Effin Ponderous Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Got sound clips but can't figure out how to post them. Today it sounded even better...not sure why? It even seemed to have more low end power before the turbo kicks in...is this possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNeeder Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Got sound clips but can't figure out how to post them. Today it sounded even better...not sure why? It even seemed to have more low end power before the turbo kicks in...is this possible? I think the ears have a definite impact on the butt-dyno! My other car is a 1993 Chevy S-10 Tahoe! (Currently being driven to failure by my nephew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I think the ears have a definite impact on the butt-dyno! I'm very with ya on the ears thing. I meant more like my 5EAT has nothing before turbo...when you rev it, there is this "running too rich" sound like it is clearing out from running too rich once it gets to higher rpm. It really feels better now, but it may be the cooler weather that has affected it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldebris Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Just upgraded to the stage II hog zausts... for all you people who paid over $1... man you got ripped.... lol... I paid $0.79 for 8 hog zausts components. freakin' sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Just upgraded to the stage II hog zausts... for all you people who paid over $1... man you got ripped.... lol... I paid $0.79 for 8 hog zausts components. freakin' sweet. OOOh OOOh! Could you please please post a soundclip of it on 2.5i? If you do I'll put it in the 1st post for reference... I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxlvr Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I've hated how quiet the car is. Picking up some washers tonight! Thanks hogmeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybige Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I finally got around to doing this. I've had my resonator removed for a little while which was completely unsatisfying and have been wanting to do this. After playing around with different washer sizes and 1 or 2 muffler combinations, I've settled on the thinnest 3/8 washers available at Home Depot on the driver's side muffler for day-to-day drivability. Sounds great! (But the 2 thicker washers on both mufflers sounded BAD A$$. Like a burly V8...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgygt Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 After playing around with different washer sizes and 1 or 2 muffler combinations, I've settled on the thinnest 3/8 washers available at Home Depot on the driver's side muffler for day-to-day drivability.  Do you mean you just put one on each bolt of the driver's side muffler? and leave the other one stock? Can you confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Sure - alot of people are doing this - they call it "stage 1.5" or stage 0.5. Some people even go as far as 0.25 - 1 washer on 1 bolt, or any feasible combination thereof. Play around till it works! I'm still at Stage II - as soon as I fix my boost leak, that is.... I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybige Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Do you mean you just put one on each bolt of the driver's side muffler? and leave the other one stock? Can you confirm? yup and yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 ok, this mother effer has gotten signifcantly louder in thelast week but I can't figure out why? Has anyone simply tried cutting the gasket at the bottom. In other words, cut between the bolt reinforcements of the gasket at the bottom only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieNoobie Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Another happy Customer. Did the SS 1.5 upgrade today and am very impressed with the results. Hope Wifey likes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybige Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Has anyone simply tried cutting the gasket at the bottom. In other words, cut between the bolt reinforcements of the gasket at the bottom only? +1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I used the stock gasket as a template, and made some spacers out of boiler gasket material. Cut out the bottom of the arc and installed. All soot, and sound, is directed towards the cans. Right now I have 2 per side, prolly 3/16" thick total. Sounds like when I was Hog stage 1, but the sound pulses do not impact the spare tire well directly. Sorry, no pics Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 ok, this mother effer has gotten signifcantly louder in thelast week but I can't figure out why? Has anyone simply tried cutting the gasket at the bottom. In other words, cut between the bolt reinforcements of the gasket at the bottom only? Sounds like what I was proposing here... http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=752520&postcount=663 except using varying gauges of copper wire so it would mold and form a good seal across the top portion but leave the bottom open to exhaust the Hog-zawst. lol SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 you guys are seriously getting out of hand with the hogzawst... just do what i did, buy a catback... yes i was hogzawsting before, till it started to sound like poop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxlvr Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 DP first, then cans. I'm hogzawsting til then. Did Stage II last night, but may drop to Stage I or even .5Â Funny to have an exhaust that gets quieter at higher revs, and louder at idle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 DP first, then cans. I'm hogzawsting til then. Did Stage II last night, but may drop to Stage I or even .5 Funny to have an exhaust that gets quieter at higher revs, and louder at idle.  Should one interpret "higher revs" to = higher speeds, or just revving into higher RPMs. If it's the first, then of course it'll sound quieter at speed, you're leaving the sound behind man. If it's the latter, then sitting in one location and revving makes a tremendous amount of noise... Just have someone do a driveby at WOT with STG II HZW mod and you'll likely change your view. It's pretty throaty and loud - more furious (mad as hella) burble but I'm sure some of it is still lost (attenuated) going through the cans. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 you guys are seriously getting out of hand with the hogzawst... just do what i did, buy a catback... yes i was hogzawsting before, till it started to sound like poop I agree, mine started sound like what it is,an exhaust leak. But you can't beat the price. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 ^^+10! Sounded great at first, but then not so great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybige Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I think the thickness of the gap may play a correlation on the sound. When I had the thicker washers on, that muther was loud, even on just one muffler. Now, with the thinnest washers available from Home Deport, I can barely notice it. Hopefully it will stay that way long term. No $$$ for a cat back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 ^^It won't stay that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think the thickness of the gap may play a correlation on the sound. When I had the thicker washers on, that muther was loud, even on just one muffler. Now, with the thinnest washers available from Home Deport, I can barely notice it. Hopefully it will stay that way long term. No $$$ for a cat back. keep us posted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 why does the sound change? im confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Had mine on for over 2 months, no issues so far. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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