How loud is the Skinz Ultra Q?

[RedPhazer]

Hi Guys,

I was just talking to my dealer and the price he gave me for the GYTR exhaust was pretty reasonable. I though I remembered seeing a post regarding how loud is the Ultra Q, but I couldn't find the post.

Anyhow, I have two questions...

1. How loud is this pipe? Will I be able to use the pipe in WI without getting busted by the cops? And more importantly, I don't want to be "that guy" with the stupid loud pipe that pi$$es people off (not good for the sport)!

2. My understanding is that Skinz makes these for Yamaha and the GYTR is essentially the Ultra Q? Thus, I can use the Skinz Ultra Q to gauge how loud the GYTR pipe is going to be?

Thanks in advance for the input!

--Tom

 

[Boo Rad]

There is a youtube video of an Ultra-q on a phazer. I have one on mine and I have had 2 run-ins with the WI trail smokies and they have not even questioned my exhaust.

 

[Prav]

I installed an UltraQ as well. It has a little raspier note than stock but sounds good. Not too loud at all... keep in mind the below about the WI law.

Noise limit—for every snowmobile manufactured on or after July 2,
1975, the noice level standard for exhaust and engine noise shall be
88 decibels as measured in accordance with the procedures established
for the measurement of exhaust sound levels of stationary
snowmobiles in the January 2004 Society of Automotive Engineers
Standards J2567.

The ASE J2567 states that you need to stand 4 meters or 13.1 feet away from the side of your sled the exhaust exits. From that point you have to receive a stationary rating of 88 decibals or less at 3900-4000 RPMs. If your sled does not remain stationary up to this point you must apply your brake. Recite that to the DNR and you won't have an issue.

 

[Prav]

Tell him you did it and it's less than 88 decibals of course......

 

[buddhahead]

I saw one on ebay. Around $250. Not sure if its a good price or not. I too am concerned about the noise issues. I believe our db ratings are about the same as yours. I like the saying "headlights save lives, loud pipes just piss people off"

 

[cannondale27]

I had one and was not overly loud.Nice tone.I dont think it will be a issue.Mine only lasted a season then cracked all over possibly from snow hitting it all the time since tunnel was still open in back then.

 

[RedPhazer]

Thanks to all that responded! Also, I was wondering if you could feel any performance gains?

 

[cannondale27]

No just wieght reduction but that alone was worth it to me.

 

[Boo Rad]

No just wieght reduction but that alone was worth it to me.

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