Opinions on Lukey System

Au2falcons · 30-06-2006, 07:07 PM

Hi guys,

Thinking about putting a cat back sports system on the AU.

Got a good mate with a carline exhaust shop, so naturally he does lukey exhaust only.

Anyone got a lukey system on their AU 4.0L, or any experiences?

Cheers

Adrian.

JC · 30-06-2006, 07:49 PM

If it's 2.5 or 3", it will make a difference to sound and performance. Go for it - most off the shelf systems are pretty much the same, only the sound is different.

Au2falcons · 30-06-2006, 08:10 PM

Ok cool, i'm not after a loud exhaust, just someting to give the 4.0L a bit of depth. Nice idle note, and maintain low level noise on the freeway.

AUIIXR8_Tas · 30-06-2006, 08:27 PM

I've got Lukey 2.5" from the cats into 3" right through on my 5.0L. Sounds great, also noticed improved throttle response. I'll be looking at some nice new Lukey headers and hi-flow cats shortly, also.

Juiceman · 30-06-2006, 08:35 PM

I have a Lukey system - Lukey headers into 2.5" Lukey exhaust. Only thing is it's not on a 4.0L, it's on the escort, but it certainly does growl (like the adverts say!)

**Mechan1k** · 30-06-2006, 09:04 PM

Adrian ... I got mine done at Mt Druitt Carline ... Bruno there is excellent when it comes to advice. Mines not too loud (but can reverberate a little under load though) ... but i am only running one muffler (not that small though.

i am running a 2.5" cat back system.

If you want it not too loud that can add a resonator into the system if needed ... and it will give a nice deep tone ... but not over the top.

For you ... I doubt you would want anything too loud ... so most likely a Lukey muffler and also add a resonator to the system so it has a slightly softer hum ... but at least 2.5: from cat back.

3" sounds good ... but probably not for you though .... listen to Stiddy's car for what a 3" sounds like (ie: animal).

Also I have a nice throb at idle as well ... nothing too lumpy.

Au2falcons · 30-06-2006, 09:48 PM

Thanks simon....yeah the guy i mentioned is bruno....top chap.

**Mechan1k** · 30-06-2006, 10:11 PM

Bruno did the exhaust in my previous Falcon ute ... fixed a problem with the exhaust on my Proton ... and did the exhaust on my fiancee's old Mirage as well.

I keep going back there ... because they have looked after me ... will be getting my extractors fitted there as well (when i move the converter out of the way so the damn things fit.)

Au2falcons · 30-06-2006, 10:26 PM

Yeah they are great......Bruno has done a fair bit of work for me and a few mates of mine. I've known him since about 2000..back in the days when i used to sell spares across the road....I'll looked after him well....now days he looks after me

EvilChief · 01-07-2006, 01:09 PM

lukeys offer a great rumble on both the 4 and 5 liter engines, they are great value for money and good quality, I use lukey mufflers on most of my cars

Au2falcons · 13-07-2006, 06:21 AM

Can anyone remember what they paid for their lukey system?

james22 · 13-07-2006, 10:33 AM

I paid $714 for a cat back 2.5in lukey exhaust with resonator and walker extractors.

Au2falcons · 14-07-2006, 08:22 PM

Ok cool, so i guess the extractors probably made up at least $450 of the total

**Stav** · 14-07-2006, 08:26 PM

Hi mate do you want opinions or experiences?

**DJM83** · 14-07-2006, 09:02 PM

had a lukey on my XR6 sounded good and looked great with a twin stainless tip

Au2falcons · 15-07-2006, 04:07 PM

Useless i'm after opinions from those who have/had a lukey system.

I think turbofalcon666 is trying to make up a post count

**DJM83** · 16-07-2006, 08:24 AM

i paid 370 for mine on my old XR had a great note and for the price i thought it wasnt to bad twintips look good too

**Stav** · 16-07-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

Useless i'm after opinions from those who have/had a lukey system.

I think turbofalcon666 is trying to make up a post count

Put it this way ,I have a 3 inch cat on the 2.5 inch pipe about 1 metre long and a 2.5 inch lukey muffler with about another metre of piping.It will need some more piping to the end of the car and to join to the front extractors. Give me 220 bucks stick it on and find out for yourself. That was you at titan ford? The cat is 6 months old ,the muffler is about a year old but in excellent condition.Trust me that the cat on its own is worth 180 bucks..You will only need a rear resonator.Ive stillgot my rear 2.5 inch resonator on the car it is a godsend.It keeps the noise levels down to a legal level.The exhaust used to sound real nice when it was on my car.It had a distinct growlbut not over the top.You will like it!! Gotta help my NSW falcon tickford fpv club mates.

Pies1 · 16-07-2006, 11:04 AM

I live in Canberra, and was going to make the trip to Jim Mock and have their stage 2 system fitted to my car.

Would i notice any benefits from the stage 2 system, over an off the shelf system installed at an exhaust place in Canberra.

The Stage 2 system offers 20+ rwkw gain from factory standard Au2 I6.

Au2falcons · 25-07-2006, 04:35 PM

Getting the system done this weekend, so will let you all now how it goes.

Cheers

Adrian.

Au2falcons · 29-07-2006, 07:37 PM

Got it fitted, quite happy with it, taking a while to get used to. It's got an awsome rumble at idle. Very throaty, hopefully doesn't get too noisy when it carbons up.

Got a nice pair of chrome tips too.

**Mechan1k** · 31-07-2006, 07:54 AM

PICS OR BAN
hee hee ... just kidding ... sounds like you are happy with it.
Now it's modified .... no more stock standard classes at shows now

HLC · 31-07-2006, 09:15 AM

going to see Bruno today Actaully.

my old man went there on Sat, he too knows Bruno, and got some VZ Monaro 3" Tips fitted!

: they look HUGE!!!!

so ive now got his 2 Stainless steel Herrod ones. so i'm gonna get them put on and the exhaust leak fixed. a 2.5" system is out of the question

: under orders of my old man... something about P-plates and being targeted :P

i remember my Dad mentioning is saw a white AU with twin Tips leaving. that would have been you Adrian

: He's in FTF too

: small world

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**Mechan1k** · 31-07-2006, 09:17 AM

Henri ... does the muffler need replacing??? If so .. get a smaller one fitted ... will give it a nice tone

HLC · 31-07-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Henri ... does the muffler need replacing??? If so .. get a smaller one fitted ... will give it a nice tone

its a leak at the gasket behind the cat. although i might mention something about that

: what do you suggest? not something outrageous, my dad will take it off :P

HLC · 31-07-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

PICS OR BAN
hee hee ... just kidding ... sounds like you are happy with it.
Now it's modified .... no more stock standard classes at shows now

i thought that ended with the Tickford Intake and chrome handles

:

**Mechan1k** · 31-07-2006, 09:23 AM

slightly smaller ... gives it a soft hum ... nothing too noticable though. Bruno will know exactly what you are after

HLC · 31-07-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

slightly smaller ... gives it a soft hum ... nothing too noticable though. Bruno will know exactly what you are after

alright, lets hope he fixes me up price wise too :P might have to visit the atm on the way! :P

**Mechan1k** · 31-07-2006, 09:35 AM

You will need to ... because ... he doesn't have EFTPOS ... well ... he didn't the last time I was there.

HLC · 31-07-2006, 10:49 AM

ok just got back. nothing was done.

turns out my exhaust from the cat-back is pretty much had it. he quoted me $485 for a sports system (lukey obviously) with my Herrod twin tips at the back...

is this reasonable?

he also quoted me $430 for a replacement stock system with the twins. calling Brad Garlick now as well for a price on a stock system