Which Exhaust?

10-12-2004, 11:11 PM

For 240sx w/sr20det
HKS Hi-Power?
Blitz N1?
Apexi N1?
Apexi GT?

Parry · 10-12-2004, 11:14 PM

A mandrel bender, a welder, some 3 inch pipe, 2 three inch borlas, a six pack, and a sunny saturday.

NismoSigma · 10-13-2004, 06:17 AM

Have u seen any of the nismo exhaust systems for the sr20det?

Darkstar · 10-13-2004, 09:54 AM

Do as Parry wrote. Or take those pipes to a garage if it's not sunny or you don't have any equipment.

GoukiS14 · 10-13-2004, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Parry
A mandrel bender, a welder, some 3 inch pipe, 2 three inch borlas, a six pack, and a sunny saturday.

Ack!!! Borlas??!@?~! Get it away!! I used to live near Borla

Craftsman · 10-13-2004, 10:36 AM

I'm an A'PEXi N1 Fan... Those are race proven.

GoukiS14 · 10-13-2004, 10:42 AM

yeah i had the apex n1 on mine it was nice

Darkstar · 10-13-2004, 12:26 PM

How 'bout GReddy? It gives you good power gains (better than Blitz Nur Spec R in the 80mm class in the Subaru WRX test) and operates at legal sound levels (something like 94dB at 3000rpm, while Blitz makes over 100). It's also around the price tag of an A'PEXi. You'll get more power from HKS tough.

EDIT: Lettering mistake.

nasty nate 7 · 10-13-2004, 12:47 PM

i have apexi N1 duals but thinking of going with a single tip(apexi Gt spec) oh yea and another tip, paint you exhaust flat black so cops wont pull you assss over

10-13-2004, 07:39 PM

I need an exhaust with good response and good power preferably a single tip

Darkstar · 10-14-2004, 01:35 PM

Any free-flowing exhaust will make your turo spooling up better. It just depends on your personal preferences of how should it sound or look like (please, don't call me a ricer!).

240drftr · 10-15-2004, 05:51 AM

id go with apex. n1 and gt are both fine.

S13DREAM · 10-29-2004, 10:43 PM

Hello all, I have been reading a lot of these forums on the site lately and this is my first post. I had the same question as sileightykid...you all answered it pretty well. I have checked out almost all of the exhausts that you guys have recommended, but none of the sites really tell you if the overall sound is aggressive, obnoxious, etc. etc. I would prefer something with an aggressive sound when being driven aggressively and quiet, almost non-existent when off throttle. Definitely NOT something that sounds like a coffee can or megaphone! But as I said, they include none of this kind of info on the websites. Now I will get to the point, LOL, is there any way to tell by looking at an exhaust system how it might sound? Or do you just have to hear it to know? Thanks

Craftsman · 10-29-2004, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by S13DREAM
Hello all, I have been reading a lot of these forums on the site lately and this is my first post. I had the same question as sileightykid...you all answered it pretty well. I have checked out almost all of the exhausts that you guys have recommended, but none of the sites really tell you if the overall sound is aggressive, obnoxious, etc. etc. I would prefer something with an aggressive sound when being driven aggressively and quiet, almost non-existent when off throttle. Definitely NOT something that sounds like a coffee can or megaphone! But as I said, they include none of this kind of info on the websites. Now I will get to the point, LOL, is there any way to tell by looking at an exhaust system how it might sound? Or do you just have to hear it to know? Thanks

You have to hear it...

Acoustics is alot more complex than you think. The exhaust has pulses which is a certain frequency. Just like a supressor (silencer for you people who don't know what suppessors are) on a gun, the muffler requires a special design to sound the way they do.

A'PEXi N1 and the other exahusts mentioned are basically straight pipes with a mufflers that barely muffles if any... Most all those companies make exhausts like this. It also makes more power than other exhausts because there is less back pressure on the turbine.

Companies like A'PEXi include flow restrictors to make the muffler work harder. This cuts down on resonance in the exhaust and considerably on the sound also.

