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  1. tvine

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    #1 tvine, Nov 28, 2006
    A little different twist on the exhaust question. I have a very stock US Spec 1979 308 GTB. I would like to put the Cats in a box, mostly for fire safety reasons. I won't complain about improved performance, but that is not my primary objective. I do not want to change the stock exhaust otherwise.

    My questions is this...what is the best testpipe out there for the money? Should I get some fabricated locally or are the name brand pipes worth the money; and why?

    P.S. I have searched this subject but did not find the answer I was looking for. I have not had a great deal of luck with searching this database though.
     
  2. Mike C

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    #2 Mike C, Nov 28, 2006
    The "best" is of course subjective, but I think you'll be happier with a Stebro (www.stebro.net) "euro resonator" rather than a straight test pipe. The slight expansion chamber adds a deeper growl, while a straight test pipe can be more harsh.

    That being said, if you go with a high performance cat like the HyperFlow from FChat sponsors Ricambi America or Nick's Forza, you'll have the best of all worlds.
     
  3. Blaise Scioli

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    #3 Blaise Scioli, Nov 29, 2006
    I just completed a Hyperflow and Tubi set up on an otherwise stock 78 308 gtb sounds great and has added noticable performance.The work was done at IFS in Easton Mass give John a call for an opinion on your setup.
     
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    #4 Blaise Scioli, Nov 29, 2006
    I just completed a Hyperflow and Tubi set up on an otherwise stock 78 308 gtb sounds great and has added noticable performance.The work was done at IFS in Easton Mass give John a call for an opinion on your setup.
     
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    #5 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 30, 2006
    I recommend the Stebro test pipe too
     
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    #6 Irishman, Nov 30, 2006
    Is rejetting necessary?
     
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    #7 sherpa23, Nov 30, 2006
    If temp reduction in the engine bay and fire safety concerns are the primary objective, how would the Hyper-Flow help? Not being sarcastic at all here. I'm curious. I thought that all cat's had to run at a crazy high temp?
     
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    #8 miketuason, Nov 30, 2006
    Do you guys remember a guy who post a thread about using a coffee can for tailpipes and he swears by it so much that he said it increases HP, anyway I just thought I mention it since we are talking about tailpipe.
     
  9. Mike C

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    #9 Mike C, Nov 30, 2006
    The old style ceramic cats have less flow and run hotter than the newer high-performance metal matrix types (Random Technologies makes the metal matrix cores for the HyperFlow). But you are correct about temperature: the catalytic process doesn’t begin until temperatures inside a converter reach 500 to 600 degrees (F). If air/fuel ratio is on target, and the exhaust is free of contaminants, internal converter temperature stays at about 1200 degrees. But keep in mind that if the converter is well-designed, the outer surface isn't anywhere near that.
     
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    #10 tvine, Dec 1, 2006
    Can we get back to the cheap part of the question. Has anyone fabricated (or had fabricated) test pipes and how well did they work. I am sure the $300 to $700 test pipes work well, but this is pretty expensive pipe per linear foot, even if it does include the flanges. I have good cats now so I am not interested in new ones. Gasoline burns at way less than 500 degrees F. New cats can cause fires as well as my old ones.
     
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    #11 Irishman, Dec 1, 2006
    I agree with you and I am in the same boat. But, I found the Stebro suggestion at $300 (which is for a pair) not too outrageous given the situation. It's a 28 year old car and somewhat special. I'm thinking this is the direction I'm going.

    Will be curious what you decide and how it works out.

    Seamus
     
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    #12 tvine, Dec 1, 2006
    So far I am leaning toward the Stebro as well but want to know if there are other options.
     
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    #13 Mike C, Dec 1, 2006
    Well, your question wasn't the cheapest, but "what is the best testpipe out there for the money?" -- I'd still have to say Stebro euro-resonator/pipe on a VALUE basis. The sound is definitely better/deeper than that of a simple straight pipe.
     

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