Hey guys i was wondering if anyone has seen the catback setup from socalhhrs? and if anyone has heard it or put it on their vehicle? I am interested but want to get some feedback before i pay $$$

I'm waiting until I see a dyno chart. I can't believe a company would put an exhaust system on the market but not post dyno results. I am still kind of leaning towards Magnaflow at this point.

did magna flow come out with whole catback system?

did magna flow come out with whole catback system?

Yup. ;) Here is the dyno chart:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/amarini/Magnaflowchart.jpg
Now if Gibson would just do the same so I can compare. :roll:

just to put it out there with a flow master 40 series and the intake i have i am putting 169 hp and 151 torque and i have a 2.4 manual tranny

just to put it out there with a flow master 40 series and the intake i have i am putting 169 hp and 151 torque and i have a 2.4 manual tranny

Where did you get your numbers from? :confused:

Hey guys i was wondering if anyone has seen the catback setup from socalhhrs? and if anyone has heard it or put it on their vehicle? I am interested but want to get some feedback before i pay $$$

Here's my two cents: the Gibson system sounds nice and deep - the Magnaflow cat-back sounds way too "ricey" for me. It's not even a close race. The Gibson tech's are telling me 12-15hp is what they're seeing. I haven't seen a dyno chart yet.

If you think the Gibson cat-back is expensive...you might as well forget about the Magnaflow! http://forums.ngemu.com/images/smilies/new1/rotflmao.gif

hey socal what is the big difference in the systems that you carry? just durability? I want to replace mine soon and need some advice. Thanks

Some people like stainless steel - but the aluminized version is really just as durable.
I wouldn't spend the extra $$$ unless you're a "snob" about it. It boils down to looks.

With either Gibson system, you won't see a butt-ugly (can I say that here?) muffler hanging down either (it's mounted forward).

(*Sorry to offend the "snobs".) :D

Not true. In environments where they use salt on the roads the aluminum will rot out on you withing a few years where as stanless won't. Salt is highly corrosive on aluminum. That may be the case in California or Texas but that doesn't hold true in snow country. It's not all about looks. ;)

thanks guys. I live in Cincinasty with all the salt and grime so it looks like stainless for me!

. Gibson uses a muffler up where the stock resonator unit sits, and nothing but pipe all the way back.

On your web site the pic looks like 2 mufflers-is the rear hollow?

On your web site the pic looks like 2 mufflers-is the rear hollow?

Brain fade on my part - I don't know what I was thinking! :red:

Both of Gibson's HHR cat-backs use a resonator and a muffler.

I'll go back and edit my post. :(

I thought I saw a How To for installing the exhaust system somewhere on this forum. Is it as straight forward as it looks? The SoCal page says installation is 1 hour or less, so it must be pretty simple.

Yeah the Gibson is about an hour or so..
If you happen to have a high speed cutter, such as a dremo tool with cut off wheel that will speed the process when you have to make a incision cut in the stock exhaust to remove it..
Make a cut in front of the rear axle....

Must it be cut? I was hoping to keep it intact.

The instructions mentions to make a cut ..
It will be difficult to remove it from the vehicle without being cut..

The instructions mentions to make a cut ..
It will be difficult to remove it from the vehicle without being cut..

Very difficult indeed; unless you pulled the whole rear axle bar out! :eek:

Cutting it is no big problem really. It will make it easier to transport, easier to store, and if you ever want to reinstall it, any muffler shop can weld it back together for you - it's quite simple.

Mine went into the trash imediately, and was taken to the dump via trash truck in the next following days...

Mike can u get a soundclip of this system i may be interested but i want to hear one first. ;)

Mike can u get a soundclip of this system i may be interested but i want to hear one first. ;)

UPDATE: I have again been hammering Gibson for dynno charts and sound clips. They are beginning to understand the importance. My rep emailed me this response today:

Hi Mike,
Below is some useful info I found regarding the HHR System.
Unfortunately I do not have sound clips at this time. I'm talking with R&D
to see if we can get another HHR in for actual sound recording. I will keep
you updated as it progresses....

Factory Interior DB level 76
Gibson Interior DB level 83-84

Factory Exterior DB level 82
Gibson Exterior DB level 91-92

The vehicle will experience a small amount of resonance between the
rpms' of 2,000-3,000 rpm.

The factory system flows 241.7CFM
The Gibson system flows 268.1CFM

The system was designed to not flow as much as possible but to flow as
efficient as possible providing good lower end usable performance.
Unfortunately I am un able to access the Dyno sheet right now but did
pick up 8HP and 10-12 foot pounds of torque.

Felix A. Michel
Performance Specialist
Gibson Performance Exhaust
__________________________________________________ __________

I have since spoken to Felix and expressed that we would be happy to bring an HHR in and will even record the sound clips FOR them! They are checking with R&D to see what they can schedule.

Will keep you all posted as things progress...:thumb:

Well.... that's a start! I tell ya- trying to get this info outta Gibson is like pulling teeth WITH A SPOON!!!
Thanks for the persistence, Mike. I'm still holding out for some #'s from Gibson... they're just too big of a name to pass-up purchasing.
As for anyone that has this system installed... (sorry man) TOKYO has one (pics shown in his gallery). Fitment and quality look superb :eek: - however he has no way to get a quality sound clip at the moment.
KEEP PUSHING FOR MORE MIKE~~:thumb:

If only I had an air intake.....
Then I could really make a nice sound clip.... :D

If only I had an air intake.....
Then I could really make a nice sound clip.... :D

Ohhh, - I'm hearing THAT sound clip every day! :thumb:

Ohhh, - I'm hearing THAT sound clip every day! :thumb:
Now your just being mean.:p:

Soon boys (and girls!)...soon! :thumb:

Soon boys (and girls!)...soon! :thumb:


Didn't I tell you its my Birthday tomorrow?? :one:
intake...

Not available yet...soon! (oh, and happy birthday!)

Is that pie a la mode making you hungry? :D

It's not the pie, but the pic of the new intake that make me hungry.:lol:
Love your new signature Mike:thumb:

Didn't I tell you its my Birthday tomorrow?? :one:
intake...

:birthday: :banana: :beer:

Thanks..
Taking off from work...:banana: :breakdanc :lockd: :steering: :twothumbs :twothumbs :birthday: :clappy: :roflol: