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Stock Catback Limitations with Upgraded Turbos + Fuel + E85 Race Tune?

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Vibrant Ultra Quiets installed. Drew@Tim’s Custom Exhaust exceeded all expectations (under promised and over delivered - not easy to find). Velvet under medium throttle, V6 twin Maserati under WOT. The tone is pleasing during the entire RPM range and the sound level is appropriate for throttle % with all drone removed. I’m trying to be as descriptive as possible as the quality of the sound - and difference between the previous AWE 3” exhaust only - would be lost on YouTube. Mission accomplished.

I recommend Drew for the Minnesota ST owners; he has the recipe down and prioritized customer experience and expectations. @Beerman thank you very much for the recommendation.
 

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Did he weld both ends? Should have left the front as a slip joint for future serviceability. att.akD8LHTM6g-mHND1VhNMDCkcgE8LYwfNZAQUqDNyazc.jpeg
 

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@UNBROKEN I’ve learned a lot from you - thank you for all you’ve shared. Yes but that’s what I specifically asked for, and he confirmed prior to cutting/welding via phone call.
 

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Vibrant Ultra Quiets installed. Drew@Tim’s Custom Exhaust exceeded all expectations (under promised and over delivered - not easy to find). Velvet under medium throttle, V6 twin Maserati under WOT. The tone is pleasing during the entire RPM range and the sound level is appropriate for throttle % with all drone removed. I’m trying to be as descriptive as possible as the quality of the sound - and difference between the previous AWE 3” exhaust only - would be lost on YouTube. Mission accomplished.

I recommend Drew for the Minnesota ST owners; he has the recipe down and prioritized customer experience and expectations. @Beerman thank you very much for the recommendation.
Glad mission was accomplished!
 

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Vibrant Ultra Quiets installed. Drew@Tim’s Custom Exhaust exceeded all expectations (under promised and over delivered - not easy to find). Velvet under medium throttle, V6 twin Maserati under WOT. The tone is pleasing during the entire RPM range and the sound level is appropriate for throttle % with all drone removed. I’m trying to be as descriptive as possible as the quality of the sound - and difference between the previous AWE 3” exhaust only - would be lost on YouTube. Mission accomplished.

I recommend Drew for the Minnesota ST owners; he has the recipe down and prioritized customer experience and expectations. @Beerman thank you very much for the recommendation.
Awesome! Yes he does good work and is very service oriented. Mine seemed to have burned in a little and sound better (slightly more aggressive) than right after they were done. With my 2.5" Thermal - I swear it was quieter after the DPs and Vibrants than it was before, but has a PERFECT tone and volume level now.
 

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Awesome! Yes he does good work and is very service oriented. Mine seemed to have burned in a little and sound better (slightly more aggressive) than right after they were done. With my 2.5" Thermal - I swear it was quieter after the DPs and Vibrants than it was before, but has a PERFECT tone and volume level now.
Yes sir. Recipe is confirmed
 



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