KPM & Exhaust Technology

[My SS-V]

Well guys It's time i share my experience with KPM Motorsport & Exhaust Technology.

I dropped my car off to KPM for a stage 2 Power upgrade for my SSV, which consisted of:
* 4 into 1 Ceramic Coated Performance Headers
* Full 304 Stainless Steel KPM Premium Exhaust/Custom Hand Built
* Stainless Steel Mega Cats/ Stainless Steel Tips
* KPM Cold Air Induction System
* Full KPM Custom Tune on Dyno

The Exhaust System was developed by KPM but fabricated by Mark at Exhaust Technology, The quality and workmanship that went in to the Exhaust System is A+ (totally awesome).. The fitted a full Twin 3" Stainless System, High Flow Mega Cats , Premium JunBL Mufflers with 3 1/2" quad tips.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_2564.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_2575.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_2574.jpg

My SSV then went next door to KPM where they fitted the CAI and did a Custom Dyno Tune for my SSV.
The results went something like this:
Car read 220rwkw on the dyno, with CAI fitted it gave a result of 228rwkw, The exhaust was fitted and then put back on the dyno with a increase of 25rwkw which took the total to 253rwkw.
The KPM finished with a complete Dyno Tune adding another 20rwkw's giving a grand total of 273.3rwkw's (I am no Dyno Expert, and I apologise if i have read the Dyno print out wrong in anyway.)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/GregsDynoEdited.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/GregsDyno1.jpg

I am extremely happy with the results, I was a little worried about leaving my car with a company I have never dealt with especially with the money involved but the whole experience with KPM Motorsport & Exhaust Technology was awesome. Every little detail was explained to me so I knew what was going to happen and what to expect, I had previously emailed David at KPM numerous times for info and to get answers to my questions. The customer service provided as good as anywhere.

I have tried to get a little sound file of my new Exhaust System, but it didn't work that well, but hopefully you can get an idea why I am walking around feeling like this :yahoo: :yahoo:.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvyZK5ZpCtk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLmtv9P8I

If anyone would like work or information done to there car, I wouldn't hesitate to give KPM a call or send them a pm as the experience I received should be enjoyed by everyone.

Greg

[Frenchy VX SS]

366hpatw is nothing to sneeze at thats for sure! Great result from simple mods. well done mate :driving: :thumbsup:

[My SS-V]

366hpatw is nothing to sneeze at thats for sure! Great result from simple mods. well done mate :driving: :thumbsup:

366rwhp sounds bit high, but if that's what I have :yahoo: I belive it's around the 330 - 345 fly wheel kw (but I could be wrong)
Yeah I am extremely happy with the results.

Greg

[jerrel]

thats exactly the way i would want my car to sound...perfect

[Frenchy VX SS]

366rwhp sounds bit high, but if that's what I have :yahoo: I belive it's around the 330 - 345 fly wheel kw (but I could be wrong)
Yeah I am extremely happy with the results.

Greg

kw x 1.341 = hp

273.3kw x 1.341 = 366.4hp :thumbsup:

[Wingnut]

How much damage was done to the wallet? Sounds really impressive, am looking forward to hearing it at the next SA cruise I can get too!

[SV805]

Have you got any idea of the break down of costs or was it one bill at the end ???

Would appreciate a ball park figure....

Great result though

[vyssbeast]

very nice note

[My SS-V]

Have you got any idea of the break down of costs or was it one bill at the end ???

Would appreciate a ball park figure....

Great result though

Yeah I can give you a rough figure for each mod.

Edit $900
Full Premium 3" System $3500
CAI $450
Plus gst :cussing:

Give or take a dollar here and there.
Total price to get this System was $5500. As I wanted the Premium Exhaust and Agressive Sound.

The feel of the car now while driving :driving: was well worth the money spent, and the sound.... who needs a stereo. :teach: :werd:

Hope that helps.

