Fast Intentions w/18" Resonators Impressions + Video

anthonyy · 03-20-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

I did it on stands and I had a helping hand so that makes a difference. But really, the exhaust is made so well that you don't really have to adjust anything. Just install hardware and tighten.

good to hear! I'm putting mine on this weekend with the help of a buddy and his lift. That means after removing the stock, everything should be done in 5 mins right?

Speedy · 03-20-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

I did it on stands and I had a helping hand so that makes a difference. But really, the exhaust is made so well that you don't really have to adjust anything. Just install hardware and tighten.

Cool, I'll be doing mine on stands as well. Some body said it took them 5 hours or something and I was like

Maybe there's something I don't know about this exhaust LOL

Nixlimited · 03-20-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

Cool, I'll be doing mine on stands as well. Some body said it took them 5 hours or something and I was like

Maybe there's something I don't know about this exhaust LOL

Haha, well, let me make sure I am being clear with everyone. It took me about 30 minutes to get the car up on stands. Then it took about 1-1.5 hours to remove the OEM exhaust due to having several uncooperative bolts/nuts. Then it took about 15-20 minutes to put on the FI exhaust. It's SUPER easy once the OEM is off.

ZMan8 · 03-20-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

Cool, I'll be doing mine on stands as well. Some body said it took them 5 hours or something and I was like

Maybe there's something I don't know about this exhaust LOL

5 haha. I would say 2 at most for someone new to it

Speedy · 03-20-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

5 haha. I would say 2 at most for someone new to it

That's what I was thinking, but someone stated in a CBE how to question thread a while back that it takes longer and were surprised I did the one on my Challenger in about an hour.....well an hour to install..then lots of tweaking to get the tips level but I'm OCD LOL

Ages · 03-20-2012, 08:51 PM

Took me 4 hrs. But I used all hand tools.

icormba · 03-20-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

That's what I was thinking, but someone stated in a CBE how to question thread a while back that it takes longer and were surprised I did the one on my Challenger in about an hour.....well an hour to install..then lots of tweaking to get the tips level but I'm OCD LOL

Thinking of this thread maybe?
Catback exhaust DIY?

For me, it took just under 3 hours... I usually don't rush things though. Took me almost 2 days (~12-16hours) to do my timing belt on my Z32

Speedy · 03-20-2012, 09:46 PM

Hand tools, what are those?

LOL

LakeShow · 03-20-2012, 11:02 PM

Hahaha I was watching this video earlier when I found it randomly on YouTube and was like that grey with the 40th brakes looks familiar. Now I know its yours lol. The F.I. sounds much better and deeper.

XwChriswX · 03-21-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Haha. As I plan to go with a SC kit sometime this year, the LTH are not the best option for me. Were I staying NA, that would be next.

Why would these not be better for an SC?

More Flow = More Power.

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Originally Posted by Omikron

I am pondering these myself since I have the 12" FI now. How bad is the smell with no Cat?

You don't really smell it at all, even standing behind it at idle. During any driving you won't notice it. When you pull up to a stop, if you have the windows down you get a nice waft of it, just a hint to remind you, you're not stock.

But not so obnoxious that you can't breathe.

I like it.

Omikron · 03-21-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Why would these not be better for an SC?

More Flow = More Power.

You don't really smell it at all, even standing behind it at idle. During any driving you won't notice it. When you pull up to a stop, if you have the windows down you get a nice waft of it, just a hint to remind you, you're not stock.

But not so obnoxious that you can't breathe.

I like it.

Well you do have a gas mask on though...

Just kidding, thanks.

VossenG37s · 03-21-2012, 08:54 AM

Great exhaust i love mine

Nixlimited · 03-21-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Hahaha I was watching this video earlier when I found it randomly on YouTube and was like that grey with the 40th brakes looks familiar. Now I know its yours lol. The F.I. sounds much better and deeper.

Nice! As of 2013, my car will not longer be distinguishable ... damn it.

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Why would these not be better for an SC?

More Flow = More Power.

I agree that more flow = more power. I should have been more clear. Three things are keeping me away from LTHs: (1) the possibility that I may go turbo instead; (2) the fact that I am in CA and going catless here is asking for trouble; and (3) as has been discussed on here, the GTM SC kit and LTHs have not been shown to work great together.

Huck · 03-21-2012, 10:34 AM

Sounds great man, congrats! I ordered the FI non res'd CBE/LTH combo myself. I don't really mind it being loud, as long as its not 1250hp mustang loud lol. I don't get mine till mid June though

So the LTH's don't work out for a turbo setup?

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff.

Nixlimited · 03-21-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Sounds great man, congrats! I ordered the FI non res'd CBE/LTH combo myself. I don't really mind it being loud, as long as its not 1250hp mustang loud lol. I don't get mine till mid June though

So the LTH's don't work out for a turbo setup?

No they don't work on a turbo setup because the turbos are mounted right off a short exhaust manifold to spool them as efficiently as possible. There is nothing mechanically preventing them from working with the SC setup; however, the results thus far haven't been very good.

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