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Bjornboy81
06-11-2005, 06:31 PM
Hey everyone, I just finished putting on my SLP exhaust system which for now completes my performance modding. I'm still not sure about the sound of the exhaust. It's a little on the throaty side, so I might add a resonator or change out the muffler.

Last week I installed the FFP UD pulley...All I have to say is that is the best $150 I've ever spent on a car. It pulls harder, shifts smoother, and the MPG increase is pretty impressive (~2+).

Along with the Dr. Speed Stage 3 intake I'm very happy with how this car is performing. The next thing on the list is going to be reprogramming, but gas is a little too expensive to be running premium :(.

I'll be adding pics here probably on monday so just sit tight!
invaderzim624
06-11-2005, 09:21 PM
Very cool.

Kinda bugs me that they don't make much of this kinda stuff for the earlier models.
Big Joe
06-12-2005, 09:19 PM
:needpics:
Bjornboy81
06-13-2005, 10:38 AM
^ I said sit tight!!! :lol: I'll post pics tonight when I get home from work.
Bjornboy81
06-13-2005, 08:30 PM
here we go....

The UP pulley:
Bjornboy81
06-13-2005, 08:31 PM
under car shot of the SLP exhaust:
Bjornboy81
06-13-2005, 08:31 PM
Rear shot of exhaust:
Bjornboy81
06-13-2005, 08:32 PM
Stock over axle pipe....a lil' restrictive:
Big Joe
06-13-2005, 09:21 PM
I love exhaust. Yours looks great
RamAirGAGT
06-14-2005, 06:38 PM
Now for the sound clip.
gicts
06-14-2005, 09:51 PM
How was that FFP UP pulley to install?
Bjornboy81
06-14-2005, 09:54 PM
The first time around it sucked because the keyway wasn't cut big enough. I talked to Mike over at FFP and he suggested just filing it out, which I did, and then I had no problem. Just make sure the crank postion ring is put in right. I'll post pics if you want of how the ring is orientated.
Peyman
06-15-2005, 10:47 AM
im assumin u had to use a shorter belt for the ud pully....if so...what brand did you get?....and where did you order it from?...
Bjornboy81
06-15-2005, 11:42 AM
I went with a Gatorback v-poly and just picked it up from Murray's Auto Store. I believe the model number ended in 855 instead of 868, which would be 1.3 inches shorter than stock, and fit's perfect.
gicts
06-15-2005, 03:51 PM
I'd love to see some pics if you don't mind. It sounds like a nice little mod
Bjornboy81
06-16-2005, 10:58 AM
I'm going out of town today...I'll try and get some posted on monday.
SilverSurferGT
06-27-2005, 04:45 PM
IF you switch out them uffler... Magnaflow supposedly helps mellow it out and give it a cleaner sound. Performs even better too since its a straight through design.
AznGA
06-27-2005, 05:00 PM
I got SLP exhaust. I sometimes think it's too loud for me, but I am not sure yet. Don't put resonator, because it's gonna hurt performance. You can switch to something like Borla muffler to make it quiter.
Bjornboy81
06-27-2005, 05:15 PM
Originally posted by gicts
I'd love to see some pics if you don't mind. It sounds like a nice little mod

I'll have those pics for you this week sometime, been a lil busy.

I'm actually getting used to the sound and amazingly kinda liking it. I think it's mellowed a little since I've put it on. I can't believe the low end torque I've lost, but the upper end gain makes up for it big time!
VanishingImage
06-27-2005, 05:56 PM
Yea,new exhausts will usually sound crappy when new but will get better later on. Mine sounds really good once it has warmed up. Sounds really raspy when I first start the car up and rev it,after warmed up,raspyness is gone almosts. Id keep the muffler if you have any bit of liking to it.