[GMMAD]

sound nice well done:thumbsup:

[Sarkis_28]

Wow. That exhaust sounds unbelievable.

[Wonky]

Sounds great Greg! I also have a KPM dual 3" but with GTS extractors and cats. Most people who've heard it reckon it sounds great but judging from the sound files yours sounds even better. :thumbsup:

I do have a problem with mine though - drone....... :( It's not too bad and I can live with it but drives my wife crazy (which may be a good thing :D ). I wonder if it's because they used Magnaflow mufflers on mine even though David initially said they would be JUNBL like yours. Or maybe it's due to the GTS extractors and cats as Darren DiFilippo said they would drone and I needed to go to his extractors and cats (sales pitch??). Guess I should get back to David and see what he suggests though have run the modifications fund out of money now with everything I've done........... :(

I assume yours is a manual given your great dyno results and those of others with the same setup. I was disappointed when my A6 with GTS extractors, KPM 3" dual system and (Sonny modified) KPM/Tuna CAI only ran 213rwkw (no tune). It did jump to 243rwkw with tune - an amazingly good result from the tune (30kw) compared to what most places are getting on top of exhaust and CAI but still 30kw under what people are getting on different dynos with their manuals. Other results I have seen suggest full Pacies instead of GTS extractors may account for around 5kw of that - maybe the A6 accounts for the rest??? :confused:

[My SS-V]

Sounds great Greg! I also have a KPM dual 3" but with GTS extractors and cats. Most people who've heard it reckon it sounds great but judging from the sound files yours sounds even better. :thumbsup:

I do have a problem with mine though - drone....... :( It's not too bad and I can live with it but drives my wife crazy (which may be a good thing :D ). I wonder if it's because they used Magnaflow mufflers on mine even though David initially said they would be JUNBL like yours. Or maybe it's due to the GTS extractors and cats as Darren DiFilippo said they would drone and I needed to go to his extractors and cats (sales pitch??). Guess I should get back to David and see what he suggests though have run the modifications fund out of money now with everything I've done........... :(

I assume yours is a manual given your great dyno results and those of others with the same setup. I was disappointed when my A6 with GTS extractors, KPM 3" dual system and (Sonny modified) KPM/Tuna CAI only ran 213rwkw (no tune). It did jump to 243rwkw with tune - an amazingly good result from the tune (30kw) compared to what most places are getting on top of exhaust and CAI but still 30kw under what people are getting on different dynos with their manuals. Other results I have seen suggest full Pacies instead of GTS extractors may account for around 5kw of that - maybe the A6 accounts for the rest??? :confused:

Wonky I'm no expert but I would say the reason your getting drone would be the magnaflow mufflers. I upgraded to Premium Aggressive which changed it from magnaflow to the junbl mufflers. I don't know if the GTS extractors would have much of a difference. but then again the GTS is still a production vehicle and most after market products will shit over standard so maybe some better extractors.

I was looking at about 280rwkw's but there was the slightest hint of pinging for some reason, so David took the timing back to reduce the chance of pinging which left us at 273.3rwkw.

I have very little drone, and none of it is annoying, in fact it makes the down shift even sweeter. Yep I have a manual. And loving it :driving:

Now I just need to figure out how to get to and past the 300rwkw mark, any idea's????

Greg

[Satansfist]

Nice! All we need is a video from the inside as you gun it up the street.

[jaykay]

Wonky I'm no expert but I would say the reason your getting drone would be the magnaflow mufflers. I upgraded to Premium Aggressive which changed it from magnaflow to the junbl mufflers. I don't know if the GTS extractors would have much of a difference. but then again the GTS is still a production vehicle and most after market products will shit over standard so maybe some better extractors.

I was looking at about 280rwkw's but there was the slightest hint of pinging for some reason, so David took the timing back to reduce the chance of pinging which left us at 273.3rwkw.

I have very little drone, and none of it is annoying, in fact it makes the down shift even sweeter. Yep I have a manual. And loving it :driving:

Now I just need to figure out how to get to and past the 300rwkw mark, any idea's????

