Best Sounding GT3 Bypass Exhaust
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Best Sounding GT3 Bypass Exhaust
What is everyone's opinion on the best sounding GT3 bypass exhaust?
1) The new RSS GT3 Xpipe Exhaust
2) Shark Werks Center Bypass Exhaust
3) GMG WC Sport Center Section Exhaust
All three are about the same price range and bypass the center (3rd) muffler. I'm looking for an exhaust that will unleash the beast of the GT3.
1) The new RSS GT3 Xpipe Exhaust
2) Shark Werks Center Bypass Exhaust
3) GMG WC Sport Center Section Exhaust
All three are about the same price range and bypass the center (3rd) muffler. I'm looking for an exhaust that will unleash the beast of the GT3.
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Here are some videos of those pipes
SW pipe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkWgjCHwNuE
RSS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Kl3OXixhQ
GMG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFSv3PKcXik
SW pipe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkWgjCHwNuE
RSS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Kl3OXixhQ
GMG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFSv3PKcXik
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Guys, I just had the RSS unit installed yesterday with the EVOMSit software. I have only soundclips to compare it to but it sounds simply amazing. Unfortunately, the weather has been terrible so I havent been able to really let loose yet.
I will be doing a full writeup of the RSS piece and experience with RSS by Monday or Tuesday. hold tight!
p.s. if there are 2 other guys in LA or OC that have the Sharkwerks and GMG and want to get together for a direct comparison between the 3, let me know.....
I will be doing a full writeup of the RSS piece and experience with RSS by Monday or Tuesday. hold tight!
p.s. if there are 2 other guys in LA or OC that have the Sharkwerks and GMG and want to get together for a direct comparison between the 3, let me know.....
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can someone list the prices for the 3?
one vendor says there are no gains to be made by switching the headers, cats and primary mufflers in the by-pass section but then lists a full exhaust system for sale
one vendor says there are no gains to be made by switching the headers, cats and primary mufflers in the by-pass section but then lists a full exhaust system for sale
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Glock, I'm with you....As much as I love and respect the tuners mentioned above, I agree that $2K for these is simply insane. I hate that everyone feels the need to mark up porche parts. Just because I own an expensive car doesn't mean I should pay double for every part. Sure the volume is low, but R&D on these parts its pretty low too, as is parts and labor. I'd be shocked if any cost more than $500-600 to make in stainless. Add fair markup and I can't figure out how you get to $2k, other than it sounded like a good place to start and people are paying it. They don't even have mufflers or cats on them? WTF? I've bought full cat-backs of equal quality for sedans for less than $2k....with a whole lot more material and design in them.
Anyhow, not being able to stomach buying one out of priciple, I have a buddy who is a very talented fabricator for pro rally cars making me one as we speak. I think he'll be done in a week or two, maybe a little longer with the holidays. It should be half the price or less. I'll keep you posted.
Avi8tir: I'm in LA, so lets hook up and compare sometime as suggested.
Anyhow, not being able to stomach buying one out of priciple, I have a buddy who is a very talented fabricator for pro rally cars making me one as we speak. I think he'll be done in a week or two, maybe a little longer with the holidays. It should be half the price or less. I'll keep you posted.
Avi8tir: I'm in LA, so lets hook up and compare sometime as suggested.
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These are the questions I'm asking too. Fabspeed says they got 7 HP LOSS with bypass and have a muffler replacement. Anybody know anything about this one?
http://fabspeed.com/997GT3_dyno1.html
http://fabspeed.com/997GT3_dyno1.html
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I just had the Sharkwerks bypass installed last Thursday. When I get a moment, I'll write up a more detailed review w/ clips. I thought the bypass would be a subtle enhancement, but it truly does unleash the beast as you say. Sharky described it as an "exotic" sound -- too true! Love it, love it, love it.
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Glock, I'm with you....As much as I love and respect the tuners mentioned above, I agree that $2K for these is simply insane. I hate that everyone feels the need to mark up porche parts. Just because I own an expensive car doesn't mean I should pay double for every part. Sure the volume is low, but R&D on these parts its pretty low too, as is parts and labor. I'd be shocked if any cost more than $500-600 to make in stainless. Add fair markup and I can't figure out how you get to $2k, other than it sounded like a good place to start and people are paying it. They don't even have mufflers or cats on them? WTF? I've bought full cat-backs of equal quality for sedans for less than $2k....with a whole lot more material and design in them.
Anyhow, not being able to stomach buying one out of priciple, I have a buddy who is a very talented fabricator for pro rally cars making me one as we speak. I think he'll be done in a week or two, maybe a little longer with the holidays. It should be half the price or less. I'll keep you posted.
Avi8tir: I'm in LA, so lets hook up and compare sometime as suggested.
Anyhow, not being able to stomach buying one out of priciple, I have a buddy who is a very talented fabricator for pro rally cars making me one as we speak. I think he'll be done in a week or two, maybe a little longer with the holidays. It should be half the price or less. I'll keep you posted.
Avi8tir: I'm in LA, so lets hook up and compare sometime as suggested.
apparently, 2 k is MSRP and not final selling price
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I currently have a GT3 and put an FVD set up on the car. I constantly got O2 alarms. I sent my ECU to them to "remove the code" and the warning light still came on. Finally I took all the stuff off. I was burning out O2 sensors every 100 miles!
I would love to add a bypass to my RS when it comes in? Any warning light issues?
I would love to add a bypass to my RS when it comes in? Any warning light issues?
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I currently have a GT3 and put an FVD set up on the car. I constantly got O2 alarms. I sent my ECU to them to "remove the code" and the warning light still came on. Finally I took all the stuff off. I was burning out O2 sensors every 100 miles!
I would love to add a bypass to my RS when it comes in? Any warning light issues?
I would love to add a bypass to my RS when it comes in? Any warning light issues?