the auger in, it was CRAZY loud. Like hear me coming 3 blocks away loud. If you find yours to be similar Get this:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway- ... ,1736.html
It's $15, slides into the pipe between the mid-pipe and the axle-back section. It has no noticeable effect on power and will take the raspiness and droning out of the exhaust.
3. Get the Kartboy XL hangers. Trust me, do it. It will melt your bumper.
1. Based on what I have seen / read in the posts on this exhaust you won't be using your spring-bolts to mount this to your Mid-cat pipe.
Just remove the donut gasket and mount the flanges flush. Try the gaskets that come w/ the exhaust, but if it doesn't seal properly use some "Mr. Gasket" (thick gasket material looks like cork) cut out a template using one of the gaskets that come w/ the exhaust.
2. That is a very loud exhaust. It is very similar to (if not the same as) the exhaust on my FXT and before I put the auger in, it was CRAZY loud. Like hear me coming 3 blocks away loud. If you find yours to be similar Get this:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway- ... ,1736.html
It's $15, slides into the pipe between the mid-pipe and the axle-back section. It has no noticeable effect on power and will take the raspiness and droning out of the exhaust.
3. Get the Kartboy XL hangers. Trust me, do it. It will melt your bumper.
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Thanks for the advice guys.
It won't stay shinny for long. I will most likely use VHT flame proof and make it flat black. I will leave the tip shinny.
It won't stay shinny for long. I will most likely use VHT flame proof and make it flat black. I will leave the tip shinny.
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
FEDEX says it will be delivered today...I so exited
- sirwilliam
- Resident Poop Expert
- Posts: 7226
- Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:27 pm
- Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
good idea. More stealth. I did that w/ my prodrive exhaust and it looks more stock looking.goob_os101 wrote:It won't stay shinny for long. I will most likely use VHT flame proof and make it flat black. I will leave the tip shinny.
2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story." -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie." -Shawn Spencer
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story." -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie." -Shawn Spencer
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Yip the Wifey confirmed the it is here! Just worried about the fitment...hopefully it doesn't sit high.
- complacent
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 11651
- Joined: Sun Aug 29, 2004 8:00 pm
- Location: near the rockies. very.
- Contact:
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Do you have a trailer hitch? If so, you'll need longer hangers.goob_os101 wrote:Yip the Wifey confirmed the it is here! Just worried about the fitment...hopefully it doesn't sit high.
Did I spell that right?
colin
a tank, a yammie, a spaceship
i <3 teh 00ntz
a tank, a yammie, a spaceship
i <3 teh 00ntz
- drwrx
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 4382
- Joined: Mon Sep 20, 2004 8:00 pm
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
I would try to mount it straight w/o removing the donut gasket and see how the bolts fit.goob_os101 wrote:Just worried about the fitment...hopefully it doesn't sit high.
Next, I would remove the donut gasket and try mounting it flush w/ the flat gaskets provided.
It it won't seal properly than use Mr. Gasket.
I also agree that you will want long hangers.
Go ahead and bolt it up, but if it touches at all (or even comes close) get it off and get the long hangers.
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Tried to install but failed.
1. Put 2 xl hangers on the muffler and cant get the stock hangers to connnect by the cat and by the axel
2. They send 2 bolts that are too big to connect stock cat to mid pipe
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
1. Put 2 xl hangers on the muffler and cant get the stock hangers to connnect by the cat and by the axel
2. They send 2 bolts that are too big to connect stock cat to mid pipe
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
ordered a set of Karyboy XL hangers from IAG...should be here tomorrow
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
installed!!!!!!!! pics on 1st post
Love it!
Love it!
- complacent
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 11651
- Joined: Sun Aug 29, 2004 8:00 pm
- Location: near the rockies. very.
- Contact:
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Looks great man, congrats!
colin
a tank, a yammie, a spaceship
i <3 teh 00ntz
a tank, a yammie, a spaceship
i <3 teh 00ntz
- Mr Kleen
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 15034
- Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:46 pm
- Location: Wiesbaden.DE
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
looks good. you still going to spray it with the VHT?
-
- DCAWD Groupie
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:00 pm
- Location: Arlington, VA
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
I think I will do the pipes and muffler and leave the tip. It is really shinny!
- Mr Kleen
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 15034
- Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:46 pm
- Location: Wiesbaden.DE
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
just do the back of the can. the rest will be dingy in no time.
- Sabre
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 21432
- Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:00 pm
- Location: Springfield, VA
- Contact:
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Very nice!
Sabre (Julian)
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
- drwrx
- DCAWD Founding Member
- Posts: 4382
- Joined: Mon Sep 20, 2004 8:00 pm
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Looks good. Fitment looks perfect. If it isn't too loud, I would say this is a huge win!
- sirwilliam
- Resident Poop Expert
- Posts: 7226
- Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:27 pm
- Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs
Re: New 3" CBE on the way
Looks good.
I concur w/ this decision and feel it necessary in these parts.goob_os101 wrote:I think I will do the pipes and muffler and leave the tip. It is really shinny!
2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story." -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie." -Shawn Spencer
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story." -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie." -Shawn Spencer