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Mail From: csquatriglia (Chuck Squatriglia)

I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker. Judging
from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact; I'll
be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.

I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout. Any
advice/thoughts appreciated...

Chuck
1991 silverstone

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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)

Several
> people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout.
Any
> advice/thoughts appreciated...

Yeah, it doesn't quite fit in there square in the center. I fixed this
problem by going to a muffler shop and having them bend the pipe so that it
would fit right and not hit the rear bumper. Other than that, I've been
pleased as punch. It has a nice tone and is just loud enough that you know
it's there. =-) Also, it doesn't stink (not that it should, I guess). You
will however, probably find yourself putting chrome polish on it if you're
as "anal" as I am . . . those pretty chrome pipes show EVERYTHING.

BW -- JR headers, hi-flo cat, and cat back with sport muffler (and other
things, but we need not get into that)

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Mail From: rzander01 (Ron Zander)

I had one on my '95M and I really liked it, it had a nice sound but not too
loud. I only had the car for a few months with that system before I had to
sell it so I can't speak to the longevity of it.

Ronald Zander


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From: (email redacted) [mailto:(email redacted)]On Behalf
Of Chuck Squatriglia
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 2:05 PM
To: '(email redacted)'
Subject: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system


I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker. Judging
from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact; I'll
be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.

I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout. Any
advice/thoughts appreciated...

Chuck
1991 silverstone
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Mail From: ggregory (Gerardo A. Gregory)

I give it a thumbs up......

I dont like making all the noise up and down the street or as soon as I am
pulling away from a light. I have the whole JR solution to exhaust
(Headers, Cat-Back, and Exhaust Pipe) [came with the car], and I can say
that the sound is mellow and somewhat deep. I am very pleased with
it...there are times when I do want to wake up the dead, and when I floor
it, it still delivers a full rich sound that makes me smile.

GG


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From: "Chuck Squatriglia" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 4:04 PM
Subject: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system


> I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
> cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
> Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker. Judging
> from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact; I'll
> be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.
>
> I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
> people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout.
Any
> advice/thoughts appreciated...
>
> Chuck
> 1991 silverstone
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Mail From: keith (Keith Tanner)

There have been at least three distinct JR exhaust systems over the years.
Quality has ranged from unacceptable to excellent. You can identify them
from the exhaust tip: slanted (run away), rolled (nice setup) and the
current "big enough to stick your head into".

Keith

At 15:04 8/1/02, Chuck Squatriglia wrote:
>I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
>cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
>Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker. Judging
>from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact; I'll
>be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.
>
>I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
>people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout. Any
>advice/thoughts appreciated...
>
>Chuck
>1991 silverstone
>_______________________________________________
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Mail From: ggregory (Gerardo A. Gregory)

I think mine falls on the rolled (nice round exhaust hole about 2 3/4 to 3"
at the opening....It isnt slanted (that I know), and not even my dog can fit
his head into this one......

Where can one find the different reviews on the different types? (just
curiosity)

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Tanner" <(email redacted)>
To: "Chuck Squatriglia" <(email redacted)>; <(email redacted)>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system


> There have been at least three distinct JR exhaust systems over the years.
> Quality has ranged from unacceptable to excellent. You can identify them
> from the exhaust tip: slanted (run away), rolled (nice setup) and the
> current "big enough to stick your head into".
>
> Keith
>
> At 15:04 8/1/02, Chuck Squatriglia wrote:
> >I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
> >cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
> >Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker.
Judging
> >from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact;
I'll
> >be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.
> >
> >I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
> >people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout.
Any
> >advice/thoughts appreciated...
> >
> >Chuck
> >1991 silverstone
> >_______________________________________________
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> >realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata
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Mail From: Bradley.K.Ackerson (Ackerson,Bradley K)

