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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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We did two exhaust installs this weekend and are confident we are happy with a design we want to move forward with.

First, it will not be a cat back, but a dual exhaust. Basically it will be a weld in system that replaces from the rear cats back with true dual exhaust. This will allow for the best combination of price and performance.

The reason we went this route is because we realized the majority of the cost of an exhaust is in the muffler and tips. By extending the pipes a little longer the cost isn't effected in a drastic way.

We've installed this exhaust on both the SRT6 and the NA, and other then the brackets for mounting being slightly different, everything fits up perfect.
  • 2.5" T409 SS piping
  • 2 piece V-banded system
  • Dual Mufflers
  • Polished Oval Tips
  • Option to remove or keep rear mufflers
Our price point is aiming to be below 999.00 shipped, but I'm hoping if we can get a better break on the supplies we can do 800.00 shipped.

If we get a GB going I can deffinately hit the 800.00 price point.

The pics below are showing it as a fully welded system onto the stock pipes before the rear cats. We have another option for tips and mufflers. The muffler in the pic is a straight through dual in/out set up.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Interesting. Looking forward to pics.
Did you happen to test fit on a roadster to take into account the rear bracing?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM
Interesting. Looking forward to pics.
Did you happen to test fit on a roadster to take into account the rear bracing?
No we didn't, but I'm almost positive the stock exhaust is the same for the roadster and coupe. This exhaust takes up less space then the SRT exhaust and is routed the same, so it should fit.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TVT_DESIGN
No we didn't, but I'm almost positive the stock exhaust is the same for the roadster and coupe.
Correct, the stock systems for coupe and roadster are the same.
Here is a pic of my bracing if it is of any help.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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how much for a single 3" exhaust, y-pipe from header into the 3" sewer pipe out the back? keep weight down and just as good of a flow as your duel set up I would think. less parts to make keep the price down. probably do it for $400 no muffler.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueStorm
how much for a single 3" exhaust, y-pipe from header into the 3" sewer pipe out the back? keep weight down and just as good of a flow as your duel set up I would think. less parts to make keep the price down. probably do it for $400 no muffler.
You would still need to do a dual into single set-up. That would require dual 2.25" into single 3", not as cost effective as you may think.

I'll be honest, if you are looking for the most affordable way to do an exhaust you have two options.

1. Get a crush bent exhaust from a local exhaust shop

2. Learn to make your own


If you are looking for bargain basement parts and pricing you are looking in the wrong place.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM
Interesting. Looking forward to pics.
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I'd like to hear a sound clip as well. What about the stock tips, did you think about keeping them as an option?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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How much of a horse power gain will this setup add?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Some fancy wheel chocks you have there Anthony.
Do you sell them, and what would the shipping and handling be?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Some fancy wheel chocks you have there Anthony.
Do you sell them, and what would the shipping and handling be?
You know how it goes, if you have to ask you probably can't afford it....

That's genuine MB Belgian Block, imported from Germany.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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I had a feeling it would be a dual inlet/outlet muffler ... Weren't you working on this a while ago?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by downwardspiral
I had a feeling it would be a dual inlet/outlet muffler ... Weren't you working on this a while ago?
The Single muffler is an option, we also have a dual muffler set up as well.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 805_Fire
How much of a horse power gain will this setup add?
The message I got was:

Going Dual exhaust on these cars is strictly for looks and sound. There is a marginal HP gain (12 HP or so) and most of the gain that is "felt" will be from the sound increase. The stock system flows fine for all but the most heavily modified cars.
Hope that helps
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Exhaust is not a big power adder on these cars, if that's why you are looking to purchase it, don't make it the first mod. However, once you open the intake side up (intake, TB, porting) add some injectors and tune it then opening the exhaust will yield a more significant power gain.

Here are pics of the dual muffler set up.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TVT_DESIGN
Exhaust is not a big power adder on these cars, if that's why you are looking to purchase it, don't make it the first mod. However, once you open the intake side up (intake, TB, porting) add some injectors and tune it then opening the exhaust will yield a more significant power gain.

Here are pics of the dual muffler set up.
Good points but I still like the idea of a better sound. I'm guessing since this all looks like the fabrication has been done, you don't have it installed to be able to get a good sound clip...say about 60 seconds or so?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Erzer
Good points but I still like the idea of a better sound. I'm guessing since this all looks like the fabrication has been done, you don't have it installed to be able to get a good sound clip...say about 60 seconds or so?
I've got a few vids of the sound, but the mic is kinda crappy.

We'll have both set ups at a show this weekend in NJ if anyone is local and wants to come by and check out our work. I also bought a new camera today, so good sound quality vids to come.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TVT_DESIGN
I've got a few vids of the sound, but the mic is kinda crappy.

We'll have both set ups at a show this weekend in NJ if anyone is local and wants to come by and check out our work. I also bought a new camera today, so good sound quality vids to come.
Where is the car show?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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why didn't ya'll offer or incorporate high flow cats?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ShinobiOfLegends
why didn't ya'll offer or incorporate high flow cats?
Our system leaves the stock primary cats and eliminates the secondaries. We can offer hi-flow secondary cats for those that want to keep it as stock as possible for emissions.

The reason we did not do a manifold back system is the additional cost and lack of benefit it would've brought. The stock cats are a very efficient design and will outflow 99% of crossfires out there. The additional cost of adding cats and flanges would've added another 400-500 to the total and brought maybe 1-2 HP.

Our goal is to provide an affordable alternative to the single cat back systems currently available.

We will most likely be building 10 systems, 5 SRT and 5 NA.
 

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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anyone want to unload your stock OEM srt6 Exhaust? PM me if your gonna get the TVT system.
 
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