GI: New Quad Tip CBE for 05-09 from Infamous Performance

[Drew888]

a set of the sweetest sounding cans on earth and out 4 gorgeous double wall tips. Droooooooooooooooollllll.

 

Did you notice the tip offset in the earlier pics? Is that possible?

[CrowNaza86]

26. gonzo2186

 

Count me in Mike, this is exactly what I've been waiting for.

[m sprank]

Did you notice the tip offset in the earlier pics? Is that possible?

 

 

I had a long discussion about tips with Stromung. Double wall wil fit. Oval will not. Tucking them up all the way into the top of the cut out does not work. Cut out too narrow and round. Tips would have to be too small.

 

I am going over in person to approve the tips before production. Offset is doable, and I already requested it. Not a lot of offset, just enough to curve with the bumper.

 

Dont worry. I will be SUPER ANAL about the tips before giving the OK. I know it will be well built and sound superb. But the tips are what we will all see every day.

[bochinam]

Did I hear wagon fitment? In!

 

25. notthesnail

 

Well, once upon a time Stromung had a wagon specific jig which implies there's a little more to a wagon specific exhaust than just longer tips. True wagon love. If they are going to dust it off and build another round JUMP! Stromung makes quality automotive lingerie. I love the way mine looks and sounds. For pics, click here and scroll down. Sorry, no sound clips, but if anyone on the interest list lives near PDX and wants to see / hear them, send me a PM.

 

FYI on tips. Stromung makes a double wall resonated tip and the regular single wall. The LGT exhaust comes with the single wall probably because single wall tips asthetically look much bigger...which is sort of the point of this system. They also look exactly like what comes on the back of an M5. All business.

 

Good luck on the group buy!

[spec.B Dream]

27. spec.B Dream

I wanted in on the last Stromung GB, but finances were not in order at the time. I can Paypal you the deposit on Friday if necessary.

[m sprank]

Well, once upon a time Stromung had a wagon specific jig which implies there's a little more to a wagon specific exhaust than just longer tips. True wagon love. If they are going to dust it off and build another round JUMP! Stromung makes quality automotive lingerie. I love the way mine looks and sounds. For pics, click here and scroll down. Sorry, no sound clips, but if anyone on the interest list lives near PDX and wants to see / hear them, send me a PM.

 

FYI on tips. Stromung makes a double wall resonated tip and the regular single wall. The LGT exhaust comes with the single wall probably because single wall tips asthetically look much bigger...which is sort of the point of this system. They also look exactly like what comes on the back of an M5. All business.

 

Good luck on the group buy!

 

Thanks!

 

They are looking for the fixture now. Yes the wagon specific jig. Two different jigs for the two CBE's.

 

2.5" reduction will be gone.

 

Trying for 2.5" to the cans, like they did for Cobb.

 

Like I said, long discussion on tips, and the incredible amount of work that goes into this CBE. If the double wall looks too small (Stromung thinks it will work) then I will give in.

 

They also mentioned nothing about the double wall needing to be resonated. I was told they had standard double wall tips that could be made just like the single wall. With all those perfect angles and all.

[istealfrombums]

Honestly even their single wall looks amazing compared to the other ones I've seen(megan, invidia). I would be happy with either, just wish it could be tucked in a little better but guess we'll have to see the results first.

Nevertheless, I'm excited.

[svx6]

28. SVX6(depending on sound)

[scoobydoobie]

in the 1st post: "3" to the Y. 2.5" from the Y to the cans."

 

Gotcha. Was just wondering since it'll be made by Stromung and their previous LGT cbe (and all other subie exhausts they make) uses the stock donut gasket in that location.

[m sprank]

Only because it was Spec-ed that way. When I told them I cut out the 2.5" section of my Cobb (made by Stromung) and gained 3-4 WHP, they questioned why they ever used the reduction. They actually agreed that 3-4 WHP was significant for a CBE. Others told them it was no big deal.

 

They seem more than willing to work with me on minor changes. Things like the reduction and tips. Its changes to the jig, they dont want to discuss. Not without big money.

 

The more I see the original, the more it grows on me. But I still want to put my "stamp" on it in some way. Just a slight improvement.

 

Bonus Points for Style, no?

[svx6]

You gots style Sprank!

 

So long as the tips aren't huge. I love the way the V70 R is assertive without shouting about it:

http://carpictures.carjunky.com/Paris-Car-Show-2002/volvo_v70r_02?full=1

[allwheeldrive]

What is the deposit date? What is the due date for full payment? I really like the idea of true wagon fitment.

