amrit

Hey guys, I got my mazdaspeed axelback installed today.

My only probelm is that I find it's a bit loud.
The guy installed a couple silences to it but still.
Is it supposed to be really loud?

t24u

It's not supposed to be that loud. That is one of the benefits of the Mazdaspeed exhaust. I have installed one on a 3 before, and I noticed that it's a bit louder. It's not too bad though, could be as loud as my RX-7! Are you sure you don't have any exhaust leak at the connections? It never seemed that loud to me.

amrit

Well I just got it installed today, a full exhaust system from the down pipe all the way to the exhaust.

Maybe it's because I never had an exhaust installed on my car before that's why i think it's loud.

The guy had to make a few minor adjustments to it though because of some fitment issues.

I'll have to take some pics to show you guys. I forgot my camera at home so I didn't take any pics. Maybe tomorrow I'll take pics.

Da P-Funk!

Start the car. Completely block the exhaust pipe with your shoe - the car should bog down significantly. If it doesn't - you have a major leak. Should be easy to find. Put the car on jacks/jackstands and listen/feel for gas escaping.

-or-

Do a sea-foam cleaning (suck some engine cleaner into a vacuum line - and watch for smoke leaking anywhere in the system. Since you paid to have the work done - i would do this & tell him where it was leaking from. Take a picture if possible.

Da P-Funk!

Well? How is it?

amrit

Sorry guys, been kinda busy.
There's no leak though, it's workin' just fine.

I got some pics taken when I was gettin' the car underwashed, I just haven't had the time to post 'em up yet.

Da P-Funk!

Oh well. You are putting together quite a nice ride - keep representi'n in Trini, eh?

amrit

Thanks man and I'll try to do my best!