Bassani is installed.

[Cobra-R]

Just finished installing the Bassani exhaust in the R. The fitt and finish is sure nice, but it sure is loud. I am killing time till me wife comes home so I can turn the kids over to her and go for a ride. I can hardly contain myself in anticipation for the drive.

Later, Brian

 

[SVT X 2]

WELL???

 

[Cobra-R]

I took it for a ride and about the main difference other than sound was that the engine seemed to rev faster. This is only the third time driving the R this year so I don't believe I am as tuned to the increase in power as someone who drives their car more. I am satisfied with the upgrade and would deffinatly do it again.

It was kinda funny. I finally took it to my parents house and let my dad drive it. He was a hotrodder back in the sixties, and turned to me after doing a very aggresive acceleration test and said, "I thought it was going to pull the front wheels off the ground". Just kinda hit me funny, but he was impressed.

Brian

 

[kevin]

brian, do an aggressive standing start in one, then the other. you'll feel the difference.

i let my 22 yr old daughter drive mine at the tulsa race track (novice group with me in the car). she had a blast. didn't take off as fast as i, but i had her hold off on braking till very late (for her). she loved it.

kevin.#22,#41,#80

 

[Cobra-R]

Thats a good idea, Kevin. When the new one gets here tuesday or wednesday I will do the comparison.

 

[SVT X 2]

That is just too funny! How old is your dad??? What are some of the cars he had back in the day?

 

[Cobra-R]

Tim,
dads big drag car was a 63 Impala with a 425hp 409 cid 4 speed. He was pretty well known for his shifting ability. I still get people that bring up my dads drag racing ability to this day.

Brian

 

[SVT X 2]

"She's real fine my 409"
And what ever happened to the old Impala?
The R is a whole diferent beast huh?

 

[Cobra-R]

I would guess the R is alot lighter than the old beasts they drove back then. I believe he ran 13.5's completly stock. so the R would probly feel quicker.

Brian

 

[kevin]

back in high school (seems like yesterday) i had a chevy biscuine(sp) with a 327 4bbl, state police engine,trany, suspension. i bought it at a state police auction. i would agree the car was probably heavier, certainly less aerodynamic, BUT. there's nothing like the feel and sound of a 4bbl opening up under full throttle. oh, the good ole days. but i appreciate the old carb style AND the new tech of the 00r.

enjoy car power wherever, whenever.

kevin.#22,#41,#80

 

[Andy M]

Originally posted by Cobra-R
Just finished installing the Bassani exhaust in the R. The fitt and finish is sure nice, but it sure is loud. I am killing time till me wife comes home so I can turn the kids over to her and go for a ride. I can hardly contain myself in anticipation for the drive.

Later, Brian

Brian,

Is the Bassini exhaust (I assume you also installed the new Hi-Flow CATs?) that much louder than the stock setup?? Do you have the street version or the track version? I called Tommy Vaughn in Houston today and they have the hi-flow cats in stock and are expecting a shipment of the catback exhausts in about a week. Sounds like total cost is around $1000.00 or so, plus installation? does that sound about right?

by the way, do you have a sound clip you could send me via email? with the new exhaust installed?

Thanks!

 

[Cobra-R]

Re: Re: Bassani is installed.

Originally posted by Andy M
Brian,

Is the Bassini exhaust (I assume you also installed the new Hi-Flow CATs?) that much louder than the stock setup?? Do you have the street version or the track version? I called Tommy Vaughn in Houston today and they have the hi-flow cats in stock and are expecting a shipment of the catback exhausts in about a week. Sounds like total cost is around $1000.00 or so, plus installation? does that sound about right?

by the way, do you have a sound clip you could send me via email? with the new exhaust installed?

Thanks!

Andy,
Yes, I installed the cat system, not the off road like Paul(svtguy). I do believe the R is alot louder with the new system. It is slightly louder at idle, but a quit a bit louder on acceleration. I do not have a sound clip nor do I know how to do it, but with JoeJ so close to you, I would check his out if you are concerned about it.

I paid about 1200 for my system with shipping and everything, but installed it myself.