A kinder, gentler Gundo
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I replaced the mufflers on my 2006 Cab with Darin Fister's gundo hacked mufflers. Since I live and do most of my driving in town, I find that the new setup is too loud for my liking. It's very enjoyable on the open road, but especially in the morning with the engine cold and driving around town, I feel like I might be annoying everyone with the loud noise. I don't want to be the guy who shouts look at me, I've got a Porsche! I just want a *bit* of increased growl and a more sporty note, mainly at higher rpms.
I've talked to Darin about this, and he has very generously offered to build me another set of mufflers with a smaller pipe. The current pipe is 1 3/4", and we're trying to determine how small we should go. Another option would be to partially block the existing pipe. The problem is, Darin hasn't had many opportunities to experiment with different setups, so he's not sure what to recommend.
Do you gentlemen have any suggestions?
I've talked to Darin about this, and he has very generously offered to build me another set of mufflers with a smaller pipe. The current pipe is 1 3/4", and we're trying to determine how small we should go. Another option would be to partially block the existing pipe. The problem is, Darin hasn't had many opportunities to experiment with different setups, so he's not sure what to recommend.
Do you gentlemen have any suggestions?
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I have a 2 inch pipe on my Gundo I do like the sound over stock, but I have thought is there a way a manual valve open /close can be made? just a thought to save on cost of an actuating valve. When you don't want the sound to be louder for any reason just close the valves before you get into the car,. Food for thought!
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Is that true though? Does the S sound any different than the non-S? I think other than the tips (and the outlet diameter) they're the same exact exhaust systems.
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Another option is to install a PSE so you can have both normal and louder sound. I'm just finishing up an install on my car. Best of both worlds IMO. I have a spare set of PSE mufflers and tips. If you're interested send me a PM.
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Once you install the PSE, are there additional electronics that need to be installed? it's switch actuated from the cockpit, so I assume the answer is yes!
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My mechanic highly recommends the center bypass, fab speed x-pipes for a more refined sound. I don't know that much about it personally though except for the fact that it is going to run you $1300+ including an install if you don't do it yourself.
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I don't think 1/4" will make much of a difference. I'm considering either a 1" or 1 1/4". Has anyone done a Gundo with either of those?
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get one used and do it yourself will run you about 500
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I replaced the mufflers on my 2006 Cab with Darin Fister's gundo hacked mufflers. Since I live and do most of my driving in town, I find that the new setup is too loud for my liking. It's very enjoyable on the open road, but especially in the morning with the engine cold and driving around town, I feel like I might be annoying everyone with the loud noise. I don't want to be the guy who shouts look at me, I've got a Porsche! I just want a *bit* of increased growl and a more sporty note, mainly at higher rpms.
I've talked to Darin about this, and he has very generously offered to build me another set of mufflers with a smaller pipe. The current pipe is 1 3/4", and we're trying to determine how small we should go. Another option would be to partially block the existing pipe. The problem is, Darin hasn't had many opportunities to experiment with different setups, so he's not sure what to recommend.
Do you gentlemen have any suggestions?
I've talked to Darin about this, and he has very generously offered to build me another set of mufflers with a smaller pipe. The current pipe is 1 3/4", and we're trying to determine how small we should go. Another option would be to partially block the existing pipe. The problem is, Darin hasn't had many opportunities to experiment with different setups, so he's not sure what to recommend.
Do you gentlemen have any suggestions?
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That would of course be ideal, but probably the most expensive option. The gundo hack, as you know, is the poor man's PSE! ![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Once you install the PSE, are there additional electronics that need to be installed? it's switch actuated from the cockpit, so I assume the answer is yes!
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Once you install the PSE, are there additional electronics that need to be installed? it's switch actuated from the cockpit, so I assume the answer is yes!