I installed my sport exhaust on my 1999 SE HOT in March, and am still loving it. It is a little louder than stock on start-up/fast idle, but the noise is easily washed out by road noise at higher speeds. Once the car is warmed up, the exhaust is quiet, and only seems louder when the windows are down and you're standing on the gas in an echoing urban environment.

I've made a few 500 mile highway trips (cruising from 60 -100 mph) since installation, and did not notice any excess noise or droning. It is much quieter than my rust-holed stock system was, which was also leaking at the clamps.

Make sure you install it tightly. I used generous amounts of exhaust sealant and new clamshell clamps on installation, and retightened everything a few weeks later. Lots of exhaust systems get loud when they spring leaks at the seams.

I also ordered fron Taliaferro Saab, who included a tube of exhaust sealant and the required extra stainless clamp with my order. I was impressed.

As for the double versus single walled, I think it is primarily for looks. I thought the double-walled oval tip I chose fit the stock look of the car best, but opinions vary. Pick whichever tip you want; I'm sure they all "work" the same. Some people are even foregoing a tip altogether.

Best,

Lutfisk



posted by 24.59.103...

• Yes, another 9-3 sport exhaust post..., SR, Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:23:12
  • Re: Yes, another 9-3 sport exhaust post..., Dean, Thu, 1 May 2003 07:13:47
    • Dean, Searched drs_install for IC, can't find...., SR, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:23:21
      • Re: Dean, Searched drs_install for IC, can't find...., Dean, Thu, 1 May 2003 12:19:21
        • Thanks, Dean! n/m, SR, Thu, 1 May 2003 16:14:01
    • great point on the TBTC. Sorry 'bout that.... n/m, SR, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:14:32
  • Now your scaring me..., SteveB, Thu, 1 May 2003 05:20:53
    • Re: Now your scaring me..., Lutfisk, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:12:40 <-- Viewing This Message
      • Lutsfisk-So it's YOU who had the pictures on a install+, Ros, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:32:31
        • Don't think so..., Lutfisk, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:55:17
      • Right on Ludfisk..., SR, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:26:44
        • Sorry 'bout the typo in your name Lutfisk.... n/m, SR, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:58:18
      • Re: Now your scaring me..., SteveB, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:23:58
        • BRING IT ON, Lutfisk, Thu, 1 May 2003 08:43:51
          • Ooh, what frat?, Ed G, Thu, 1 May 2003 09:54:46
            • Definitely Pretty Boys..., Lutfisk, Thu, 1 May 2003 10:26:51
              • Isn't poo a sign of spring in Ithaca?, Nervousaaber, Thu, 1 May 2003 11:59:39
                • Re: Isn't poo a sign of spring in Ithaca?, Lutfisk, Thu, 1 May 2003 15:46:14
              • Pretty boys at my school were...., Ed G, Thu, 1 May 2003 10:42:05
                • Re: Can't go greek, go TEKE, can't go TEKE, go home, Paco, Thu, 1 May 2003 19:44:28
                  • Yea, I actually said that same line a few times myself!, Ed G, Fri, 2 May 2003 04:20:26
  • Re: Yes, another 9-3 sport exhaust post..., Wray, Thu, 1 May 2003 05:02:46
    • I just put a sports exhaust on a couple weeks ago and +, Ros, Thu, 1 May 2003 07:46:40

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