linconhawk Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hey all, I have a HKS Superdrager... Has always sounded great and IMO fairly loud.... I have noticed the last few days, its gone quiet.... it still gives a nice hum... but its definately lost its "grunt"... Any ideas why.... ? I know its all ok, as it was in the garage a month or so ago and all the exhaust was checked... TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 It might have rusted from the inside out, so could be colapsed inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linconhawk Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Is there any other symptoms that might be associated with this, that i could check.... ? I think the exhaust was bought in 2006, by previous owner... Is that classed as old ??? Still looks brand new though... Any other thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 It might have rusted from the inside out, so could be colapsed inside? I have seen this happen to, my dads zx did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Is there any other symptoms that might be associated with this, that i could check.... ? I think the exhaust was bought in 2006, by previous owner... Is that classed as old ??? Still looks brand new though... Any other thoughts ? Has your boost dropped off? If you've got a boost gauge fitted that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 NA or TT? Do you still have a cat(s) fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Maybe someone else shared your view on the too loud voulume and jammed something up it? Sabotage like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline1 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 might be that it was that loud its sent you deaf hence why its quiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linconhawk Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Its on a 1995 NA. To be honest, I dont know if cat is still fitted... I think so.... Sounds dumb, but how will i know... im sure theres a box up front heading towards front pipe...Presuming thats the cat... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline1 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 this will help you mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-SUPRA-3-non-TurboOLDShape-Catalytic-Converter-Cat-/200697045285?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eba79e125 DE Cat http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-SUPRA-MK4-JZA80-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-2ND-DECAT-DOWNPIPE-PIPE-1992-2002-/320817137381?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab23106e5 I have a super dragger myself on a TT and mine aint overly loud , sure Na's are usually louder than turbo's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I had a Superdragger on my old N/A, was always fairly quiet. *EDIT* Actually, now I remember, mine was the Hi-Power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 The mild steel perforated tube that holds the fibreglass sound absorbent material in may have rusted out and the material could be bunging up the silencer, making it quieter, but restricting flow. If you look up the tailpipe or push a broom handle up it you may be able to feel or see the blockage and shift it, but then it will be noisy as hell. Common problem, that exhaust was all fur coat and no knickers, like a lot of HKS stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 You can not beat titanium . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 You can not beat titanium . Correct, it work hardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeland Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Maybe its giving you the silent treatment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Yes, maybe it's trying to grow up to be a Silent Hi power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 You can not beat titanium . Correct, it work hardens. Not fun when your drilling it by hand and then you blunten your drill, And then have to find an even harder and sharper drill to attack it with afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 check for dead squirels or small cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I would be tempted to whip the exhaust off, the car and check the whole thing over, fairly simple job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linconhawk Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hey people.... Quick update for you all.... Ok, still sounds on the quiet side.... I have stuck a broom up the end of the exhaust, but couldnt feel / see anything and the broom came out clean !!.... I have taken 2 pics of the underside of the car, to try and show exhaust (sorry for crap pics), Tried to show what I think is the cat and also tried showing rest of exhaust. Apart from the back box, rest of exhaust looks pretty old to me.... I think there is a cat still in place, maybe people could confirm for me.... So, does this shed any light on the situation if I have a cat.... ?? Thanks all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 yes that is the No1 cat, hard to tell but i dont think you have a No2 cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Does it feel any different to drive? On a previous car I have had a CAT collapse and half block the exhaust which killed some noise off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linconhawk Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 No2 cat ?? Your saying there should be 2 on there... Oh.... I have my MOT end of the month, is that going to effect things ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linconhawk Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Does it feel any different to drive? On a previous car I have had a CAT collapse and half block the exhaust which killed some noise off. No... doesnt feel any different to drive.... seems the same.... just a bit quieter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 No2 cat ?? Your saying there should be 2 on there... Oh.... I have my MOT end of the month, is that going to effect things ? Yes you have 2 cats. I cant imagine its going to effect the MOT unless your emissions are way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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