listen to sound clips on youtube.

Yes, another which exhaust....
 

I know, I know, this has been done to death, I have been reading threads for ages and too be honest there is "too much" information and actually disinformation.

I'm looking for some sensible advice on which system will suit my needs, I’m 46 so I’m not looking to turn my car into a ricer, I have decided to keep the car for another couple of year so I need it to sound better...right now the standard exhaust is crap, sounds like a lawn mower, so I want something that not necessarily louder, just more tuned.

I love the sound of the G35/350Z and I was about to pull the trigger on the Borla but then I read their is drone at 80mph which is where I do 75% of my driving!

So the question is which exhaust do you think will suit my needs.

One last thing, in 50% of the ‘Which exhaust” threads out there is always a smart *** that has all the answers but instead of passing that experience on they slag the OP for having the audacity to ask a question, so to the flamers, save it! if you’re sick of reading these threads, stop read them? and more importantly why do you waste time reply sarcastic comments, if you’re looking for attention buy a dog!

Mature comments please, I am looking for some genuine advice?

Regards


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Maybe stillen, would be your best bet. From everything I've seen, there is no drone but still has enough rumble.

Personally I have the oem nismo exhaust and it gave the exhaust a little bass but still real quiet . Probably should have been the stock setup . I just added berk hfc and sounds a little meaner but still quiet no drone. Perfect for me cuz I'm not big on hearing exhaust from the inside but I want u to hear a little something from the outside.

Lol The lawn mower/ vacuum sound of our cars (i know what u mean) seems like it is
more from intake side. I swear my previous 04 maxima growled so much nicer I loved hearing that thing.

I just had the Stillen CBE installed w/no other exhaust modifications. My situation is a bit like yours (maybe) ... I'm 60 and was looking to improve the rather lacklustre sound of the stock exhaust, but was not interested in something that would wake up the neighbourhood. So far, so good ... albeit I haven't put many miles on yet. Loudness (grumble) is up just a notch. No drone or rasp at cruising speed (2500 to 3500 rpm). Build quality is good ... except that I swapped out the U-bolts that come with the kit with some heavy-duty band clamps to secure the slip joints to ensure a better, more durable seal. Also, the exhaust doesn't hang low, so no real chance of scrapping. (In fact, I think it hangs higher than the stock). It is heavier than stock, but the weight is over the rear axle ... which is good for me since at 60, I'm not into drifting! From the rear, it looks like stock. In other words, it's not really visible. Anyway, trust these comments are helpful. I'm pleased so far with the Stillen.

Check out tanabe. Its starts after the y-pipe,so it keeps it much tamer than other systems. And if later on you wanna louden things up,you can buy a aftermarket y-pipe

51 year old owner here. After buying the car a month or so ago, that was one of the first mods I knew needed to be done. It's just too quiet for my taste, but same as you, I don't want anything annoying. I shop exhaustively before buying, as I hate to have to buy a part twice. That said, I listened (in person at local meets, and on the internet) to nearly every exhaust thread there was. In the end, I went with Fast Intentions CBE (w/12" resonators, leaving stock cats). I think the sound is as close to perfect (for me) as I'm gonna find, and I've read nothing but great things about the build quality of Tony's work.

The only drawback for me is the wait, which right now, seems to be @ 3 months, give or take. For me, it's worth it. I just have to fight the dreaded "washer mod" bug for another 8 weeks....:tup Cost may be another issue, but wasn't something I got bent about. Most of the mid-end exhausts seemed to hover @ $1300+.

There were a couple of others I thought were close (AAM and HKS), but in the end, I thought FI just sounded better, especially as a catback system.

Good luck with the search!

Check out Invidia. It's one of the quieter exhaust and makes good power.

Thanks, I never really thought of this as an option but I think i'll look into it.

Thanks.

From reading a few posts I got that impression I just don't know this brand at all, but i'll take a look!

Because we all know videos are more fun then reading. :)

Great!!! You da man!

This... Not cheap, but IMO, the best exhaust that hits below 93db. Tips don't stick out, look classy, lined up to perfection, and looks so much nicer than Stillen's, Invidia's, or nearly every other exhaust. Don't listen to my vids tho... I run long tubes lol.

First of all, if you plan on keeping the stock cats then you will have more choices suit your needs. Anything with HFCs or TPs will become loud and likely to be raspy. So in your case, you better off just keep the stock cats.

Here I list the cbe systems I had or heard in person from the quietest to loudest(everything is paired with stock cats here). Hope it helps.

Stock Exhaust:
Loudness - 3/10
Tone - Lawn mower/Vacuum cleaner.
Look - Dual Vacuum cleaner.

Stock Nismo Exhaust:
Loudness - 4/10
Tone - Not loud. It's deeper than the stock exhaust. Very nice sound at low rpm. But still sounds like Vacuum cleaner at WOT.
Look - Stock exhaust look. Little bit more aggressive due to the bigger exhaust tips.

HKS Hi Power:
Loudness - 5/10
Tone - Not loud at all with the stock cats. Sound deeper then the Nismo. But when you hit the gas, it has this nice sporty growl which Nismo doesn't have. This exhaust has 0 drone 0 rasp 0 rattle with stock cats. I will recommend it.
Look - Nice V shaped canisters look mean yet still get you a lot ground clearance. I personally love the blue burnt titanium adjustable exhaust tips. But others might think it's rice. So it's not for everyone.

Invidia Gemini Exhaust:
Loudness - 5/10
Tone - Not a loud exhaust system as well. But it's deep and has this very nice VQ sound when opens up. No drone. No rasp. No rattle. This is one of the best bang for the buck exhaust IMHO.
Look - Looks very nice overall. But the exhaust tips stick out little bit. Will look perfect if you add a rear defuser. Again, I love the blue burnt tips. But it also comes with the stainless steel tips option.

Motordyne E370:
Loudness - 5/10
Tone - Beautiful! Sound very similar to the Invidia Gemini. Deep when cruise. Nice VQ growl when opens up. No drone, no rasp, no rattle.
Look - Perfect fit. V shaped canisters/resonators looks aggressive. Also comes with the blue burnt tips or stainless steele tips options.

Fast Intentions Carbon Fiber Exhaust
Loudness - 6/10
Tone - Deep, deep and deep! Deepest of all. It's one of the most popular exhaust system on this forum. Sound truely amazing. Very mellow sound. It's little bit louder than the exhaust systems listed above. 0 rasp. I don't feel the rattle when I sit in my buddy's car. But according to him, there is little drone around 2 - 2.33818300 rpm. LOL.
Look - V-shaped canisters hanging low and mean. Stainless steele tips look classic. One of the best looking exhaust IMO.

I have the ark dts exhaust and I love it. I love the start up and how it sounds when I floor it. Doesn't really have drone. I wrote a little review on it maybe that'll help you out. Good luck. :tup: