New exhaust and it sucks so bad - Page 6

concorso · #76 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SvB4EvA

It has a muffler.

I know, as your description states...I can read.

A stock CTS comes with 3 mufflers...You have 1.

concorso · #77 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SvB4EvA

I hear ya, its been near a year with it on and it is a love/hate relationship. I really like it when WOT, but other wise I just dont care for it much. Wish I could turn it on and off on command...

In its defense, it sounds a lot better in person. Mike the Caddykid hated the video, then when we met up in person he changed his mind.

ITs really hard to get a feel for an exhuast over a video. Most cheap video cameras dont pick up sound well, muffling certain frequencies and blooming others... I had a similar setup for a bit, and while I changed it to something a little quiter, I had alot of compliments on it, including 1 from an older DTS owner. He said it had a nice deep tone without sounding ignorant.

RightTurn · #78 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SvB4EvA

haha, ty RT! And why/when did you sell yours?

You were like the only other person with it!

I sold her about a month ago, and I've been sorry ever since. I bought a '10 SRX and though I like it, I'm hating on the FWD and WIMPY exhaust note.

SvB4EvA · #79 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by concorso

I know, as your description states...I can read.

A stock CTS comes with 3 mufflers...You have 1.

Stock = 2 mufflers, 1 resonator

SvB4EvA · #80 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RightTurn

and I've been sorry ever since.

concorso · #81 (**permalink**) 10-31-09, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SvB4EvA

Stock = 2 mufflers, 1 resonator

Theyre so similar in purpose, the distinction is moot. A resonator on a car generally just removes certain frequencies...whereas a muffler typically quietens the entire exhaust note...7 of one, half-dozen of the other.

Bluehaze07 · #82 (**permalink**) 11-01-09, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by concorso

Theyre so similar in purpose, the distinction is moot. A resonator on a car generally just removes certain frequencies...whereas a muffler typically quietens the entire exhaust note...7 of one, half-dozen of the other.

He is right. Corsa and Borla calls their resonators rear center mufflers when you look at their exhaust setup.

SvB4EvA · #83 (**permalink**) 11-01-09, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by concorso

Theyre so similar in purpose, the distinction is moot. A resonator on a car generally just removes certain frequencies...whereas a muffler typically quietens the entire exhaust note...7 of one, half-dozen of the other.

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Originally Posted by Bluehaze07

He is right. Corsa and Borla calls their resonators rear center mufflers when you look at their exhaust setup.

I know this. It is a pet peeve of mine.

mlito69 · #84 (**permalink**) 11-04-09, 03:58 AM

Through all 6 of the pages on this thread i didnt get any help as to how I wanted to set up my exhaust i liked how steve's sounded but after all the "neutral" commenting im doubting i will even get anything changed and just stick with my stock sadly

oh' what the hell im just going to do a "quick dump" with an electric switch like the one in the pic around here

70eldo · #85 (**permalink**) 11-05-09, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mlito69

Through all 6 of the pages on this thread i didnt get any help as to how I wanted to set up my exhaust i liked how steve's sounded but after all the "neutral" commenting im doubting i will even get anything changed and just stick with my stock sadly

oh' what the hell im just going to do a "quick dump" with an electric switch like the one in the pic around here

You should go with the recomendation to go to an exhaust specialist that can show you different setups and can let you hear them. There is no way you can exactly describe what you want and interpret what someone is explaining, without actually hearing it to decide wether you like it or not. It depends on your taste...

Good luck!

SvB4EvA · #86 (**permalink**) 11-05-09, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 70eldo

You should go with the recomendation to go to an exhaust specialist that can show you different setups and can let you hear them. There is no way you can exactly describe what you want and interpret what someone is explaining, without actually hearing it to decide wether you like it or not. It depends on your taste...

Good luck!

I agree with Eldo, its kinda trial and error. With mine I got lucky on the first try, even tho there are other setups ide like to try $$$$ holds me back for now.

70eldo · #87 (**permalink**) 11-06-09, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SvB4EvA

I agree with Eldo, its kinda trial and error. With mine I got lucky on the first try, even tho there are other setups ide like to try $$$$ holds me back for now.

The specialist I went to cut the muffles off and slid on different mufflers and exhaust tips to hear the sound. This way you can chose whatever you like. Of course, you need a specialist that cares and takes the time to go through different setups with you.

SvB4EvA · #88 (**permalink**) 11-06-09, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 70eldo

The specialist I went to cut the muffles off and slid on different mufflers and exhaust tips to hear the sound. This way you can chose whatever you like. Of course, you need a specialist that cares and takes the time to go through different setups with you.

Yea, I remember when u did it. I think you had to drive quite a distance, if I recall... I'm pretty sure I would be hard pressed to find a shop like that. The guy I went to wasnt like a custom shop, just a regular old muffler shop. He just knew how to weld and had the SS pipe I wanted, I brought the rest of the parts. Good luck to the people that want a new exhaust!

scoundrel111 · #89 (**permalink**) 11-06-09, 08:16 AM

Well last night a picked up a V exhaust, but first i have 1 more setup i want to try out and if that doesn't work I will install the V exhaust.

**JimmyH** · #90 (**permalink**) 11-06-09, 03:01 PM

Most guys who have installed the V exhaust on the CTS have been happy. I heard Nick's and it does not sound too bad. I really don't see the point in changing the exhaust on the CTS. You are not going to get decent sound out of any exhaust with this engine. The only recent V6 sound I have heard that is very good is the 2nd gen G35 sedan (not the coupe, the coupe sounds rice.)