kionga

Hello Joe.
I have a single 2 1/2" system with a Lukey Turbo muffler and Lukey extractors. Definitely makes a world of difference to the XD with the 351 Cleveland. Twin system, say a twin 2" with Turbo mufflers would sound better.
Cheers
Craig

 

Neeek

What's a balance pipe? Is that the pipe that crosses from one side to the other just aft of the main chassis cross-member? What effect do they have? Mine doesn't have one, but I'm not complaining!

brenx

Yup, thats it. I can be moved back or foward for different results. It stops the holden V8 disgusting bark/crackle. It also quietens the engine down but 5-10db which keeps police happy. I was able to drive into the bays @ Vicroads today without shaking the windows. Which is a good thing.
Brenden

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Neeek

I only get crackle when backing off after WOT. Which let's face it, is a rare occurance. And I like the new noise my car makes, so I'll be changing nothing for the time being... that is, until I get pulled over..!

Anyway, enough hi-jacking.

Rhett

I agree, but I would also add Tri-Y extractors which make a big difference. A single 2-1/2 system will also restict you to about 5000 RPM, so keep that in mind for future upgrades, as you don't want to have to purchase a dual 3 inch system if you are planning on heading past 7000 RPM in the future or considering a 408 stroker.

grey_esp

I've got a XE with a 302 on petrol/gas and I notice that just having it on gas takes away that real crackly sound and makes it sound more like an injected windsor. I run 4into ones with a 3" or maybe 3.5" collector they taper into 2x2 3/4" singles which cross behind the passengers seat, through one cheap shit (soon to be replaced) muffler and it exits through a 2 1/2" tailpipe. It sounds realy nice, its deep not too loud at Idle and wakes up alot under revs. Still I prefer the sound of a twin tho.

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ZK 351

i have a twin 2 1/2 inch system with Tri-Y extractors and straight through Lukey mufflers and cross pipe,
sounds nice to me, nice and throaty, no annoying drone either, so its all good.

XR GT

Thanks for the replies to my post.

I almost booked it in for a single 2.5inch exhaust system last week.

I will definetly go the twin 2.

Question?
Will a twin 2inch pipe fit between the fuel tank and spare wheel on the underside of the car past the diff??

Cheers
Joe

XR GT

Its an XE!

silicon

XD-E dual exhaust setups in relation to exit points and how they have avoided the plastic fuel tank issue.

Could I get some feedback on the various setups people have used....