Hello all!
I have recently installed an Ultimate Racing 3" high-flow metal catted downpipe, paired to the UR 3" exhaust with secondary muffler option. This is a review of quality, installation, sound & drivability, and power. I hope it helps anyone considering purchasing these products!
Some things i want to mention that made this an easy choice for me:
Then, check out all the pics and videos below!
Downpipe
First, I'd like to review the downpipe.
I'd like to say that although i went with the metal cat option, UR offers 3 different options:
Metal Cat
Ceramic Cat
Catless
Quality
I went for the metal cat option, as I read this would provide a little more airflow and a lot better durability/longevity compared to the ceramic cat (and only $50 more)
The quality was impressive!
As this was one of my first mods about a year ago, i didn't take any of my own pictures of the packaging or out of the box, but did include some from UR themselves at the bottom.
But I'd like to point out that this downpipe has an additional wideband O2 bung and plug built in!
Installation
Installation was easy, the hardest part being removing the stock downpipe.
I found that the two piece set up (compared to most others being a single piece) actually helped with installation. [finish]
Sound & Drivability
The sound produced by the downpipe is great, not too much louder, but definitely gives a much deeper tone to the exhaust. No extra vibrations or cabin drone that I could tell, except when you really step on it.
Performance
My first mod was an intake and I felt a slight improvement in power, and the same with the exhaust I installed shortly after. But those didn't compare to the amount of power that was released by swapping the downpipe! Besides the high end power, I felt a huge difference in the amount of power put down when starting from a stop.
Exhaust
Second, the exhaust.
Let me point out that although i went with the 4" rolled tip option, there are actually 6 different tips available!
3.5" Rolled Tip
4" Single Wall Polished Tip (Angle Cut)
4" Rolled Polished Tip (Angle Cut)
4" Single Wall Titanium Tip (Angle Cut)
3" Downward Angled Tip
4" Downward Angled Tip
Quality
Again, very high quality. That's especially apparent in the welds and the polish.
The muffler sections were a bit heavy, but the piping was light.
The tip is EXACTLY what i wanted. An OEM looking, polished and rolled tip.
It looks beautiful under the bumper, not your typical single-walled fart can.
Installation
Installation of any exhaust is straight forward, but UR but the gaskets and bolts in their proper places on the exhaust (just loosely) and didnt just throw everything in a bag as usual. I thought that made it quicker to install because the all the required hardware was already in the right place there when you needed it.
Sound & Drivability
Again, this was exactly what i wanted from an aftermarket exhaust.
The sound is deep but very quiet with the secondary muffler, but only until you step on it.
At WOT, it is a loud, throaty beast! The videos below will attest to that fact.
The secondary muffler does keep almost all the drone out of the cabin, which is perfect because i do like to hear my exhaust, but it's not loud at all.
Performance
It's still unbelievable how i could get a quiet, comfortable noise level while cruising but still get all the performance from a 3" exhaust. The power is very evident, throttle response and thrownbackinyourseat-ness was greatly improved.
This exhaust, even with the mufflers, is still a performance-orientated 3" straight-through design, so anyone thinking you'd be comprising power, you're definitely not!
Pictures
Downpipe pics from UR
Here is a good picture showing how the downpipe has an additional wideband bung and plug built in.
Installed
And the exhaust!
Great packaging
Beautiful Tip!
UR exhaust (left) compared to another aftermarket (Tsudo) exhaust on the right.
The difference in quality is abundantly clear.
That tip installed!
Secondary muffler fits perfectly
Don't mind the dust
Scraped it a little on the first day
oooops...
Videos
Take off
View: http://youtu.be/LEgrJq0PF0o
Slow pass by
View: http://youtu.be/ojaj_E9yVDc
Fast pass by
View: http://youtu.be/0-61Xhkc4ag
Windows open, 1st gear pull
View: http://youtu.be/ug96ubRjSJ4
Windows open, 2nd gear, half pull
View: http://youtu.be/qeBI-43mAVo
Driving, windows up
View: http://youtu.be/piC1nnU1DR0
Conclusion
In conclusion, i would recommend this exhaust and downpipe combo to anyone. Ultimate Racing offers so any different exhaust options that can appeal to anyone, no matter what you are looking for in an aftermarket exhaust. Their products are of the best quality and their customer service was great! It was a pleasure working with them!
If you have any questions of requests of photos, etc. feel free to ask and i'll do my best to answer!
I have recently installed an Ultimate Racing 3" high-flow metal catted downpipe, paired to the UR 3" exhaust with secondary muffler option. This is a review of quality, installation, sound & drivability, and power. I hope it helps anyone considering purchasing these products!
