Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning Talk about modifications, or anything else associated with performance enhancements. Have a new idea for performance/reliability? Post it here. No idea is stupid! (please use Detailing and Appearance for cosmetic ideas)

3" Double Barrel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 09:07 PM
  #51  
mike_peperni's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
From: montreal, Canada
mike_peperni is on a distinguished road
Default

The only place that may be doesnt look mandrel bend is the 3-4 inch pipe to fit the cowbell, but hey, what a curve!

Reply
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 09:10 PM
  #52  
2000SilverBullet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
2000SilverBullet is on a distinguished road
Default

That'* correct. From the Y pipe to the mufflers is not mandrel bent. It had to be a custom bend because no one makes pipes for this car.
The connection from the 2 1/2" muffler to the 2" original tips was really tricky to fabricate because I wanted to keep the original tips in their original location. Actually I moved them back about 1/2" for a slightly better look.
Because the tips are only 2", I wasn't going to be fussy about slightly elongated bends in 2 1/2" tubes.
The sound is deep and sweet.
I opened it up during a ride a few minutes ago and I don't hear the whine of the supercharger much at WOT now
I really need to use those drag slicks now. Traction or rather lack of is very noticeable. I almost get the feeling that mileage will improve too, as long as the right foot stays off the floor.
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 09:14 PM
  #53  
PontiacDad's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 6,313
Likes: 2
From: Purgatory
PontiacDad is on a distinguished road
Default

Nice custom install That looks great and I'm sure the tone is sweet
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:04 PM
  #54  
2000SilverBullet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
2000SilverBullet is on a distinguished road
Default

It'* all 304 stainless steel too.
except those aluminum cowbells.

I can hear the engine growl.

....maybe I should do a trial fit on the 2.8" pulley.
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:10 PM
  #55  
PontiacDad's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 6,313
Likes: 2
From: Purgatory
PontiacDad is on a distinguished road
Default

Yeah do the pulley thing

No pics of the res?
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:32 PM
  #56  
2000SilverBullet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
2000SilverBullet is on a distinguished road
Default

Here'* one for you O'Neil.

The 3" tubing looks small compared to the tunnel....should've gone with 6"

Notice the extra O2 plug I had installed for that wideband analyser.



Name:  ResonatorO2bung.jpg
Views: 60
Size:  62.7 KB
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 11:48 PM
  #57  
PontiacDad's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 6,313
Likes: 2
From: Purgatory
PontiacDad is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks, too bad the link dont work though
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 12:09 AM
  #58  
95naSTA's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 2
From: Philly
95naSTA is on a distinguished road
Default

Wow thats purdy.
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:48 AM
  #59  
McGrath's Avatar
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,155
Likes: 0
From: Wickliffe, Ohio
McGrath is on a distinguished road
Default

Looks good, I bet it sounds amazing
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:58 AM
  #60  
2000SilverBullet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
2000SilverBullet is on a distinguished road
Default

Just came back from another run.
OMG, this Bonne has just undergone a transformation.
There is absolutely no knock retard with the 3.2 pulley. Tires will break free at any speed.
The sound is indescribeable.
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:18 PM.