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December 05, 2009, 09:26:11 pm

tattooedrabbit

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Best Exhaust for Rabbit
« on: December 05, 2009, 09:26:11 pm »
I have a 79 Rabbit Diesel non turbo that i want a good sounding exhaust on, where should i look and what sounds good.



Reply #1December 05, 2009, 10:35:57 pm

maxfax

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Re: Best Exhaust for Rabbit
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2009, 10:35:57 pm »
I think you're '79 should already have the better dual outlet manifold, so you have a good start already.. THe first step is go bigger! For an N/A 2" pipe should be adequate..  One of my Rabbits has 2" and one of the others has 2.5 and I really notice no difference.. I have a good ole glass pack on my DD..  I like the sound but it is LOUD...   Some variety of "turbo" muffler seems to be the ideal, good sound but not crazy loud..

As far as an off the shelf exhaust system there doen;t seem to be much available..  Best bet is to seek out an exhaust shop, or break out the mig and get some pre bent angles...

Reply #2June 12, 2010, 08:42:51 pm

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Re: Best Exhaust for Rabbit
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2010, 08:42:51 pm »
Anyone else have any ideas for an exhaust, i am about to put a new one on.

Reply #3June 12, 2010, 10:13:40 pm

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Some of the gasser stuff from techtonics or the like can be made to work. 
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Reply #4June 12, 2010, 10:19:48 pm

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Re: Best Exhaust for Rabbit
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2010, 10:19:48 pm »
basically you can't go wrong with what maxfax has stated. I would go 2.25" heavy gauge tube, get the mufflers to go over the pipe. You have room for a glass pack in the tunnel and a turbo muffler in the back if you are too concerned with noise.

 

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