Wanting a little more sound

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Mar 4, 2015 | 10:36 AM

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black Tara

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From: simi valley CA.

well sounds like you have a lot of options here? keep in mind you need to pass smog to!
With my option the qtp exhaust cut out, when it is closed, it is 100% stock.
Tim

Mar 4, 2015 | 04:57 PM

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XtremeSS

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Originally Posted by breds2k

Not sure why ever answer isn't a downpipe!! I love my 5spd with a just a catless downpipe its like stock cruising, cant hear it at all then WOT is LOUD!! Sounds great and really goes silent on command.

X2, and its the cheape$t. which is exactly what the OP said was important

Mar 9, 2015 | 08:54 PM

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gunblaize

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From: Rowan County NC

Sounds like a catless down pipe may be the answer, especially since I'm going to be putting a tune on it soon. Almost got all my ducks in a row (those things are difficult to wrangle)

Mar 9, 2015 | 08:58 PM

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gunblaize

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Originally Posted by black Tara

well sounds like you have a lot of options here? keep in mind you need to pass smog to!
With my option the qtp exhaust cut out, when it is closed, it is 100% stock.
Tim

NC=No smog sniffers=WIN!

If it'll pass being hooked up to the OBD2 scanner I'm good, so as long as I can keep the check engine light off I've no worries inspection wise.

But wait, they're supposed to check under the car for a cat... Suppose I could core the cat like mentioned earlier. Wouldn't be the first time.

Mar 10, 2015 | 09:47 AM

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Blue Beast (aka Boydie)

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I have stainless steel exhaust manifold with catless 3 inch stainless all the way back, no muffler. Sounds beautiful outside much better than a standard exhaust. Some droning inside the ****pit but a resonator will mellow it out.

You wouldn't have to go stainless but 3 inch is the way to go, no muffler.

Boydie

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Originally Posted by gunblaize

Ok, 2009 HHR ss, bone stock auto. Planning on a tune soon, but I'm also wanting a little more sound. I don't want to sound like a rice burner, but I want to be able to hear my car. What are your recommendations. Trying not to spend $800 on a turbo back exhaust when I could be satisfied with the sound of a $100 muffler.