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Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:05 pm
by Newbie GT
Hi guys

Are the quads noisy compared to std gtb muffs?

Any power benefits ?

Do they just bolt up to y pipe and use same hangers as gtb ?
Do I need gaskets?

Thanks very much

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:08 pm
by zch91
Just do it. They fit perfectly and look cool.

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:11 pm
by SH30RB
Newbie GT wrote:Hi guys

Are the quads noisy compared to std gtb muffs?

Any power benefits ?

Do they just bolt up to y pipe and use same hangers as gtb ?
Do I need gaskets?

Thanks very much

A little bit of extra noise, enough to put a smile on your face.
No real power benefits
Yes, they are a direct bolt up
Possibly need gaskets

+1 to what Zach said

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:12 pm
by Newbie GT
Thanks guys mate is considering it I think they look great!

Gaskets easy to come by ?

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:18 pm
by SH30RB
Newbie GT wrote:Thanks guys mate is considering it I think they look great!

Gaskets easy to come by ?

any exhaust shop for pretty cheap!

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:23 pm
by Newbie GT
Thanks will order some

Can we use existing gaskets ?

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:24 pm
by SH30RB
Newbie GT wrote:Thanks will order some

Can we use existing gaskets ?

ahh it depends if there is still a reasonable enough layer left on either the pipes or the muffler itself, but i'd advise scraping that off and using new gaskets

They are very cheap from an exhaust shop

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:29 pm
by Newbie GT
Ok will check his car out tomorrow the y pipe is only 7 months old so might be ok with gasket

There is an exhaust sealer gasket glue too isn't there ? Might be easier and cheap to get muffler place to fit maybe $50?

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:31 pm
by SH30RB
Newbie GT wrote:Ok will check his car out tomorrow the y pipe is only 7 months old so might be ok with gasket

There is an exhaust sealer gasket glue too isn't there ? Might be easier and cheap to get muffler place to fit maybe $50?

Is it an xforce system? just out of curiosity...

If it is, those gaskets will be fine to use by themselves as I've seen what they use, I've got one on my car.

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:36 pm
by Newbie GT
SH30RB wrote:
Newbie GT wrote:Ok will check his car out tomorrow the y pipe is only 7 months old so might be ok with gasket

There is an exhaust sealer gasket glue too isn't there ? Might be easier and cheap to get muffler place to fit maybe $50?

Is it an xforce system? just out of curiosity...

If it is, those gaskets will be fine to use by themselves as I've seen what they use, I've got one on my car.

It is xforce yes
So you think I can use them ? With some gasket glue or not needed ?

Sorry

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:40 pm
by Kekotic
Newbie GT wrote:Ok will check his car out tomorrow the y pipe is only 7 months old so might be ok with gasket

There is an exhaust sealer gasket glue too isn't there ? Might be easier and cheap to get muffler place to fit maybe $50?


You can change the mufflers with the car on the ground if you haven't lowered the car. And if you have,reverse the rear tyres on some blocks of wood. The stock gasket should be fine.

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:41 pm
by Newbie GT
Thanks Kiern

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:44 pm
by rooby
If you have trouble getting them on the rubber hangers, some WD40 will be your friend.

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:47 pm
by SH30RB
Newbie GT wrote:It is xforce yes
So you think I can use them ? With some gasket glue or not needed ?

Sorry

Yes, those gaskets will be fine to use.
No need for gasket glue if you have the bolts done up properly

:)

Re: Std gtb muffs vs tuned by sti

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:48 pm
by Newbie GT
Thanks rooby going on mates gtb so I will get all gear ready for him as he is in NZ at moment

Will I need gasket sealer ? Any particular one from super cheap ?

Then test for leaks just by feel ?