georgec114

With my 01 A4, I had a Magnaflow X-pipe and the GHL Bullets (6" cans).

That was a perfect combo of WOT and idle.

Now my 04 MN6 with just the GHLs is really loud. I didn't put the
X-pipe on (not enough time) and thought I could live with the
"burbling" sound. At highway cruising it is fine but any kind of
acceleration and particularly idling, it borders on obnoxious.


I have to admit that the stock 04 exhaust is far more aggressive
sounding than my 01 stock.

Could there be that much of a difference between the years?

Here's my dilemma...I could try the X-pipe and hope it calms down
some. Will it?

Or I could try the Z06 Ti exhaust. But if I do, will the X-pipe make the
Z06 sound different?

Maybe go back to a Corsa Indy or even God forbid, touring.


Any input guys?

...George

sharpvet03

Keep the GHL's and get an X-pipe

jrose7004

Try the X-Pipe!

georgec114

I've got the X-pipe but didn't feel like cutting into last night.

Will this really quiet things down a bit?

I've done this exhaust so many times now I could do it blindfolded.

...George

jerrsvette

GeorgeC,
Please keep us posted w/ your exhaust experience.
I am thinking of changing my stock 02 a4 exhaust either to a z06 Ti or the GHL Magnums.
Being its an A4 w/ the standard rear,Iwas told resonance may be an issue at highway speeds.

vetdude

I just put the GHL bullets on my '99 coupe. Car already had Magnaflow x-pipe installed. Sound is great at idle and WOP, but the "burbling" and "popping" on deceleration can be annoying.

Corpsvette

Yep George,

You better just take that thing off, wrap it up, send me your paypal email account and send it too me ASAP. Let me know.

Jim Kay

vertC6

Have you tried the magnum plus, I think that is the best sounding GHL.

It has a little bit larger muffler, which makes it a little quiter but still has the great sound.

snide

There's no such thing as too loud.

barkingowl

Well up to a point... Stock car loud is pretty damn loud.

AU N EGL

WOT What? WOT

I love the pop-n-gurgle when decelorating to a stoplight.

TPIS headers, Random tech X-pipe and GHL Bullet Exhuast. A freind of mine said my car sounds like a big block.

Works for me.

and stock cars ?? Now that is loud.

Ragtop_Rob

YES!!!!! Stop worrying - pu tht eX pipe one and it will be the same as before....

georgec114

jerrsvette:

I had zero resonance withe the A4 (3:15 rear) with the GHL/Magna X.

I have no resonance now with the MN6 no X.

I don't expect resonance with the X either.

I don't object at all the deceleration popping. But it is significantly
more pronounced now with an idle that gathers a lot of attention.

I'm going to install the X and see what goes.

I'll let you know.

...George

Wicked Weasel

I will be stopping over at your work on Friday to pick up the GHLs for my baby if for some reason you can't get them to quiet down....

I am glad that I know someone to test out all this stuff before I do it. I already marked hurst shifter off the list...

BudgetPlan1

I'm having some GHL Bullets put on this weekend w/ no x-pipe (too lazy/cheap right now; was all I could do the get GHL's through 'purchasing approval!') on stock 2004 A4 w/ 2:73. We'll see how it sounds. Have some impressions next week...

georgec114

Hey Weaz...You could throw a little R&D money my way.

...George

Wicked Weasel

I would gladly bring over a 6 pack and watch/comment on the process!

GR8-LIFE

I like the GHL's. I started to get some burbling after my stage II due to running very rich and it was typicaly worse in the cold months. I do not have an X-pipe.

The funny thing was I have totally forgotten how much better this si than the stock setup. I pulled into the service shop 4 weeks ago. I left my car running when I saw another C5 pull in next to me. His was also running. There was no contest on who's sounded meaner.

cdibi

I installed the 3.5" Bullets and X-pipe on my 2001 a few weeks ago. It sounds really good, but a tad quieter than I would have thought! I would of tried it without the x-pipe first, but I was a little impatient and didn't want to have to go through an install again. After seeing how easy the install was, I would highly recommend installing them without the x-pipe first. It's a lot harder to remove than to put on later. I'm kind of stuck now, but I do really like the sound.

HP-JNKIE