Greg
CAM....... My :idea: ;)

[Curtis-R]

Awsome result there! So how does it feel now to drive? A lot different I bet.. :) Also what fuel are you running in it?

Cheers
Curtis

[Toddler78]

That woud explain why KPMs exhausts are so good, MArk at ET does some Awsome work and he can drift a car pretty good too! looking forward to the next cruise to really get to hear that beast.

[berroca]

mate that sounds nuts.....i'd be heaps happy with that, can't wait to see it on the next cruise, will have to sit behind you to hear it, although with 273rwkw i might be struggling to keep up :)

[VNV8]

very nice mate, definitely one of the best sounding VEs ive heard

[CrazyAussie]

A nice cam and heads would get you to 300 kw
eg from the corvete 6.0 lt
i have sent off a email chasing prices so hopefully in the next couple days i can fill in the price question:driving:

Brett

[klink]

Hi Greg,

nice exhaust,

it would be interesting to hear why Mark used a crossover pipe instead of an x-pipe which is supposed to be so bloody good.

Makes you wonder if they are really as good as the hype. As if they were good i'm sure Mark would have used one.

[EXCESSV]

Yeah I can give you a rough figure for each mod.

Edit $900
Full Premium 3" System $3500
CAI $450
Plus gst :cussing:

Give or take a dollar here and there.
Total price to get this System was $5500. As I wanted the Premium Exhaust and Agressive Sound.
so is it correct to say that for $3500 you got extractors, cats and cat back with tips??

[AussieTone]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_2574.jpg




Great looking system guys. Excuse my ignorance but what is the pipe between the system and what does it do.

Maybe this system should be in a picture frame on the wall rather than under a car :idea:

[My SS-V]

so is it correct to say that for $3500 you got extractors, cats and cat back with tips??

Yep your correct, $3500 was for the total exhaust Including Performance headers, High Flow cats, mufflers and tips, and the twin 3" pipe work

I belive for the quality of the system the price is worth every cent.

Greg


Great looking system guys. Excuse my ignorance but what is the pipe between the system and what does it do.

Maybe this system should be in a picture frame on the wall rather than under a car :idea:

Tone,

I belive the little merge pipe is to illiminate drone. But dont quote me on that. what ever it does or doesnt do, at least it looks good :p

[munrow]

Nice job , can you tell me if the exhaust drones at crusing speeds

Wayne

[EXCESSV]

Great looking system guys. Excuse my ignorance but what is the pipe between the system and what does it do.
as klink said above its a crossover pipe. another alternative to a X pipe, Merge pipe, kiss pipe, etc

Yep your correct, $3500 was for the total exhaust Including Performance headers, High Flow cats, mufflers and tips, and the twin 3" pipe work

I belive for the quality of the system the price is worth every cent.

Greg
that is a good price.
especially for the power you got from the system and the sound....pure horn
might have to order me one and get it shipped to perth...
was that for all in stainless as well???

[My SS-V]

as klink said above its a crossover pipe. another alternative to a X pipe, Merge pipe, kiss pipe, etc

that is a good price.
especially for the power you got from the system and the sound....pure horn
might have to order me one and get it shipped to perth...
was that for all in stainless as well???

Yeah all in stainless, exactly as the pic's displayed.

[Wonky]

as klink said above its a crossover pipe. another alternative to a X pipe, Merge pipe, kiss pipe, etc

that is a good price.
especially for the power you got from the system and the sound....pure horn
might have to order me one and get it shipped to perth...
was that for all in stainless as well???
Dean, see http://www.kpmauto.com/HoldenPerformance/VE60SSSSVHSV/ExhaustSystems/tabid/100/Default.aspx

[ABG]

Now I just need to figure out how to get to and past the 300rwkw mark, any idea's????

