So my cat-back is rusted to shit.... Suggestions for a budget friendly replacement? Turner has a Bosal cat-back which sounds nice, but I think I need to fabricate a "Y" or something to work with my single pipe cat.... The only ones I see that come with a single pipe setup are Magnaflows, but I really can't drop down $600 right now.
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That's the worst. My car was assembled when I got it, but it was put back together at some point by a buffoon, so I'm in a similar situation. RealOEM diagrams are your friend. I spend more time figuring out how to duplicate OEM routings/trim pieces than on anything else.
Either way, keep at it. Sure you could leave non-essential parts out but you end up with ill fitments, rattling, etc., which when taken together separates some old beater car from a proper restoration.1991 318is Brillantrot daily driver (slow restoration)Comment
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Yeah I've got a bucket-o-bolts that keeps getting bigger.... I know there are some duplicates since it came with two engines. I have out about 10 miles in the car without anything terrible happening, so that's good ;)
Also, your the only other Corbin I know with an E30 asides from myself so hazza!Comment
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Decided to hit up a friend of my dad's who owns a muffler shop the next town over. I'll be hauling the bimmer sometime next week to be fitted with a new cat-back. I was going to order the Bosal kit from Turner and mod for the ETA single pipe, but after seeing the ~$200 shipping price, I decide to keep it local. Not sure what muffler they will be using, but generally they stock magnaflow or flow master. THEN I will be taking it in for smog. I'm hoping everything will pass... My county just requires the basic test.Comment
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I used a single flowmaster in&out along with a cherry bomb resonator on my eta. 2.5" all the way back and it sounded greatSimon
Current Cars:
-1966 Lotus Elan
-1986 German Car
-2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
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I had a 66' valiant with a slant 6 that had a cherry bomb. Loved that sound!
Meant to upload this video earlier. Replaced the AFM boot that was rock hard. She's got a healthy "whoosh" now which previously was accompanied by a little hesitation. Chipping away with the improvements :)
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Well, I ordered the JC ETA chip... 35% holiday discount on Turner. I couldn't resist.... My chip is soldered, so I'll have to pickup a socket to install, but I'm no stranger to working on PCB's.Comment
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Good news! I don't have a soldered unit.... I didn't realize the chip was under a plastic cover [emoji16]Comment
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A chip and a 3.25 LSD is a fun dailySimon
Current Cars:
-1966 Lotus Elan
-1986 German Car
-2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
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Perfect day to haul the bimmer! Headed to the muffler shop for a new cat-backComment
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Waiting for results!Simon
Current Cars:
-1966 Lotus Elan
-1986 German Car
-2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
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Picking the car up from the exhaust shop tomorrow. Total cost: 1 case of beer ;) Benefits of the family business and helping out neighboring shops. Nothing fancy, although I was told they had a pull off flowmaster left over. We shall see tomorrowComment
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Finally picked her up last night. She's got a very nice tone now. My Conforti chip is going to be here today as well! Unfortunately it's supposed to rain a shit ton today, but the weekend should be clear to post a drive by video.Comment
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