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Title: Exhaust noise?
Post by: msb1973 on 17 February 2012, 23:09:45

I've just had the downpipes incl the cats replaced on the partners 2.5 cdx(due to one of the cats rattling and blocking), the issue i have now is there seems alot of noise especially at 2/3k rpm, the parts wern't genuine but seemed ok and fitted well, is it just a case of them needing to coke up a bit for the car to be back to its nice quiet former glory?

Title: Re: Exhaust noise?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 February 2012, 23:13:36

There have been lots of posts about aftermarket CATs being pretty shoddy and noisy, I believe  :-\

Title: Re: Exhaust noise?
Post by: The Red Baron on 17 February 2012, 23:30:57

yep, sound tinny, def louder.

Title: Re: Exhaust noise?
Post by: noel on 18 February 2012, 10:25:52

Quote from: msb1973 on 17 February 2012, 23:09:45

the issue i have now is there seems alot of noise especially at 2/3k rpm, the parts wern't genuine

that could well be the difference  :y

Title: Re: Exhaust noise?
Post by: msb1973 on 18 February 2012, 13:02:04

Quote from: The Red Baron on 17 February 2012, 23:30:57

yep, sound tinny, def louder.

Yes mate thats it, although its only really under load,don't really notice it when other halfs driving, must be me with old lead right foot  ;D  Although does seem a little quieter today so perhaps its just the being new and once a bit of carbon builds up it will be ok, its also loads better on fuel now with new cats and lambda's :y

Title: Re: Exhaust noise?
Post by: adey2 on 18 February 2012, 13:03:07

boy racers pay thousands for a louder exhaust note

Title: Re: Exhaust noise?
Post by: msb1973 on 18 February 2012, 17:33:36

yep they do you're right but i grew out of that about 10 years ago :P