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The old FM catback exhaust I bought from Johnwag 6 years ago broke today. The front flange broke off the pipe. Luckily I still had the OEM catback to replace it. I went for a little test drive, and honestly I like the quietness of the OEM one. I don't know if I will get another aftermarket catback exhaust!! Honestly, I could not tell any difference in power, but I could tell the difference in the sound level!! :D
If it's too loud, you're too old. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by motorollow
I thought it is the other way around! When people get old, they don't hear as good! Most old folks learn to read lips instead! :-) Perhaps, it is not the Catback, it is the ringing in Gary's ears b/o age?! :-) :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Still should be under warranty from Johnwag shouldn't it??Quote:
Originally Posted by motorollow
What are you going to do with the old FM catback? I've been thinking mine's too loud, but I don't want to go all the way back to stock.
The muffler section is still good. If I could find another mid-pipe section to put on it I will probably save it for track days.
Fair enough... I was hoping to at least scavenge the resonator out of the mid-pipe.
http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2010/09/bomb3.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
Nah... I don't want some stick-welded rusty mess up under there... :rolleyes:
So TIG or MIG it in there.
It's exhust after all.
Strange. I think the OEM exhaust on mine is actually louder than a lot of aftermarket exhausts. Especially when the engine is still cold.
Did a little research and found that Thermal Research & Development made my catback exhaust. I sent them an email to see if I can get a new midpipe. They did offer a lifetime warranty, but its no good unless you are the original owner. Johnwag's warranty had just run out a couple of months ago. ;-)
What's wrong with rewelding the flange?
The fit before it broke wasnt that great because the mid pipe was cracked on the other end when I bought it and was welded. If I can get a new midpipe for around $100 I will be happy. The exhaust note is pretty good, its not too terribly loud.Quote:
Originally Posted by wizzurp