yeah, the VQ and VG30s are like the only V6s that sound decent. The RB26 is a sound all too itself... mmmm. Ours have this AWFUL raspy sound. That's why I don't have an exhaust, I do NOT like that sound. Sounds much better when all you can hear is whine...

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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

I have ADHD and drive a Focus. Ironically.
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.

i has no whine

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SLP Intake|SLP Powerflow|ZZP DP|ZZP PCM|GMPP Handling Kit +Rear STB|ZZP Powerlog|ZZP Stage 1 TB|Immaculate Original Paint

LOL probably a good thing. Blower whine got me in trouble today...

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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

I have ADHD and drive a Focus. Ironically.
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.

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Anybody have suggestions for the DEEPEST LOUDEST exhaust for a n/a 3800
I want to get an exhaust put on soon, but dont want anything raspy..

cant afford headers/downpipe yet.. so would be catback, also anyother suggestions

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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Sunroof, K&N Drop-In, Silverstar Ultras.
Tinted Tails by Flip, LED Headlight Strips

Coming Soon: Exhaust, Tint, Custom Painted Interior/Exterior

Is there an advantage to putting an actual dual-exhaust on the 3800 III engine (with 3 into 1 headers to a single muffler X2) as opposed to Y-piping the exhaust pipe and putting two mufflers on?

I'm leaning towards the better flow of gases the better so that would mean a true dualX.

Any suggestions besides actual engine work?

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2008 Grand Prix: Base Model = STOCK. Liquid Silver Metallic
Appearance Mods: Blue Arrow overlay, Grey SPO Grilles, blue front/rear PONTIAC inlays, Blue cloth door inserts, Blue LED dome light, Black and Blue seat covers (Front), SE Rear Fascia.

I'd be willing to bet that there is no gails whatsoever over a single exit. To me, it's not so much about efficiency as it is appearance.

As far as true duals, I believe it has been done with poor results.


Here's my SE with 2.5" catback, res/u-bend delete, and Flowmaster 40's

[BBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVjrnTqCBeo[/BBvideo]

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

part of the issue is that as you get on the gas the rpms increase, more exhaust flow.... out the back, while you go forward, so your exhaust will sound very quiet at WOT. EVERYONE says my car is loud, and other then a mild drone around under 2K ive never noticed it. let a buddy of mine run it at an autoX a few events back and f****r is LOUD. not sure how i feel about the rasp about 3750 or so, but decel from 4k+ sounds sick nasty. Ive had to pop the hood on multiple occasions to prove its a N/A v6.

mods are a 3" SLP off the headers all the way back, no resonator, high flow cat, and SLP muffs, dont know off the top of my head what model since the PO [also my roomate] did the exhaust before i got the car off him.


but you will never get that throaty american muscle sound out of a V6, you need an 8 to get that sound, since it comes from the difference in firing order. my 305TBI camaro with Dynomax Superflo [or some such thing] axle back sounded infinatly more badass then my GP ever will N/A... now add a snail in there and its a whole new ball game, but it wont ever be near as deep and throaty, which im mildly miffed about [what can i say, i like my exhaust like i like my bjs....]

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AutoXer and Basshead
IT geek when im not messing with the GP

Is yours still raspy above 3750rpm...?

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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Sunroof, K&N Drop-In, Silverstar Ultras.
Tinted Tails by Flip, LED Headlight Strips

Coming Soon: Exhaust, Tint, Custom Painted Interior/Exterior

if thats directed towards me, then yes, very much so when i let off from WOT or when i engine break above 3500 or so.

if not then disregard and carry on

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AutoXer and Basshead
IT geek when im not messing with the GP

I think people are too worried about the raspy tone. Don't like it, get a VQ35.. Otherwise there's no escaping it after exhaust work

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

but they your exhaust sounds like chewbacca [well the stock does atleast]

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AutoXer and Basshead
IT geek when im not messing with the GP

straight piped vr6's sound like chewbacca

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

No rasp here!! You just have to play with it to get it right. Everyone says Flowmaster's sound horrible on these cars and I disagree.

My XP setup, Catless Pacesetter's, Stock GM Res., Custom 3" Exhaust into Flow 40's with 2 1/2" Tips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il0bRA-AucI

And I also agree, most any exhaust on these cars sound like crap. Especially resonator deleted cars...keep the res. get rid of the cat.

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2003 Blue-Black Metallic GTP Sedan - .574/.566 Cam/BDR Heads, Balanced Low Comp. L67, Meth Injected, 3EP Trans, Pacesetters, LS1TB, and tons of other junk with the wallet delete mod.

your also cammed, and have headers, that does wonders for eliminating rasp

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AutoXer and Basshead
IT geek when im not messing with the GP

But you get my point...throw out the resonator and hello even crappier sounding exhaust then before...

If you want a nice sounding car then sell your 3800 powered car, because they all sound like shit.

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2003 Blue-Black Metallic GTP Sedan - .574/.566 Cam/BDR Heads, Balanced Low Comp. L67, Meth Injected, 3EP Trans, Pacesetters, LS1TB, and tons of other junk with the wallet delete mod.