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Old 29-05-2008, 04:04 PM   #1
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Gday all,

I was just wondering if any performance exhausts companies manufacture off-the-shelf 3 inch exhaust systems for the AU I6?

I would get one custom made, but the local exhaust shops do not have mandrel bending equipment (probably doesn't matter at that diameter, more for piece of mind).

Another option I was considering was getting a 3" V8 system and modifying it to suit...

Any thoughts?

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Old 29-05-2008, 04:07 PM   #2
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Redback have a 3inch Mandrel Bent Tailpipe for around $300 - The rest AFAIK has to be made up
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Old 29-05-2008, 04:29 PM   #3
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I was thinking that. Which sparked the idea of getting a V8 front half and getting the shop to modify that to suit the layout of the six.
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Old 29-05-2008, 09:09 PM   #4
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Why not simply bolt the entire XR8 unit up and mod the front end to suit the single cat?
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Old 29-05-2008, 09:13 PM   #5
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Steely they do make 3" systems mate, Lukey make one called a 3" "Super System" and its a complete catback.

Shame yours isnt a ute, I have the perfect exhaust for a 6cyl ute on mine atm.....
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Old 29-05-2008, 09:21 PM   #6
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Excellent info guys, the V8 exhausts are made for IRS, and I have a live rear axle. And since I am not quite happy with my current exhaust setup, the Lukey it will be. Won't be for a couple of weeks now though as I have found the wheels I want.
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Old 29-05-2008, 09:49 PM   #7
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Excellent info guys, the V8 exhausts are made for IRS, and I have a live rear axle. And since I am not quite happy with my current exhaust setup, the Lukey it will be. Won't be for a couple of weeks now though as I have found the wheels I want.
I reckon I can help ya there! :hihi:
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Old 30-05-2008, 12:15 PM   #8
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since I am not quite happy with my current exhaust setup
You're never happy with your exhaust setup. But I'll take your tailpipe if you want :
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Live axle AU XR6.. got a 3inch custom exhaust for it, cost 580 bucks. worth every cent. love it.
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I've got mine booked in Monday for a full 3" exhaust with genie headers and a metal cat, only $1400
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Old 04-06-2008, 04:09 PM   #11
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Stiddy and Stealthau, could you tell me the brands of the 3" cat back you guys have? I'm looking at installing it myself to save a few $$$.

On another note, looks like redback make one for the I6. Damn mechanic hasn't called back with a price yet though :
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The exhaust shop made the whole system, well worth it.
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