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Who built their own 3800 exhaust? by Anavaree
Started on: 10-29-2010 11:14 PM
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Report this Post10-29-2010 11:14 PM Click Here to See the Profile for AnavareeSend a Private Message to AnavareeDirect Link to This Post
This is the second exhaust i have ever built and i wanted to see other 3800SC home build exhaust.
Any input?
I still need to clean it up and paint it, VHT paint, but heres where i stopped for the night.




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Report this Post10-29-2010 11:16 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Mike GonzalezSend a Private Message to Mike GonzalezDirect Link to This Post
Looks alot like how I build them !

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Report this Post10-29-2010 11:26 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RotrexFieroClick Here to visit RotrexFiero's HomePageSend a Private Message to RotrexFieroDirect Link to This Post
Yep, that's what I have. I am pretty happy with the exhaust, idles nice, not too loud. Of course when you jump on it, she does get noisy. Simple and effective.
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Can I have that jackstand?

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What is GT-X and where is it located?
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Report this Post10-30-2010 10:25 AM Click Here to See the Profile for starlightcoupeSend a Private Message to starlightcoupeDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Mike Gonzalez:

Looks alot like how I build them !




That picture looks vaguely familiar, Mike. It still sounds good and is without leaks. You dun gud, Gud Buddy.
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Looks good...


for those liveing in California,the cat has a cross refrence number,so a OEM cat is a must.I think Fiero store sells a stainless steel OEM model.
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Report this Post10-30-2010 01:59 PM Click Here to See the Profile for D_sensitizedSend a Private Message to D_sensitizedDirect Link to This Post
Here is how I built mine, no flex joint but there is room for one if i need it and there's a catalytic converter in there as well.
I did have to cut the trunk though.
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Originally posted by Anavaree:

This is the second exhaust i have ever built and i wanted to see other 3800SC home build exhaust.
Any input?
I still need to clean it up and paint it, VHT paint, but heres where i stopped for the night.




Jesse



Looks like my setup as well but without the flex coupling . I was able to get the muffler to sit a bit higher and my U bend feeds to the right. The Flotech afrerburner crossflow muffler that is used is only 13" long so its a nice fit. IMO, this is the ideal way to route a 3800SC for those that wish to keep the trunk.

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Report this Post10-30-2010 08:47 PM Click Here to See the Profile for AnavareeSend a Private Message to AnavareeDirect Link to This Post
Dennis,
The muffler outlets actually only sit about 3/4" below the cutouts in the cradle. the pic makes it look a lot lower. the bottom of the muffler is onlt .5 below the bottom of the cradle cross member and .5 higher than the side of the cradle.
It is a flowmaster 80 series muffler, wish it was only 13" long, would have made the install easier.

I would really like to use the Top line autogroup C6 exhaust tips but they are only 2 to 2.25 piping, i dont want to neck down from 2.5".
I need some good looking tips if anyone has good ideas.

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Report this Post10-30-2010 09:33 PM Click Here to See the Profile for MstangsBwareSend a Private Message to MstangsBwareDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by James Bond 007:

Looks good...


for those liveing in California,the cat has a cross refrence number,so a OEM cat is a must.I think Fiero store sells a stainless steel OEM model.


Incase you do not know...>You will need an OEM CAT from a Grand Prix and not the Fiero to meet CA laws....
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Report this Post10-31-2010 09:17 PM Click Here to See the Profile for AnavareeSend a Private Message to AnavareeDirect Link to This Post
Heres what it looks like now. i have the muffler supports in place now.


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Report this Post10-31-2010 09:37 PM Click Here to See the Profile for deezilSend a Private Message to deezilDirect Link to This Post
Where did you guys get the 2 bolt exhaust flange?
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Here is something I just finished up last week. It turned out pretty well. Too loud for my taste, the muffler was pretty much just a resonated straight though type. There is defiantly room to go larger for maybe more sound deadening. There is no drown which the car owner was mostly concerned about.


The left side actually comes out on the other side of the 3" mandrel bend but didn't have the 2.5" pipe at the time.



I cut about an 8" section from the trunk pulled the bottom up and welded it back together.


Ended up with about 5-6" below the flat spot of room.


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Report this Post11-01-2010 09:35 AM Click Here to See the Profile for RotrexFieroClick Here to visit RotrexFiero's HomePageSend a Private Message to RotrexFieroDirect Link to This Post
Hey Guys, where did you get your flex coupler at? They are darn expensive.

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Originally posted by RotrexFiero:

Hey Guys, where did you get your flex coupler at? They are darn expensive.


Yes they run $50-$100 but we've been building without them and so far no problems with the exhausts. On eBay you can buy them for around $30
I believe that as long as your muffler is suspended on springs and the exhuast pipes are suspended with flexible rubber hangars you should be OK . Those measures should allow the system to flex with heat and vibration thereby preventing breakage.

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Originally posted by RotrexFiero:

Hey Guys, where did you get your flex coupler at? They are darn expensive.


I have bought some from Mandrel Bending Solution being that is where I buy Mandresl most the time. I have also bought a few off E-bay for cheap.......

http://www.mandrelbendingso...AINLESS-STEEL/Detail
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