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compress it into an MP3... what format is it now? If you have MSN messenger or AOL instant messenger, you could send it to me and I'll do it for you if you like.

It's a Video clip with no video only sound. Type of file....I checked, all it said was Video File, and it opens with WMP. Could I Winzip it? I don't know how to Mp3 it.

If you could zip it, I could run it through my video editing software and pull the audio track out, then convert it to MP3. That's the only way to get it to a native audio format at this point. The file sounds like it's an MPEG-1, but that's a good thing for pulling the audio off...

Name: Jason
Board name: jason732
Engine/Tranny: Zetec MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: 2.25" Mandrel bent single pipe with no res from flexpipe to a Magnaflow rear muffler and 2.25" turndown tip.
Cost/Installation Charge: $230 installed.
Opinion: At idle, it sounds almost stock. At moderate throttle it's definately louder than stock. At WOT, it's a helluva lot louder than stock. Just cruizing around the grocery store parking lot, you could tell it was louder, but not obnoxious. It won't take any trophies for loudness, but it's got a mellow, deep and even tone with a little rasp when cold, but that's it. Even on the freeway at +/- 75 there's no drone.
Misc. Info: If you want a nice, mellow sounding exhaust that's not going to get you a ticket, this is it. I'm very impressed with the increase in the low end torque I've gained and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's loud when I want it to be, but quiet when I need it to be. I had a guy standing next to the car when I first started it and he said "You just had exhaust work done?" then I floored it, and then it floored him. His expression was priceless. Something like:

name- Mark L.
1999 contour se atx
terminator muffler - 50 dollars
resonator removal - 20 dollars
sounds like a stock V8 at idle... i am not kidding... acceleration is a bit different tho.. it sounds like a mazda

Tony Archer

4banganda5spd

'96 Zetec MTX

2.25" aluminized pipe from after flex pipe back to aluminized Flowmaster 40 series Delta Flow muffler in stock muffler location, no resonator.

$57 for muffler
$10 shipping
$275 for pipe and installation

very deep at idle with slight burble. smooth, healthy, agressive sound while accelerating. no angry bees or rice rocket cans. deceleration in gear creates a deep resonation in and outside of the car with no popping or undesirable noises. just slightly louder than stock while cruising with no droning,.. very livable. will rasp a little initially after start up for a short time if engine is cold, but will go away quickly as motor warms. overall a very clean, sporty sound, from a system that provides much improved flow resulting in more horsepower, torque, and fun.

click below for photos

Dynomax Ultraflow with 2.25" piping
~$65 for muffler
$85 for install
Good sound, waiting for it to get louder as it settles in.