elpollodiablo Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) So here are the specs of the exhuast: -RMW Hushpower exhaust -100% stainless steel -Hand fabricated "hushpower" mufflers -3" midpipe with a Magnaflow racing cat (I can't find the specs but it was supposed to be the best flowing 3" cat at the time) -2.25" secondary pipes (after the exhaust splits and goes around the battery box) -3" tips (these aren't 3" megaphone tips like the magnaflow. . .these are pipes, big stinking huge pipes) -This is the best flowing exhaust you can get for your mini. . .the folks at RRT (that installed the replacement exhaust) said it would easily support 700hp if you threw it at it. The exhaust was hand fabricated to Jan at RMW's specs back in 2009, all the work was done by the same shop that fabricates all of the RMW exhuasts, headers and has done all the work on Jan's 400hp race mini. Anyone from the club that's heard the exhaust will attest that this is the most rediculous sounding exhuast anyone has heard on a mini (granted I am running the 2.0L race headers as well.) If you want docile, you don't want this exhuast, if you want mean and nasty, this exhaust was made for you. With my race headers and 2.0 engine, it sounds like i'm running a small block V8 with glass packs. I just installed a magnaflow catback on my car and the RMW exhaust sounds very similar but is quite a bit louder and the burble pop pop is much much louder. There really wasn't more drone than the magnaflow (not much) again, just louder. Why am I selling it? I live in a quieter part of arlington. . .setting off car alarms when I leave for work has been getting me complaints at my condo association and glares from the suits when driving around clarendon. Is there anything that needs to be done to the exhaust so it will fit my car: YES! The exhaust is put together with V bands using boltup or slip joints. You will need to have an exhuast shop either modify the exhaust so it will bolt up to yours or have them fabricate an adapter to hook it up to your exhuast. Is there anything wrong with the exhaust? YES! There are 4 cracked welds on the exhuast that need to be patched. RRT said it would take about 2.5 hours worth of labor to fix it up perfect. They have already marked the exhuast where it needs to be fixed up. The cracks are there because I have a bad tune and have been running crazy rich which makes your EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperatures) run very high. The extreme heat along with running through puddles cracked a couple welds. If you're running a proper tune you shouldn't have an issue. If you have your own exhaust shop you want to work with, make sure they have the equipment/expertise to work with stainless. RRT out in Sterling did an absolutely gorgeous job on doing some custom modifications to my new exhaust, they charge $105 an hour. And finally. . .I'd like to get $500 for the exhaust. That may sound like a lot for a used exhuast that needs some work but this was hand fabricated by one of the best mini shops in the country and was just stupidly expensive. I originally wanted to get a lot more out of it but since it needs some work I'm letting it go for a lot less. I'll get some pics posted up in the next few days. Edited March 23, 2012 by elpollodiablo Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Yarsay Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 Is this still on your car and any chance you drove through Clarendon (Clarendon and N Fillmore) last night roundabout 9-930? If so, I heard you and it was awesome. If not, there's another hyper-blueish R53 S with a nice exhaust prowling the hard streets of Clarendon. I post stuff on my MINI here: http://techometerblog.com/
elpollodiablo Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Posted March 23, 2012 Was I pulling out of the storage unit there? I think I remember seeing another mini right out there last night. I am indeed hyper blue and was there at 10pm straight up (dropping the old exhaust into my storage unit.) Nope, that's the new exhaust. . .still pretty loud but not nearly as loud as the old one. . .Again, the old one sounds very similar to the new one, just louder. Thanks for the compliments! Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 We need to meet haha His old exhaust would give you a run for your money Ricky The new one is the same as the one I have on Tigger now, but it's louder on Alice. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I'd have to bring my Mustang to this theoretical match-up. (The JCW exhaust is nice, but it isn't crazy loud) "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
elpollodiablo Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Posted March 23, 2012 Sounded awesome on TIGGR but i could hardly believe it's the same exhaust. . . Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I'd have to bring my Mustang to this theoretical match-up. (The JCW exhaust is nice, but it isn't crazy loud) We need to invite Celia too Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
68wmcs Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 Do you have audio/video of what the exhaust sounded like on your mini? Also pics? 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
GreenCactus Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 I'd have to bring my Mustang to this theoretical match-up. You wouldn't be able to hear the MINIs!!
elpollodiablo Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Posted March 23, 2012 I didn't think to record video of the sound, i'm going to grab some pics tonight and post them up. Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
elpollodiablo Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Posted March 23, 2012 WHAAAT?! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!! Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
IndiCooper Posted March 23, 2012 Report Posted March 23, 2012 i finally got my exhaust fixed, no more leaking!! but i sounds so quiet now, id probably be lost in that show down :bawling:
Scavenger Posted March 24, 2012 Report Posted March 24, 2012 You guys are making me miss my old DINAN exhaust... :embarassed: 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
Yarsay Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Was I pulling out of the storage unit there? I think I remember seeing another mini right out there last night. I am indeed hyper blue and was there at 10pm straight up (dropping the old exhaust into my storage unit.) I was outside eating a late dinner with my fiancee... facing the other direction but I tend to get distracted by loud cars so turned around in time to catch a glimpse Wish I'd heard the hushpower though - must be awesome! I post stuff on my MINI here: http://techometerblog.com/
elpollodiablo Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Posted March 27, 2012 well drop me a line, we can meet up sometime. Always love to meet other mini owners! Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
elpollodiablo Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Posted March 27, 2012 Here's some pics, totally spaced on taking pics of it on the car. The pipe tips are 3". Haven't polished it up/washed it off so it's a bit road grimy. Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
