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      12-30-2012, 05:06 PM   #1
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Hey guys i recently installed macht schnell test pipes and paired it with my meisterschaft x pipe and muffler for a full exhaust system. It sounds awesome and the gains are good but its just WAY TOO LOUD

For example every time I go to the mall i set off at least 4 car alarms in the parking structure...kinda annoying

Im looking to get another x pipe that has resonators so something that isn't so loud

open to any x pipe suggestions, hopefully it will be a bit more quiet

thanks in advance

EDIT: went with gintani quad resonated x pipe...wow big difference not only quieter but a more refined tone and less vibrations
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      12-30-2012, 05:08 PM   #2
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Dinan and Borla are the two quad resonated options. You can also add resonators to your x-pipe. I added four to my aftermarket x-pipe.
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      12-31-2012, 03:27 PM   #3
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test pipes are all well and good why didnt you just op for the Akra Evo X pipe?
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      12-31-2012, 03:44 PM   #4
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I would like to know which one is the quietest.
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      12-31-2012, 03:48 PM   #5
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Gintani also has quad resonated X-Pipe, but in 100% honesty the stock X-Pipe w/ the Test Pipes is gonna be the quietest X setup. Chances are to quiet it down, you're gonna have to go to a less aggressive muffler section.


Challenge X-Pipe is also really popular, you can get it with sport cats & resonators which will also quiet it down, but you'll lose some power since you won't be fully catless.
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      12-31-2012, 04:19 PM   #6
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Id say trade axle backs with soneone local.
Try a remus sport or wtv....so ething quieter
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      01-01-2013, 07:20 PM   #7
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I added 4 Aero AR25 resonators to an x pipe that I had a muffler shop create for me. I have a custom magnaflow muffler set up and turner test pipes. Sounds pretty good, and when I am cruising, it is only slightly louder than when I had the stock cats.
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      01-01-2013, 11:07 PM   #8
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Id say trade axle backs with soneone local.
Try a remus sport or wtv....so ething quieter
Na my axel back was a bit pricey to just trade
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Has anyone every done test-pipes and resonator delete on the stock x-pipe, with stock muffler?

I couldn't find any sound clips, but full aftermarket x-pipes with stock exhaust seem to sound good.
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Hey guys i recently installed macht schnell test pipes and paired it with my meisterschaft x pipe and muffler for a full exhaust system. It sounds awesome and the gains are good but its just WAY TOO LOUD

For example every time I go to the mall i set off at least 4 car alarms in the parking structure...kinda annoying

Im looking to get another x pipe that has resonators so something that isn't so loud

open to any x pipe suggestions, hopefully it will be a bit more quiet

thanks in advance
No X Pipe is going to be quieter than a test pipe setup. (Turner, ACM, Macht Schnell) Remember that they retain the 2 stock resonators and 2 200 cell secondary cats.

Oh, sorry, I see that you paired it with the Miestershaft X pipe. I would just get a stock x pipe and hack it up.
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      01-29-2013, 12:22 PM   #11
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Has anyone every done test-pipes and resonator delete on the stock x-pipe, with stock muffler?

I couldn't find any sound clips, but full aftermarket x-pipes with stock exhaust seem to sound good.
Extremely raspy and unrefined in my opinion, but there are folks that like it.
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      01-29-2013, 04:20 PM   #12
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OEM MOD with no secondary cat / resonator in the middle. Loud and raspy as hell already.
Can't imagine without primary cats as well.

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      01-30-2013, 06:49 AM   #13
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test pipes are all well and good why didnt you just op for the Akra Evo X pipe?
Most likely because test pipes perform virtually the same and have virtually the same gains as an aftermarket catless x-pipe for at least a third of the cost.
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      01-30-2013, 08:17 AM   #14
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Do you have any dynos that show the secondary cats pose no restriction? I agree on the bang for the buck part, but not on the perform virtually the same part. While a pair of 400 cell cats plus a pair of 200 cell secondary cats are a greater restriction than just a pair of 200 cell cats, a pair of 200 cell secondary cats is still a restriction.
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Do you have any dynos that show the secondary cats pose no restriction? I agree on the bang for the buck part, but not on the perform virtually the same part. While a pair of 400 cell cats plus a pair of 200 cell secondary cats are a greater restriction than just a pair of 200 cell cats, a pair of 200 cell secondary cats is still a restriction.
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do you have a gt2 or gt? im running challenge sport x-pipe with the gt2, even with secondary race cats and resonators its extremely loud. the moment you take out ur primary its going to be loud no matter what x-pipe you use. if you want something quieter u will have to change muffler.
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Do you have any dynos that show the secondary cats pose no restriction? I agree on the bang for the buck part, but not on the perform virtually the same part. While a pair of 400 cell cats plus a pair of 200 cell secondary cats are a greater restriction than just a pair of 200 cell cats, a pair of 200 cell secondary cats is still a restriction.

On an NA application, secondary cats vs Akrapovic Evo vs catless, I had a total horsepower variance of less than 9 horsepower. I'm happy to give up 2% power to not stink as badly.
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      01-30-2013, 01:47 PM   #18
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I'd go back to stock x-pipe, see how that sounds. If that's still too loud then yes - go to a quieter axle back. Power gain is from primary cat removal rather than secondary cats.

I've got a Dinan axle back w/ test pipes...sounds awesome...quiet when I want it to be, loud when I want it to be
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Just keep the full OEM exhaust but replace the first cats with straight pipes. Sounds good but not too loud, best power gains. Oh yeah, also cheap if you know a good welder.
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do you have a gt2 or gt? im running challenge sport x-pipe with the gt2, even with secondary race cats and resonators its extremely loud. the moment you take out ur primary its going to be loud no matter what x-pipe you use. if you want something quieter u will have to change muffler.
I have gtc and it's loud either way. I ended up going with gintani quad res and it sounds way better much more refined
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On an NA application, secondary cats vs Akrapovic Evo vs catless, I had a total horsepower variance of less than 9 horsepower. I'm happy to give up 2% power to not stink as badly.
I would have estimated 5-10 rwhp for the secondary cats and 10-15 rwhp for the primary cats, so your results seem right to me. Were I trying to maximize power, though, I would want all of potential gain, not two thirds of it. The small gains may not seem like much, but they all add up.
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No X Pipe is going to be quieter than a test pipe setup. (Turner, ACM, Macht Schnell) Remember that they retain the 2 stock resonators and 2 200 cell secondary cats.

Oh, sorry, I see that you paired it with the Miestershaft X pipe. I would just get a stock x pipe and hack it up.
KITW is back!! good to see the exhaust master chiming in!!
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