SSAutochrome/XSPower Turboback Exhaust Installed (PICS+VIDS)

[jm1080]

Ok here it is the ssautochrome 3" turboback exhaust that many been asking about. I finally was able to install it with a huge help of fellow members on this site

Anyways here are pics of what it looks like compared to the stock exhaust:

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Im not here to post a tech guide because kenamond already posted his Its really easy install, just takes so much time . We had a problem with the O2 sensor and it wouldnt come off, we tried everything from PB blaster to using mallot and nothing. We managed to get the O2 out once the entire exhaust was removed. We just cut the wires off, of course I got a check engine light. We will fix that soon though. Other than that we had to make holes bigger in the DP flange, heres comparison:

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It took a while but it finally got in there:

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Other problem was the hanger was built on the wrong side, I think kenamond said manufacturer had to do that or something, he just twisted it the other way so it can get on the rubber hanger here a pic showing it on the wrong side:

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Other than that everything seemed to fit in properly. Just time consuming. The muffler is real close to the bumper though, dont know how we can fix that, atleast it sticks out a bit. It also real close to the carrier bearings/driveshaft. Here are pics of it installed:

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As for the sound, it is not ricey, it actually sounds nice and deep, but it is kind of loud, like kenamond stated. I might change muffler, but maby in the future as I dont have any money now. You instantly notice a huge difference in power. And all of you been asking for a vid clip, I have 4 comparing next to my friends apexi turboback exhaust.

Apexi revving

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SSAutochrome revving

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Apexi startup

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SSAutochrome startup

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Tell me what you guys think

 

[jm1080]

didnt you say there was a problem putting on the resonator because it is not completely straight? the stock piping that is. so how did you get that to install.

Well I went to another muffler shop and the guy seemed to know what he was doing. He said resonators on the ssautochrome are indeed real resonators as they were not hollow. And he said you can just add the 5" magnaflow at the end of the downpipe and it fit perfectly. It doesnt hang low or hit anything. It was perfect, he did real good welds as well, looks very professional.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

Well I went to another muffler shop and the guy seemed to know what he was doing. He said resonators on the ssautochrome are indeed real resonators as they were not hollow. And he said you can just add the 5" magnaflow at the end of the downpipe and it fit perfectly. It doesnt hang low or hit anything. It was perfect, he did real good welds as well, looks very professional.

damn yo this is good news! any pic of this new resonator? how much was the resonator and the labor to have it welded, if you answered this already, dont bother answering i will read above.

 

[kidderkennels]

I have this exhaust for my FWD...I love it...I got it with my 3'' downpipe for under $300...Why are all you guys bitchin about the loudness....you guys are girly....

 

[PieEyedPiper]

I have this exhaust for my FWD...I love it...I got it with my 3'' downpipe for under $300...Why are all you guys bitchin about the loudness....you guys are girly....

Yeah, we're all girly because we don't want to get pulled over, harrased by the police, get our hoods popped, or get sent to the state ref.
How feminine of us.

 

[kidderkennels]

Sorry. I forgot how ### cali is on emmisions. cops dont mess with us. Im running open down pipe and a 35R. never got pulled over

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

just shot a new video with some driving.. yea its way loud, inspected it today, had it since i first made my post and drive it all day everyday. had some good rain here in CA, no signs of rust, still blingy. Geez this was such a great buy for $240 shipped but again, i really do prefer it to be quieter..

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...k-downpipe-catback-exhaust.html#post151754557

YouTube - 2G Eclipse DSM GSX Talon AWD - SS Autochrome XS Power EBAY 3" Turboback Exhaust Driving

 

[sonik619]

Thanks, yea let me know when.

Also to keep this updated, well since the first post I added a Vibrant Dual Tip 3.5in Muffler and I added a Magnaflow 5" round resonator. So far the difference in incredible. It is real quiet now and Im happy

Here is before (clip from 1st page):

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Here is after:

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Now the before sounded real aggressive and nice at first, but then it sounded real annoying with so much drone and rasp after a while. My goal wasnt a loud exhaust, so then I did the modifications to the exhaust and made it quiet but still aggressive on high rpm.

You speak Spanish?
you notice how your lights bright up when you rev it, it's enjoying it.

 

[jm1080]

You speak Spanish?
you notice how your lights bright up when you rev it, it's enjoying it.

Si hablo espanol

And why do they light up more on rev? I notice that on everything that is lit up in my car.

 

[Joshky9]

Looks nice and sounds nice. People make a huge deal about a bend here or there im not entirely convinced for most of our applications a bend here or there will hinder performance for what we are trying to do. I have personally built my own exhaust and yes its really straight. But for the money and time someone has into building this exhaust shown $250 seems like a great deal as long as it holds up. Sounds nice and nice post of the pics