WARNING!!!...to those with gutted cats...
03-11-02, 10:55 PM
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WARNING!!!...to those with gutted cats...
Last autumn I gutted my cats on my stock exhaust. Yeah, yeah, I know, I know. But I had a good reason. Prior to this I was boosting, at best, 2psi with my mostly stock '89T2. Since then I've been getting the usual flamage and popping. Well, at least until tonight. I've had pops that have been loud, but nothing like this. It felt as though the back of my car had lifted off of the ground. After this my exhaust was louder. Once I got home I was able to see what had happened. The driverside muffler canister had EXPLODED! Not just a little split, but completely wide open. Like a flower bloom out the side of it. Needless to say this is the impetus for me to finally suck it up and get a cat-back. I was about to get one in a few weeks anyway. Bahhh! I've been looking for one that would bolt right up to my RS*R 3" frontpipe. Most ones I've seen start out at less than 3" then flares out to more. I need one that is at least or larger than 3" from tip to end. Oh well, it's time to make my decision.
Let this be a warning to all of you out there with the gutted stock setup. Those flames and pops catch up to you eventually. The stock canisters don't like that too much.
jerk_racer@hotmail.com
Let this be a warning to all of you out there with the gutted stock setup. Those flames and pops catch up to you eventually. The stock canisters don't like that too much.
jerk_racer@hotmail.com
03-11-02, 10:59 PM
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no bought cat back will be 3" at the flange as they are made to bolt to the stock cat. and if your down pipe bolts to the stock cat then it's not 3" at the flange either anyways....
corksport just came out with a new one, very cheap!! full SS.
http://www.corksport.com/rx7/2rxeng.html
corksport just came out with a new one, very cheap!! full SS.
http://www.corksport.com/rx7/2rxeng.html
I wonder how it sounds and performs.
03-12-02, 12:56 AM
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I wish mine would shoot some freaking flames.
I have lots of pops 'n ****. but no flames.
my pre cats are gutted and I have a race pipe main cat.
a straight pipe. then to my stock mufflers.
Any tips on quick flames. I almost put some spark plugs
into the mufflers but decided not to. Late Matt22
I have lots of pops 'n ****. but no flames.
my pre cats are gutted and I have a race pipe main cat.
a straight pipe. then to my stock mufflers.
Any tips on quick flames. I almost put some spark plugs
into the mufflers but decided not to. Late Matt22
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03-12-02, 03:15 PM
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Damn thats nice. I was thinkin about the apex dual N-1s but it looks very heavy and is kinda pricy. plus Im pretty sure if the y pipe on the apex is 2 1/2" at the front. That cork sport system looks very nice!
03-12-02, 05:24 PM
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The same thing happened to my 1st gen. My leading plug wire slipped off the coil one cold morning. My friend and I were just cruising along,,,,then...,,CAABOOOM. Sounded like a cannon. Blew my muffler wide open!!!
Flames are natural for a rotary.. Open exhaust, straight through muffler(s), walaa flames
Flames are natural for a rotary.. Open exhaust, straight through muffler(s), walaa flames
03-12-02, 09:54 PM
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I wonder if that Corksport catback is 3" in diameter?? Anyboyd has a clue? I already have a 3" exhaust system from the RB downpipe all the way to the back.. But if the corksport is 3", then I just might get myself one.. Hey, for that price, why not?.. Right??
03-13-02, 02:37 AM
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You guys want to hear it? I made a super cheezy *** video a while back.
here is a link for the old 2 1/2 inch HKS one VS the 3 inch Apexi N1.
http://www.calinetworks.net/rez/movies/rezRX7T2.mpg
Right click and "save as....." smart people!
here is a link for the old 2 1/2 inch HKS one VS the 3 inch Apexi N1.
http://www.calinetworks.net/rez/movies/rezRX7T2.mpg
Right click and "save as....." smart people!
03-13-02, 05:46 AM
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Corksport is 3 all the way back than goes down to 2.5, I am extremelly interested in it though it does go out the driver side and I was wondering how this would effect weight ratio? And is the Apexi N1 Single that heavy?
03-13-02, 07:36 AM
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I am running straight 2.5 " single NO MUFFLER,cats,etc
I love it,flames BOOM I can see the light from it in rear view mirror at night.
I havent caught any static from local fuzz (not yet)
anyway
I love it,flames BOOM I can see the light from it in rear view mirror at night.
I havent caught any static from local fuzz (not yet)
anyway
03-16-02, 01:43 AM
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I ordered the Corksport exhaust late Tuesday afternoon and it came in on Thursday. Wowzers!!! I'll be putting it on tomorrow. $303 shipped to my door. This thing looks friggin' awesome.
I have pics of the exploded muffler, but I need to have them hosted to post them I guess.
jerk_racer@hotmail.com
I have pics of the exploded muffler, but I need to have them hosted to post them I guess.
jerk_racer@hotmail.com
03-16-02, 03:39 AM
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I wish Corksport was that fast shipping my stuff!!!
I spent over $1,000 there and I am still waiting to get my stuff.
Type 2 Front Bumper
4 KVR Xdrilled rotors
a set of Hawk HP+ pads
SS braided lines
It's been over 2 weeks now. . . . Hmm...
I spent over $1,000 there and I am still waiting to get my stuff.
Type 2 Front Bumper
4 KVR Xdrilled rotors
a set of Hawk HP+ pads
SS braided lines
It's been over 2 weeks now. . . . Hmm...
03-17-02, 06:33 AM
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is that single corksport exhaust really just $289?????
thats a bad *** looking piece. almost like the n1..but without the pre muffler.
i want that thing.
thats pretty weird that your canister exploded like that. must have looked crazy for anyone driving behind you.
i throw massive flames out the back of my turbo2.
my mufflers are made by sebring, they are straight threw stainless cans. they sound awsome. i have a 3 inch Y pipe, gutted cat, and a 3 inch mindtrain exhaust.
gets alittle anoying on the highway though...i have to really pump my stereo to even hear it clear.
i need to get some kind of sound proofing or something to shut up the mufflers inside the car.
mike
87 t2
thats a bad *** looking piece. almost like the n1..but without the pre muffler.
i want that thing.
thats pretty weird that your canister exploded like that. must have looked crazy for anyone driving behind you.
i throw massive flames out the back of my turbo2.
my mufflers are made by sebring, they are straight threw stainless cans. they sound awsome. i have a 3 inch Y pipe, gutted cat, and a 3 inch mindtrain exhaust.
gets alittle anoying on the highway though...i have to really pump my stereo to even hear it clear.
i need to get some kind of sound proofing or something to shut up the mufflers inside the car.
mike
87 t2
03-18-02, 12:31 AM
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Hey guys...This exhaust you guys keep talking about is it pretty nice looking...I have straight pipe all the way from the manifold to the Apex-i Dunk Series Muffler and I am not to impressed with the sound...It really sounds kinda wimpy...Kinda sounds like a turbo whine...It shoots a 3 foot flame out of the back of it at night sometimes...During decelaration...I was wondering if that Corksport is a really nice unit or not...Post again and let me know...I might purchase one...