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El Rey · 06-26-2006, 07:55 PM

I currently have a RSR ExMag on my 89 hatch with a ka24de and I want a different exhaust that is not as loud. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

Realchaos1 · 06-26-2006, 08:00 PM

http://nissanpacific.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=573

decide for your self

mmdb · 06-26-2006, 08:21 PM

I think greddy would be your best bet (oval muffler type).

g6civcx · 06-26-2006, 08:24 PM

I also have the RS*R ExMag and I thought it was the most quiet exhaust I could find.

RalliartRsX · 06-26-2006, 10:14 PM

Problem with the exmag (stock looking) is that it comes with no resonator. So, that alone and a 3 inch piping will be very loud on any N/A 4 banger, simple.

Go for something with a proper resonator or muffler installed after the cat and stay away from the canister if your trying to avoid noise. They are prety much a straigh through design, hence, not much sound deadening. I would say for your options
1) Greddy SP2
2)5 sigen border III (although good good luck finding these. If they are not overpriced, they are out of production)
3)BRM 2.5inch with 18inch resonator and dual tip magnaflow mullfer
4)HKS Hi-Power (funny enough, even though canister variant, it does have a resonator/muffler in the mid section pipe helping nose levels)

Thats what I can think of off the top of my head. Let me know if you need anymore help

P.S I would also recommend you stay with a 2.5inch higflow cat to slightly aid in sound deadening and since its N/A, power deficit wouldnt be anything to worry about.

G6, was your car turboed?? If it was, then you can more than definately get away without having a resonator and 3 inch piping as long as the muffler is present instead of a canister.

A Spec Products · 06-26-2006, 11:52 PM

custom setup

done deal

no piping bigger than 2.5" for NA and a resonator

any oval can straight through from the muffler shop

Densetsu Motorsports · 06-27-2006, 03:20 AM

I have always liked the HKS hi-power is a good sounding exhaust on that car, deeper and not too loud

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 05:05 AM

3" piping.. catco hi-flow cat.. 3" 16" resonator.. dynomax muffler..

alexchanman · 06-27-2006, 06:34 AM

im with the custom as well, any exhaust shop can make it with a mandrel bender.

redpotatoes · 06-27-2006, 06:38 AM

I have a 5zigen fireball catback on my S14 and the sound is just perfect. I added a hotshot header few weeks ago and now I can honestly say that it is louder. Much louder that it was. I would say it's at the limit to be too loud

Densetsu Motorsports · 06-27-2006, 11:30 AM

Custom Exhausts always seem cheap to me... maybe Im just a brand name guy

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Densetsu Motorsports

Custom Exhausts always seem cheap to me... maybe Im just a brand name guy

My custom exhaust is better than your name brand exhaust.. so THERE!

AllenRPS13 · 06-27-2006, 05:32 PM

+1 for custom exhaust, but the tailpipe (muffler) i will choose brand name instead of no brand or ebay crap

El Rey · 06-27-2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks for all of the recommendations. It'll help me figure out what I'm going to do.

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllenRPS13

+1 for custom exhaust, but the tailpipe (muffler) i will choose brand name instead of no brand or ebay crap

Oh well yah, of course..
the components are still name brand parts..

Catco is pimp for high-flow cats
and dynomax makes pimpin' mufflers..

g6civcx · 06-27-2006, 06:45 PM

I have the redtop S13 SR with T25, Megan turbo outlet & downpipe, 2.5" OEM-replacement (going with 3" very soon), and ExMag.

I can say the car is not loud at all. I drive by cops all the time and they don't look at me twice, and they're used to slapping people with exhaust ticket. It's not noticeable at all.

I dug around before ordering my exhaust and I thought the ExMag would be the best choice for me, even without a resonator. I had Tanabe 3" downpipe, testpipe, and catback with canister exhaust and it was terrible. The noise was intolerable without earplugs.

JaeTea · 06-27-2006, 09:20 PM

I had the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust.

Its very quiet even at WOT.

One major problem with it, is that is hangs low...I mean super super low.

That alone caused me to buy a 3" GP Sports exhaust. I'll let ya know how stupid fucking loud this thing is gonna be on an NA once I get it.

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 10:06 PM

looks stock.. sounds MEAN.. I love it

RalliartRsX · 06-27-2006, 10:25 PM

neme nice exhaust!!

