Hey SoCal,,,
Why don't you do a group buy on the Gibson exhaust or the IMCO muffler :thumb:

This is a great mod that will not void warranty.

Any one interested-(maybe we can convince him to do it).

YES I am of course on a budget and every little bit helps.

If only I didn't have to replace my windhield. :mad: That was most of my exhaust and spring money. :(

If only I didn't have to replace my windhield. :mad: That was most of my exhaust and spring money. :(

What happened to your windshield?

I would be interested as long as it doesn't make my HHR loud, I like the performance aspect of a better flowing exhaust but still want a fairly quiet ride.

What happened to your windshield?

Cracked. :(
http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1056
http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1017

As long as it's not overwhelmingly pricey and if it doesn't sound like I'm in a wind up engine like those civics, and eclipses, I'm all ears.

Cracked. :(
http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1056
http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1017

That's not good :(

Too bad you don't live here in Florida, we don't pay for replacement windshields as long as we have comp insurance on our cars.

I want something that doesnt sound ricey. And I dont mind loud, as long as it has a nice tone. My mechanic at Chevy said that he used a Gibson exhaust on his car and it sounded great but rusted out in 2 years. It was not the stainless steel one. He said that the factory system has small pinholes in the muffler to release the condensation, and that the aftermarket ones do not and that is why they dont last.

He said that the factory system has small pinholes in the muffler to release the condensation, and that the aftermarket ones do not and that is why they dont last.

That is a big crock. Mufflers need to be sealed to work properly. Pinholes would leak not only noise - but pressure, causing then to enlarge and '"rot out" the more they are driven. All modern exhausts are sealed - that is why you'll see "water" dripping out your tail pipe when you first start up.

That "water" condensation only occurs at startup - don't think for a minute that it stays in the muffler when you shut the engine off. It's so hot in there then ANY water would evaporate immediately!

Good to know, and one less worry. Thanks for clearing that up :one:

I want something that doesnt sound ricey. And I dont mind loud, as long as it has a nice tone. My mechanic at Chevy said that he used a Gibson exhaust on his car and it sounded great but rusted out in 2 years. It was not the stainless steel one. He said that the factory system has small pinholes in the muffler to release the condensation, and that the aftermarket ones do not and that is why they dont last.
I disagree with the mechanics comments...
I have a Gibson cat back on my 01 Tahoe still looks as new the day I installed it and it is not the stainless one.
Neither do my flowmasters on my 70 Chevelle which are 12 years old now
and do not have drains.
I agree with SoCal- as you drive it the condensation dries up quickly

Again, thanks. I anxiously await a sound byte of the Gibson so's I can get me one.

Yeah, I'm awaiting a sound byte too!

So, back to the group discount... add my name to the list.

There currently is no group buy - the person who posted this thread was only wishing! We already have the lowest price on the 'net for Gibson Exhausts (including shipping).

SoCAL.
I've e-mailed Gibson requesting detailed info... such as dyno-results and/or a sound clip. No response to date (over a week)!?!?
I requested this info for several reasons- 1.) I'm curious if they can validate their claims of power increase, 2.) I want to avoid the Ricer Buzzzzzz while going down the road, 3.) There's NO info on the HHR exhaust they offer on their web-site!!!?
Seeing how you may have an 'IN' with them, AND that we seemingly have a captive market (HHR-specific), is their any way you can request this info and post as a sticky (or on your site)? OR- should everyone thats interested e-mail Gibson direct (flood them with e-mails to show demand) until we get what we're looking for?????
Don't get me wrong- I believe Gibson is a solid company turning out quality performance parts (at a premium).... however, I'm already UNIMPRESSED with their customer-service due to NO RESPONSE WHAT-SO-EVER!!!!
Spring's breaking in Michigan and I want to begin modding my hurse but DONT want to waste money on junk parts!!!!
-SCOOT

Scoot - I've been asking them for this info for months.
Trust me - it's like pulling teeth.