I replaced my OE exhaust a couple years with the JR exhaust ago after the original headers cracked. I wasn't aware of the different systems JR made, but it sounds like I lucky to get the rolled edge variety. While I am very happy with the headers, personally I liked the mellow OE exhaust sound better than the JR which gets a little loud on long trips. Nonetheless, many prefer a more agressive sound, so if this is what you're looking for, the fit and finish is excellent. Good luck! The price sounds great if nothing else.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Tanner [SMTP:(email redacted)]
> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 2:57 PM
> To: Chuck Squatriglia; '(email redacted)'
> Subject: Re: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system
>
> There have been at least three distinct JR exhaust systems over the years.
> Quality has ranged from unacceptable to excellent. You can identify them
> from the exhaust tip: slanted (run away), rolled (nice setup) and the
> current "big enough to stick your head into".
>
> Keith
>
> At 15:04 8/1/02, Chuck Squatriglia wrote:
> >I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
> >cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
> >Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker. Judging
> >from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact; I'll
> >be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.
> >
> >I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
> >people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout. Any
> >advice/thoughts appreciated...
> >
> >Chuck
> >1991 silverstone
> >_______________________________________________
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> >realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata
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Mail From: keith (Keith Tanner)

There is no place that acknowledges the different designs, as far as I
know. JR doesn't advertise it. The slant-tips were made by Dynomax, I
think. The rolled tip was Stromung (they make FM exhausts now) and I don't
know who makes the big-tip version. At least, this is what I remember. My
favorite is the middle version, the Stromung.

That one on eBay does look a bit like the new one, but it's really hard to
tell from such a picture.

Keith


At 16:18 8/1/02, Gerardo A. Gregory wrote:
>I think mine falls on the rolled (nice round exhaust hole about 2 3/4 to 3"
>at the opening....It isnt slanted (that I know), and not even my dog can fit
>his head into this one......
>
>Where can one find the different reviews on the different types? (just
>curiosity)
>
>Gerardo A. Gregory
>Manager Network Administration and Security
>402-970-1463 (Direct)
>402-850-4008 (Cell)
>Affinitas - Latin for "Relationship"
>Helping Businesses Acquire, Retain, and Cultivate Customers
>Visit us at affinitas.net
>------------------------------------------------------------------
>1015 N. 98th Suite 100
>Omaha, NE 68114
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>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Keith Tanner" <(email redacted)>
>To: "Chuck Squatriglia" <(email redacted)>; <(email redacted)>
>Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 4:56 PM
>Subject: Re: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system
>
>
> > There have been at least three distinct JR exhaust systems over the years.
> > Quality has ranged from unacceptable to excellent. You can identify them
> > from the exhaust tip: slanted (run away), rolled (nice setup) and the
> > current "big enough to stick your head into".
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > At 15:04 8/1/02, Chuck Squatriglia wrote:
> > >I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
> > >cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
> > >Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker.
>Judging
> > >from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact;
>I'll
> > >be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.
> > >
> > >I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
> > >people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout.
>Any
> > >advice/thoughts appreciated...
> > >
> > >Chuck
> > >1991 silverstone
> > >_______________________________________________
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> > >realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata
> >
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Mail From: rzander01 (Ron Zander)

Yes, I bought mine from a local autocrosser who only put about 20 miles on
it. But it was an older system because it had the rolled tip. I helped Bonni
install her system and it's the newer style with the bigger tip (which is
one of the reasons it didn't fit the opening in the rear valance well). That
one is louder than the one I had but it's still got a pretty nice sound in
my opinion.

Ronald Zander


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From: (email redacted) [mailto:(email redacted)]On Behalf
Of Keith Tanner
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 2:57 PM
To: Chuck Squatriglia; '(email redacted)'
Subject: Re: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system


There have been at least three distinct JR exhaust systems over the years.
Quality has ranged from unacceptable to excellent. You can identify them
from the exhaust tip: slanted (run away), rolled (nice setup) and the
current "big enough to stick your head into".

Keith

At 15:04 8/1/02, Chuck Squatriglia wrote:
>I'd like to know what people think about the Jackson Racing stainless
>cat-back system. I've found a used on on eBay w/ a current bid of $76. A
>Mazda recycler in the Sacramento area has pulled it from a junker. Judging
>from the photo, it's got the usual wear and tear but it looks intact; I'll
>be contacting them for more specific info if I decide to bid on it.
>
>I read the reviews on Miata.net; they seemed to be a mixed bag. Several
>people complained about rattling and poor fit within the bumper cutout. Any
>advice/thoughts appreciated...
>
>Chuck
>1991 silverstone
>_______________________________________________
>Miata mailing list
>(email redacted)
>realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata

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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)

That
> one is louder than the one I had but it's still got a pretty nice sound in
> my opinion.