Some things i want to mention that made this an easy choice for me:
- These products are made in the US, not overseas.
- UR offers a 5 year limited warranty! (good luck getting that from an offshore brand)
- I was assured that all their products have been tested for months on the dyno, street, and even in professional racing.
Then, check out all the pics and videos below!
Downpipe
First, I'd like to review the downpipe.
I'd like to say that although i went with the metal cat option, UR offers 3 different options:
Metal Cat
Ceramic Cat
Catless
Quality
I went for the metal cat option, as I read this would provide a little more airflow and a lot better durability/longevity compared to the ceramic cat (and only $50 more)
The quality was impressive!
As this was one of my first mods about a year ago, i didn't take any of my own pictures of the packaging or out of the box, but did include some from UR themselves at the bottom.
But I'd like to point out that this downpipe has an additional wideband O2 bung and plug built in!
Installation
Installation was easy, the hardest part being removing the stock downpipe.
I found that the two piece set up (compared to most others being a single piece) actually helped with installation. [finish]
Sound & Drivability
The sound produced by the downpipe is great, not too much louder, but definitely gives a much deeper tone to the exhaust. No extra vibrations or cabin drone that I could tell, except when you really step on it.
Performance
My first mod was an intake and I felt a slight improvement in power, and the same with the exhaust I installed shortly after. But those didn't compare to the amount of power that was released by swapping the downpipe! Besides the high end power, I felt a huge difference in the amount of power put down when starting from a stop.
Exhaust
Second, the exhaust.
Let me point out that although i went with the 4" rolled tip option, there are actually 6 different tips available!
3.5" Rolled Tip
4" Single Wall Polished Tip (Angle Cut)
4" Rolled Polished Tip (Angle Cut)
4" Single Wall Titanium Tip (Angle Cut)
3" Downward Angled Tip
4" Downward Angled Tip
Quality
Again, very high quality. That's especially apparent in the welds and the polish.
The muffler sections were a bit heavy, but the piping was light.
The tip is EXACTLY what i wanted. An OEM looking, polished and rolled tip.
It looks beautiful under the bumper, not your typical single-walled fart can.
Installation
Installation of any exhaust is straight forward, but UR but the gaskets and bolts in their proper places on the exhaust (just loosely) and didnt just throw everything in a bag as usual. I thought that made it quicker to install because the all the required hardware was already in the right place there when you needed it.
Sound & Drivability
Again, this was exactly what i wanted from an aftermarket exhaust.
The sound is deep but very quiet with the secondary muffler, but only until you step on it.
At WOT, it is a loud, throaty beast! The videos below will attest to that fact.
The secondary muffler does keep almost all the drone out of the cabin, which is perfect because i do like to hear my exhaust, but it's not loud at all.
Performance
It's still unbelievable how i could get a quiet, comfortable noise level while cruising but still get all the performance from a 3" exhaust. The power is very evident, throttle response and thrownbackinyourseat-ness was greatly improved.
This exhaust, even with the mufflers, is still a performance-orientated 3" straight-through design, so anyone thinking you'd be comprising power, you're definitely not!
Pictures
Downpipe pics from UR
Here is a good picture showing how the downpipe has an additional wideband bung and plug built in.
Installed
And the exhaust!
Great packaging
Beautiful Tip!
UR exhaust (left) compared to another aftermarket (Tsudo) exhaust on the right.
The difference in quality is abundantly clear.
That tip installed!
Secondary muffler fits perfectly
Don't mind the dust
Scraped it a little on the first day
oooops...
Videos
Take off
View: http://youtu.be/LEgrJq0PF0o
Slow pass by
View: http://youtu.be/ojaj_E9yVDc
Fast pass by
View: http://youtu.be/0-61Xhkc4ag
Windows open, 1st gear pull
View: http://youtu.be/ug96ubRjSJ4
Windows open, 2nd gear, half pull
View: http://youtu.be/qeBI-43mAVo
Driving, windows up
View: http://youtu.be/piC1nnU1DR0
Conclusion
In conclusion, i would recommend this exhaust and downpipe combo to anyone. Ultimate Racing offers so any different exhaust options that can appeal to anyone, no matter what you are looking for in an aftermarket exhaust. Their products are of the best quality and their customer service was great! It was a pleasure working with them!
If you have any questions of requests of photos, etc. feel free to ask and i'll do my best to answer!
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thank you
Sounds good in the videos man, and I know it sounds even better in person! I need to get out and shoot some videos. I'm not sure if the difference in loudness will be apparent on camera though!