3 inch exhaust setups...center resonator/muffler and rear muffler

[hoveringuy]

oh yes, V-bands are a must. It makes removing the exhaust 99x easier.

My header V-bands are right behind the CAB and they are low enough to scrape if I hit a speed bump too fast, even though the exhaust is tucked. I'm thinking about welding or bolting a skid onto the frame rail to protect the exhaust .


But, yes, I can remove my center section in about 45 seconds. Three v-band clamps, that's it.

[nando]

could you move them? I haven't scraped my 3" vband at all, but it's right between the rear tires. My header clamps are much further upstream than yours.

[hoveringuy]

could you move them? I haven't scraped my 3" vband at all, but it's right between the rear tires. My header clamps are much further upstream than yours.

If I moved them upstream they would be harder to get to, and removing the headers would be a major, major PITA. I will measure how far they sit below the frame rail, I'm guessing about 3/4" to 1".

I'm afraid that one day a bump will snag the band and rip it off. Bands are not universal, they fit the vendor they came from.

[nando]

yeah, that's why I got cheap-ish ones, so if I break one I'm not out $100/ea..

[e30polak]

Wow that 2.5 sounds awesome man. I have a single 3 inch with a vibrant resonator and I need to get something else. It's just a little too much for me. I might try and go a similar route with your 2.5.

The drop to 2.5 will make less of a difference vs choosing a quieter muffler. The Vibrant has my favorite tone out of any other muffler I've heard on the 24v engines, but it is VERY loud. Can't wait to here the same set-up on my s54 this summer!

[etxxz]

oh yes, V-bands are a must. It makes removing the exhaust 99x easier.

fyeah... i just got mine today... and had to buy one for my friend who is going to weld it all for me

i'm running 2.5" on my s52 though. Y-Straight-BorlaX1. Simple, Light, Quiet, Good growl and the sound of the intake is barely noticed and many times sexier than the exhaust!

[Mr. Horsepower]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RveEhFVruvo