370Z exhaust best sounding 6 cylinder???

spearfish25 · 07-26-2009, 11:58 AM

So one of the more recently posted reviews called the 370Z's exhaust note "the best of any 6 cylinder engine". Anyone else happen to catch that? (I wish I remember which review...)

Anyway, the reviewer must have forgotten that Porsches have 6 cylinder motors. My neighbor just drove away in his Carrera 4S and that thing has the meanest, loudest exhaust I've ever heard from a 6 cylinder engine. My 370Z sounds like a go-cart in the garage next to his car.

Given that I can't judge the loudness of the exhaust clips in our thread on 370Z CBEs, can anyone attest to how a Stillen CBE and HFC combo compares to the sound/loudness of a Porsche Carrera?

***Just realized I posted in the general discussions...feel free to move to the intake/exhaust forum***

Modshack · 07-26-2009, 12:17 PM

I wouldn't say the "Best" but it's not bad. Flat sixes I find downright sexy be they in a Porsche or a Honda Goldwing Motorcyle. Inlines aren't bad either. Your neighbor undoubtedly did not have a stock exhaust on that thing as stock Porsche's are not Loud to the point of being extremely noticeable...Go to Fabspeed's site for clips on their systems. The old air cooled motors sounded particularly snarly when exhausted...Kinda like grabbing a pair of alley cats by the tail and swinging them around over your head..

My Stillen has a nice tone, but certainly not loud...add the HFC's and it'll be louder but it won't sound like a tricked out Porsche (ever)...

bluzman · 07-26-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

I wouldn't say the "Best" but it's not bad. Flat sixes I find downright sexy be they in a Porsche or a Honda Goldwing Motorcyle. Inlines aren't bad either.

LOL. Having ridden Harley-Davidson Electra Glides for many years, I can only say that my standard question to Wing riders is "Is that thing on?"

J/K

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-26-2009, 06:19 PM

I like BMW 6 cylinders engine exhaust,esp the one in 335i.

frost · 07-26-2009, 12:18 PM

Didnt say that one, but I seem to remember edmunds bashing it in their long term test.

Smallywood · 07-26-2009, 12:35 PM

Best doesn't = loudest... I hate it when an ehaust is loud all the time. The only time an exhaust should get loud is under aggressive accelleration. Thats one quality of the Nismo exhaust thats better than the Stillen. It may not deliver as much HP but it sounds aggressive under accelleration but nice and tame at a 75MPH cruise.

Exhausts tastes vary by individual, and theres an option for every taste. I prefer not to sound like a Honda Civic with a fart can on the back personally...

FricFrac · 07-26-2009, 12:49 PM

hmmm I find the Stillen HFC/CBE to be mellow when not under acceleration but like you said its all subjective.

Best sounding engine IMH(but always right)O is the L28. While the VQ37 sounds more "exotic" and I do love the sound but its still a three cylinder in stereo ;P

L28 pure eargasim...

spmcpa · 07-27-2009, 03:53 PM

L28 pure eargasim...[/QUOTE]

With the Turbo, my L28 is pretty muted sound-wise. Straight 6's definitely seem to have a better 'aural' harmony than V's. One of my favorites is a 3-liter Big Healey at 3,500 rpm and above.

Of course, hard to beat a Boss 302 at full chat - puts a smile on my face every time and annoys the old ladies in the neighborhood even if just cruisin' along.

SnakeBitten · 07-27-2009, 05:08 PM

Gotta go with the VR6 as well. Had a few in the club I used to hang with with a Corrado and R32....Man with exhaust those things sound gorgeous.

Also lesser known and loved were the Ford Probe GT/Mazda MX-6 V6's with Greddy exhaust. I had a GT and the Greddy exhaust note was sweet sounding for 2.5 ltrs....

Also I love the pressurized V6 note of the old 80's classics Buick GN's/GNX's....Absolutely loved em.

GMZ · 07-27-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnakeBitten

Gotta go with the VR6 as well. Had a few in the club I used to hang with with a Corrado and R32....Man with exhaust those things sound gorgeous.

Also lesser known and loved were the Ford Probe GT/Mazda MX-6 V6's with Greddy exhaust. I had a GT and the Greddy exhaust note was sweet sounding for 2.5 ltrs....

Also I love the pressurized V6 note of the old 80's classics Buick GN's/GNX's....Absolutely loved em.

This^^^

tvfreakazoid · 07-28-2009, 04:41 AM

So far none of them sounds really good. Either the exhaust sound is to low, too raspy. Hell the sti sounds way better and much deeper and that's a 4 banger. Hopefully in the future someone will make a good sounding exhaust. Something that is loud, deep, f1 ish sound. I don't know an sti on roids.

FricFrac · 11-27-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spmcpa

L28 pure eargasim...

With the Turbo, my L28 is pretty muted sound-wise. Straight 6's definitely seem to have a better 'aural' harmony than V's. One of my favorites is a 3-liter Big Healey at 3,500 rpm and above.

