Modified OEM Muffler 996TT
#301
well, got a 1/2 inch metal drill bit that's about 16" long at lowes, and i tried to drill but the drill bit wouldn't bite...couldn't get started.... bit end wandering all over the place....
i was thinking of drilling 2 1/2" holes...at 1/2 " increments....
i like the idea of using a ship/pvc pipe, etc..
oh, and i WD40ed the bolt and couldn't loosen the twin tip of the exh pipe either....
any other suggestions on getting this done at home?
brought the car to a garage locally and couldn't drive on the ramp... too sharp of an angle for the car....
jim R
03 x50 twin tip stock exh - needs some holes put in....
i was thinking of drilling 2 1/2" holes...at 1/2 " increments....
i like the idea of using a ship/pvc pipe, etc..
oh, and i WD40ed the bolt and couldn't loosen the twin tip of the exh pipe either....
any other suggestions on getting this done at home?
brought the car to a garage locally and couldn't drive on the ramp... too sharp of an angle for the car....
jim R
03 x50 twin tip stock exh - needs some holes put in....
Oh, and drilling multiple holes (starting at 1/2 inch and doing 1 inch then 1.5 inch) - be sure you have a plan to get them all started. I think it may be hard to get another one started if you have a hole already...
#304
well, got a 1/2 inch metal drill bit that's about 16" long at lowes, and i tried to drill but the drill bit wouldn't bite...couldn't get started.... bit end wandering all over the place....
i was thinking of drilling 2 1/2" holes...at 1/2 " increments....
i like the idea of using a ship/pvc pipe, etc..
oh, and i WD40ed the bolt and couldn't loosen the twin tip of the exh pipe either....
any other suggestions on getting this done at home?
brought the car to a garage locally and couldn't drive on the ramp... too sharp of an angle for the car....
jim R
03 x50 twin tip stock exh - needs some holes put in....
i was thinking of drilling 2 1/2" holes...at 1/2 " increments....
i like the idea of using a ship/pvc pipe, etc..
oh, and i WD40ed the bolt and couldn't loosen the twin tip of the exh pipe either....
any other suggestions on getting this done at home?
brought the car to a garage locally and couldn't drive on the ramp... too sharp of an angle for the car....
jim R
03 x50 twin tip stock exh - needs some holes put in....
#306
That's a good way to ruin a bit. If you're only doing one muffler and trashing the bit, it's fine. High speed with light pressure and metal drilling generally doesn't do much for too life without lots and lots of cooling. A dimple or smaller bit for a pilot hole would be a better solution.
#307
That's a good way to ruin a bit. If you're only doing one muffler and trashing the bit, it's fine. High speed with light pressure and metal drilling generally doesn't do much for too life without lots and lots of cooling. A dimple or smaller bit for a pilot hole would be a better solution.
#308
It's optional to listen to either one of us really. One just has to ask themselves if if they are going to use the bit once or try and use it for other projects. I've been guilty of "one use bits" myself. At least until I ruined a couple of expensive bits.
#310
Slow, heavy and wet? You sure he wasn't talking about his wife
#311
So there is no one in the DC area that has done this mod
#312
I'm the latest to join the TJW Mod Club Had the day off today, so I decided to stop reading about it and just do it
Took off my tips so I didn't scratch them, and bored a hole right through the pipe! It takes a little effort to get the initial pilot hole through the steel (yeah, Porsche doesn't skimp on their materials), but once in it was easy to open it up. I stopped at about 1 1/8" for now...the sound is definitely noticeable in a good way A nice, louder and deeper growl than before. I haven't had much of a chance to drive yet, so I can't say anything toward power yet.... All-in-all, a cheap, easy and awesome mod
Took off my tips so I didn't scratch them, and bored a hole right through the pipe! It takes a little effort to get the initial pilot hole through the steel (yeah, Porsche doesn't skimp on their materials), but once in it was easy to open it up. I stopped at about 1 1/8" for now...the sound is definitely noticeable in a good way A nice, louder and deeper growl than before. I haven't had much of a chance to drive yet, so I can't say anything toward power yet.... All-in-all, a cheap, easy and awesome mod
#313
I started with 1/2" holes a few months ago and finally had them opened up to 2" yesterday. Made another huge improvement on sound and appears to spool faster. You can also test the turbos now!
This is the best DIY out there and such cheap entertainment. What a compliment for my EPL tune. Can't imagine what a realbe haust would be like.
This is the best DIY out there and such cheap entertainment. What a compliment for my EPL tune. Can't imagine what a realbe haust would be like.
#314
Buy a hole saw 2" with the bit in the center or without FOR METAL, get a small extension on your drill, the 2" hole saw actually holds itself perfectly at the bend and does work! You will have 2 perfect sized holes when done.
Tips: Dont use cordless drill unless you have extra batteries laying around
Tips: Dont use cordless drill unless you have extra batteries laying around
#315
Buy a hole saw 2" with the bit in the center or without FOR METAL, get a small extension on your drill, the 2" hole saw actually holds itself perfectly at the bend and does work! You will have 2 perfect sized holes when done.
Tips: Dont use cordless drill unless you have extra batteries laying around
Tips: Dont use cordless drill unless you have extra batteries laying around