RJFabCab

I recently replaced the stock exhaust with the FVD Brombacher manifolds and exhaust with 200 cell cats (sound version).

What a transformation... and I'm still running the stock ECU. I've been looking for better sound in this car for a long time. Here are my initial impressions:

1. Quality construction and craftsmanship.
2. Throttle response is markedly improved. The motor is much more responsive and the turbos spool much quicker.
3. The off throttle burble is back... not like it was ever present in the first place with the choker stock exhaust.
4. As promised... there is absolutely NO DRONE. An amazing achievement for this system.
5. Quality exhaust note with sporty tones throughout the rev range. The whistle of the turbos is terrific.
6. This is not a 'race' exhaust... it IS a terrific DD exhaust. It's never obnoxious IMO. It's never too soft, either.
7. Nice quad tips... yes, real ones.

Thanks to Justin for his input and mad props to Rhonda at FVD for making this happen. I've been in a lot of cars with all kinds of cans (and many with no cans LOL)... this is really a quality system.

Obligatory low res phone pics attached.

bonehead

Lucky dog! Any sound clips? I believe Justin's You Tube vid was only of the mufflers??
And are the headers copper in color or is that just the crappy phone?

RJFabCab

Sorry, Bones... no sound clips.

All components were shiny stainless out of the box. The headers are starting to take on a nice 'seasoned' look with a copper hue to them... they probably 'glow' on my way to work.

The rest of the system still looks like polished stainless, but I really don't have that many miles on the setup yet.

It's crazy. Letting the engine breathe has really changed the character of this car. It's quicker and easier to drive now since the motor's more responsive. Rev matching was always a bit delayed and quirky with the stock exhaust, but now it's like butta. Plus, I can finally hear the motor...

TT Surgeon

Congrats RJ, I recently made the switch myself!

raclaims

Nicely done RJ! I'm so glad you are enjoying it as much as I am...it's a crying shame the car doesn't come this way stock.

Ed is right...my vid was before I put on the headers. I've tried to do another video a few times but each time it's rained on the day I was planning to do it! I'll get it done sooner or later.

RJ-you now need to do a GIAC or other brand flash. If you think the exhaust is fun...just wait! Trust me...I wouldn't lead you astray!

Pineapple

Wow, those look nice! Thanks for sharing.

nyamg

FVD is a great system. It sounds insane. I see you did the headers too, would love to hear a clip of your set-up.

raclaims

Val-all you need to do is see my car again!!

RJFabCab

Thanks, Chris... I just saw your post in the other FVD thread and realized that you swapped!

What setup did you choose? Sound version with 200 cells? I remember you looking for something a little louder for track work. Straight pipes for WGI???

FVD is reportedly working on a flash. It's plenty responsive with just the exhaust swap... it must be insane with a reputable flash.

Cheers

TT Surgeon

Same as you, sound version 200 cell cats. It's actually mellowed a bit since the install, I suspect the ecu is adjusting to the 70mm tubing, plus a little carbon!
I would strongly suggest you wait for the fvd flash, it's gonna be good...I can't say anymore in public.

RJFabCab

No flash for me... no way... no how...

TT Gasman

Sure RJ, so when are you gonna do the flash??
Here's mine after an afternoon at TWS yesterday

RJFabCab

550 must be nice at TWS... especially with the suspension work!

TT Gasman

Until I lost a tire it was a lot of fun! We plugged it and went right back out

RJFabCab

Whoa! You lucky dog... tire service on a Friday at TWS???

Brings back memories of the SOL tire days...