Tweaking the X-Force on my n/a 07

[Jayraddd]

Hey hey.

So I have an X-Force Mild Steel system - 2 ½” Center Pipe with Hotdog. 2 ¼” Y Pipe into 2 Mufflers with 3” Tips.

I'm really enjoying the sound it gives the car but want that little more loudness when giving it some.
So I rang 'A Muffler Mart' near my work at Rocklea and the bloke suggested I get the Hotdog Resonator in the Center Pipe removed and replaced with a straight through pipe. He also said that should give a bit better burble sound also.

Has anyone done this little adjustment on their exhaust before with good results ? Or can confirm this would give me that little louder sound plus burble I'm after ?

[Kormoran]

1 word: Quadssss Sounds alot less like a fart and more like a Subaru!

[Jayraddd]

How much were your quads ?

[Kormoran]

$260 I think? I got the ultrex ones that had to be tweaked a little

[zch91]

Stop teasing him, they aren't available anymore I also have a set.

You won't get burble no matter what mufflers you have, you need UEL headers as the stock EL headers sound like a honda. If you remove your centre muffler I dare say your exhaust will become raspy and droney.

[Jayraddd]

My budget is unfortunately always low, so buying quads or UEL headers is something that is way off. I do plan in the headers though
That's why taking the hotdog out seems better for the shirt term because its a cheap mod. Dam money!

[d-chang]

Sorry to come to this party late guys... Have been MIA from the forums lately... I've done this mod Jayradd. Replaced the biggest resonator with a straight through 3" pipe. Does sound louder and awesome... And gives a bit more burble over 3,000rpms. Cost me $100.

[d-chang]

Stop teasing him, they aren't available anymore I also have a set.

You won't get burble no matter what mufflers you have, you need UEL headers as the stock EL headers sound like a honda. If you remove your centre muffler I dare say your exhaust will become raspy and droney.

But also what Zach says is true also... That's why I always like shifting just above 3,500rpm to maintain that slight burble.. Raspy and droney... Not too much... Or maybe I'm just used to it now.

[d-chang]

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[Jayraddd]

Thanks for the input d-Chang I was quoted $80, cheap mod.
I'm thinking I'll just do it I'll keep the hotdog, can always put it back in if the droning is too much. I'll update on how it goes.

[Jayraddd]

Did it this morning, cost $80. I like it
I've got pictures on my profile if anyone is interested >>>