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Originally Posted by btlfed1500

I'll keep you informed as to the development of the RKSport product ... some insider information The car will be here next Monday (Dec 12)

One major thing to consider is that these are not really "Dual Exhausts" but more Dual Exit exhausts...

Expectations from a DUAL EXIT exhaust:

- AESTHETIC APPEAL ... Dual exits offer a "finished" semetrical look. Having worked with the GM Burbank Design team I can sy ALL GM vehicles in concept have this semetry but when costing is applied most loose it in final production renderings. I was pleased to see the 2005 GTO back in april of 2004 get the Dual fascia from factory...just had to keep my mouth shut for several months.

- Exhaust Note / Character ... Stereo = cool in a roadster ... Ensuring balance is key (we have all seen those dual exhasuts that bias one outlet ) I do have a new internal muffler to address this issue for the SOL and other dual exit vehicles.

- Performance ... Performance will be slight or insignificant compared to an equally sized tube system. (ex: a dual exit 2.5" system may only produce a 0.5-1.5 HP difference from that of a single exit system)

Some RKSport pictures I took at SEMA 2005

any guess on when this duak exit exhaust would become available .... and approximate cost. I know there would be additional cost since you would need a new fascia etc ... other than the improved looks of the exhaust I am trying to justify the increased cost of the existing Magnaflow exhaust versus this new version .... I also realize this is a very personal thing .... each owner has his/her ideas .... but from a strictly $$$ and performance point of view it seems like this would be hard to justify .... any feedback would be greatly appreciated

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	1KULSOL Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Building the LARGEST OIL REFINERY in the USA	Quote: Originally Posted by btlfed1500 I'll keep you informed as to the development of the RKSport product ... some insider information The car will be here next Monday (Dec 12) One major thing to consider is that these are not really "Dual Exhausts" but more Dual Exit exhausts... Expectations from a DUAL EXIT exhaust: - AESTHETIC APPEAL ... Dual exits offer a "finished" semetrical look. Having worked with the GM Burbank Design team I can sy ALL GM vehicles in concept have this semetry but when costing is applied most loose it in final production renderings. I was pleased to see the 2005 GTO back in april of 2004 get the Dual fascia from factory...just had to keep my mouth shut for several months. - Exhaust Note / Character ... Stereo = cool in a roadster ... Ensuring balance is key (we have all seen those dual exhasuts that bias one outlet ) I do have a new internal muffler to address this issue for the SOL and other dual exit vehicles. - Performance ... Performance will be slight or insignificant compared to an equally sized tube system. (ex: a dual exit 2.5" system may only produce a 0.5-1.5 HP difference from that of a single exit system) Some RKSport pictures I took at SEMA 2005 any guess on when this duak exit exhaust would become available .... and approximate cost. I know there would be additional cost since you would need a new fascia etc ... other than the improved looks of the exhaust I am trying to justify the increased cost of the existing Magnaflow exhaust versus this new version .... I also realize this is a very personal thing .... each owner has his/her ideas .... but from a strictly $$$ and performance point of view it seems like this would be hard to justify .... any feedback would be greatly appreciated __________________ DDMWorks Supercharger kit #11-STAGE II - DDM 3 guage pod with PLX gauges (boost/afr/oil temp)-Koni Sport shocks f/r-DDM ProBeam-DDM upgraded brake kit(drilled/slotted rotors-ss brake lines-ceramic pads)-DDM 4-1 LT headers and hiflow cat-JPM center console-DDM Backbone (in RED)-SOLO SQR-2 dual center exhaust-Norms Painted (SLY) rear valence-Kazera KZ-L wheels w/Bridgestone RE760 Sport tires (255/45/18) -Windrestrictor V2 etched/lighted- Waiting on Stage III and the STB (Shock Tower Brace)