Volant Exhaust Installation w/PIX - Page 2

AgTitan06 · 11-13-2006, 01:28 PM

Video 1:

Short crappy clip for dial-up users (inside truck)

Video 2:

0-80mph (inside truck)

Video 3:

Start-up and rev (outside truck video)

Video 4:

0-80, then showing no drone, then 60-75, combo of windows up and down (insdie truck video)

Video 5:

Idling, then slow take-off, nice deep tone (outside of truck video)

Video 6:

Slow to 50mph, then WOT 50-70mph (inside truck)

Video 7:

0-75mph (outside truck)

NEW VID 8:

Underneath truck view of exhaust at idle

cneary812 · 11-13-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AgTitan06

It is T-304 (aircraft grade) stainless steel, so the exhaust should outlast the truck. If you're worries, just go under and polish it every couple weeks

The welds that came on this exhaust were the best I had ever seen. If you want some close-ups of the welds I can try to snap some pix that show how good the welds are.

This is by far the best mod I've done on my truck, and the best bang for my buck.

Good deal, I've just seen too many systems get eaten up right at the welds regardless of T304 or Aluminized usually at the flanges. If you could post some closeups at your convienance that would be great. Stainless is rust resistant not rust proof.

Blown330 · 11-13-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cneary812

Stainless is rust resistant not rust proof.

Yup...and T304 is almost at the bottom of the stainless steels in that respect too. It's very easy to weld and work as it is a low carbon stainless which is why it is so common in just about anything made from stainless steel. I wouldn't use the stuff in exhaust systems personally...it embrittles over time when exposed to high temperatures.

Roadrunner · 11-13-2006, 05:50 PM

I'll be looking into Volant exhaust now. Thanks for the info.

cneary812 · 11-14-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown330

Yup...and T304 is almost at the bottom of the stainless steels in that respect too.

well T304 is actually pretty good as it comes to Stainless. I have confidence in the stainless just if I could see some closeups of the welds at the flanges that would make me feel better. From the initial pictures they seem to look good.

AgTitan06 · 11-14-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cneary812

well T304 is actually pretty good as it comes to Stainless. I have confidence in the stainless just if I could see some closeups of the welds at the flanges that would make me feel better. From the initial pictures they seem to look good.

I'll try to remember to take some tomorrow for you.

AFTitan · 11-14-2006, 01:23 PM

looks/sounds awesome where did you pick them up?

AgTitan06 · 11-14-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AFTitan

looks/sounds awesome where did you pick them up?

PM sent......

QShip · 11-16-2006, 10:48 AM

Looks good!

AgTitan06 · 11-16-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by QShip

Looks good!

Thanks!! I just did my first "long" trip with it...75 mile drive and no drone at highway speeds!! This Tundra started a fight with the wrong truck though!!! I guess he wanted to see what the Titan could do, but when he figured out what it could do, he backed off pretty quick!!

I'm still very impressed with the exhaust!! I always smile when I turn it on and drive it!!

AgTitan06 · 12-01-2006, 06:01 PM

3 weeks later, and I still love it and get compliments all the time! I'm gonna go under and check the clamps and make sure everything is still tight, and i might even do a little polishing

EAC-ISR · 12-02-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AgTitan06

I received my Volant G3 CAI and T-304 polished stainless steel cat-back exhaust system yesterday, and I got everything installed today. Everything fit perfectly. The stock exhaust came off in a breeze (14mm). After you take the stock exhaust off, you have to remove the rubber hanger hole(two 12mm bolts) closest to the y-pipe and then bolt on a relocation plate and then put the stock hanger on top of the plate. It's pretty easy to do. After that you need to connect the two y-pipe pieces with the clamp. Don't tighten is down just yet, just get it on there a little bit. After that, I got the y-pipe under my truck and slid the hanger into the hanger hole and then lined up the ends to the cats. I can see why some people think they that the y-pipe does not line up correctly, because mine looked off as well. The easiest way to get it on is to get it on one of the cats, and then wiggle and pull until you get it on the other one. Took me about 5 minutes to line both ends up correctly. I put the nuts on on the bolts and hand tightened so it didn't come off. After you have this on, you need to mount the muffler with clamps and using the factory hanger hole. Next, I removed the rear pipe hanger because it was too hard to be able to get both hangers in at the same time. I stuck the rear hanger into the removed hanger hole and bolted the hanger hole back on after I got the muffler completely into place. Again, don't tighten down on the clamps just yet. Now clamp down the rear muffler by feeding the rear piping above the rear axle. After the muffler is secured by the hanger with clamps in place, you can bolt the rear hanger back into place (two 12mm bolts). Everything should now be in place. Go back and tighten down the nuts by the cat and tighten all 3 exhaust clamps (clamps use 9/16") (y-pipe and both sides of muffler. I reused the factory nuts and did not use the bolts and nuts provided by Volant. When you first start it up, there is a nice deep roar that quickly quiets down to a little louder than stock at idle. When you floor it, it gets quite a bit louder than stock. At WOT, the sounds really comes alive. The thing I really like is there is no drone at normal cruising. At 60-85 mph, the exhaust sounds just like stock from inside the cabin, so this exhaust will definitely please those who want a quiet cabin when cruising. Best of all, I only paid $400 plus shipping for the exhaust ($450 shipped). If anyone is interested in buying at this price for the next two weeks, PM me and I will give you details. It is usually $699+ship but I can get you the $400+ship price for the next couple of weeks. Pix are attached. Vids are now below also. I do have some more videos too- I'll upload later.

Pic1 shows the packaging the exhaust and intake (and Nissan Titan hotwheels!).
Pic2 shows how the exhaust was packaged in the box. Everything arrived perfect.
Pic3 shows the Volant exhaust -the pipe that is still in bubblewrap is not used. It is only used if you want to use the factory y-pipe. To use this, you need to cut after the factory y-pipe, then stick this pipe in there and use the extra clamp provided.
Pic 4 and 5 show the stock exhaust and Volant exhaust side-by-side.

Video 1:

Short crappy clip for dial-up users (inside truck)

Video 2:

0-80mph (inside truck)

Video 3:

Start-up and rev (outside truck video)

Video 4:

0-80, then showing no drone, then 60-75, combo of windows up and down (insdie truck video)

Video 5:

Idling, then slow take-off, nice deep tone (outside of truck video)

Video 6:

Slow to 50mph, then WOT 50-70mph (inside truck)

Video 7:

0-75mph (outside truck)

NEW VID 8:

Underneath truck view of exhaust at idle

ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCE ON THE PIPE SIZE FROM STOCK?

AgTitan06 · 12-03-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EAC-ISR

ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCE ON THE PIPE SIZE FROM STOCK?

It is 3" piping like the Banks.

dank78 · 12-07-2006, 09:55 AM

Did the y-pipe relocation plate come with the kit?

AgTitan06 · 12-07-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dank78

Did the y-pipe relocation plate come with the kit?

yes. everything is included.