[V8] exhaust needed for 90 V8 quattro

[Shawn Head]

I have actually had zero resonation in the cabin at any speed, and have
had no "Toyonda" like effects.  I do have a slight rumble, but other
than that no problems.

I actually went to the exhaust place to have the rear cut out and have
straight pipes put in the same way yours is, but I had a decent size
rust spot in the center muffler, and the guy said that it was a
resonator anyways.  He also said that if I removed the rear muffler that
it would be too loud for what I would want.  

While I have heard keith's exhaust with the rear muffler removed, I went
with what the "pro" recommended.  It would have cost me the same either
way. Bummer.

Shawn

-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of Ed Kellock
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 11:38 PM
To: v8 at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [V8] exhaust needed for 90 V8 quattro

Allow me....

-----Original Message-----
From: DasWolfen at aol.com [mailto:DasWolfen at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 1:57 PM
To: jaanderson at anl.gov; v8 at audifans.com
Subject: [V8] Why the center muffler should stay


In a message dated 2/8/02 12:28:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jaanderson at anl.gov writes:

> Count me in on the buy for catalyst test pipes.  Also, Keith at  
> Audiconnection told me that there are gains to be made by removing the

> resonator at the end of the exhaust system but not by pulling the 
> muffler  located behind the cats.
>
>  Laurel Audi quoted me "about" $750 to do the timing belt two months 
> ago.
>
>  John
>  73 MGB
>  89 1cq

 So far I've stayed out of this discussion but since I've been
quoted..............

 The center muffler is really a muffler, it is not a resonator as has
been suggested. It's an outstanding high flow design. It consists of two
straight pipes with a pattern of holes to allow sound absorption by the
packing material. Simply replacing it with another set of pipes is a
simple and effective way to make the car faster by lightening your
wallet. It also makes the exhaust tone very loud/harsh (something akin
to the sound of a pair of Toyonda's with 5 inch fart cans out the back)
and it resonates in the interior of the car to the point that at highway
speeds it interferes with the enjoyment of simply listening to the
radio. (I know some people like the sound, but I, and I beleive most V8
owners would not)

 The rear muffler/resonator on the other hand is entirely suited for
removal by those who want a power increase and like the sound of a high
reving european V8. Replacing this muffler with straight pipes does not
require suffering resonation in the cabin, in fact during highway
cruising the exhaust is only noticable when you're beside one of those
concrete walls or have the stereo volume way down. Replacing this
muffler does allow you to annoy the neighbors at will as well as make
the Toyonda drivers think twice about annoying you.

Just my $ 0.02
Keith
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