Greg

Go and see Tuna about one of his TT set-ups :driving:

[EXCESSV]

Dean, see http://www.kpmauto.com/HoldenPerformance/VE60SSSSVHSV/ExhaustSystems/tabid/100/Default.aspx
Thanks Garry...much appreciated :thumbsup:

Go and see Tuna about one of his TT set-ups :driving:
yeah thats a good way of throwing away 3year warranty on a $45K+ car with a $15K outlay for supply and install of a TT or Blower :banghead:
some ppl just dont have wad fulls of money laying around

[team illucid]

any reason you went with stainless steel ... can't wait to hear it live as the PC speakers don't deliver the bass I expect

what sort of OTR did they install?

[My SS-V]

Go and see Tuna about one of his TT set-ups :driving:

Ok I have an Idea :idea: I'm guessing your going to hand me some cash to pay for the Gen TT set up???

I'm more than willing to except.

Greg


Thanks Garry...much appreciated :thumbsup:

yeah thats a good way of throwing away 3year warranty on a $45K+ car with a $15K outlay for supply and install of a TT or Blower :banghead:
some ppl just dont have wad fulls of money laying around

EXCESSV Dont get me wrong I would put a Gen TT kit on my car in a second if I had the funds to just waste, or if someone else wanted to pay for it. the warranty wouldnt mean jack......

Its just the initial outlay of cash that I am worried about.

Greg

[VE SSV XCLER8]

Greg,
I just want to say a big THANKS for the pic's and vids!
I am after the same package that you have (I talked to David back in April and at that point was sold).
I am looking at around August to give my SSV baby a first birthday pressie :bday:
Take care,
L8ter :smilesandbanana:

[SV346]

whoa, that exhaust is f.....g INCREDIBLE, it made me laugh when i heard it its so good mate! Money VERY well spent. If mine was like that id never be anything but wot :). Good luck with the ssv, i hope it treats u well!!!

[My SS-V]

Greg,
I just want to say a big THANKS for the pic's and vids!
I am after the same package that you have (I talked to David back in April and at that point was sold).
I am looking at around August to give my SSV baby a first birthday pressie :bday:
Take care,
L8ter :smilesandbanana:

No probs for the pics or vids mate, Glad you liked them. And as for the power package as a b'day pressie........ what a lucky ssv lol
What are you going to give it for :xmas: tho???

Greg

[fastestls7]

well guys im booked in for tuesday next week 22nd. taking my misses and 6 month old son for nice quiet drive from melbourne to kpm then a nice loud drive home to melbourne:smilesandbanana: :jester: :bow: cant farkn wait

[Curtis-R]

well guys im booked in for tuesday next week 22nd. taking my misses and 6 month old son for nice quiet drive from melbourne to kpm then a nice loud drive home to melbourne:smilesandbanana: :jester: :bow: cant farkn wait

So are you going for exactly the same setup? fair effort driving interstate to have this done! let us know how you go. ;)

[fastestls7]

hey curtis. yep pretty much same set up as the red (my ssv) and mayb a diff 3.45 (if it gets delivered in time. i will def be there next time at chevs and run her up on dyno. i want to try go to chevs before i go on tuesday to get my own baseline (hopefully fri arvo or sat morn if gazz is working)

[My SS-V]

well guys im booked in for tuesday next week 22nd. taking my misses and 6 month old son for nice quiet drive from melbourne to kpm then a nice loud drive home to melbourne:smilesandbanana: :jester: :bow: cant farkn wait

Well done mate, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with the quality or workmanship that both David from KPM or Mark from ET provide... And if you are disappointed then there is something wrong with you :hide:

It will be interesting to see what sort of power they are able to get out of your auto compared to my manual.

Better not be more or i might have to :bash: :box: :outlaw:
And if that doesn't work then I will :6bow: :kneel:

Keep us posted on the out come.

