Anyone been disappointed in their Mods?

Raven's Fan · 04-17-2006, 08:48 AM

I listened to the Exhaust clips sticky and thought I knew what I would come out with. So I found a good deal on a setup and bought it. This is the first performance mod to my truck, so with much anticipation I bought and prepared to install.

Long story short, I installed a Borla exhaust this weekend. Took about 2.5 hours from start to finish. Love the look of the system, and love what the dyno figures show (from what is reported), but i'm a little disappointed in the sound. It doesn't sound that much different from stock. Its a little deeper, and a little raspier, but not what I was expecting. Maybe the airbox mods will make it breathe and sound better.....

Not really disappointed....but im a little disappointed.

Anyone have similar experiences?

If so, did you do any further mods to make it better?

buzzkillwill · 04-17-2006, 08:52 AM

Raven,

GET YOURSELF A CAI!!! Or mod your factory box.

You did what I did-added exhaust first, which actually hurt my truck's sound and performance. Do yourself a HUGE favor, get a CAI!! If you can't afford one, buy some type of drop-in filter (I have the AmsOil one,-NICE), and mod your factory airbox. Cut the snorkel back that's inside the airbox. You've gotta get more air coming in to compensate for the air going out. Trust me...it'll improve your exhaust sound, a lot!!

shawnwat4 · 04-17-2006, 08:58 AM

same as buzz kill will, i got exhaust first. I wasn't dissapointed per say, but i was expecting a little more. I'm goin w/ the Nismo CAI when i get my tax refund check, that should bring out the best in both mods

Raven's Fan · 04-17-2006, 09:00 AM

Great! Thanks for taking the time.

That's what I was hoping to hear. Im going to try the airbox mod, and a drop in filter change first and see where that gets me.

I'll post on here when its done so hopefully someone else who has the same issues can learn from my uh...unfulfilled expectations.

Hazertmed · 04-17-2006, 10:29 AM

I did my exhaust and K&N drop with airbox mod at about the same time. I was pleased with the result. Now I have my CAI and the results are even better, at least sound quality wise.

Blindside1234 · 04-17-2006, 10:36 AM

yeah a cai and if you have some spare change sitting around headers would make it sound real REAL nice, headers make all the difference in the world, as well as a CAI

pi3yeargrad · 04-17-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnwat4

same as buzz kill will, i got exhaust first. I wasn't dissapointed per say, but i was expecting a little more. I'm goin w/ the Nismo CAI when i get my tax refund check, that should bring out the best in both mods

thats crazy guys...what kind of exhaust did u all get? borla as well? I got the flow 40 series first as well and loved the sound off the bat...then after the CAI...well it made a slight dif but still sounded great

shawnwat4 · 04-17-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pi3yeargrad

thats crazy guys...what kind of exhaust did u all get? borla as well? I got the flow 40 series first as well and loved the sound off the bat...then after the CAI...well it made a slight dif but still sounded great

I got the Flowmaster 50 series. I love the sound, I just feel like I have lost some low end torque. I think it'll all be good after I get CAI as well!!

Mr. B · 04-17-2006, 12:05 PM

The only mod that I'm disappointed with is my driveshaft....I painted it white with a spiraling red stripe...like a candycane....it seemed like a good idea at the time, but now looks just plain goofy....I'll paint it gloss gray soon.

sudden urge · 04-17-2006, 12:23 PM

Mr B sir, ever hear of the term chemical imbalance?

**P's Titan** · 04-17-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sudden urge

Mr B sir, ever hear of the term chemical imbalance?

I was happy with the Stillen exhuast and no CAI.. after I got the volant oh sh!t was it better.

pi3yeargrad · 04-17-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. B

The only mod that I'm disappointed with is my driveshaft....I painted it white with a spiraling red stripe...like a candycane....it seemed like a good idea at the time, but now looks just plain goofy....I'll paint it gloss gray soon.

lol...are u serious, post a pic

Raven's Fan · 04-17-2006, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the Feedback all.

Mr. B · 04-17-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pi3yeargrad

lol...are u serious, post a pic

Yea, I did it....and unfortunally it wasn't the first...you ought to see the driveshaft on my wifes Scaremaro, it's pink....I haven't the knowhow to do pictures yet, but maybe I can get my son to help me out with that....after he sets the clock on my VCR.

chap8her · 04-17-2006, 02:30 PM

yea I bought one of those boat props that goes in your hitch. And after 5 tanks of gas I did not notice any difference. I think I got screwed.