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10-14-2007, 07:19 PM | #1 |
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UR Downpipe Update after 2k Miles
I drive quite a bit since I work so far from home, and I also take my car to the strip every once and a while. In other words, I do a bunch of different driving and the UR downpipes have been absolutely perfect.
I've heard the worry that the welds are going to break, so I'm just updating you guys that everything is working as good as when I initially installed them. I put my car on ramps today so I could put on some exhaust wrap around my X pipe and the high flow cats. I've been told that the "raspiness" or metallic sound could be vibrations coming from the actual X pipe and the cats and if I put some wrapping around it, then it would mufflle the actual unit making the sound go through the piping and mufflers. I figured that it couldn't hurt so I did it--and WOW! Not only did I change the sound but I have now decreased the heat in my engine bay. Now, of course the sound didn't change dramaticaly like I threw an a set of resonators but the sound is just smoother now. Here's some pics that I took when I was under there.
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Now, I haven't heard it yet. We'll see how it goes in the future because I just put the wrap on today, but when I went for a drive it was awesome!
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Thanks man! Just trying to post my experiences.
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Very nice DETAILED pictures and Informative response....
That looks like some kind of fiberglass/asbestos wrap??? Either way Im guessing its working but will it burn??
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10-14-2007, 10:13 PM | #8 |
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Did the catted UR downpipes give you a noticeable bump in power? Sorry if this had already been asked...
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10-14-2007, 11:39 PM | #9 |
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Awesome Craig.
Thermal warp actually works pretty good also.
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nice
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It's high temp fiberglass/composite to withstand temps to 2000 degrees F.
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thanks for the update... is the rest of your exhaust system stock?
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Here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...78&postcount=1
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10-15-2007, 12:44 PM | #14 |
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exhaust wrap definately works well for heat retention, dampens the sound well too. i have since removed the wrap as it deterates rapidly and also can act as a wick if oil was to get on it. the headers are now swainteched.
your DP wont get as hot as my headers so i really wouldnt wary about deteration. |
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love your set up....i too just used magnaflows ....for my c5. they are a great muffler at a great price! see my e cut outs? 335 is next |
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10-15-2007, 12:51 PM | #16 |
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Good stuff. The heating wraps are fine, they are designed for this type of stuff, there should be no worries. Thanks for the info Mr.5..
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Explain a little more about the oil though. Should I overload on the silicone spray?
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actually no....turbos keep it quiet...here ya go... http://www.cf-performance.com/nick/c5exhaust.wmv |
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I used DEI exhaust wrap.
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No google matches, is that spelled right. I also typed in exhaust wrap.. |
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