This Vortex Dual In/out should be very similar to an x-pipe I would think… So right and left side are connected?! Can you confirm that by looking inside?
There are a few options what you could do:
- install a valve in one of the tailpipes, that flow must exist only one tip if closed (that was my initial plan on my build: eat the cake and also have it with a button)
- install a DB killer in both tailpipes
- install glasspacks upfront (as LILCBRA did)
I started this week also to build the exhaust. And the tight space around the axle is really a bummer. I kept the old exhaust and did install it again to see how things are looking… I initially planned to do some 2,5'' over axles and use also a similar style muffler (flow trough design with x pipe). Now I'm going the LILCBRA design with option to swap the old over axle pipes in if i get in trouble with law
At the weekend there will be some TIG action and picture will follow.
I would love to here your car. I posted a YouTube link in my thread where a explorer is running such an exhaust and it sounds awesome with the crackling and rough sound.
You said you like this sound, than try the valve or the DB killer. The DB killer can be done by the muffler shop. Just use a smaller diameter pipe (something around 2 inch, if you have a 2,5 inch exhaust). They should be positioned in the tailpipes, so check which length can be put into the tailpipe and cut this pipe to this lenght. Both ends than needs to be widened so that the outer diameter feeds flush into the inner diameter of the tailpipe. Secure them with a screw if installed permanently.
I would try to keep the tailpipes clamped on, not welded on (in every build) to try different options.
You can also try how the closed valve will sound, if you just put a closed pipe into on exit of the mufflers.
I would love to here our car and also see pictures of the exhaust.