Greg

Curtis when can we expect you to come down and enjoy the benifits of some new found sound and power??? :driving:

[EXCESSV]

greg,

that sounds like a bit of a challenge.
percentage increase as opposed to final figure as some dynos can be happier than others :stick:
might have to get the KPM system on my manual SSV and produce some nice figures.... :idea:

[jaykay]

Where's the pics of the CAI & cover Greg ? :confused:

How's that new found power going ?

JK




Curtis when can we expect you to come down and enjoy the benifits of some new found sound and power??? :driving:
Curtis doesn't need to, he has it all Greg... :teach:

[Curtis-R]

Where's the pics of the CAI & cover Greg ? :confused:

How's that new found power going ?

JK


Curtis doesn't need to, he has it all Greg... :teach:

Haha yeah. I have it all working well at the moment 245.9 with Saust and CAI.. Tune next.. But don't worry if i had the cash at the time I would have loved the KPM setup. The development work they have put into their stuff certainly shows.

[BNKRUP]

Love that exhaust, like another guy said, would be good if you could get a vid or a soundclip of itdriving past, giving it a bit!

[jaykay]

Love that exhaust, like another guy said, would be good if you could get a vid or a soundclip of itdriving past, giving it a bit!
Yeah C'mon Greg, how about it ? :bow:

[My SS-V]

Where's the pics of the CAI & cover Greg ? :confused:

How's that new found power going ?

JK


Curtis doesn't need to, he has it all Greg... :teach:


Ummm I havent got round to that yet lol, will get some pics mayb tomorrow.

Well John since Curtis doesnt need a power upgrade I'm guessing its only you being left behind :flipoff:
C'mon join the bandwagon.

[My SS-V]

Hey Guys.

I have finally got around to putting the CAI cover on my SSV, It finishes off the engine bay so much. I would like to thank John for his time and effort in designing them, and for letting me have his last one.:smilesandbanana:

I have added a piece of rubber C Channel along the edge just to take away any unsightly rough edges. The Rubber C Channel was picked up from Clark Rubber it was $6 for a meter and that's about all you need to do the job, I wasn't sure so I got 1 1/2 meters.... Tell me what you think....

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_0183witharrow.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_0182.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_0179.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_0178.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/MySSV/100_0177.jpg

All in all I love the finished engine bay..... Thanks John :woohoo:

[SS Enforcer]

Now I just need to figure out how to get to and past the 300rwkw mark, any idea's????

Greg

That exhaust looks great and I bet your pleased with it .... I know I would be.

A cam should do it for 300rwkw or just about, you have a look at the results Sonny has achieved so far with cam and pipes. The cam certainly will give it a lot more grunt in the midrange with more on the top as well.

cheers


A nice cam and heads would get you to 300 kw
eg from the corvete 6.0 lt
i have sent off a email chasing prices so hopefully in the next couple days i can fill in the price question:driving:

Brett

It's allready got a great set of heads on it the l92 heads which are on the L98 6.0l motors flow better than the ls2 heads allready.

See below for details.

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0702gm_ls2_engine_l92_heads/specs.html

cheers

[EXCESSV]

looks great Greg.
I think i might need to visit my local clark rubber now...

now for the sound clips of drive bys....so get to it :cool:

[lablube]

The rubber channel really finishes it off nicely, good thinking.

[VE SSV XCLER8]

Hey Guys.

I have finally got around to putting the CAI cover on my SSV, It finishes off the engine bay so much. I would like to thank John for his time and effort in designing them, and for letting me have his last one.:smilesandbanana:

I have added a piece of rubber C Channel along the edge just to take away any unsightly rough edges. The Rubber C Channel was picked up from Clark Rubber it was $6 for a meter and that's about all you need to do the job, I wasn't sure so I got 1 1/2 meters.... Tell me what you think....

All in all I love the finished engine bay..... Thanks John :woohoo:


OOOOOhhhhh yeah !!!
Greg,
That looks the biz! Nice touch on the engine bay .... NOT over the top,
and looks factory fresh :)
As they say "Love your work" :bow:
Take care,
:eyes: