New PV Impressions

SIZE
One finally shipped to me last Friday and immediately sought out the welder to swap it out. New muffler is substantially smaller and lighter than the first generation PV but looks to have a larger interior area. Nice welds, solid interior, should be a breeze to install and gives you added clearance at the muffler.

SOUND
Initial sound at WOT was louder outside the vehicle (those who heard it in Houston, please chime in) but is quieter INSIDE, with no resonance or rumbling at idle or WOT. Idle is quieter as I cannot hear it now when remote started in my garage (even with the door closed) - strange but cool.

PERFORMANCE
Louder usually feels faster but I’m on the fence about this. The first gen PV was just short of miraculous in it’s performance increase so I do not expect a huge difference. Mileage might well have been improved on the trip to Houston as I can usually blow through almost a full tank and this time only used a bit more than a half. John has tested it on the Dyno and shown an increase over the 1st gen so it’s even better.

I’ve only got about 500 miles on the muffler so we’ll have to see how it ages.

You're killing me Smalls!

Upgrades, Mods, I'm out of cash!!

They are starting to ship - Cianci, Hughes, and Abubakari’s went out this morning and tracking numbers emailed. Hope to have everyone elses shipped by Moab.

What is "WOT " ? I am new to this stuff.Since the design seems to have changed abit, will this affect the performance ?

James

It couldnt be "With Out Tone".....!
How about "When Off Throttle"?
or "What Orfice Toots"
Hummmm...."With Out Taste"?

Sorry, james1_10018, I just couldnt resist.....hehe
Common term for "Wide Open Throttle" (I think, mabe)

Exactly right, Wide Open Throttle. Basically means, "When I'm flooring it".

Tone:
If you've got room in your already loaded vehicle on your way to Moab, I'd like to take a PV off your hands. Is the Texas group still planning on coming through Ft. Worth on your way??? Lemme know my friend. Rob A.

I am quite curious as to how the lower backpressure affects the low end power. In the offroad world, I think that low end would be most important and with lower backpressure, there is generall a loss of low end torque. When can we expect numbers? Patiently waiting...

Coach... aka Randy!

Yes Virginia, there is plenty of low end improvement from the PV.

Also, if anyone is interested in upgrading to the new version, I’ll give a $50 credit upon return of the old one (if not perforated).

Tone, are you deleting my posts? I replied here a few hours ago...


Anyhow, I said: I think Randy (coachreed) may have been referring to the brand new design of the PV muffler?

so when are there going to be some extras for sale? (that are not already spoken for) shawn

After/at Moab but the sooner you place the order, the sooner you’ll be on the list to get one.

Got mine and will try to find a shop to put it on this weekend. Can hardly wait, will make a great addition to the SC.

Dan