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    Hi All
    New to the forum. I heard this is a great place to come when wanting to seek knowledge about Holdens.

    I have recently purchased myself a 2001 VX II SS Commodore. She is all stock at the moment, which I would like to change. I am first of all looking at changing the exhaust system but have a very limited knowledge and would like some ideas of how to go about setting my car up.

    I know what sort of sound I want, I just dont know how to get the car to produce the sound. Firstly, on idle or low revs I would like to have that deep bubbling sound a V8 can make. I have been told that I may have to change the cam to produce this.

    Next I would love more sound when accelerating, at the moment the car is quite quiet and wussy. I would like to get the same sort of sound you get from a V8 Supercar but I know you have to be careful its not too loud. A sound that is more close to harsh than smooth and deep. When crusing I would like a nice mellow sound....a sound where you can still talk without raising your voice.

    Then when changing down a gear I would like that same sound as with the accelerating but with that bubbling sound like on idle. and also a poping sound.

    I have been told I should look at extractors, Pacemaker headers and a 2 3inch exhaust. I just dont know what I am looking for in these parts to create the sound I want.

    Pretty well Im open to all sugestions on what would be the better setup.

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    To do a full exhaust system you're looking at about the $2000 mark.

    $600+ for a good catback system
    $1400 for extractors and highflow catalytic converters.

    Get the car tuned MAFless, OTR intake....full exhaust...mmmmmm
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    What area are you in mate, Got some top blokes down here that fit systems cheap..

    Some Twin 2.5" X-Force systems cat back for $400.. $300 twin high flow cats, And guess $700 ish for pacemaker headers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slick_Get_Away View Post
    What area are you in mate, Got some top blokes down here that fit systems cheap..

    Some Twin 2.5" X-Force systems cat back for $400.. $300 twin high flow cats, And guess $700 ish for pacemaker headers.
    I come from South Australia in the Barossa Valley area.

    Thanks for all the info, it will sure help me to decide what I should buy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slick_Get_Away View Post
    What area are you in mate, Got some top blokes down here that fit systems cheap..

    Some Twin 2.5" X-Force systems cat back for $400.. $300 twin high flow cats, And guess $700 ish for pacemaker headers.
    im guessing by sunshine your in the sunshine coast QLD? lol

    Do you mates do 3" x-force?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Banks View Post
    im guessing by sunshine your in the sunshine coast QLD? lol

    Do you mates do 3" x-force?
    Sorry Sunshine Victoria.. Tidd Brothers here in Vic are insane for quality friendliness and pricing..
    There that good that if i wanted something done, I would travel interstate..
    That doesn't mean I'm saying drive down for an exhaust lol.

    What about this one in Bris..
    VT VU VY VX VZ V8 COMMODORE TWIN 3" XFORCE EXHAUST - eBay Other Exhausts, Exhausts, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 13-Jul-08 05:53:26 AEST)
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    mate have a look on ebay or the ls1 forum. in the last few weeks ive piced up a couple of bargins. got my twin 2.5" difillipo cat back for $350 (usually $745) and picked up a set of difillipo extractors 4 into 1 at 1 7/8" for $700. usually cost around the 1100-1200 mark.

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    Quote Originally Posted by john vs berlina View Post
    mate have a look on ebay or the ls1 forum. in the last few weeks ive piced up a couple of bargins. got my twin 2.5" difillipo cat back for $350 (usually $745) and picked up a set of difillipo extractors 4 into 1 at 1 7/8" for $700. usually cost around the 1100-1200 mark.
    I didnt know there was a ls1 forum, I have now signed up there also to ask my question about exhaust, thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schuey97 View Post
    I didnt know there was a ls1 forum, I have now signed up there also to ask my question about exhaust, thanks.
    where have you been hiding

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    Quote Originally Posted by GMMAD View Post
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    I found a youtube clip that shows sort of the sound I am looking for.....it has a nice low rumble and the poping noise

    YouTube - VE Clubsport after 2.5" X Force Exhaust

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