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Old 12-26-2020, 12:42 AM   #1
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Headers recommendations

Merry Christmas and ((Hopefully)) much happier new year than 2020.

I wonder if there any headers setups or options that retains the stock NPP note or offers a similar or quieter note preferably (Hush Puppies) headers to keep both police and neighbours happy.

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Old 12-26-2020, 01:07 AM   #2
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I'm running kooks with high flow cats. Start up is a little on the noisy side but kept in touring mode and easy on the throttle keeps it quiet.
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Old 12-26-2020, 06:04 AM   #3
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When you go with headers and no cats/high flow cats, its going to be much louder, no way around that. The NPP will help compared to an open exhaust but its still going to be considerably louder than stock.

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Old 12-26-2020, 06:59 AM   #4
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Old 12-26-2020, 07:02 AM   #5
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Kooks 2" Headers. No cats.
Very loud startup even when you start it in Touring.
But after the initial rumble , if you put it in gear (I have the A10) it settles down immediately. Or you just have to wait 1 minute for the initial start cycle to run its course.
To me it was worth it..... But it can be annoying for neighbors / bystanders who sometimes get startled upon hearing the car start up.
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Old 12-26-2020, 07:34 AM   #6
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ARH long system with 1 7/8 headers and cats into factory suitcase. Barks at startup, mellow below 3k but screams like a banshee at wot. Perfect imo
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Old 12-26-2020, 08:39 AM   #7
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I wonder if there any headers setups or options that retains the stock NPP note or offers a similar or quieter note preferably (Hush Puppies) headers to keep both police and neighbours happy.
I was wondering the same thing. Sound is a personal thing and I can tell you from experience that sound on a video is not as loud as in real person...just my 2 cents.

This is a good video to judge differences and if you go to the 1:45 mark there is a video of a car setup with what I think I am going to do.

Kooks long tube headers (assume 2 inch in the video)
Kooks Green Cats X-Pipe
NPP Exhaust

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Old 12-26-2020, 08:55 AM   #8
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Old 12-26-2020, 11:01 AM   #9
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ARH 2 inch long tubes, no cats ARH long system into ARH mufflers. Nice rumble at idle, loud roar at part throttle. Great sound but it is not quiet.
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Old 12-26-2020, 11:13 AM   #10
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I am using 2" ARH into Long system(no cats) as well, but stock muffler.Been thinking of a muffler swap though.

Figure out planned mods before you buy cause you may find you don't need 2" Headers.
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Old 12-26-2020, 11:18 AM   #11
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I was wondering the same thing. Sound is a personal thing and I can tell you from experience that sound on a video is not as loud as in real person...just my 2 cents.

This is a good video to judge differences and if you go to the 1:45 mark there is a video of a car setup with what I think I am going to do.

Kooks long tube headers (assume 2 inch in the video)
Kooks Green Cats X-Pipe
NPP Exhaust

I agree, I have not heard a video yet that captures the true sound of exhaust. Its typically always louder than the video and a video can also make it sound more raspy than in person.

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Old 12-27-2020, 01:44 AM   #12
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ARH long system with 1 7/8 headers and cats into factory suitcase. Barks at startup, mellow below 3k but screams like a banshee at wot. Perfect imo
I saw few SS videos with this setup. I really liked the ARH note compared to the rest. It has a deep growl. The rest seem to be raspy or just free flowing.
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Old 12-27-2020, 01:50 AM   #13
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I am using 2" ARH into Long system(no cats) as well, but stock muffler.Been thinking of a muffler swap though.

Figure out planned mods before you buy cause you may find you don't need 2" Headers.
Thanks for the advice. Im planning for changing my upper pulley to 2.3 with CAI. The headers are just in case the boost required more air vent.
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Old 12-27-2020, 07:10 AM   #14
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I had no issues with Texas Speed 2" catted. Can't beat the price either.
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