1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

how loud?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-21-04, 02:05 AM
  #1  
Full Member

Thread Starter
 
bigb3433's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: lexington ky
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
how loud?

okay guys here is the deal. i installed the carb today weber 45 side. still working out the bugs but any way no i have noticed my exhuast is really restrictive and i have a hole in my muffler (130kmiles) so im looking to cheap alternatives to buying somthing like a full racingbeat exhuast im trying to go turbo this summer so itd be a waste of cash to buy the header now unless i got it real cheap i live in ky so no emissions so i though about cutting off the cats and putting the connector pipe up to the exhuast manifold and running a straight pipe that curves out to the side before the rear tire. how loud do ya think this would be? any sound bites would be great as well as info on your setups.
Old 04-21-04, 02:08 AM
  #2  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
S2-13BT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Canberra - Aus
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Too loud.

I have 2.5 inch pipe from the turbo back, with two resonators and one straight through muffler. Don't forget a turbo has some quieting effect as well, and I;ve got about 104db at 4000rpm. It gets annoying after a half hour of cruising. When you're actually driving with a purpose it's good though!

Your suggested setup would be louder still, so i'd imagine you'd get sick of it pretty quick.

I'd probably save your money until you've done your turbo swap, then work on a good exhaust once that's done.
Old 04-21-04, 11:08 AM
  #3  
KARATE EXPLOSION

iTrader: (1)
 
cpt_gloval's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Deadmonds, WA
Posts: 2,991
Received 33 Likes on 19 Posts
i sold my '83 'cause it was too loud: header -> straight pipe -> stock muffler.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Andrew7dg
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
3
08-06-17 01:41 PM
He's On Toroids
NE RX-7 Forum
48
10-19-15 08:58 PM
Rbkouki
V-8 Powered RX-7's
0
09-29-15 08:54 PM



Quick Reply: how loud?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:55 AM.