Today I installed the Ocelot Exhaust I bought from the Fiero Store. The install went OK. I am using Rodney Dickmans Cat removal pipe and the Ocelot tips. Problem #1 The Cat pipe is 2 1/4" Ocelot is 2.0". Solution: took Ocelt pipe to local shop had it pressed out to 2 1/4". Problem #2 Due to the previous aftermarket cat set up the cat pipe was too long. Solution: Removed 2.5" from cat pipe. Problem #3 Ocelot tips. First they look a little small on the rear of a Fiero with the aero effects. Second they are chromed with a soft chrome. Solution: live with the small size until a custom set I like is found. As for chrome issue, Keep it polished and wax very well.
Overall I am happy with the "raspy" sound the exhaust note has. It is louder but I figure I won't be spending a lot of time behind the car. Installation was OK (until we corrected the above). I also found my exhaust leak. The joint right after the cat was cracked 3/4 of the way thru.
Hey Oreif, sorry to do this in your thread but could you check out my Mult-Amp install thread I ran into some problems I think you can help me with. Thanks!
Went to Rodneys site to see how much his cat removal pipe was. Wasnt on there. I see the fiero store has them for $40. Just curious what Rodney gets for them. thanks. Scott
------------------ 86 SE Gold 86 GT Red "Trying to change from V8Fiero to RedRavenGT"
Gtech....hmmm i need to do that. what is softer chrome? is it just a nice way to say cheaper? =Þ what are the bends like in the Ocelot system. are there any crimps? did you paint it white? hehe go get your gtech
"Soft Chrome" is a cheaper process of chroming parts. Simular process to chroming parts on plastic models. The chrome is less durable to the elements and is attacked easily by things like road salt and water. The bends on the pipes were even and straight. (No crimps, sharp angles or waves in the bends) Yes mine are coated white. I may change the section of the tailpipes to silver or black. That is the only area you can see white without going under the car.
Originally posted by Dave Gunsul: Could anyone actually get under your car Oreif?
Sure lots of people: Mighty Mouse Atom Ant Sal (He's the guy that poses for sports trophy's) Jerry the Mouse (Tom's friend) Speedy Gonzalas The Incredible Shrinking Man (Beyond the 6th week)
Originally posted by Oreif: [QUOTE]Originally posted by Dave Gunsul: [b]Could anyone actually get under your car Oreif?
Sure lots of people: Mighty Mouse Atom Ant Sal (He's the guy that poses for sports trophy's) Jerry the Mouse (Tom's friend) Speedy Gonzalas The Incredible Shrinking Man (Beyond the 6th week)
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Your full of s*!t.. I once saw a ladybug struggling to get out from under your car. lol
Hey Oreif !!!!!!!! I,ve been away for a while . I'm glad your pipes are on . I know how throaty it is without the cat.. I finally got my stainless steel headers frow West Coast Fiero , they are truly a work of art,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Installation was OK (until we corrected the above). I also found my exhaust leak. The joint right after the cat was cracked 3/4 of the way thru.
