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> Installed my new Triad West Exhaust
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post Mar 31 2015, 12:15 PM
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Was able to get the Triad installed today. Thanks to Dave for a very good product! Easy installation and I love the sound. Not terribly different from stock but just that perfect amount of gruffness and burble that my stock exhaust was missing.

Will try to attach a video but if that does not work will see if I can upload to YouTube.

https://youtu.be/L7OQaJAKg_M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7OQaJAKg_M


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post Mar 31 2015, 12:43 PM
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Nice sound! I noticed you ordered the triad with passenger side muffler exit facing down. Is that to eliminate valance cutting?

Thanks for sharing since I'm also planning of ordering one from Dave.
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post Mar 31 2015, 12:54 PM
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Nice sound! I noticed you ordered the triad with passenger side muffler exit facing down. Is that to eliminate valance cutting?

Thanks for sharing since I'm also planning of ordering one from Dave.



Yes, my car is all stock so I didn't want to cut the rear valance or bother with mounting another used one. Good luck with yours. It was definitely worth the investment.
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post Mar 31 2015, 08:27 PM
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Good deeper smooth sound from stock.
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post Mar 31 2015, 08:48 PM
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Good deeper smooth sound from stock.



It really is. And it actually sounds even better in person than in that video.
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post Apr 1 2015, 04:49 AM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 31 2015, 02:43 PM) *

Nice sound! I noticed you ordered the triad with passenger side muffler exit facing down. Is that to eliminate valance cutting?

Thanks for sharing since I'm also planning of ordering one from Dave.


Here is my Triad with both facing out with a massaged valance - good look & sound

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post Apr 1 2015, 06:23 AM
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T.C., I do really like the look of the double but wanted to stay stock just slightly more than I wanted that sweet dual exit. Nice.
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post Apr 1 2015, 07:55 AM
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i have the twin outlet with a modified valence and last year i ordered the stainless steel tips from dave as well. i'll post a picture later, but they look pretty nice! many may not know that he offers those and they were very reasonable.

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post Apr 1 2015, 11:49 AM
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post Apr 2 2015, 11:22 AM
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Where are you guys getting the cool SS tips? I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 2 2015, 11:26 AM
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What was the cost? I am thinking about doing a comparison on a dyno to see if it really is all that. I of course will compare to a couple of other exhausts.

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post Apr 2 2015, 11:46 AM
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What was the cost? I am thinking about doing a comparison on a dyno to see if it really is all that. I of course will compare to a couple of other exhausts.

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Andy, for me it was just under $375 including shipping. Will likely vary a bit based upon shipping cost. In my view this was a very reasonably priced upgrade/replacement.
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post Apr 2 2015, 01:38 PM
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Where are you guys getting the cool SS tips? I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Dave at triad has them. Perfect fit. You can have them cut to whatever length you want. These I had cut so that they only stick put about a 1.5" further than the actual exhaust pipe.
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post Apr 2 2015, 05:45 PM
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So is the triad an exhaust or just a muffler?
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post Apr 2 2015, 06:50 PM
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Muffler. Very well built and Dave will work with you if you need something just a little different.
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post Apr 3 2015, 12:07 AM
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Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.
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post Apr 3 2015, 12:15 AM
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My 74 stock 2.0l with carbs came with the triad dual setup and I love sound of it. I dont have any other reference to compare to but it suits my taste just right. In my town where trucks rule and I just come up to the hubcaps is good to let them know theres someone beside em. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.


Do you have data that can confirm this? I keep hearing this but no one has any data. Sound is one thing but a muffler should be an integral part of the entire exhaust. In other words if I pony up my meager funds I don't just want sound I want actual data showing the difference in performance IMHO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 3 2015, 08:09 AM
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QUOTE(plays with cars @ Apr 3 2015, 02:07 AM) *

Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.


Do you have data that can confirm this? I keep hearing this but no one has any data. Sound is one thing but a muffler should be an integral part of the entire exhaust. In other words if I pony up my meager funds I don't just want sound I want actual data showing the difference in performance IMHO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Understand but I'll pay the $350 for the sound….any performance improvement is a bonus since that wan't my primary objective. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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QUOTE(AndyB @ Apr 3 2015, 03:26 AM) *

QUOTE(plays with cars @ Apr 3 2015, 02:07 AM) *

Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.


Do you have data that can confirm this? I keep hearing this but no one has any data. Sound is one thing but a muffler should be an integral part of the entire exhaust. In other words if I pony up my meager funds I don't just want sound I want actual data showing the difference in performance IMHO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

No, nothing empirical, only my butt dyno. At the same time I added this though my standings in the club autocross improved and stayed there. I'm convinced this muffler is the reason I won that season.
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