gota911

Matt - how about a "before" and "after" video? Not just idle or reving the engine, but maybe accelerating away from the building, both "before" and "after" the mod.

While video clips are not the same as "in person" sound, at least the video clip would compare/contrast the difference in the sound. I think that would help others understand the dynamics of the changes in the sound.

1999Porsche911

You mean like this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=el2haZ-lkHI

ArneeA

You like this mod better than the Schnells? Interesting...

Swede_Matt

Tim, yes, that's the plan as well. I'll record before and after videos. Unfortunately I don't have very fancy equipment for this. Just my little digital camera that also take movies.

1999Porsche911....wow, if my car sounds like that afterwords I'll be very satisfied! Anyone know what modifications it took to get that sound?

Chuck Jones

Swede: It's NOT going to sound like that sound clip...I don't know what they did with that car, or if they did the MKII mod, but your mufflers won't be that loud. I don't have a sound clip to give you an idea of what they sound like.

Arnee: The MKII is a bit louder than the Schnells and a slightly "hollow-er" (word?) sound. Subjective description at best.

Swede_Matt

Yeah, I'm not expecting it to be anywhere near that loud but it would be interesting to know what was done to that car to get that lovely sound.

gpkrider

Hi everyone! just completed modding my exhaust with the mk2 method. I have a 99 c2 and got a set of 3.6 cans off ebay. I had darin do the work and he did an outstanding job of welding them up, and yes the 3.6 cans match up perfectly to older c2s. My seat of the pants observation is that they are about %25 percent louder than stock at idle and cruise speeds and about %50-%60 louder while accelerating. Its exactly what i was looking for because im not into loud pipes. Its perfect for everyday use and is really intoxicating when your on the gas. I would not recommend this mod for anyone who wants to hear his pipes all the time. hope this helps!

Swede_Matt

Hi all, finally got my act together and drove up to see Darin. I got a late start and didn't drive the P-car so unfortunately we couldn't put the mufflers on this weekend. Darin did an awesome job. It's clear that he takes pride in doing a good job. We took a spin in Darin's beautiful 993. Ohhh, what a lovely sound!

It was well worth the long drive to get someone like Darin to do the job....and the ride in the 993 didn't hurt Stopped by one of Darin's friends to look at some nice old American muscle cars. It was a day in car nirvana Thanks Darin!!

Now I just need to find some decent place in the South Bay that can put on my new mufflers! Before and after video will be recorded...I promise. I've already talked the lady in to operating the camera during driving...heheh

Swede_Matt

Found a comparison of before and after at youtube. Nicely edited so you can compare before and after. Slightly more aggressive sound after the mod.

video of before and after 3.6L mod

FisterD

Awesome Matt! It was great to meet you. " A day in car nirvana"...I like that!

Chuck Jones

Darin:

It's great to see that you've been doing the MKII muffler mod for a few of the Rennlisters. The compliments you've received on the professional welding you do is well deserved. I'm really glad to see so many happy Rennlisters.

Swede_Matt

Just compare the pic's of Darin's welds in this thread, to the ones found in this link:not so pretty Even an amateur can tell the difference in quality of workmanship. Darin rocks!! (he actually does rock...drums right?)

Now, anyone know a good place in the South Bay area that I can take the car to have the modified mufflers put on?

ok-cami

Hi all,
I would like to modify my 3.6L muffler with the MKII method.
Where is the best place to find and purchase the 2 1/4" stainless steel horseshoe shaped pipe necessary for the mod?
Has anyone in Connecticut done this?
If yes, can you please recommend where to go to get the mod done?

Thanks, in advance.

-Cami

gota911

Contact FisterD (see post #70 in this thread) because he has a source for the U-shaped pipe.

Any decent muffler shop that does exhaust systems should eb able to do the mod. The Meineke shop near my house did mine for $60. It was a cash, no invoice (a.k.a. off the books) transaction. That price also included the 2-1/4" pipe.

ok-cami

Wow.
Thanks for the quick reply.
Off to Meineke right now...