M&K or Fabspeed?

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01-26-2010, 10:15 AM

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Not to add confusion, but I really like the Monty mufflers. I have had tons of experiance with them and they are of top quality. M&K would easily be my my choice given the two in the original post. My circle of owners/customers always went with the Monty at our reccomendation, it's what we knew worked and never disappointed. My limited exposure to the M&K has me sure that they are a superlative piece and they sound very close to the Monty and have top-notch build quality. My $.02

I have been looking for a Monty for the last two months. It's what I ran on my '85. I have a daily search saved on eBay even. No luck. I wish I could find a distributor.

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01-26-2010, 10:29 AM

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1stgear.... check the post today for the 2-in,2-out for sale. Probably not what you need on a Carrera though. M&K will give you what you want I feel certain. To many discriminating owners are happy with their products to second guess them; thats my gut feeling. It would be my only choice between that and a Monty, and if the Monty is not available...
I love spending everyone else's money on Rennlist. LOL
Good luck.

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01-26-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Hughes

Fabspeed is notorious for fitment issues. My guess is they either

A) don't have a welding fixture
B) don't know how to use it
C) don't want to spend time using it correctly
D) didn't spend any time making sure it was correct.

or E) All of the above.....

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01-26-2010, 12:33 PM

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I saw that post and I got a smile on my face! Then I saw it was a 2in 2out. DANG!

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01-26-2010, 04:26 PM

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Oh that's just great news. I don't know anyone who can weld SS. Looks like I can get the M&K bypass and muffler for less than the Fabspeed muffler. I'll probably just order a whole set up from M&K. I don't feel like waiting 3 mo. to get that bypass correctly welded. I guess I can say bye bye to almost $400. F-me.

How is M&K on shipping? Do they stock their items or do you have to wait once ordered?

Welding SS only requires a SS rod or wire. I didn't want to go buy some expensive wire, so I took my bypass pipe down to a race car fabricator not far from my house. He welded it the same day (he interrupted his own work for me). I picked it up the next morning. I asked him how much and he goes "Ten bucks". I insisted that he take twenty. I got stack of dimes welding quality, and he got a free lunch.

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01-26-2010, 06:27 PM

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Just ditch the heat and go headers and supertrapps

http://www.youtube.com/user/mussberg.../0/YcpEiMd3hb8

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01-26-2010, 06:44 PM

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Call up Joey at Fabspeed and ask him to make it right. Please post the response as we all need some humor in this forum

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01-27-2010, 12:23 AM

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Call up Joey at Fabspeed and ask him to make it right. Please post the response as we all need some humor in this forum

That's what I was thinking! The no warranty warranty.

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01-27-2010, 12:31 AM

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Just ditch the heat and go headers and supertrapps

http://www.youtube.com/user/mussberg.../0/YcpEiMd3hb8

That first hard left (at 1:20) and I'da been in the wall. You guys are nuts.

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01-27-2010, 12:41 AM

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I have to post this. Every time I see cars on the grid ready to head out on track, I am reminded of the infamous "I was 7th" video. So, I thought I'd post up for you that haven't seen it. It's hilarious-the guy that edited it is a genius:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyr6VDaaWJE

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01-27-2010, 10:01 AM

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HAHAHAHAHAHA!

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01-28-2010, 01:08 AM

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I have a M&K, one in, one out... I've got 10,000 miles on his muffler, for me it has just the right sound w/o any drone. Ben is a Porsche guy, gives great service. If I had a complaint it would be with his tip. I believe he's now providing a more aggressive tip at the owner's request, at an additional charge.

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01-28-2010, 09:56 AM

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Thanks Ed for the laugh this morning(I was 7th). VIR at its best.

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01-28-2010, 08:36 PM

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Thanks Ed for the laugh this morning(I was 7th). VIR at its best.

Thanks a lot Ed.

I had forgot about that Video. I am planning to do my first club race this April and I know thinking about "I was 7th" is going keep me up all night before the big day.

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