OBX cat-back exhaust

[DaveK]

Originally Posted by secondchance

I had the headers, collectors, fake cats and one elbow - basically everything that came as a part of header from OBX- coated.
One more thing, I did not like clamps that came w/ headers or the exhaust. I ordered, I think, 6 2-1/2" band clamps (for cat back exhaust) and 2 3" band clams (for header collectors) and one 2-3/4" band clamp for fake cat to sleeve for driverside - all from Torca Accuseal. Also, I used 2-3/4" wide band clamp for connection between the driverside header and driverside exhaust. These wide band clamps (for slip joint not butt joint) do not crush the exhaust pipe so that later on when the exhaust has to be removed for tranny, clutch, or other work, exhaust can be disconnected and reconnected w/ minimal hassle.

Thanks for the additional info much appreciated

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by DaveK

Thanks for the additional info much appreciated

You are most welcome!

[MikeGolf]

Originally Posted by secondchance

One more thing, I did not like clamps that came w/ headers or the exhaust. I ordered, I think, 6 2-1/2" band clamps (for cat back exhaust) and 2 3" band clams (for header collectors) and one 2-3/4" band clamp for fake cat to sleeve for driverside - all from Torca Accuseal. Also, I used 2-3/4" wide band clamp for connection between the driverside header and driverside exhaust. These wide band clamps (for slip joint not butt joint) do not crush the exhaust pipe so that later on when the exhaust has to be removed for tranny, clutch, or other work, exhaust can be disconnected and reconnected w/ minimal hassle.

I agree 100%. I just installed mine and the clamp they sent suck. DO NOT even try to use them. But other than that, the quality seem fine with sound is better than stock but not to loud (but I am half deaf and like cherry bombs). My car looks funny now with something shining under or on it. But now I can put my originals up in storage.

[efnfast]

Do we have a friend we like to buy the OBX exhaust from, or "racing parts depot" on e-bay for $349.00? Any new thoughts on this system? Looks like it comes with a resonator, should this be replaced with an x pipe?

Thanks Steve

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by efnfast

Do we have a friend we like to buy the OBX exhaust from, or "racing parts depot" on e-bay for $349.00? Any new thoughts on this system? Looks like it comes with a resonator, should this be replaced with an x pipe?

Thanks Steve

Any thoughts on this?

[secondchance]

"X" pipe would have to be custom fabricated. It will certainly give you a few more hp. Also, a little louder.

[efnfast]

SC, did you use the resonator?

[MikeGolf]

I used the supplied resonator but still have the stock manifold and you really wouldn't be looking at that much of a seat of the pants HP gain with changing to a x pipe for the price. The resonator has an H pipe. Maybe when I go to headers it would be worth it. JMHO.

[efnfast]

Who'd you buy from?

[MikeGolf]

I have no connection to the seller. My only complaint is their clamps as posted before.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150736963681