X-pipe and RMB 1986.5

Crumpler · Crumpler's Garage

I had previously done RMB.
Recently deleted cat and put on X-pipe.

Roger had said the shop was relocating (Ott no longer manufacturing?) and no product would be available for months. With further questions there was one stainless steel pipe left and I snagged it-- immediately going over budget.

While exhaust was off I removed half axle on driver's side to refinish and replace boots.

The shop dog lost interest about one hour in:

O2 sensor and a few crispy hangers replaced as well.

The pipe went on easy, at this point stock manifolds and intermediate silencers with with RMB and X-pipe. I had two concerns ahead of time: what would the HP gain be and how much noise. I didn't want to cross over into dumb-ass territory because of running with no muffler.

The HP gain is a real honest bump , I had that stupid grin on my face when I took her out.

I'll let the panel decide on the sound but I'm pleased.
I've got an itch to use the other bung hole for a wideband A/F... I like that one Leo did.

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Dadddio · Dadddio's Garage

I'm jealous.
Doesn't seem too loud to me.

XLR8928 · XLR8928's Garage

Sounds perfect to me, definitely not too loud. The only people that might complain are the Eco-Nazi's.

Mrmerlin · 10-20-2013, 05:59 AM

Thats a nice X you got,
It also appears that the bolts for the clamps have been cut off, these are long for a reason , it makes installation easier to attach the nut to the bolts .

Hang on to the Cats they are worth a bit of cash to someone that needs them,
and will become quite rare.

You might find that the stock pumpkin with the X pipe is a bit quieter and wont drone at 3200 RPM.

Also if your using those red pads to jack the car you should NOT do this,
these rails are not structural bearing , they are thin metal and support the floor,
using these areas will damage the floor sealing if continually used for jacking ,
use the 4 factory jack pads only,

Crumpler · Crumpler's Garage

Thanks you guys.

I saved the cats and mounted it on the wall like a deer head trophy. Getting money for it someday would be a pleasant surprise.

The end of the bolts are on but you can't see them in the pic because of the heat shield.

Fredfox · 10-22-2013, 02:54 PM

sounds just like mine. Runs great also.

Niles · Niles's Garage

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Originally Posted by Crumpler

Thanks you guys.

I saved the cats and mounted it on the wall like a deer head trophy.

Those poor cats. What breed? Short hair or long hair?

Crumpler · Crumpler's Garage

Used high flow kittens.

Plexus928 · 10-23-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Crumpler

Used high flow kittens.

These are much better than big bore cougars.

Crumpler · Crumpler's Garage

Mrs. Crumpler said the S3 now sounds like a teenagers car.
Where is the love?

beran earms · 06-02-2019, 06:55 AM

Any updates or changes to this exhaust? I know it has been a while and maybe there are some new options out there. I am trying to decide what direction I want to go, as of now I have an RMB and stock remaining. A little bit on the reserved side of life for me but I want to avoid being obnoxious too. Any suggestions?