brandon7583

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As the title states are you rockin the XLR8 v2 resonated exhaust and PCD's?

I would like to hear this and get some feedback on how it sounds. Possible video? (I've been through youtube)

I currently have xlr8 exhaust v2 resonated and xlr8 j pipe and want to add pcd's but would like to see what it this set up sounds like.

Thought welcome

brandon7583

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Any thoughts on rasp? I'm using the resonator that comes with the XLR8 v2 now, will it be enough.

SharksBreath

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i have v3 pcds, v3 jpipe, and xlr8 quads with a magnaflow 10426 resonator.

before i installed the resonator, it was WAY too loud. would set off car alarms. the exhaust was non resonated when i bought it, and i personally think that the "resonated" versions of these exhausts is a joke, and doesn't really help much once you throw pcd's in the mix. you need something bigger and beefier to muffle the rasp that the pcd's produce.

only way around it is to install hfpc's instead of pcd's OR just weld in your own resonator like i did. sounds perfect now. ear candy.

brandon7583

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Yea, when I was pulling the exhaust out the box I did chuckle when I saw the resonator.

AccordFlex

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I have this exact setup. 07 TL-S 6MT XLR8 resonated quads, RV6 PCDs, and RV6 Jpipe.

Here are two bad quality videos of my car that I have...

AccordFlex

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Also, these are just low quality videos from my iPhone, so it sounds much different in person.

SharksBreath

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^yup i hate videos...doesnt sound the same thru speakers as it does in real life.

brandon7583

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So you are running the resonator that came with the XLR8s?

AccordFlex

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Yes, that is the resonated XLR8, but like I said videos dont do it justice. Sounds very nice in person to me with a slight rasp because of PCDs, but I dont mind it at all.

brandon7583

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Sweet, thanks for the help guys. I did order the magnaflow res Shark mentioned but guess I will try it without first.

zachlone

Sometimes you have to sacrifice to having rasp for performance gains.

brandon7583

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This is true, my exhaust sounds amazing now and makes the car 10x more fun to drive just don't want it to sound like dog shit.

zachlone

completely understandable, have you looked into the HFPCs instead of the PCD? it may help with the rasp.

brandon7583

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I have but decided to go with the PCD's.

SharksBreath

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yeah pcd's will def change the sound dramatically. if performance isn't that big of a deal to you, just go with hfpc's OR leave your cats alone.

type-s cats are 600, hfpc's are 200, and pcd's are zero cell count.

up to you.

brandon7583

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I'm in, Everything is purchased

SharksBreath

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haha alright good stuff man.

be prepared for a world of difference. i remember i installed my xlr8 quads first, then jpipe a few months later, then pcds a month later.

after pcd's when i started up the car i was like WTF...LOUD!

brandon7583

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Do you love the way your's sounds?

SharksBreath

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^well i started the car after the pcd install when i had no resonator, and it was retarded loud.

like i said, after i installed the resonator, i love the way it sounds.

brandon7583

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Gonna dyno this thing after I get the PCDs on.

SharksBreath

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^good thing you don't have a JnR ECU hooked up.

brandon7583

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Why? Might get Hondata in 3-6 months after I see the Heeltoe results. I've pretty much depleted my fun fund and I'm in concrete work so about to stack some more $$ come March.

SharksBreath

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^yeah hondata is a better choice.

my buddy is in concrete too. all he does is smash shit up all day long in a dozer.

brandon7583

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I do decorative shit, patios and other shit.







One piece of cement I molded to look like rock!

zachlone

^NICE WORK!!! those look awesome!! really like the last pic I may just have to do this myself

SharksBreath

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veddy nice!

wait. what were we talking about?

brandon7583

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Thanks Not a DIY project

Thanks!

zachlone

Ive done several projects before around the house nothing is too hard for me

brandon7583

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I like the attitude

PMed you with a little help if you decide to tackle the project.

zachlone

Here is the patio I did last year by myself at my house. took me 3 weeks but I got it done (weather was kinda shitty). I want to do a edge around it with rocks on the outer edge to dress it up a bit

brandon7583

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Sweet, nothing like HARD work!

zachlone

I enjoyed doing it, there are a few flaws only cuz im picky, but hey all I did was watch a few youtube videos and went from there. it was the first time Ive ever done it and now I have everyone that sees it asking me to come and build them one lol