which exhaust for xr8

xr8dave · 07-11-2005, 07:03 PM

I have a dilema...I have read all the threads and cannot decide which is the best setup for me. i own a 2005 xr8 ute, no engine mods but the sound of the exhaust is boring me. its too quiet. so far i have looked at the herrod and difillipo systems, they look good but are pricey... i am also thinking about fitting cold air intake, helix spacer. that will be about the extent of the mods with the exhaust as well. Is twin system better or single? is 3inch diamter better or 2 1/2inch. Stainless or mild steel. Are are after market headers worth the expense. i have been told the stock ones are . Can someone help me please

Penelope Pitstop · 07-11-2005, 07:15 PM

Hey Dave

I hear you on the boring sound… I had the GT in to the exhaust shop the first week after I took delivery and will do the same for my new Super Pursuit.

Speak to Scott at Ultimate Performance he looked after my GT – and made it sound like the V8 Supercar that I knew was hiding inside of it. I like the look of a big exhaust so would go 3inch (size does matter!), I was also advised to put pacemaker extractors on and I think my car sounds the business. Sorry I can’t provide technical information but a lot of the kids in the club are great at that sort of stuff and I am sure they will respond shortly.

Cheers, Tori

phoon · 07-11-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PirtekGirl76

Hey Dave

I hear you on the boring sound… I had the GT in to the exhaust shop the first week after I took delivery and will do the same for my new Super Pursuit.

Speak to Scott at Ultimate Performance he looked after my GT – and made it sound like the V8 Supercar that I knew was hiding inside of it. I like the look of a big exhaust so would go 3inch (size does matter!), I was also advised to put pacemaker extractors on and I think my car sounds the business. Sorry I can’t provide technical information but a lot of the kids in the club are great at that sort of stuff and I am sure they will respond shortly.

Cheers, Tori

Hi there Tori,
I think you should run a piece of quater inch PVC pipe with a tennis ball jammed up the tail pipe. If you like Tori, I will arrange for you LOL. See, I still dont know how to play nice, looks like that umbrella is going to be held to ransom a bit longer

Penelope Pitstop · 07-11-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by phoon

Hi there Tori,
I think you should run a piece of quater inch PVC pipe with a tennis ball jammed up the tail pipe. If you like Tori, I will arrange for you LOL. See, I still dont know how to play nice, looks like that umbrella is going to be held to ransom a bit longer

That brolly will be mine forever the way you are going...

And as for shoving a quarter inch PVC pipe with a tennis ball up my tail pipe - um... No Thank You and if you attempt it on Saturday night I will hunt you down and shish kebab you!

Cheers, Tori

xr8dave · 07-11-2005, 07:34 PM

Thanks tori.....im on the sunshine coast qld where is ultimate performance???

Penelope Pitstop · 07-11-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8dave

Thanks tori.....im on the sunshine coast qld where is ultimate performance???

Ultimate is at Brendale - which is northside so not that far from you. They have a website so go check that out and if you want to drool over my Silver GT you will find piccys of her on there!

Cheers, Tori

WILDTRAKPX2 · 07-11-2005, 09:01 PM

I was the same, wanted it to sound like a V8. I had Pacemaker Extractors ($1000), Redback 2 1/2" Sports Exhaust ($770) & SS Inductions Cold Air Intake ($720) installed and it sounds like a V8, more power and better fuel economy.

Hope this helps.

xr8dave · 07-11-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie bloke

I was the same, wanted it to sound like a V8. I had Pacemaker Extractors ($1000), Redback 2 1/2" Sports Exhaust ($770) & SS Inductions Cold Air Intake ($720) installed and it sounds like a V8, more power and better fuel economy.

Hope this helps.

thanx bloke..starting too panic after quotes from herrod and difillipo came in at just under $4000 for the exhaust(stainless). Did u consider a 3" system?. I cant understand why but ive been told stainless gives more power. can u tell me who did ur exhaust and if u shopped around. Dave @ Palmwoods

Black Panther · 07-11-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8dave

Thanks tori.....im on the sunshine coast qld where is ultimate performance???

I to have had Scott do both my GT & Super Pursuit and he does a great job, went with Pacemaker's 21/2 inch,he also can supply & fit the SS cold air induction for you. They are at 349 South Pine Road Brendale,ph 32053705 ask to speak to Scott or Kerri. They really do bring the best out of the Boss motor.
Cheers Dean

8pAc · 08-11-2005, 08:13 AM

Scott and the boys did mine too and i must say the guys there did an awesome job. Cheers to Ultimate.

**Grunter** · 08-11-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 8pAc

Scott and the boys did mine too and i must say the guys there did an awesome job. Cheers to Ultimate.

Another vote for Ultimate Exhaust and here's the link to the website.

www.ultimateperformance.com.au/

jabba · 08-11-2005, 06:56 PM

Do your self a favour and do a search on the forums for cold air inductions. you will find the the SS set up is not very good. alot of forum members have taken there SS induction off and have gone to a Pod in a cool box set up, which work alot better then the SS ste up.......

Noddy · 08-11-2005, 10:55 PM

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