Darkstar · 10-30-2004, 12:51 AM

In one of the last Import Racer mag issues, there was a guide of how to install a HKS Hi-power exhaust. After the installation (with a beat-up factory catalytic converter) they found out that the sound is exactly what S13DREAM would like it to be - silent at low rpms, and aggresive when going higher. I'd reccomend checking that one if search for such sound.

markeese180sx · 10-30-2004, 01:35 AM

i love my exhaust quiet...the louder it is..the more chances of you getting caught..dual exhaust for life man

edit: i heard apexi n1's werent so loud? just what i heard

S13DREAM · 10-30-2004, 01:44 AM

Darkstar---
---Which month was this article in Import Racer that you are refering to? I probably have it and missed the article. Thanks to everyones responses. It's very helpful; even if having to hear an exhaust before I buy isn't the easiest way to do things! LOL. I don't mean to sound like I know nothing about cars, but in the past, the most work I have done to a vehicle was a '78 Ford pickup. Since then, I have become obsessed with the S13 FB and I will be purchasing one as soon as I get back to the US this next spring. Thanks again for your help.

my 1 88 u · 10-30-2004, 01:16 PM

I love my apexi N1. Go to www.zilvia.net They have a section that has recordings of various exhaust sounds for your sr for you to make a choice.

Darkstar · 10-31-2004, 02:22 AM

S13DREAM, this was the issue with the HKS CT9A TRB-02 on the cover together with the whole article about SEMA show and AE86 differential installation. Missed the issue? I'm quite close to Germany, I could send you it. PM me for details.

240Haitian · 11-01-2004, 06:44 PM

get the N1

nasty nate 7 · 11-02-2004, 12:20 AM

APEXI IS THE BEST~! race and street proven. ALL SATISFIED BUYERS

Darkstar · 11-02-2004, 02:29 PM

Yup, I didn't hear anything bad about A'PEXi, expecially the N1 systems (GTSpec could be a little too loud). "Made in Japan" guys...

Tanabe would be a good shot, did you think about it?

S13DREAM · 11-03-2004, 06:31 PM

Someone told me once that japanese exhausts are usually a bit more reserved yet aggressive sounding, and that american exhausts are generally more obnoxious. Is this true?

DRIFTER-M · 11-03-2004, 09:21 PM

Apexi N1 and HKS hi-power are the best in my opinion. I am getting HKS hi-power for Christmas

. Thank you Santa!

s15-spec-R · 11-08-2004, 04:42 PM

meh is say [H|K|S] I love them there good im not sure of the price tho.

10-12-2004, 11:11 PM	#1
SilEightyKid Guest Posts: n/a	Which Exhaust? For 240sx w/sr20det HKS Hi-Power? Blitz N1? Apexi N1? Apexi GT?

10-30-2004, 01:16 PM	#18
my 1 88 u Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 2,085	I love my apexi N1. Go to www.zilvia.net They have a section that has recordings of various exhaust sounds for your sr for you to make a choice. Last edited by my 1 88 u; 10-30-2004 at 01:19 PM.

11-01-2004, 06:44 PM	#20
240Haitian Born To Drift Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 25	N1 get the N1

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10-12-2004, 11:14 PM	#2
Parry Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 894	A mandrel bender, a welder, some 3 inch pipe, 2 three inch borlas, a six pack, and a sunny saturday.

10-13-2004, 06:17 AM	#3
NismoSigma Driftin' to the MOON! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 675	Have u seen any of the nismo exhaust systems for the sr20det?

10-13-2004, 09:54 AM	#4
Darkstar Post idiot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 260	Do as Parry wrote. Or take those pipes to a garage if it's not sunny or you don't have any equipment.

10-13-2004, 10:36 AM	#6
Craftsman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 737	I'm an A'PEXi N1 Fan... Those are race proven.

10-13-2004, 10:42 AM	#7
GoukiS14 Subway Pervert FD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in the U.S. but wishing he were back in Japan Posts: 963	yeah i had the apex n1 on mine it was nice

10-13-2004, 12:26 PM	#8
Darkstar Post idiot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 260	How 'bout GReddy? It gives you good power gains (better than Blitz Nur Spec R in the 80mm class in the Subaru WRX test) and operates at legal sound levels (something like 94dB at 3000rpm, while Blitz makes over 100). It's also around the price tag of an A'PEXi. You'll get more power from HKS tough. EDIT: Lettering mistake.

