10-19-2018, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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Should I go mid pipe?
Quick question. So correct me if I'm wrong but mid pipe contains secondary cats and resonator?
I currently have Dinan axel back and want it to be louder. Should I go with a mid pipe? How much louder can I expect it to be with a mid pipe? |
10-19-2018, 04:53 PM | #2 |
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There does not appear to be any secondary cat on your car. There is a resonator (#2) and removing it will make it a bit louder likely but could induce some rasp or other unwanted sound.
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10-19-2018, 05:04 PM | #3 |
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Assuming it hasn't changed. What would you recommend to for making it louder?
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Ive heard the AWE full cat back system is pretty loud. If you wanted to keep using your exiting axle back (instead of reselling) than you can just get the AWE mid pipe.
I dont see how you can go wrong going that route but I do wonder if just having a muffler shop cut out your existing resonator would put you in the exact same spot without spending more than $50. |
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10-19-2018, 05:42 PM | #5 |
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Downpipe will not only give you more sound, but give you power gains as well. That's my recommendation. Then, if you think it's still not loud enough, go midpipe or res delete. But be forewarned, a lot of people have said downpipe plus full catback/res delete results in drone.
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Resonator only removes resonant frequencies (in relation to the cabin) from the exhaust note. It's non restrictive so it won't make it louder outside, but will make it seem so inside the car.
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Ok so I just did the dinan midpipe on my car with an entire stock system otherwise. It’s a significant and noticeable difference. I will say that I wish it was just a bit more loud but I know if I do an exhaust too it would be too much for me. I don’t want to be a cop magnet...
I’ve heard the dinan a exhaust paired with the midpipe, it definitely will be a significant amount louder with the full system like that.
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As to the person who said it’s not louder outside, that’s bullshit. Cold start is much louder and I have an overall more throaty exhaust note along with more pronounced burbles. Again all with an otherwise stock factory exhaust and I have Zero drone on the hwy with this setup.
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