2004 MX5 SE Exhaust upgrade

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2004 MX5 SE Exhaust upgrade

Postby MINX » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:38 pm

Thought you might like to hear about my exhaust upgrade today.
As far as I know it was standard SE exhaust. Very quiet from the cabin.
Generally only hear engine and induction noise, not zorst.
I didnt want it noisy, just wanted it to actually sound like a sports car!
We initially changed from resonator back, 2.5in mandrel bent pipes and sports muffler. It was still pretty quiet so we cut out the hotdog completely and replaced with straight pipe.
Its my daily driver so i didnt want it too loud.
Its pretty good now, a little rumble at startup, then quiet idle, and quiet at cruise. But has a nice low rumble when you put the boot in. Really nice.
$370 Exotic Exhausts.
Next step maybe a high flow cat but i like the sound level now.
Not sure about power increase, feels a little better low down.
Sorry about crap Phone/camera quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-cJjyNO7nQ
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Postby JBT » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:09 pm

Sounds good to me. :D
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Postby Steampunk » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:30 am

It's nice Stu :)
Time to go for a buzz up the mountains and hear the *Grrrr-Grrrrrr!* bouncing off the rock walls 8)
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Postby MINX » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:56 am

She will get a good stretch this Sunday on club run.
Could be my imagination but turbo seems to come up earlier.
Whistle starts about 3k now instead of 3.5-4.
Gotta be happy with that. :D
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Postby sliq » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:06 pm

you've got my vote mate :)
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Postby ASE05 » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:50 pm

It should be boosting a lil' earlier, it aint your imagination 8) 3\" on ours from turbo back and she certainly don't sound like a hairdressers car!
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