WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I have bought a new SS Cobra back box from a Member on here and have a few questions. Will it bolt straight onto the existing original centre pipe without any modifications. ? Is it worth changing the orignal centre pipe. ? Will there be much difference in sound with just the Cobra back box and no other mods to it. If I was to change the centre section, what's the best to go for, taking into account my wallet..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Will, you cant fit the Cobra to the OEM mid pipe as the fitting location is different, the Cobra rear will only fit with the Cobra mid, let us know if you need just the middle pipe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Could go to a custom exhaust fabrications. It's just a bit of metal in the middle, no point paying for a branded piece of metal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Could go to a custom exhaust fabrications. It's just a bit of metal in the middle, no point paying for a branded piece of metal ^ this, it'll only cost you a few quid for something simple like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 in answer to your questions, no, it wont fit on the standard centre pipe. either get just a cobra mid pipe, or a fabricator to make you up one. You can also decide whether you want a centre resonator in there or not. the most cost effective will be a custom straight pipe, but it will be louder if you don't put a centre resonator in. yes, it is worth changing the original centre pipe. even if it did fit, it'll be old and mild steel and very rusted. stainless will be lifetime warrantied. yes, there will be a big difference in sound by just swapping the back box. for starters, the standard back box is at least three times the size of the cobra box, and has a lot more chambers and muffling. the cobra box is basically a free flowing t junction with a bit of cladding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks Brillo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 PS my cobra exhaust with a resonated centre pipe sounds awesome by the way, so much better than standard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 PS my cobra exhaust with a resonated centre pipe sounds awesome by the way, so much better than standard! I don't quiet understand the difference between resonate and non resonate..!! I know its something to do with the centre box, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ones louder than the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ones louder than the other Thanks Grundy a man of few words...which is which and why.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 None resonated is louder as its a straight through pipe, resonated is quieter... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ones louder than the other Thanks Grundy a man of few words...which is which and why.... COuldn't answer the last bit due to I'd get it the wrong way round I'm guessing the why is to do with the internals of the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 None resonated is louder as its a straight through pipe, resonated is quieter... Thanks CS, I would need the Resonated one then as I don't want to annoy (well not much anyway) the neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 None resonated is louder as its a straight through pipe, resonated is quieter... Thanks CS, I would need the Resonated one then as I don't want to annoy (well not much anyway) the neighbours. Honestly, I doubt it will be stupidly loud with standard Cats. That was mine and with de-cats/y pipe all one piece etc I was scared it would be toooo loud. But it's perfect, the back box's work miracles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 None resonated is louder as its a straight through pipe, resonated is quieter... Thanks CS, I would need the Resonated one then as I don't want to annoy (well not much anyway) the neighbours. Honestly, I doubt it will be stupidly loud with standard Cats. That was mine and with de-cats/y pipe all one piece etc I was scared it would be toooo loud. But it's perfect, the back box's work miracles. What system is that, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Custom, from MIJ Performance in B'ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Custom, from MIJ Performance in B'ham. Looks expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Paid around 500ish for it as they quoted me wrong #teamtarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Paid around 500ish for it as they quoted me wrong #teamtarmac I'm trying to get a nice sound for as little as possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 A resonated exhaust just means the soundwaves bounce around a bit inside a chamber in the exhaust (the resonator), and in doing so some of the sound frequencies (often the droning) become less pronounced/ cancel each other out. Therefore a non resonated exhaust will likely be a little deeper and a little louder on start up, and then there is more risk of droning while cruising. Personally I would get a pipe with a resonator built in, even if it costs a little more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks Brillo, I'm thinking the same, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'd go for resonated too Will - I've got a resonated Cobra back box and mid-pipe with Stillen Y-Pipe and Berk HFCs. Cobra back box and mid-pipe on it's own made a real difference and sounded good - more sporty but without the droning which makes long drives comfortable. Added the HFCs to make it sound a bit more meaty which it does and still doesn't drone anymore than it did. Sounds just how I want it to - and as you're not too far from me you're welcome to pop down and have a hear of it yourself if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'd go for resonated too Will - I've got a resonated Cobra back box and mid-pipe with Stillen Y-Pipe and Berk HFCs. Cobra back box and mid-pipe on it's own made a real difference and sounded good - more sporty but without the droning which makes long drives comfortable. Added the HFCs to make it sound a bit more meaty which it does and still doesn't drone anymore than it did. Sounds just how I want it to - and as you're not too far from me you're welcome to pop down and have a hear of it yourself if you like Thanks mate , appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Be a man, get non-resonated and decats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Be a man, get non-resonated and decats Why..I like my neighbours..well some of them anyway..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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