Of course, hard to beat a Boss 302 at full chat - puts a smile on my face every time and annoys the old ladies in the neighborhood even if just cruisin' along.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dHXJ568FY

imag · 11-27-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dHXJ568FY

+1

spearfish25 · 07-26-2009, 12:50 PM

I agree that loud is not always good. However, my neighbor's porsche is incredibly mean sounding.

kevr6 · 07-26-2009, 01:03 PM

I think the best sounding V6 is the VW/Audi VR6 motor with exhaust!
The Narrow angle V requires the cylinders to be staggered allowing for a single head!
Creates a very exotic sound and good low end torque!
2 cents...Our engine really only sound "OK"

07-26-2009, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	370Z exhaust best sounding 6 cylinder??? So one of the more recently posted reviews called the 370Z's exhaust note "the best of any 6 cylinder engine". Anyone else happen to catch that? (I wish I remember which review...) Anyway, the reviewer must have forgotten that Porsches have 6 cylinder motors. My neighbor just drove away in his Carrera 4S and that thing has the meanest, loudest exhaust I've ever heard from a 6 cylinder engine. My 370Z sounds like a go-cart in the garage next to his car. Given that I can't judge the loudness of the exhaust clips in our thread on 370Z CBEs, can anyone attest to how a Stillen CBE and HFC combo compares to the sound/loudness of a Porsche Carrera? *Just realized I posted in the general discussions...feel free to move to the intake/exhaust forum* Last edited by spearfish25; 07-26-2009 at 12:01 PM.

07-26-2009, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	I wouldn't say the "Best" but it's not bad. Flat sixes I find downright sexy be they in a Porsche or a Honda Goldwing Motorcyle. Inlines aren't bad either. Your neighbor undoubtedly did not have a stock exhaust on that thing as stock Porsche's are not Loud to the point of being extremely noticeable...Go to Fabspeed's site for clips on their systems. The old air cooled motors sounded particularly snarly when exhausted...Kinda like grabbing a pair of alley cats by the tail and swinging them around over your head.. My Stillen has a nice tone, but certainly not loud...add the HFC's and it'll be louder but it won't sound like a tricked out Porsche (ever)... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-26-2009, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 17	Best doesn't = loudest... I hate it when an ehaust is loud all the time. The only time an exhaust should get loud is under aggressive accelleration. Thats one quality of the Nismo exhaust thats better than the Stillen. It may not deliver as much HP but it sounds aggressive under accelleration but nice and tame at a 75MPH cruise. Exhausts tastes vary by individual, and theres an option for every taste. I prefer not to sound like a Honda Civic with a fart can on the back personally... __________________

07-26-2009, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	hmmm I find the Stillen HFC/CBE to be mellow when not under acceleration but like you said its all subjective. Best sounding engine IMH(but always right)O is the L28. While the VQ37 sounds more "exotic" and I do love the sound but its still a three cylinder in stereo ;P L28 pure eargasim... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-27-2009, 05:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
SnakeBitten Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwood Posts: 232 Drives: 05 DBZ M6 Rep Power: 17	Gotta go with the VR6 as well. Had a few in the club I used to hang with with a Corrado and R32....Man with exhaust those things sound gorgeous. Also lesser known and loved were the Ford Probe GT/Mazda MX-6 V6's with Greddy exhaust. I had a GT and the Greddy exhaust note was sweet sounding for 2.5 ltrs.... Also I love the pressurized V6 note of the old 80's classics Buick GN's/GNX's....Absolutely loved em. __________________

07-26-2009, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 18	I like BMW 6 cylinders engine exhaust,esp the one in 335i.

07-26-2009, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Didnt say that one, but I seem to remember edmunds bashing it in their long term test.

07-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
spmcpa Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 9 Drives: 1982 280ZXT Rep Power: 17	L28 pure eargasim...[/QUOTE] With the Turbo, my L28 is pretty muted sound-wise. Straight 6's definitely seem to have a better 'aural' harmony than V's. One of my favorites is a 3-liter Big Healey at 3,500 rpm and above. Of course, hard to beat a Boss 302 at full chat - puts a smile on my face every time and annoys the old ladies in the neighborhood even if just cruisin' along.

07-28-2009, 04:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	So far none of them sounds really good. Either the exhaust sound is to low, too raspy. Hell the sti sounds way better and much deeper and that's a 4 banger. Hopefully in the future someone will make a good sounding exhaust. Something that is loud, deep, f1 ish sound. I don't know an sti on roids. __________________ Mudders milk

07-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I agree that loud is not always good. However, my neighbor's porsche is incredibly mean sounding.

07-26-2009, 01:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 667	I think the best sounding V6 is the VW/Audi VR6 motor with exhaust! The Narrow angle V requires the cylinders to be staggered allowing for a single head! Creates a very exotic sound and good low end torque! 2 cents...Our engine really only sound "OK" __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

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