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Old 25-11-2006, 11:50 PM   #1
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Default 2" Cat-back Exhaust

So, I got a 2" cat-back exhaust installed yesterday. : Got it done at Castle Hill Exhaust. I gotta say the guys did an excellent job.

I wanted the exhaust to be on the quiet side. It'd be too quiet for most people but it sounds really nice to me. Not a real head-turner but still louder and better than stock. I chosed not to have tips as I want it to look stock.

It's pretty much unnoticable 2000rpm and below. It comes alive 2250rpm up, but once it's 3000rpm+.... the engine and the exhaust notes, IMO, blend well together. The guy at the exhaust shop said for me to give it a week for it to carb up. It'll sound slightly deeper and louder then.

Performance gain?... it doesnt add much power but i notice that it's much easier and quicker to get up to..say... 3000rpm than before. Throttle response is slightly improved and smoother. The car feels lighter and more edgy. :eclipsee_

Overally im pretty happy with it so far, I wanna hear how it is after it has worn-in a bit. Thanks Castle Hill Exhaust and everyone that has given me advices about cat-back exhaust.

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Old 26-11-2006, 12:15 AM   #2
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Yeah the fiesta does sound neat with an exhaust. Trick is to keep em quiet, they sound might nicer that way... sorta sounds tighter ;)
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Old 26-11-2006, 02:59 AM   #3
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I heard the exhaust today. Has a very nice sound and is nice and quiet.
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Old 26-11-2006, 09:54 AM   #4
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:hihi:

Yeah, you asked how many mufflers does it have... I think when I look back on it, the guy said something about resonator, pipe works and muffler. I think the cylindrical looking thing near the catalytic converter is the resonator and the muffler is down the back. So I guess there's only 1 muffler.
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Old 26-11-2006, 03:01 PM   #5
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resonator makes quite a difference, i have to use an overly large rear muffler to compensate for the missing resonator
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Old 26-11-2006, 09:55 PM   #6
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How much did it set you back HyperKid?

So if a cat-back was to be installed, what "parts" would it need?
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Old 27-11-2006, 11:08 AM   #7
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I got it for $240.

Parts? I guess : a resonator, pipes and a muffler.... oh and exhaust tip if u fancy them. (I hope that answers your question). If anyone wants to add anything or correct me on anything.. pls do so.

I'll try n take some pics later on.
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Old 27-11-2006, 11:22 AM   #8
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220-240 is right on the money for 2inch cat back.

If you want to add some nice stainless exhaust tips, maybe add 80-120 ontop of that figure. they charge alot for the tips :P
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Old 27-11-2006, 12:03 PM   #9
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220-240 is right on the money for 2inch cat back.

If you want to add some nice stainless exhaust tips, maybe add 80-120 ontop of that figure. they charge alot for the tips :P
who charges that much for tips???

mine cost $20 on top of the rest of the exhuast, all up for my 2 1/2 inch with 2 high flow mufflers it was $300, including the $20 for the tip
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Thanks HyperKid! Reason I asked was because I had no idea what parts are invovled.
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Old 27-11-2006, 01:26 PM   #11
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i got my exhaust done for 300 Inc GST which included tips. for 30 bucks.
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Got mine done at the same place same price with tips. Great guys. Highly recommend Castle Hill Exhaust to anyone.
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Old 27-11-2006, 02:29 PM   #13
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All of the local exhaust shops charge an arm and a leg for tips out of their catalogues.
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Old 27-11-2006, 03:36 PM   #14
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Thanks HyperKid! Reason I asked was because I had no idea what parts are invovled.
No problems, man.


Yeah, Mitch, that's a bit steep for a tip. The guy said that the tip would cost me $20-30. Btw, I didnt have any fancy chromy tips on mine.
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Old 27-11-2006, 07:12 PM   #15
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any pics yet ????
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Old 27-11-2006, 08:10 PM   #16
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Ah yes the pics...













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Old 28-11-2006, 02:13 AM   #17
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mmmm coco pops :P
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Old 28-11-2006, 06:03 AM   #18
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No, that's just the box... im not stocking that much coco-pops.
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Old 28-11-2006, 07:09 AM   #19
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That's what I'm havving for brekkie. :
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We're an easily distracted bunch, aren't we?
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We're an easily distracted bunch, aren't we?
Hey look! my foot!
Sorry, what were you talking about?

Looks good.
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Hey look! my foot!
Sorry, what were you talking about?
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Hey look! my foot!
Ewww, one's bigger than the other!
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