HP gains with exhaust and tune?
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I've not yet had the opportunity to listen to the Accufab exhaust - which as we all know is essentially a "muffler delete" system. The "big block Can-Am car under full tilt" description makes it sound like it is essentially the same as the Ford Racing Rear Exit Exhaust (headers, not cats, very small collector-mufflers", which I have. The curious part for me is that the Ford Racing exhaust has absolutely no drone - anywhere in the rpm range. Under normal cruise or very moderate accelerations for freeway hills, the exhaust is fairly quiet - almost eerie considering how loud it gets with mid to full throttle applications.
I applaud Accufab's system and their competitive price point. It would be great if there could be some additional tuning to eliminate/mitigate the drone. (I suspect it is also theere on the Ida exhaust as well, although it is not talked about so much.)
I applaud Accufab's system and their competitive price point. It would be great if there could be some additional tuning to eliminate/mitigate the drone. (I suspect it is also theere on the Ida exhaust as well, although it is not talked about so much.)
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
one of 101 said:
just discovered my gal has been two timing me... you lured her away with that damn Carlberg Elephant and Aquavit, happens every time:biggrin
EasyEric
GT Owner
Nota4RE,
That is what I am waiting for: A smaller, lighter weight, heat reducing muffler delete that doesn't drone at a reasonable price.
The system that Beach-GT alludes to in this thread http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2143 looks promising.
Eric
That is what I am waiting for: A smaller, lighter weight, heat reducing muffler delete that doesn't drone at a reasonable price.
The system that Beach-GT alludes to in this thread http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2143 looks promising.
Eric
Beach-GT
GT Owner
New Exhaust
I'm getting closer. Had to fix my milling machine and ran out of welding gas. I plan to weld it up this weekend and run some tests to finalize the design. I have high hopes for it because The other options fall short of my mark. :biggrin
I know 2 possible fabricators who might be able to duplicate my design for a reasonable price. I've spent way too much time on this one to be practical to produce more the hard way. I had the flanges and bracket laser cut for me but had to mill cut the pipe components and removable muffler inserts. Since I'm nearly filling up the exhaust holes in the bumper eveything has to fit perfectly. This will either be great, or just another piece of crap. At least it will be an engineered piece of crap if that's what it is. I'll post pictures and sound clips so you can judge. I will send off my design patent application first though. This is not another 3 inch pipe job. :lol
I'm getting closer. Had to fix my milling machine and ran out of welding gas. I plan to weld it up this weekend and run some tests to finalize the design. I have high hopes for it because The other options fall short of my mark. :biggrin
I know 2 possible fabricators who might be able to duplicate my design for a reasonable price. I've spent way too much time on this one to be practical to produce more the hard way. I had the flanges and bracket laser cut for me but had to mill cut the pipe components and removable muffler inserts. Since I'm nearly filling up the exhaust holes in the bumper eveything has to fit perfectly. This will either be great, or just another piece of crap. At least it will be an engineered piece of crap if that's what it is. I'll post pictures and sound clips so you can judge. I will send off my design patent application first though. This is not another 3 inch pipe job. :lol
Accufab- Thanks for the info. So the SCT tune you sell... is it just a handheld programmer that comes pre programmed for "plug and play"?
Thanks
Thanks
fjpikul
GT Owner
Beach, I'm dumb about what you'e doing, but don't you have to meet some specifications as set down by the government or the EPA? Get it approved or something? Just asking, I always loved innovation.
ETW, yes, that is correct. It is a hand held SCT tuner with a pre-programed fuel/air map and spark curve that you can down-load (or is it up-load, I never know) into the engine management system. You also have the ability to shift back and forth between the original OEM program and the Accufab program, plus the SCT unit will dianose any check engine lights and clear codes and can be used for data logging and file transfer.
Jesus, I turn my back for five minutes and all hell breaks loose. I guess I'll just have to let the seedy underworld of the forum exist for those brave enough to click into the dark and unknown... :lol
dbtgt
One lucky SOB to own a GT
fjpikul
GT Owner
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
DBK said:
Isn't blondie welcome in Detroit??? She is a cheap date, couple six packs of Strohs and she is ready to detail anything you need detailed!:rofl
Of course if your into brunettes... :shrug