Mine is the "good" one .. . not the coffee can, not the slanted .. .it's a
decent, nicely concealed pipe. The only reason it didn't fit right was the
angle of the cat back pipe that led to the exhaust tip. Once I had it
fixed, it fits perfectly. =-) And it's not loud . . . except for those
days when you're tired or have a headache. Lol.

BW

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Mail From: Cassel (Werner Cassel)

On 1 Aug 02, at 15:56, Keith Tanner wrote:

> There have been at least three distinct JR exhaust systems over the
> years. Quality has ranged from unacceptable to excellent. You can
> identify them from the exhaust tip: slanted (run away), rolled (nice
> setup) and the current "big enough to stick your head into".
.......
While I would rule out the current one just for the looks, I found the
rolled one pretty good in terms of sound and fit, but not in terms of
durability. It cracked in several areas, seams were not welded
properly and were leaking since new. I know that my usage pattern is
not exactly average, but the Thermal that I have now seems to be
much
more robust. I do know a few other cases over here of cracked JR
exhausts (rolled tip).

FWIW, YMMV

Werner
The Destruction Tester (as Bill sometimes calls me)

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Mail From: rzander01 (Ron Zander)

I think yours is the latest model though considering that you just bought it
last year. The one I bought from Tom Kubo was definitely an older model as
the tip was much smaller and much quieter.

Ronald Zander


-----Original Message-----
From: Bonni Weatherwax [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:03 PM
To: (email redacted); (email redacted)
Subject: Re: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system


That
> one is louder than the one I had but it's still got a pretty nice sound in
> my opinion.

Mine is the "good" one .. . not the coffee can, not the slanted .. .it's a
decent, nicely concealed pipe. The only reason it didn't fit right was the
angle of the cat back pipe that led to the exhaust tip. Once I had it
fixed, it fits perfectly. =-) And it's not loud . . . except for those
days when you're tired or have a headache. Lol.

BW

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Mail From: keith (Keith Tanner)

The big tip was being sold in 1998. It's got a rolled edge on it as well.

Keith

At 08:52 8/2/02, Ron Zander wrote:
>I think yours is the latest model though considering that you just bought it
>last year. The one I bought from Tom Kubo was definitely an older model as
>the tip was much smaller and much quieter.
>
>Ronald Zander
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bonni Weatherwax [mailto:(email redacted)]
>Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:03 PM
>To: (email redacted); (email redacted)
>Subject: Re: [Miata] Opinions on JR cat-back system
>
>
>That
> > one is louder than the one I had but it's still got a pretty nice sound in
> > my opinion.
>
>Mine is the "good" one .. . not the coffee can, not the slanted .. .it's a
>decent, nicely concealed pipe. The only reason it didn't fit right was the
>angle of the cat back pipe that led to the exhaust tip. Once I had it
>fixed, it fits perfectly. =-) And it's not loud . . . except for those
>days when you're tired or have a headache. Lol.
>
>BW
>
>
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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)

> The big tip was being sold in 1998. It's got a rolled edge on it as well.
>
What exactly do you mean by "rolled edge"? I don't think mine has that.
IIRC, my tip is (I think) 4 inches in diameter. Hope that helps.

BW

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Mail From: keith (Keith Tanner)

Meaning it doesn't look like someone just took a piece of pipe and cut it
off. I believe they are both resonated tips, but I don't exactly have them
all here in front of me. The 4" tip is the big one.

Keith

At 00:29 8/6/02, Bonni Weatherwax wrote:

> > The big tip was being sold in 1998. It's got a rolled edge on it as well.
> >
>What exactly do you mean by "rolled edge"? I don't think mine has that.
>IIRC, my tip is (I think) 4 inches in diameter. Hope that helps.
>
>BW

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