3" Exhaust
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3" Exhaust
In preparation for my new built engine, I want to go from my 2-1/2" Flyin Miata Exhaust to. 3" . Currently running 12 # of boost and will probably bump a little higher with new motor. A 3" setup from Flyin Miata is a possibility, but I was wondering if there are other possibilities. This is for a street car and I would prefer to keep a catalytic converter on it, albeit a high flow one.
Suggestions?
Paul
Suggestions?
Paul
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Muffler is 12579. Cost is going to be dependent on what labor rates are in your locale. This exhaust is Stainless, and will come out to be more than FM's 3" system all said and done. That being said, going custom allowed me to select the muffler I preferred, and make small changes that will be appreciated in the long run like V-Bands for connecting everything and routing the exhaust farther from the transmission to reduce heat transfer and have enough room for a BMW transmission swap in the future. Not to mention support the local motorsports economy.
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I assumed that the FM part would be good. I was just looking for alternatives to $1200. The thing about the FM system is that I know how it will sound. I really like a mellow exhaust. I'll talk to some local fabricators to hear some prices and ideas.
Paul
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Custom MK equivalent sounds really cool too.
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here is a pic of my 3" exhaust, its ugly and cheaply welded, but works great.
we'er in florida, no need to overspend on stainless, no rust here. also no need for a cat. but thats up to you.
just look at the piping/bends i have, and buy the same at a supplier and take with a pic of my exhaust to any muffler shop.
shouldn't be too pricey to weld up.
we'er in florida, no need to overspend on stainless, no rust here. also no need for a cat. but thats up to you.
just look at the piping/bends i have, and buy the same at a supplier and take with a pic of my exhaust to any muffler shop.
shouldn't be too pricey to weld up.
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I currently have the FM 2-1/2" exhausr and, aside from it being too small, like it very much.
Anyone in the North Florida area running a 3" I could listen to?
Paul
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and THAT is very much a factor. My concerns about going to a local shop is, by the time I hear the system, I've already bought it. The fabricator, obviously, can't tell me in advance what it would sound like.
I currently have the FM 2-1/2" exhausr and, aside from it being too small, like it very much.
Anyone in the North Florida area running a 3" I could listen to?
Paul
I currently have the FM 2-1/2" exhausr and, aside from it being too small, like it very much.
Anyone in the North Florida area running a 3" I could listen to?
Paul
Running the MT approved big magnaflow muffler "3 with no cat.
I can take you for a ride if you want to come by
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