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Originally Posted by Maverik259
So in my M1 mode (D2 transmission setting) it has a TON more pops and bangs which i don't know if im a huge fan of. That's the biggest change with this mod so far.
And I hesitate to say this but I feel like I'm getting tones of someone putting an exhaust on a V6 Charger or Mustang. It just doesn't sound right to me. Again hard because I can't hear it from the outside of the car while driving.
Windows up and normal driving it's still very muted under normal driving. No drone or anything on the hwy. but….
I think I'll be keeping my order for the X pipe just to see if that helps. Honestly the issue may because I removed the balance can between the mufflers? Idk. I did that based on a recommendation from another member on here. I should have done it in stages so I know what is causing what sound etc. plus it cost almost another 40% to do that as they had to custom bend and weld pipe to make caps for the holes in the muffler now as he didn't just have metal plates to weld in.
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Thanks for keeping us updated! Your comment that I highlighted in red has me very curious about this mod. I don't want more pops and bangs, just a more aggressive exhaust sound. Will be very interested to hear if the x pipe counteracts this.
I was also thinking about the cost issue of having custom stright pipes made vs. installing the Dinan x pipe. The Dinan x pipe is relatively cost effective at $500, so if the extra labor and materials to custom fabricate straight pipes comes to $200 - $300, then the difference in cost is even less material.
Lastly, a thought occurred to me as I was typing this response. If straight pipe yielded a better result than a x pipe, Dinan could have easily developed a resonantor delete kit that utilized a straight pipe design. I would think there is a reason why they went with a x pipe design.
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