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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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X pipe installed on a SL55

I spoke with my mechanic today and decided I wanted to get a x-pipe installed, also take out the 2 resonators.

I'm debating whether I should take out both resonators or just one. I've heard Murtaza's SL with a straight pipe, which sounded good but not quite sure how it would sound with a x-pipe.. what would you guys recommend to modify my exhaust for a more noticeable sound? It's a daily driver so I don't want it to be ridiculously loud
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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where do you want to get the x-pipe installed? before the resonators and just after the 2nd cat?

If it's a dialy driver I'd be weary about gutting any resonators/mufflers etc...may make it drone or be to loud up top.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Did you get it done?
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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No I might head out there today or tomorrow depending on my schedule..
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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What size pipes are you thinking about going with? 3"?
Isn't stock 2.75"

I'd like a little bit more volume too but still quiet while cruising
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Well the guy told me its not worth getting the X pipe since the piping is already set up properly with the correct amount of airflow in each pipe.. so instead I got my resonators taken out

only the 2 big ones were taken out, heres how it sounds like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdhz8dM64yk
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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sounds good.
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