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      05-27-2015, 07:30 PM   #1
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X-Pipe and Muffler options

I currently have

VT2-525 supercharger
Euro catless headers
2.5" catless section 1 with small straight through mufflers. they reduce rasp
stock x pipe
stock muffler

Since I'm no longer using this as a daily drive, I want to make it a bit louder but not make it sound like a chainsaw. I'm ideally aiming for a "hollow" sound.

My options are:
1. custom X-pipe and stock mufflers
2. custom X-pipe and Corsa mufflers
3. stock X-pipe and Corsa mufflers

Is the car going to sound raspy if I mess with the stock X-pipe? Are there resonated aftermarket X-pipes?
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      05-27-2015, 09:47 PM   #2
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I currently have

VT2-525 supercharger
Euro catless headers
2.5" catless section 1 with small straight through mufflers. they reduce rasp
stock x pipe
stock muffler

Since I'm no longer using this as a daily drive, I want to make it a bit louder but not make it sound like a chainsaw. I'm ideally aiming for a "hollow" sound.

My options are:
1. custom X-pipe and stock mufflers
2. custom X-pipe and Corsa mufflers
3. stock X-pipe and Corsa mufflers

Is the car going to sound raspy if I mess with the stock X-pipe? Are there resonated aftermarket X-pipes?
Keep the stock xpipe , and just change your mufflers .
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      05-28-2015, 12:11 PM   #3
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Any option you go with will result in more rasp. You've already changed what prevents rasp, catless headers and catless s-pipe. So if I had to make a decision, only thing I would change are the mufflers for two reasons:
- weight savings (carry the OEM mufflers and you'd be glad you changed them)
- And rasp won't be as pronounced in comparison of changing the x-pipe

Whichever route you go with, the forum would like to see a video
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      05-28-2015, 12:44 PM   #4
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I currently have euro header, DKF Section 1 with 300cell cat, stock x-pipe, and SS sport mufflers. I have a RE x-pipe (straight pipes - no resonator) en route. I will make some videos between the 2 setups and provide my feedback on sound after I do the install - should help you somewhat.
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In my opinion, the Rogue Engineering X-Pipe really brought to life the qualities of the S54 that I loved most. It's entirely opinionated, but I haven't found anyone on the road that hasn't liked it.

I've actually received 4 direct comments outside of car shows from people just cruising windows down over the road.

I'm running stock headers, stock section 1, rogue x-pipe, and RPI cans.
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Mufflers first, then x-pipe. Generic mufflers usually don't sound as good on cars with catless headers and s-pipes. The cats hide a lot of the rasp and resonance... once you get rid of them, it a tuned system becomes more important.

I have a video of catless headers, resonated s-pipe, and Stromung mufflers. If you're interested, I can ask the car's owner to post it. I think RatedM had this setup too, so you might check out some of his videos.
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The group buy for Stromung mufflers is still open if you're interested!

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1124901
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The group buy for Stromung mufflers is still open if you're interested!

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1124901
not a fan of mild drone, which with my setup, would be moderate drone
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thanks for your opinions everyone. The weight of the stock x-pipe and mufflers is definitely a concern. I've picked it up before.

Definitely going to keep the well engineered stock x-pipe for now, and look for muffler options. I'm leaning towards the generic Corsa muffler, because its design eliminates drone. here's how it sounds on an e46 m3
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