[m sprank]

Let me talk with The manufacturere tomorrow. Once I get a little more info, I will have a timeline. I am thinking this is going to happen rather quickly. I hope to have the deal finalized next week. Get the materials ordered and start collecting deposits so i can get the production run made.

 

I will obviously have all the details for everyone before collecting deposits or giving the "go".

[blongo804]

Sounds awesome! I'm liking this fast paced updating. Can't wait for tomorrow's update. I too wish the tips can be tucked a little better but what can ya do..I'll live and so will the car.

[goneskiian]

I had a long discussion about tips with Stromung. Double wall wil fit. Oval will not. Tucking them up all the way into the top of the cut out does not work. Cut out too narrow and round. Tips would have to be too small.

 

I am going over in person to approve the tips before production. Offset is doable, and I already requested it. Not a lot of offset, just enough to curve with the bumper.

 

Dont worry. I will be SUPER ANAL about the tips before giving the OK. I know it will be well built and sound superb. But the tips are what we will all see every day.

It looks like the wagon has wider cut outs than the sedan. Think there's a chance they'd tuck them more for the wagon fitment?

 

Anyone still up for this? Last I heard they needed 5-6 people to make another run of LGT exhausts

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13139&d=1136093197

http://i39.tinypic.com/2w39v6g.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/4heepw.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2qk5v0z.jpg

http://legacygt.com/reviews/data/14/11323SLG052-large.jpg

 

2005 Subaru Outback XT

[goneskiian]

My apologies for another bunch of pictures.

 

I'm getting more and more tempted by the quad tips. IMO it looks much better tucked like brotha bochinam has been able to achieve.

 

It was a good weekend to install wagon cannons...

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070128.jpg

 

Some exhaust manufacturers are body style bigots. Thanks Stromung for showing the wagon some love. From what I understand it was more than just welding up longer tips. The wagon quads apparently needed a dedicated jig to get the angles right. Nice work guys!

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050142.jpg

 

Here are the parts along with a few close ups:

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050136.jpg

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050128.jpg

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050130.jpg

 

Stromung makes their own mufflers, and signs the tips.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050129.jpg

 

It's hard to see in this photo but there are a variety of subtle angles on the welded end, down tilt, slant cut...etc.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050137.jpg

 

3" to two 2.25" Nice bends eh?

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050132.jpg

 

This is the only part I don't like. It's a 2.5" donut flange designed to work with the factory downpipe.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050133.jpg

 

I had to buy a Fred Beans 3" to Scooby donut adaptor to make it work with my Invidia downpipe. Bah...but it will work for now until I decide to weld up a something else.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050144.jpg

 

I know some of you are going directly from 3" flanges to the Stromung. Beware, you can get it to "work" as far as leaks are concerned, but the factory donut thingamajig with the springs is designed to be a flexible joint. Without it, the weakest link will ultimately give when the motor torques. In my case (Invidia to stock cat back) the welds at the Y failed.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9050143.jpg

 

Here's the final product. I think the wagon tips sit a little higher than the sedan version? I was able to give them a slight tuck just by playing with the joint between the muffler inlet and the Y pipe.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070135.jpg

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070134.jpg

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070130.jpg

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070133.jpg

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070131.jpg

 

I'm very happy with the fit and finish on the final product...and the soundtrack is to die for.

 

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll474/bochinam/P9070129.jpg

[RedDawg]

i wonder if i can request my xmas bonus a month early

[scoobiedude]

29. Scoobiedude would love this CBE on my car

[eqt2010]

30. eqt2010

if it fits wagon and no drone on highway speed, I'm in!

[Fraggle]

31. Fraggle

[Strizzy]

The ever-growing list:

 

1. Tsunami

2. Alaskajoel

3. blongo804

4. Drew888

5. drkknight99

6. elchrispy

7. 300zx2g35

8. toshiba2.5

9. micmicmotorbike

10. sleeper8406

11. stowny

12. Underdog

13. chutrain

14. TSi+WRX

15. Istealfrombums

16. Murphdaddy

17. ProFlatlander15

18. Fossil2k2

19. LJ08GT

20. Subietonic

21. Subawang

22. 06Legacy

23. LALGT

24. Strizzy123

25. notthesnail

26. gonzo2186

27. spec.B Dream

28. SVX6

29. Scoobiedude

30. eqt2010

31. Fraggle

[CrowNaza86]

I'm really surprised there aren't tons more on that list.

[Strizzy]

If this was posted in the tech forum, I'm sure it would blow up, since not everyone checks the other sub-forums.

[m sprank]

I have not even started to advertise, other than this thread. LOL. Is it time to start spreading the word? I hate to jinx myself.

[blongo804]

Spread the word! Look how many people jumped on this as soon as they read "Stromung" lol.