As far as piping, most stainless steel piping will be the same quality, given where its made and material as well as wall size. But, in general, in some cases atleast, you will find that the same stainless piping thats on most name brand exhaust systems, is the same one sold at exhaust shops, just with a nice name brand tag and price slapped onto it. Simple. Personal preferrnce in this case on which exhuast

My setup, stock header to a brand new magnaflow direct replacement 2.5 inch cat, 3 inch stainless catback with a 18inch resonator to a twin tip (non canister mind you) muffler. Sounds amazing and very low key as the muffler is painted a corrosion resistance paint in an aluminized silver color. The piping from catback however is stainless.

The header in my case probably makes a difference in loudness (and probably performance) but I am pretty sure that the 2.5 inch cat (instead of 3 inch) and a failry long resonator helped out a lot in noise cancellation as well as Upper RPM raspiness. Might get a little louder with a header

**Phlip** · 06-27-2006, 10:29 PM

Okay, since I know WHY NemeWeirdo got his exhaust in the place of his N1, I chime in on this thread with what I did about 2 1/2 months ago:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...4&postcount=23

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 10:35 PM

Oops, I lied.. its a MAGNAFLOW muffler.. not dynomax

richardxfeng · 06-27-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemeGuero

Oops, I lied.. its a MAGNAFLOW muffler.. not dynomax

What resonator are you running?I am asking because I have the exact same set up as yours, but mine sounds loud on my SR.

alexchanman · 06-27-2006, 10:46 PM

whats the item number on the magnaflow muffler? my cheapo muffler is starting to crap out on me.

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardxfeng

What resonator are you running?

Its just one they had laying around at the muffler shop.. I dunno..

its like 14-16" long..

**Phlip** · 06-27-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardxfeng

What resonator are you running?I am asking because I have the exact same set up as yours, but mine sounds loud on my SR.

Use this guy:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

*NemeGuero* · 06-27-2006, 10:53 PM

magnaflow part number D12198

richardxfeng · 06-27-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLIP

Use this guy:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

Yeah, I have that resonator installed also. But it's still louder than my old hks hi power. Well, at least it looks stock so that I think I am fine.

WERDdabuilder · 06-28-2006, 12:33 AM

fujitsubo power getter anyone?!

Pred · 06-28-2006, 12:37 AM

theres a lot of brand name exhaust ive seen that are very poor quality to my standards. mild steel instead of stainless. mig vs tig.. etcetc.

Walperstyle · 06-28-2006, 01:46 AM

www.cooleeze.com

06-26-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
El Rey Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Exhaust recommendation I currently have a RSR ExMag on my 89 hatch with a ka24de and I want a different exhaust that is not as loud. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 1989 240sx HB "Yo soy El Rey"

06-26-2006, 11:52 PM	#6
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06-27-2006, 05:05 AM	#8
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	3" piping.. catco hi-flow cat.. 3" 16" resonator.. dynomax muffler.. __________________

06-27-2006, 05:32 PM	#13
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 41 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 for custom exhaust, but the tailpipe (muffler) i will choose brand name instead of no brand or ebay crap __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

06-27-2006, 05:56 PM	#14
El Rey Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the recommendations Thanks for all of the recommendations. It'll help me figure out what I'm going to do. __________________ 1989 240sx HB "Yo soy El Rey"

06-26-2006, 08:00 PM	#2
Realchaos1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Anacortes Wa Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://nissanpacific.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=573 decide for your self

06-26-2006, 08:21 PM	#3
mmdb Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 240sx Posts: 1,558 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I think greddy would be your best bet (oval muffler type).

06-26-2006, 08:24 PM	#4
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I also have the RS*R ExMag and I thought it was the most quiet exhaust I could find.

