308 Exhaust Upgrade

I put on a Tubi "only because" I got a great deal on ebay. If I had not got the tubi I would have likely gone with a high performance exhaust such as magnaflow and had a muffler shop do the install. Although I like the tubi I have, I would not have paid what they normally run when you can get good sound and performance at a fraction of the cost in the aftermarket. Just my 2cents.

 

I had a stebro on my 85 qv and it was great,the guy that bought my car is asking $2000,obo, the #916-791-8122,his name is Dave,this is northern Sacramento,Ca

 

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why you guys spend $3k on a freaking muffler is beyond me.

really.

 

Yeah, custom up a job with M'flows or a couple of 'cherry bombs'. Why use cats?

 

Because it keeps the air cleaner and it's the law.

But to stay on subject, I also went the magnaflow route. I'll post some pix soon and maybe do a vid on youtube. Whole system cost me $350 w/o tips (reused my own tips).

 

Ditto. Many states have a sniff smog test that cars have to pass, unlike California which has both a sniff and a visual test, so keeping the car running cleanly can be important.

I have a Stebro on my 3.2 QV. It's very well made, super nice welds, shows no signs of deterioration after 5 years, and is a good 20lbs lighter than stock. However, get ready for some noise in the cabin, including a steady droning/booming sound which can be really tiring. If I had known there would be that level of booming in the cabin I wouldn't have put on the Stebro.

Incidentally, the Stebro doesn't come highly polished - which is nice. Personally, I prefer a bling-free exhaust system.

 

for 2 years I took the car to a concours level and the exhuast is a 5 piont deduction,he wanted to keep the car as orginal like I did and the car has been getting 97+,the last show it took 2nd,1st place if he could've got the car to start that day,parked on a hill on a 1/4 tank of gas doesn't help! But when I had the car it would take 90 mins. to swap them out and it was no ploblem for me to do it between shows and enjoy the awsome sound of a f1 sound of a race car

 

Dude, I just spend almost $3k on just the parts! Good parts are frikin expensive.

 

Just removed my X-OST from my '84 QV after 2000 Kms. Was too noisy for long drives. Got a more silent one from UK . $ 1000. and it is yours- i put it on E-bay but no taker. Let me know at [email protected].

 

+1 - I found a used tubi on craigslists. I like it, but would not like it if i paid retail $ for it.

 

Mine came with the Tubi and I like it. It definetly has a presence, although I dont think its as loud as my Trans Am (modded 350, loud exhaust).


PDG

 

WHAT ?! THE ?!?! FRACK ?!?!?!


Sacrilege .......

 

I too found it hard to spend a tenth of the cars price on a replacement exhaust, so went with a Flowmaster and am happy with it. It is a bit loud for long cruises and my wife wears ear plugs.

I suggest you ride in a few cars like yours with different exhausts untill you find one that you can stand to drive long distances with and sounds good to you.

I rode ina Mondial that had two blast packs in place of the cats, with no further muffling. It would be intolerable for anything but short drives and likely to draw way too much attention from The Man.

If you live in a remote area, your best bet is to attend a few ferrari functions and do a thourough search of the old posts.

hth,
chris

 

The TA was my first car and I STILL have it. It needs some cosmetic stuff, but is absolutely 100% reliable. Its pure gruff muscle and a lot of fun. Besides, it adds depth to my growing car collection.

TA = muscle
Ferrari = exotic
Expedition = workhorse
Escape = wifes car/higher fuel mileage for road trips

So, life is good!!


PDG

 

I put the Tubi on my Amerispec '83 QV because it was the only aftermarket system at the time (january 2008) that fit this transitional year.

Expensive...yes. Great quality and bolt-on fit...yes. Good sounds...yes, after replacing test pipes on my TX desmogged car with small mufflers.

 

true dual exhaust on my euro 308 gts. go magnaflow. Fabbed up for a mere $600, going on my 8th year on this exhaust - what a sound.
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Ditto. Mine had a Tubi installed when I got it. Love the sound and it has held up well over the years I've owned the car.

That said, I've been watching the Magnaflow thread that is running in this section parallel to this one and find what people are doing with the dual/dual Magnas very interesting. I think it I had to install a 308 exhaust right now, I'd seriously consider doing one of those set-ups. Looks decent and bet it works and sounds great.

 

Mark, does Lana have a email address?

 

he is not the only Trans AM and Ferrari owner here!!!!!
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X-OST! And there is a used one on Ebay right now....

JIM

 

I like Trans Am's too (as well as Harley's, lol). I almost bought a black '75 a couple years ago, but only because it was really cheap. If I ever bought one for real I want a 69, 70 or 71 with 455. I would even consider building a clone. I always laugh thinking back to 1979, R&T tested the Corvette, the Trans Am, and the Z28 in a shoot out. The TA ran circles around the other two, slalom, 0-60, 1/4 mile, skidpad, 60-0 and 80-0. Pretty funny for a 4 seater from the same company to blow away the flagship sportscar.

As far as cats being the law? Not on my 1977 308 they are not. It says NON-CATALYST right on the door post. I dont need no stinkin cats.

 

I remember the guys who had the TA's back in the 70's were #1 with all the girls! Those of us driving the massive overpowered 4cyl Ford Courier Pickup trucks were a distant 14th! LOL If I found a great deal on a Black TA I'd buy it today. Always loved that car. East bound and down, Hammer down "Bandit"!