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Old 05-07-2007 | 04:33 PM
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I dodged tickets all season last year, but I think its time to quiet the baby's down. They are JC Performance, 750-800 HP, Littlefield Blowers. Does anyone make switchables to get down to 87db (or close) at that Horsepower? I really don't want them on all the time (I don't want them on at all) and I realize switchable is illegal in CT but I had it on my Scarab and they didn't bother me. What are the other options? Donkey D!cks? I've seen them on boats but never in action. They would look funny coming off of a Cat. What should I do?
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Old 05-07-2007 | 04:40 PM
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You could think about the 90's and put the exhaust under water while idling off plane.
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Old 05-07-2007 | 07:35 PM
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if you have dry pipes it will be hard to get the db that low
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Old 05-07-2007 | 08:21 PM
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According to our current laws in Virginia switchable exhaust is illegal
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Old 05-07-2007 | 08:28 PM
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The DEP in CT couldn't tell if you had switchable mufflers or not. I'd say keep on dodging the DEP. Your cat sounds just fine. Last year it seemed they cut down on stopping boats for nosie in our area.
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Old 05-07-2007 | 08:52 PM
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Donkey D!cks... From Trick Marine
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