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Because of the limited space and ground clearance, that's pretty much the only option for muffler location. I suppose I could have a piece of pipe welded between the two 2.5" pipes before they turn into the single 3", but I'm not sure how much that would help. I figure I'm going to try out the bullets and find out they're too loud, so then I'll try the Ultraflo SS muffler (rectange design) and see how that turns out. If it still resonates, I'll try the home-made H-pipe. I always thought the H and X pipes were just for exhaust scavaging. I didn't know they were used as resonators.
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I've upgraded my exhaust system recently, but now I have this really bad rattling/resonating sound at certain rpms. The guy that did the work said it's a common problem with mufflers at the very end of the exhaust system, and that older vettes had that same problem. He does some great work, and he's been doing it for at least a good 15-20 years, so I trust him...I don't think he's just trying to shrug me off. So, I'm going to get rid of the flowmaster on there right now and go with some dynomax ultraflo bullet mufflers. I think that'll be a bit too loud for my taste, but I gotta at least try it. Anyways, background:
Old exhaust setup - hedman headers with true dual 2" pipe, ending with two 2-chamber flowmaster mufflers (can't remember exact details). Yes, that setup sucked, but was all I could get at the time. This one's a flash video:
http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l159/zeeboost/?action=view¤t=v8Old_exhaust1.flv
New setup - JTR ceramic-coated headers, 2.5" pipe to single 3" with Super Delta 40 series Flowmaster. You can kind of hear the rattle noise in the video when I start taking off, but it sounds nothing like in real life. I know that both exhaust systems sound very similar in the videos, but the new setup actually has a very deep, throaty growl. I love the way it sounds, I just can't stand the resonance. Plus, I know flowmasters have relatively crappy flow numbers so I was going to install electric cutouts, but the car is so low that the cutouts would probably be damaged in no time. So I'll see if I can feel any difference with the ultraflo mufflers. I'm sure the audible increase will bias my buttometer. Streetfire hosted this one:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/e6c858b5-6131-4815-90a4-988c011c518a.htm
I love roasting 1st and 2nd to redline - can't you tell?
I'll keep you updated when I get the ultraflos mounted. Let me know if the old exhaust vid doesn't work.
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Close but no cigar. Mmk
Doc had it, it's an alteration of a George Carlin bit.
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I love cheater pipes
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JTR has everything you need for the lt1 to fit in the 280zx
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The U.S. should adopt this policy
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Well, not exactly, but it's from somebody at the same shop you work in.
I didn't think anything of it until I saw the seller's e-mail was Modular Madness. Hah! That's awesome! BTW, can you tell me what the exhaust flange is on it? I'm hoping T-3. I searched the net, but can't really find much about h1e, except you can't get an anti-surge housing for it.
Small small world...what else do you have lying around over there?
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Are you kidding me? The t-top was invented for the tall guys
. Except one time I hit a pretty good bump with the t-top on and whammed the crap outta my head...other than that, no problems. -
I wish it didn't have the L28, I mean it's a great engine and all, but after I saw the video posted on here of that Hakosuka running the track...holy crap!
I wonder if the windshield wipers are broken, or if it's just a pose.
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I don't care for 2+2s either but, with a removable top and a pantera hatch, the horrible roofline contour should be eliminated.
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I'm 6'4 / 6'5 ish, and my '72 240z fits me like a glove. But I do feel sorry for those who have to sit behind me in the 2+2.
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Be kinda hard to ride the bike when the turbo sucks your leg in.
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3jz = 2jz head + 1jz block
1.5jz = 2jz block + 1jz head
Don't ask
That's from what I've gathered, although I've seen just about every car forum flip the combinations around.
Point is a 3jz could be a mixed head and block
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I'll be going to Houston this weekend, if you're interested. The Boxter would have to be available on Sunday, though.
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If you decide to use a heli-coil to repair the plug threads, the spark plug for that one cylinder will put out a different spark (either more cold or hot...not too sure) than the rest of the plugs, due to its surroundings. Therefore, it's recommended that if you heli-coil one cylinder, you should heli-coil the rest of the cylinders, and adjust plug range accordingly.
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It's either:
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He won't answer e-mails, and I tried calling a couple of times without any luck, so I figured the car was sold. This was about 2-3 weeks ago.
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Nice vid, although I wouldn't have pictured Helloween playing a background theme to a car vid.
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So are there any issues other than the speedo? Vibrations, leaks, odds&ends?
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You know if you all would donate some $$$$, maybe we could get a backup gen to compliment the battery backup we currently have. I say all you addicts donate! Uh, that means now guys, you know you want to.
Yeah, the site went down just a few hours after I donated. I figured you said, "Ok, we got his money, now boot his @ss." Or something along those lines.
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We all feel a bit salty about that race but, I think that they did a great job on running their car. It was the host Rich that made up the last negotiation and thats how they lost. Thats just my tought as many times as i have seen the episode.
I know that last negotiation was screwed - I was part of the crew. A couple of weeks before the race, I remembered telling Mike (one of the other crew members) that even if we could keep them off the bottle, when it boils down to the last race, they'll be crying for it and want it back in...otherwise they wouldn't have brought it in the first place. To make it a driver's race, on the last neg., we should've had 2 lenghts and ran them all motor, but then again, why should they be punished when our car was the one with the misfire?
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link is broken
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Yeah, don't let the Pinks crew give you an accurate representation of Hybridz. Hybridz is an intelligent forum. Nevermind those phuckoffs you saw on TV - they don't know the first thing about building a car. In fact, here's a quote from one of the administrators:
What we do know is that Garrett drove that car in remarkable fashion, shifted clean and did a bang up job. The other car guys are remisicent of well, I hate to say it, but distant relatives by marriage from arkansas.So if you could, for the benefit of yourself and everyone else on this board, just forget that episode ever took place.
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I really should've bought the flame-retardant suit.
. Except one time I hit a pretty good bump with the t-top on and whammed the crap outta my head...other than that, no problems.
3jz = 2jz head + 1jz block
I say all you addicts donate!
Exhaust Diaries *videos*
in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board
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I was also thinking of slapping the dynomax bullet muffler behind the flowmaster. It wouldn't harm the flow, but I didn't know how well it would act as a resonator.