In a very frustrating dilemma right now...
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In a very frustrating dilemma right now...
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| Keep exhaust setup (screw the whine) |
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| Switch to a catted midpipe (specify below please) |
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| Go back to the stock H-pipe |
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| Other: specify below please |
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Total Votes : 13
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(last vote on : 2/26/2008 6:53:15 PM)
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/22/2008 12:45:51 PM
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Saleen326
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I would say keep the exhaust setup. I have an O/R H-pipe and I love the way it sounds. But, then again, I have never heard a supercharger whine, so I guess my opinion is a little biased.
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/22/2008 12:56:32 PM
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eviligloo
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If you really want to hear the whine, don't worry about the 6-8hp. You'll never notice it's gone.
I'd say the exhaust note makes a bigger impact, though. Although the supercharger whine is pretty cool, I'd rather hear a deep growling exhaust note.
You still might be able to hear the S/C anyway. Remember....the exhaust is in the back, but the supercharger sits right near you.
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/22/2008 1:33:17 PM
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billg
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I have the Series VI, with an X pipe and the Magnaflow Magnapaks, which is also loud, but I definitely hear plenty of supercharger whine at about 7 psi
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/22/2008 4:11:32 PM
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06Saleen3V
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Good to know billg. I plan on switching to the 3.4" or the 3.2" pulley once I get enough money for the supporting mods (i.e. fuel system, etc). Hopefully with 10-11 lbs of boost, I will hear plenty of whine.
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/22/2008 7:18:17 PM
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Jazzer The Cat
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Just crank up the boost on the SC and you'll be able to hear it whine
You can hear me whine everytime I have to park my car and get out! 
(does that count?)
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/22/2008 9:04:29 PM
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Saleen#468
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i say keep the exhaust. youll still beable to hear it
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/23/2008 5:33:03 AM
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HaneyMotorsport.Com
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How do you guys here that much blower whine. The only time I hear our car is cruising at around 2K. Other than that, I hear the exhaust  I say keep the exhaust as of now.
Casey
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/23/2008 7:44:33 AM
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StangKing
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How do you guys here that much blower whine. The only time I hear our car is cruising at around 2K. Other than that, I hear the exhaust I say keep the exhaust as of now.
Casey
+1 I have catted x-pipe and still only hear the whine at low rpm's as soon as I step on it.....cant hear **** but my exhaust..... and you heard my car...its not that loud....
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/23/2008 7:55:26 AM
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StangKing
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no...not really.. I guess because I know it's there..so I really dont need to here it all the time...and besides I dont want everyone else to know its there either.... 
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/23/2008 8:49:28 AM
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stangky281
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Seems to me you should get the SC with the mods and see how well you like the whine...you can then make the decision to make the exhaust swaps if you need to hear more............
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/23/2008 8:53:19 AM
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Fallstar01
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Put in sound-dampening mat in your car except at the firewall? This will make the exhaust a bit less loud inside the cabin without changing how loud the SC sounds. Another idea is a cowl hood which would make it easier to hear the SC.
The SC is more about the kick in the pants power than that the whine. That's just bonus. The Exhaust is your growl.
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RE: In a very frustrating dilemma right now... - 1/23/2008 10:44:02 AM
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HaneyMotorsport.Com
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quote:
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Casey, what size pulley are you running and what exhaust setup? Thanks
Right now it has a 3.6. As soon as I am done with testing of our new heat exchanger the 3.4 is going on!!
The exhaust is the Saleen/Magnaflow with a Bassani SS catted x-pipe.
Casey
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. If I switch back to a catted midpipe, I also lose about 6-8rwhp. So I am really stuck right now. I am going to post some options above and PLEASE vote and maybe give some feedback below. I know it is my choice, but I am asking for your opinions. Thanks so much guys, you are awesome! 
...thanks for the response Casey
