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Old 06-10-2008 | 06:11 PM
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For my 1000th post I figured I would let you all in on what else I've been working on..

When I started to develop the headers, I also thought, why couldn't we have a full exhaust as well... I wanted it to be a complete bolt-on system just like the headers. That way it would keep all the same factory pick-up points, and I also wanted to keep the primary cats in the stock location. Well I got one out of two!

I used 200 cell metal matrix cats, but they would not fit in the primary locations. So the O2 sensors will need to be extended.
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Old 06-10-2008 | 08:28 PM
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Old 06-10-2008 | 09:45 PM
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bro your killllling me! I want this the whole deal the headers and the rest. but will i pass smog in cail with it? hit me up i really want this.
Old 06-10-2008 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
For my 1000th post I figured I would let you all in on what else I've been working on..

When I started to develop the headers, I also thought, why couldn't we have a full exhaust as well... I wanted it to be a complete bolt-on system just like the headers. That way it would keep all the same factory pick-up points, and I also wanted to keep the primary cats in the stock location. Well I got one out of two!

I used 200 cell metal matrix cats, but they would not fit in the primary locations. So the O2 sensors will need to be extended.

that is some GOOD *****!!!!

keep us posted =)
Old 06-11-2008 | 12:03 AM
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bro your killllling me! I want this the whole deal the headers and the rest. but will i pass smog in cail with it? hit me up i really want this.
I got you bro!!! I have a couple of ways to get around your smog issue with this system.

I want to get everything installed and tested just to make sure of fitment performance.
Old 06-11-2008 | 12:06 AM
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that is some GOOD *****!!!!

keep us posted =)
Thanks bro!! Just trying to make sure we have the speed to go along with the good looks... Sonic MS FTW!!!
Old 06-11-2008 | 12:02 PM
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Nice. After the fitment is finished i have two questions:

What's the tubing diameter and how much will it cost me?
Old 06-11-2008 | 12:59 PM
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Nice. After the fitment is finished i have two questions:

What's the tubing diameter and how much will it cost me?
It starts with a 2" that goes up to 2.5" into the cats and out a 3".

This pretty much mimics the factory system sizing with only slight increases to aid flow.

Still working on the pricing...
Old 07-10-2008 | 06:25 PM
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A funny thing happened on the way to the dealership...

So, I was talking to the tech as he was working on my car, things were going a little slow and he was keeping me updated on the install. Around lunchtime he was like come up and take a look so you can see what I'm talking about. After lunch I head up to the dealership and by the time I get there, he's done!!

The car is so sweet now. Nice power, great sound, I love it!!! Needless to say there is a need for a tune to take full advantage of everything. My tech snapped some pics...
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Old 07-10-2008 | 08:22 PM
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looks great! so you eliminated the secondary headers and moved the primaries to the previous resonator location? any o2 sensor problems?
Old 07-11-2008 | 12:47 PM
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looks great! so you eliminated the secondary headers and moved the primaries to the previous resonator location? any o2 sensor problems?
No CEL's so far!!

I deleted the primaries and put 200 cell metal cats where the secondary cats were and moved the O2 sensor bungs behind that.
Old 08-15-2008 | 05:51 PM
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The numbers are in....

I must say that this has been a long road, but it has been well worth it when you finally get it all right!!!

Final Tally:

265 rwhp/254 rwtq
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Old 08-15-2008 | 06:49 PM
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maybe you meant 258rwtq? so +11 hp and +14 tq at peak. looks like solid gains through the entire range. very nice! how does it feel to drive?
Old 08-15-2008 | 09:17 PM
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Your set dyno numbers include your EP-1 manifolds along with your new exhaust set up correct?

Looks gr8 and congrats on making it to the finishline

Old 08-16-2008 | 12:52 AM
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Wow looks good. Any sound clips?
Old 08-18-2008 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by da_guitarist
maybe you meant 258rwtq? so +11 hp and +14 tq at peak. looks like solid gains through the entire range. very nice! how does it feel to drive?
Good catch!!! I almost shorted myself +4 rwtq, guess I was a little to jazzed about the results.

It's a blast to drive! I can't wait to get a tune and see what it feels like then.
Old 08-18-2008 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by wnycec
Your set dyno numbers include your EP-1 manifolds along with your new exhaust set up correct?

Looks gr8 and congrats on making it to the finishline

That's right! The EP-1 numbers a under Run #2. Thank you for the support!!
Old 08-18-2008 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by vizionautosport
Wow looks good. Any sound clips?
Not yet, but I will work on getting some made.
Old 01-27-2010 | 06:17 AM
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I want this.

Sorry ViPCLK320 but I've bought everything you made. Time to give my money to another cause.lol
Unless you have something to turn my attention away from GhostRiders Headers and CAT back exhaust system.
So unless your wife has a twin sister I think you are SOL. LOL

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Old 01-27-2010 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Williams707
I want this.

Sorry ViPCLK320 but I've bought everything you made. Time to give my money to another cause.lol
Unless you have something to turn my attention away from GhostRiders Headers and CAT back exhaust system.
So unless your wife has a twin sister I think you are SOL. LOL
Old 01-27-2010 | 01:45 PM
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Man...looks like you're going to be getting some more of my money!!

I'm definitely interested in the exhaust!
Old 01-27-2010 | 06:36 PM
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Man...looks like you're going to be getting some more of my money!!

I'm definitely interested in the exhaust!
I have more vids and pics that I need to post up as well...
Old 01-27-2010 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Williams707
I want this.

Sorry ViPCLK320 but I've bought everything you made. Time to give my money to another cause.lol
Unless you have something to turn my attention away from GhostRiders Headers and CAT back exhaust system.
So unless your wife has a twin sister I think you are SOL. LOL
lol, i'm all out of new products and won't be developing anything, because my next mod is the 63 engine but that will be after i get the new ride which won't be for about a year either a f430 or 458 italia and that ***** will stay factory except some wheels, so i guess i'm officially out of the product development game. but Ghost has great products and i would drop money on his products in a heart beat. good job Ghost keep it coming and work on that front camber kit and the i'll probably have you do a complete cat back for the 63 engine as soon as i drop it in.
Old 01-27-2010 | 09:28 PM
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lol, i'm all out of new products and won't be developing anything, because my next mod is the 63 engine but that will be after i get the new ride which won't be for about a year either a f430 or 458 italia and that ***** will stay factory except some wheels, so i guess i'm officially out of the product development game. but Ghost has great products and i would drop money on his products in a heart beat. good job Ghost keep it coming and work on that front camber kit and the i'll probably have you do a complete cat back for the 63 engine as soon as i drop it in.
So what you are really saying is...Your wife does not have a twin sister

lol
Old 01-27-2010 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Williams707
So what you are really saying is...Your wife does not have a twin sister

lol
lol, i know thats what everyone asks about when they meet her, well i guess skype's video is good quality then. belive me as good, caring and beautiful as my wife is if she had a twin i would work out a 2 for 1 deal. lol

but me and my wife do have a girl in mind for you that lives in hiroshima.

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