I also have a Falcon stainless exhaust for my S2. Fit was ok with minor
muffler shop mounts but the stainless system is lower in pitch and
throatier. If you are trying for quietness, the stainless system is not the
correct choice, although it should last longer. Brent Kasl
robert nanzig wrote:
> I just got my new stainless exhaust system ( Falcon brand from VB )
> installed on my SV and am mildly dissapointed. I replaced my old one
> because it was annoyingly loud,had holes in it and was not proper.(
> assuming this new one IS proper ). The new one sounds very sporty but
> seems no quieter than the old, which had only one improper muffler
> rather than a muffler and resonator. And the new one sets up a low
> frequency vibration at 3300 rpms that could numb your butt if you hold
> the rpms steady. It smooths out considerably at 4000-4100. I've never
> driven another Alpine to know how it should sound or feel but does this
> sound correct?
> What is the purpose of the resonator? It looks like it would quiet
> things but the name name implies otherwise.
> Comments please. I'm disquieted with buyer's remorse.
>
> Rob Nanzig
> 67SV
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