My custom exhaust (pics)
12-05-2004, 06:50 PM
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My custom exhaust (pics)
Hi guys!
My number 1 priority with this exhaust, was that it appear as stock as possible. 2nd priority was that it sound as stock as possible. When I completed the system, I was pleasantly surprised, I had achieved exactly what I wanted.
The system is on my turbo 2.0L Jetta, so it had to be 2.5", and straight through. The system consists of a straight pipe from the turbo outlet to a Borla Turbo muffler, which is straight through. I thought it would be loud as hell with no cat and no resonator, but to my surprise, it is only slightly louder than stock. I don't hear it in the car with the windows closed, except at high-load / low rpm ... Very happy with the sound.
The whole thing is T304 stainless, and all welded by me and my friend Mathieu.
Only changes I want to make is to add a catalytic converter, out of respect for the people driving behind me, and for the environment. I will do this.
Mathieu, one of my schoolmates, wanted to try out the TIG ...
Hangers are made of T304 1/2" round bar. I just could not bend them, so I cut slits in the the sides and rewelded them. (These were welded by Mathieu).
My number 1 priority with this exhaust, was that it appear as stock as possible. 2nd priority was that it sound as stock as possible. When I completed the system, I was pleasantly surprised, I had achieved exactly what I wanted.
The system is on my turbo 2.0L Jetta, so it had to be 2.5", and straight through. The system consists of a straight pipe from the turbo outlet to a Borla Turbo muffler, which is straight through. I thought it would be loud as hell with no cat and no resonator, but to my surprise, it is only slightly louder than stock. I don't hear it in the car with the windows closed, except at high-load / low rpm ... Very happy with the sound.
The whole thing is T304 stainless, and all welded by me and my friend Mathieu.
Only changes I want to make is to add a catalytic converter, out of respect for the people driving behind me, and for the environment. I will do this.
Mathieu, one of my schoolmates, wanted to try out the TIG ...
Hangers are made of T304 1/2" round bar. I just could not bend them, so I cut slits in the the sides and rewelded them. (These were welded by Mathieu).
12-05-2004, 07:22 PM
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Re: My custom exhaust (Agtronic)
Looks very nice 
. I know it can be hard to make exhausts on A3/A2s that are lowered (I assume yours is) due to clearance over the rear torsion beam.
. I know it can be hard to make exhausts on A3/A2s that are lowered (I assume yours is) due to clearance over the rear torsion beam.
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12-06-2004, 10:40 AM
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Nice , for a second I thought your friend was tigging the exhaust on his lap. Also the piece that is sitting on the table all tigged together, it looks like you flared out the ends, if so how did you do it ?
, for a second I thought your friend was tigging the exhaust on his lap. Also the piece that is sitting on the table all tigged together, it looks like you flared out the ends, if so how did you do it ?
12-06-2004, 11:32 AM
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Re: My custom exhaust (LivinDreamsDC2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LivinDreamsDC2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">isn't a honda but you still get a from me.
sexy</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed....
from me. sexy</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed....
12-06-2004, 11:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mopar junkie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">>it looks like you flared out the ends
Thats called a v-band flange.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They don't even look like there on.
Thats called a v-band flange.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They don't even look like there on.
12-06-2004, 11:59 AM
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Re: (95db8GSR)
I dont think those are exhaust "v-band" flanges or clamps. They look to me to be tri-clover flanges... used for process pipes in the food and drug industry.
12-06-2004, 12:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TrueNorthStar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont think those are exhaust "v-band" flanges or clamps. They look to me to be tri-clover flanges... used for process pipes in the food and drug industry.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hmm, well does anyone know where to by piping like that, where its flared at the ends ?
Hmm, well does anyone know where to by piping like that, where its flared at the ends ?
12-06-2004, 12:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TrueNorthStar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont think those are exhaust "v-band" flanges or clamps. They look to me to be tri-clover flanges... used for process pipes in the food and drug industry.</TD></TR></TABLE>
your right, i use those clamps every day with rubber gaskets.
how do you seal these.. like a metal gasket?
your right, i use those clamps every day with rubber gaskets.
how do you seal these.. like a metal gasket?
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