Dynatech Vortex Insert Cones - In end of Tailpipe - Results

[Bobpantax]

In an earlier post I asked for opinions concerning the effectivenes of the insert cones. Except for one negative opinion involving their use at the collector location, I did not get much useable feedback. Since Sean and the tech at Dynatech suggested that I try inserting them in the very end of the tailpipe, I decided to try it. The purpose was to reduce the harshness of the sound slightly; reduce the intensity of the sound from across the street ( kindness to neighbor gesture) and make the sound a little more throaty. Today I had them put in and spot welded in place. I have a Corsa cat back and the open end of the cones is now about four inches in from the edge of the exhaust tips. The difference is subtle but it is present. My wife noticed it immediately. I tested the car tonight and there is no noticeable effect on power. So, if some of you with a supercharger are looking for a little subtle noise abatement, I think that the cones work.

 

[Russ M]

Go to a dyno or track, you will notice the power then.

Screw the neighbors, tell them to move.

 

[Bobpantax]

With the cones mounted four inches from the end of the tail pipe, a power loss is not probable under the applicable laws of physics.

 

[BigCarrot]

I did the same thing on my car. It doesn't make a huge difference, but it did make it go from a little too loud to just about right.

 

[Mr Hemi Head]

I did the same thing on my car. It doesn't make a huge difference, but it did make it go from a little too loud to just about right.

Did you install these in the tailpipes? I'm about to install headers and hiflo cats and wondered if I should install these near the collector or cats while its's apart?

 

[CHAD]

I can not believe this is not a joke. Actually ended up being interesting.