10-13-2004, 12:47 PM	#9
nasty nate 7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alhambra CA Posts: 285	i have apexi N1 duals but thinking of going with a single tip(apexi Gt spec) oh yea and another tip, paint you exhaust flat black so cops wont pull you assss over

10-13-2004, 07:39 PM	#10
SilEightyKid Guest Posts: n/a	I need an exhaust with good response and good power preferably a single tip

10-14-2004, 01:35 PM	#11
Darkstar Post idiot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 260	Any free-flowing exhaust will make your turo spooling up better. It just depends on your personal preferences of how should it sound or look like (please, don't call me a ricer!).

10-15-2004, 05:51 AM	#12
240drftr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 160	id go with apex. n1 and gt are both fine.

10-29-2004, 10:43 PM	#13
S13DREAM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently Stationed in Germany Posts: 5	Hello all, I have been reading a lot of these forums on the site lately and this is my first post. I had the same question as sileightykid...you all answered it pretty well. I have checked out almost all of the exhausts that you guys have recommended, but none of the sites really tell you if the overall sound is aggressive, obnoxious, etc. etc. I would prefer something with an aggressive sound when being driven aggressively and quiet, almost non-existent when off throttle. Definitely NOT something that sounds like a coffee can or megaphone! But as I said, they include none of this kind of info on the websites. Now I will get to the point, LOL, is there any way to tell by looking at an exhaust system how it might sound? Or do you just have to hear it to know? Thanks

10-30-2004, 12:51 AM	#15
Darkstar Post idiot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 260	In one of the last Import Racer mag issues, there was a guide of how to install a HKS Hi-power exhaust. After the installation (with a beat-up factory catalytic converter) they found out that the sound is exactly what S13DREAM would like it to be - silent at low rpms, and aggresive when going higher. I'd reccomend checking that one if search for such sound.

10-30-2004, 01:35 AM	#16
markeese180sx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: kanagawa-ken, japan Posts: 1,098	i love my exhaust quiet...the louder it is..the more chances of you getting caught..dual exhaust for life man edit: i heard apexi n1's werent so loud? just what i heard

10-30-2004, 01:44 AM	#17
S13DREAM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently Stationed in Germany Posts: 5	Darkstar--- ---Which month was this article in Import Racer that you are refering to? I probably have it and missed the article. Thanks to everyones responses. It's very helpful; even if having to hear an exhaust before I buy isn't the easiest way to do things! LOL. I don't mean to sound like I know nothing about cars, but in the past, the most work I have done to a vehicle was a '78 Ford pickup. Since then, I have become obsessed with the S13 FB and I will be purchasing one as soon as I get back to the US this next spring. Thanks again for your help.

10-31-2004, 02:22 AM	#19
Darkstar Post idiot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 260	S13DREAM, this was the issue with the HKS CT9A TRB-02 on the cover together with the whole article about SEMA show and AE86 differential installation. Missed the issue? I'm quite close to Germany, I could send you it. PM me for details.

11-02-2004, 12:20 AM	#21
nasty nate 7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alhambra CA Posts: 285	APEXI IS THE BEST~! race and street proven. ALL SATISFIED BUYERS

11-02-2004, 02:29 PM	#22
Darkstar Post idiot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 260	Yup, I didn't hear anything bad about A'PEXi, expecially the N1 systems (GTSpec could be a little too loud). "Made in Japan" guys... Tanabe would be a good shot, did you think about it?

11-03-2004, 06:31 PM	#23
S13DREAM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently Stationed in Germany Posts: 5	Someone told me once that japanese exhausts are usually a bit more reserved yet aggressive sounding, and that american exhausts are generally more obnoxious. Is this true?

11-03-2004, 09:21 PM	#24
DRIFTER-M -yes, yes I am sideways- Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 896	Apexi N1 and HKS hi-power are the best in my opinion. I am getting HKS hi-power for Christmas . Thank you Santa!

11-08-2004, 04:42 PM	#25
s15-spec-R <.S][LVIA PSYKO.> Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: where's ur location?if in canada i will come to ur house and cut you!!! Posts: 122	meh is say [H\|K\|S] I love them there good im not sure of the price tho.