06-26-2006, 10:14 PM	#5
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,793 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Problem with the exmag (stock looking) is that it comes with no resonator. So, that alone and a 3 inch piping will be very loud on any N/A 4 banger, simple. Go for something with a proper resonator or muffler installed after the cat and stay away from the canister if your trying to avoid noise. They are prety much a straigh through design, hence, not much sound deadening. I would say for your options 1) Greddy SP2 2)5 sigen border III (although good good luck finding these. If they are not overpriced, they are out of production) 3)BRM 2.5inch with 18inch resonator and dual tip magnaflow mullfer 4)HKS Hi-Power (funny enough, even though canister variant, it does have a resonator/muffler in the mid section pipe helping nose levels) Thats what I can think of off the top of my head. Let me know if you need anymore help P.S I would also recommend you stay with a 2.5inch higflow cat to slightly aid in sound deadening and since its N/A, power deficit wouldnt be anything to worry about. G6, was your car turboed?? If it was, then you can more than definately get away without having a resonator and 3 inch piping as long as the muffler is present instead of a canister.

06-27-2006, 03:20 AM	#7
Densetsu Motorsports BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have always liked the HKS hi-power is a good sounding exhaust on that car, deeper and not too loud

06-27-2006, 06:34 AM	#9
alexchanman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: boston, ma Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im with the custom as well, any exhaust shop can make it with a mandrel bender.

06-27-2006, 06:38 AM	#10
redpotatoes Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Qc Posts: 219 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have a 5zigen fireball catback on my S14 and the sound is just perfect. I added a hotshot header few weeks ago and now I can honestly say that it is louder. Much louder that it was. I would say it's at the limit to be too loud

06-27-2006, 11:30 AM	#11
Densetsu Motorsports BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Custom Exhausts always seem cheap to me... maybe Im just a brand name guy

06-27-2006, 06:45 PM	#16
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have the redtop S13 SR with T25, Megan turbo outlet & downpipe, 2.5" OEM-replacement (going with 3" very soon), and ExMag. I can say the car is not loud at all. I drive by cops all the time and they don't look at me twice, and they're used to slapping people with exhaust ticket. It's not noticeable at all. I dug around before ordering my exhaust and I thought the ExMag would be the best choice for me, even without a resonator. I had Tanabe 3" downpipe, testpipe, and catback with canister exhaust and it was terrible. The noise was intolerable without earplugs.

06-27-2006, 09:20 PM	#17
JaeTea Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: EC Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: JaeTea Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I had the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust. Its very quiet even at WOT. One major problem with it, is that is hangs low...I mean super super low. That alone caused me to buy a 3" GP Sports exhaust. I'll let ya know how stupid fucking loud this thing is gonna be on an NA once I get it. __________________ KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!

06-27-2006, 10:06 PM	#18
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	looks stock.. sounds MEAN.. I love it __________________

06-27-2006, 10:25 PM	#19
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,793 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	neme nice exhaust!! As far as piping, most stainless steel piping will be the same quality, given where its made and material as well as wall size. But, in general, in some cases atleast, you will find that the same stainless piping thats on most name brand exhaust systems, is the same one sold at exhaust shops, just with a nice name brand tag and price slapped onto it. Simple. Personal preferrnce in this case on which exhuast My setup, stock header to a brand new magnaflow direct replacement 2.5 inch cat, 3 inch stainless catback with a 18inch resonator to a twin tip (non canister mind you) muffler. Sounds amazing and very low key as the muffler is painted a corrosion resistance paint in an aluminized silver color. The piping from catback however is stainless. The header in my case probably makes a difference in loudness (and probably performance) but I am pretty sure that the 2.5 inch cat (instead of 3 inch) and a failry long resonator helped out a lot in noise cancellation as well as Upper RPM raspiness. Might get a little louder with a header

06-27-2006, 10:29 PM	#20
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Okay, since I know WHY NemeWeirdo got his exhaust in the place of his N1, I chime in on this thread with what I did about 2 1/2 months ago: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...4&postcount=23 __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

06-27-2006, 10:35 PM	#21
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Oops, I lied.. its a MAGNAFLOW muffler.. not dynomax __________________

06-27-2006, 10:46 PM	#23
alexchanman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: boston, ma Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats the item number on the magnaflow muffler? my cheapo muffler is starting to crap out on me.

06-27-2006, 10:53 PM	#26
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	magnaflow part number D12198 __________________

06-28-2006, 12:37 AM	#29
Pred Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theres a lot of brand name exhaust ive seen that are very poor quality to my standards. mild steel instead of stainless. mig vs tig.. etcetc.

06-28-2006, 01:46 AM	#30
Walperstyle Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alberta, Red Derp Age: 44 Posts: 1,729 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.cooleeze.com __________________ KA-T ORG-Function over Flush