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Posted by FlyingLow (Member # 1485) on :
 
What exhaust would you guys recommend for my 97 cobra. I want to make it sound like a beast but want to be able to keep it smog legal. Thanks for any input that you can provide me. If you have an exhaust for sale for my car let me know and we can work something out.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
well, problem is that to be legal you have to use cats, but the cats is what takes away from that deep bass rumble that you seem to be looking for.

Now you may be able to do a 2.5" catted H/X pipe and a very loud muffler like a 1-chamber Flow to compensate.

Personally, I think the best sounding combination is an Off-Road H and Magnaflow catback.
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
High flow catted H, dynomax 18in race bullets, 2 1/12 in tailpipes, 3.5 in tips. Done
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
if Smog was not an issue... i'd say MAC long tube headers + MAC Off-road ProChamber + MAC Flowpath catback...

Or Kook's Long tube headers + any off-road h-pipe + SpinTech Super Prostreet mufflers...

But if you want 100% smog legal, you can't change the midpipe... not even a catted x-pipe is California smog legal. if you're sticking with the stock cats for smog... i'd go with one chamber series 10 Flowmasters... or Dynomax Race Bullets...

[ August 10, 2010, 06:35 PM: Message edited by: 04 S281 ]
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
DP

[ August 10, 2010, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: 04 S281 ]
 

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Posted by FlyingLow (Member # 1485) on :
 
I wish I could go with the no cat option but I've already been popped once for no cats. I really don't feel like paying another big ticket. Thats the reason for me wanting to go with the legal route this time.
 

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Posted by Topete (Member # 4803) on :
 
magna packs and h pipe=beast mode
 

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Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
how much was that ticket for no cats? Cuz rigt now I have a bassani x pipe with high flow cats but I might pull that down N run my BBK off road H, but I really don't want to get hit with a ticket
 

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Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
I understand how you feel, I work in elk grove so cattless isn't much of an opinion for me but I would definitely recommend cherry bomb extremes they aren't a glass pack but are really loud! Been happy ever since
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Bassani
 

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Posted by snakebit95 (Member # 8871) on :
 

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Originally posted by Chavez66:
how much was that ticket for no cats? Cuz rigt now I have a bassani x pipe with high flow cats but I might pull that down N run my BBK off road H, but I really don't want to get hit with a ticket

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Yup, that's the same reason I just threw my stock H pipe on yesterday. It actually sounds pretty good. I dont want to get popped for something that may or may not make a whopping 5 hp.

BTW it smells better too

[ August 10, 2010, 08:38 PM: Message edited by: snakebit95 ]
 

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Posted by P.B.R .stangs (Member # 6544) on :
 
high flow cat pipe with magnapacks = beasting
 

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Posted by 90_STANG015 (Member # 8990) on :
 
slp loudmouths ftw
 

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Posted by Ryan... (Member # 7089) on :
 
spintech pro-streets ftw hands down for the catback.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
If you really want to bring down the house and be legal, run a catted H-pipe with 3" straight pipes leading to dumps (no mufflers)!

BOOYAW
 

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Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 
I thought any modification to your exhaust was illegal, even just mufflers. Is this true?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90FoX:
I thought any modification to your exhaust was illegal, even just mufflers. Is this true?

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Well, there are headers with Carb#s
And catbacks have generally been acceptable (but the law probably states you can't modify).

I don't know of any midpipes however that carry carb#s. Anyone know?
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
certain headers are CARB legal...

NO MIDPIPES, X OR H, CATTED OR OTHERWISE, ARE CARB LEGAL.

Only midpipes with the factory number of CARB legal cats, (which have to have the factory 2.25in inlet/outlet) in the factory locations, are smog legal... so basically stock midpipes... or custom midpipes assembled with CARB certified OEM replacement cats in the factory locations are legal.

Catback's, and mufflers in general:

CA. V.C. 27151 No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle so that the vehicle is not in compliance with the provisions of Section 27150 or exceeds the noise limits established for the type of vehicle in Article 2.5(commencing with Section 27200) of this chapter. No person shall operate a motor vehicle with an exhaust system so modified.

CA. V.C. 27150 (a) Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
(b) Except as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000) with respect to off-highway motor vehicles subject to identification, every passenger vehicle operated off the highways shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and proper maintained so as to meet the requirements of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 27200), and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device. (c) The provision of subdivision (b) shall not be applicable to passenger vehicles being operated off the highways in an organized racing or competitive event conducted under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the local governmental authority having jurisdiction.

CA.V.C. 27200 (a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall not register on a dealer's report of sale a new motor vehicle, except an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000), Which produces a maximum noise exceeding the applicable noise limit at a distance of 50 feet from the centerline of travel under test procedures established by the Department of Highway Patrol.
(b) The Department of Motor Vehicles may accept a dealer's certificate as proof of compliance with this article. (c) Test procedures for compliance with this article shall be established by the Department of the California Highway Patrol, taking into consideration the testing procedures of the Society of Automotive Engineers

(1) Sound Level Limit. The exhaust noise shall not exceed 95 dB(A).
 

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Posted by Ms Cobra (Member # 401) on :
 
I would do Bassani

I had full Bassani exhaust with a catted X-pipe and it sounded mean on my 98 cobra. Obviously w/o cats sounds alot better but your O2 sensors will become a pain in ur butt.

Post a sound byte of your system when you get it!
 

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Posted by FlyingLow (Member # 1485) on :
 
I'll definitely post a sound clip when I get the new exhaust put on! Thanks everyone for your input! Very much appreciated!
 

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