Have a unique idea for an exhaust setup

[bb83]

I currently have a Bassani x-pipe w/ removable cats and a Bassani catback. I had a OR x pipe on previously but it just got to be too loud since I drive a vert. I find that the car is too quiet with the cats on. Don't flame me but what do you think the car would sound like if I remove the cat on one side and leave it on the other side. I know it sounds like a weird idea but I figure it wouldnt harm anything to give it a try.

 

[ScareCrow]

Passing you on the left side would be quiet , passing on the right would be loud :shrug: lol

 

[SickBlackMach]

how about, put the cats back on and then get some dumps made for the mufflers that you can pop in and out. Leave the tips hangning out the back.

 

[DisposableHero]

im in the same bind with my prochamber and stingers... just a tad too quiet

 

[SickBlackMach]

well... to me, putting on only 1 cat to quite it down a little is just like putting on only one shoe because the sand on the beach is hot.

 

[Cobra-21]

And let's consider the effect this might have on the engine airflow & backpressure...I'm sure there's some slight variation even with both cats installed, but taking one out and leaving one in---I wouldn't try it. Could impact your tune, one bank of cylinders slightly leaner than the other, check engine lights, etc.

The better idea would be to try a different catback, maybe the Stinger or SLP if you want to go louder with the cats in...

On the other hand, if you end up changing to a different x-pipe, let me know if you want to sell your Bassani catted X.

 

[moonltgold]

rx: Bassani tailpipe baffles -- simple to swap in and out. They cut about 30-40% off the noise/upper frequencies.

 

[JPIStang]

Electric cutouts.

 

[foreprecision]

Just an idea from the LS1 world...some people added Flowmaster Race Bullets in the Y-pipe (where the cats would be) to deal with the raspiness of not running cats.

Anybody tried that on a Mustang? I've got a Bassani o/r x pipe coming next week, and I'm a little concerned.

 

[moonltgold]

Just an idea from the LS1 world...some people added Flowmaster Race Bullets in the Y-pipe (where the cats would be) to deal with the raspiness of not running cats.

Anybody tried that on a Mustang? I've got a Bassani o/r x pipe coming next week, and I'm a little concerned.

Clearance might be a serious issue on a lowered car.

 

[foreprecision]

Clearance might be a serious issue on a lowered car.

I just went and looked under mine...I think you're right.

 

[po-po 5.0]

I currently have a Bassani x-pipe w/ removable cats and a Bassani catback. I had a OR x pipe on previously but it just got to be too loud since I drive a vert. I find that the car is too quiet with the cats on. Don't flame me but what do you think the car would sound like if I remove the cat on one side and leave it on the other side. I know it sounds like a weird idea but I figure it wouldnt harm anything to give it a try.

This is a bad idea for balance reasons. You'd have a restriction in one side of the motor that doesn't exist in the other. Not only would it hurt ultimate power production, but you could put your motor at risk.

 

[Screamin Cobra]

Backpressure wouldn't be distributed evenly? that would be my guess...I would reconsider and come up with a new idea but that has crossed my mind before of what that would be like but never ever thought to try it.