VT Redback exhaust

[hatziVT]

Hi everyone ,

Im looking at buying a 2.5" redback exhaust with extractors and i was wondering if i should cut the resonator out? does it make a difference in the noise and does it cause any problems?

thanks

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

No resonator on the VT will make it louder and more droney, especially if it is an auto.

I do Wildcat extractors and a Manta 2 1/2" exhaust (WA Redback equivelant) $675 shipped. If you want it without the resonator, I do the tail pipe too. $635 shipped for that one. Comes with all gaskets and clamps. Bolt on too, no welding required, a bit of cutting involved when fitting the extractors though as you retain your original Y pipe.

[hatziVT]

okay thanks for that but ill probably get it bought and installed in adelaide.

[hatziVT]

what system is better a Lukey or a Redback?

[Macca86]

sorry to thread hi-jack. But what would you do just a cat-back twin 2.5'' exhaust with no resonator for a 2001 VU SS 5.7L for NAAF? shipped to Bathurst 2795?

[liamvalente]

Lukey is much better. As 'Not_An_Abba_Fan' said you get drone through your cabin when driving. I've got a Lukey Sports Exhaust (2 1/2") in my VT manual and it sound great (no extractors either).

[habs420]

what system is better a Lukey or a Redback?

I have 2.5" redback exhaust with extractors.
here's a couple youtube clips to show the outcome
YouTube - Redback 2.5" Exhaust Revving
YouTube - VX Commodore 2.5" Redback Exhaust On The Go

[hatziVT]

habs that does sound nice and thanks for the advice liam, prob leaning towards a lukey at this stage

[helicraze]

I just got a redback system, after 1 week the paint is bubbled the whole way along the exhaust, touch it and the paint falls off, can't see it lasting long. Full stainless next time

[holdenvt1998sa]

hey hatzi let me know where u go in adelaide and wat u go with and price etc.. my birthdays coming up and i want an exhaust

[hatziVT]

holdenvt1998sa i went to seaton auto service on tapleys hill road near west lakes and i got a 2.5" redback exhaust for 360 installed with tips and no resonator. Dont bother asking him to install your extractors though if you have any coz he quoted $360 to install mine and thats way too much on my behalf!

[holdenvt1998sa]

no worries i went to southern towbars and exhaust at lonsdale and got a qout for 310. which im stoked about so ill do it soon

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Hey macca sorry for the late reply. I do a cat back for $235 without resi or $285 with. Prices are shipped.

[2DIE]

I know this thread is a little old but Ive been looking in to this myself, not worth of its own post though.

Search "VT cat back" on ebay, click Holden and then on lowest price + shipping

cat back vt, Cars, Bikes, Boats, Commodore, Crewman items at low prices on eBay.com.au

$165 + $40 shipping to anywhere in Australia.

No welding or cutting required, comes in 2 parts that you bolt together. (probably have to cut your old exhaust with a hacksaw near the dif though)

Im thinking about one of these myself once I get the VT registered.