IAHAWK Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I did that months ago I new it...thats why I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 For us n00b nontechnical types, what exactly did you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 He installed spacers on the bolts... between the flange faces.... thereby letting some of the pressure waves escape.... Just take the flange loose, remove the gasket... re-install the bolts.. while inserting a washer on each one (between the flanges)..... NOT BAD, Hogger! What thickness washers/spacers did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Ha ha...what the hell. if it ever stops raining here I might give this a go. Can you tell me what size washers you used? That way I can just go pick them up and have them ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 sounds ok but.....the popping sound i dont like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 hmmm, maybe its me, but i think thats *abit* too loud? did you space just one side? or both of them? sounds real nice though. so my question is, would spacing just one side and/or using smaller spacers reduce sound intensity? i'm aiming for about halfway between stock and what you have. i'm saying this because i live around lots of old people, LOTS of [conservative] old people and dont want to be too obnoxious on campus either. too many ricers as it is, dont want to be mistaken for one. matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 You should have them thermally coated and sell them for $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 He installed spacers on the bolts... between the flange faces.... thereby letting some of the pressure waves escape.... Just take the flange loose, remove the gasket... re-install the bolts.. while inserting a washer on each one (between the flanges)..... NOT BAD, Hogger! What thickness washers/spacers did you use? Mccorry is right - I just used washers. I tried a combo of each - 1 wasn't enough, 4 was too much, and 2 was just right. The exact thickness of the washers is unknown, but they are just your standard hardware store washers, not extra thick and not extra thin. If I had to guess, both stacked total about 1/3 of an inch. Ya'll should really try it. As I said, if you don't like it - it's just 4 super easy to get to bolts to remove it! 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...
hogmeat Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 hmmm, maybe its me, but i think thats *abit* too loud? did you space just one side? or both of them? sounds real nice though. so my question is, would spacing just one side and/or using smaller spacers reduce sound intensity? i'm aiming for about halfway between stock and what you have. i'm saying this because i live around lots of old people, LOTS of [conservative] old people and dont want to be too obnoxious on campus either. too many ricers as it is, dont want to be mistaken for one. matt If your car is stock, it will be a tad quieter than what you think - as I've gutted 2 of my cat converters. In addition, i'd say try 2 washers - its' not as loud as you'd think. No where near ricer rocks in a coffee can. not even close. 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...
Impulse Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 ah i see, so yours is louder cause you lack cats. im bone stock (cept for silencer delete) so i would be not as loud, good stuff. and theres nothing wrong with just doing one side at a time right? cant wait till it stops raining here in the northeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 yeah i did this a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 That's what I was thinking. Did that in my cousin's 325is 11-12 years ago. We thought is was cool then, but then again we were 18 or 19 years old . There is no way any kind of real catback will sell for $200. Muffler deletes or something like it... maybe... a real catback... no way. So what do I and Meier Motor Sports get for being right? I'm sorry, but the second I saw that this thread was started by our beloved Hogboy, I knew it was going to be something stupid... Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rony Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 So what do I and Meier Motor Sports get for being right? I'm sorry, but the second I saw that this thread was started by our beloved Hogboy, I knew it was going to be something stupid... Sorry... +1 Sorry Hogmeat, just had a feeling this was going to end stupidly. Yes, I'm making words up.. My Car vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Mccorry is right - I just used washers. I tried a combo of each - 1 wasn't enough, 4 was too much, and 2 was just right. The exact thickness of the washers is unknown, but they are just your standard hardware store washers, not extra thick and not extra thin. If I had to guess, both stacked total about 1/3 of an inch. Ya'll should really try it. As I said, if you don't like it - it's just 4 super easy to get to bolts to remove it! Hey Hogmeat.... thanks for posting this up. I know alot of you guys said you tried this already... but I never saw anyone post it. Kudos to Hogger. I tried it this morning and ... I have to say that I really like the tone. I think I am going to leave it for a while. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 idea -> the $0 exhaust mod, take the exhaust gasket and cut out the middle with some sheet metal shears. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennetb01 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Cool idea. But i don't get why you built up so much suspense. Kinda disapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 free if you drill your pipes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relhok Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Cool idea. But i don't get why you built up so much suspense. Kinda disapointed. I totally get the suspense. Great idea. He got everyone to comment on the great sound while they were still open-minded. If he had been up front, many would have dismissed the idea and never admitted they liked the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 thats basicly the reason i did this to my car. its cheep (read free) and easily reversible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I totally get the suspense. Great idea. He got everyone to comment on the great sound while they were still open-minded. If he had been up front, many would have dismissed the idea and never admitted they liked the sound. Yes brilliant, proving how retarded most of the auto aftermarket is. Yeah, let's pay a few thousand dollars for louder mufflers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 I totally get the suspense. Great idea. He got everyone to comment on the great sound while they were still open-minded. If he had been up front, many would have dismissed the idea and never admitted they liked the sound. Ding! Ding! Ding! That is exactly right - if I would have shown what I did, it would have been dismissed as "stupid". But after everyone liked the sound - it was shown that you don't have to spend $800 to have a good sounding exhaust! Also - to the people who say their cat-backs are so much better - well, I'll dry my tears with the huge wad of cash left in my pocket. 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...
hogmeat Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hey Hogmeat.... thanks for posting this up. I know alot of you guys said you tried this already... but I never saw anyone post it. Kudos to Hogger. I tried it this morning and ... I have to say that I really like the tone. I think I am going to leave it for a while. Thanks again! Hey - if this smart guy likes it - it just goes to prove it's not the grease-induced stroke I had making me think it's awesome. or something. what? anyways - if Mccorry likes it, that's a good review! 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...
melayout Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I've always wanted a louder exhaust note for under $200. Excellent idea, I'm trying it asap. Thanks hoggie. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 remove a gasket and take some washers to make a gap at one the connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennetb01 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I totally get the suspense. Great idea. He got everyone to comment on the great sound while they were still open-minded. If he had been up front, many would have dismissed the idea and never admitted they liked the sound. Nah, I just had to wait two days to dismiss the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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