Anyone have Tanabe Super Medallion??

[cory2081]

Just curious if anyone has this exhaust. I have an S14 with a few mods including a header. Right now I have an Apexi N1 single and it is too loud and too big for N/A. I'm just curious as to how the Tanabe sounds on an N/A car. Thanks in advance!

[kamikazestorm420]

tanabe i think would be louder.

[blackbeltclub99]

I have Tanabe but it is 3" on my SR. It is very loud.

[cory2081]

Geez, the super medallion is only 60mm pipe with a 100mm tip. My N1 is 80mm pipe and a 114mm tip. I would think that the Tanabe would be alot quieter. Anyone have this specific exhaust??? I'm trying to find something that looks good, isnt too big for an N/A car, and that won't vibrate my car to pieces...lol.

[Altiman94]

all aftermarket exhaust is loud. 3" is not too big for n/a. People just like to say it is,

[cory2081]

Look man, this is just a 2.4 liter. 5 liter Mustangs mostly use 2 1/2" per side. I don't know of anyone with a street car that needs 3" exhaust. The downpipe on my 450hp Buick GN was 3" and split to 2 2 1/2" pipes. Come on, you're telling me that a stock N/A KA needs 3"??? Backpressure plays a major role in making HP and Torque on an N/A car. This N1 is too loud. It's much louder than my GN was, I wouldnt mind it being so loud if it had the HP to back it up!! I need a nice, deep, mellow exhaust.

[whoflungpoo]

Look man, this is just a 2.4 liter. 5 liter Mustangs mostly use 2 1/2" per side. I don't know of anyone with a street car that needs 3" exhaust. The downpipe on my 450hp Buick GN was 3" and split to 2 2 1/2" pipes. Come on, you're telling me that a stock N/A KA needs 3"??? Backpressure plays a major role in making HP and Torque on an N/A car. This N1 is too loud. It's much louder than my GN was, I wouldnt mind it being so loud if it had the HP to back it up!! I need a nice, deep, mellow exhaust.

no, IIRC, scavenging effect and exhaust gas velocity make the big differences.

i've got a hotshot header, no cat, and an apexi n1. it's loud as hell, gutless under 3k rpm, but it made a world of difference up top

and if it's too loud, your too old. just get earplugs for long trips like i do

[MainEvent212]

eh, i had a hyper G medallion on my SR...sounds good as hell

if u wanna hear, look in my info on aim (mainevent212) and watch my movie

it sounds killer, i'll even sell u mine if ur lookin to buy...exhaust and 2.5" test pipe too

[cory2081]

no, IIRC, scavenging effect and exhaust gas velocity make the big differences.

i've got a hotshot header, no cat, and an apexi n1. it's loud as hell, gutless under 3k rpm, but it made a world of difference up top

and if it's too loud, your too old. just get earplugs for long trips like i do

Yeah, the size of the pipe has everything to do with scavenging, I know all of this, don't feel like repeating it over and over. If I wanted a car that was gutless under 3K I would have bought a Honda. Give me a break about the too old thing, I'm a drummer in a metal band, it's not that it is too loud for me, it's that it is too loud for me to hear my stereo the way I want to and it gets real annoying on the highway. There is no reason for a car that runs 14s in the 1/4 to be as loud as a top fuel dragster, it just looks dumb for a car to make a ton of noise and not going anywhere.

[cory2081]

Thank you MainEvent212 for a response that actually helps me out. I'll take a look at that movie. I'm looking to buy in a few weeks, then I'm going to sell my N1. I'll keep you in mind!

[cory2081]

Ok, I don't have aim anymore, I forgot about that. Can you give me a link?? Thanks!

[feint240]

here ya go homie:

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....t.wmv

[cory2081]

Sweet, thanks! That sounds good, I can tell that it is deep and not raspy. Doesn't seem loud at all. It will be a little louder on my car b/c it's N/A, but, I don't imagine it will be as loud as what I have now. I know that they don't make that exhaust system anymore, I guess the Super Medallion is the new version of what you have. Do you know what size the piping is??

[MainEvent212]

yeah the super medallion is louder then what i have, mine is the last of the oval muffler...it's got a stock style muffler as opposed to a cannister style muffler...gives much better sound

i'm ditching it for a Bee-R soft ball shooter

[MarkEmark]

Look man, this is just a 2.4 liter. 5 liter Mustangs mostly use 2 1/2" per side. I don't know of anyone with a street car that needs 3" exhaust. The downpipe on my 450hp Buick GN was 3" and split to 2 2 1/2" pipes. Come on, you're telling me that a stock N/A KA needs 3"??? Backpressure plays a major role in making HP and Torque on an N/A car. This N1 is too loud. It's much louder than my GN was, I wouldnt mind it being so loud if it had the HP to back it up!! I need a nice, deep, mellow exhaust.

Exactly. I'm so sick of the whole "bigger is better" rationale, not just in exhaust selection but in everything (wheels, turbos, brakes, etc, etc). VERY few people need a full 3" exhaust, least of all a naturally aspirated car. 3" would cause a significant decrease in torque. When I was naturally aspirated I searched to find the smallest diameter pre-fabbed cat-back exhaust because the market was filled with systems that are TOO big for a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter (btw, I had a hotshot header and a CAI as well)...So to answer your question, I was running (and still am, well, sort of) a super medallion 60 mm stainless steel exhaust on my naturally aspirated car. It was not unbearably loud by any means, nor was it obnoxious in the least. At idle and coasting it was very quiet, and it made an awesome induction note when accelerating. I'd definitely recommend it for your n/a application....very nice sound, good gains, no noticeable loss in torque, not too loud at all. And there's no doubt it's plenty big, because it's working quite well with my KA-T now at 9 psi (2.5" downpipe, no cat, resonator cut out). BTW, my car is A LOT quieter now that it's turbocharged...those turbos really quiet things down

[MainEvent212]

oh really? i never knew that it made that big of a difference

but i was gonna say, my car wasnt even that loud to me and i have no sound insulation from the driver's seat back...lol

[cory2081]

MainEvent, the Super Medallion is an oval muffler. The Racing Medallion is a canister type and I believe it has 80mm pipe. Thanks alot MarkEmark for the info. I believe that your description is exactly what I am looking for, and since you had a header, like I do, I know your description is accurate. Most people say that the N1 isn't loud, well, it isn't.....until you install a header..lol. I just may have to buy this exhaust kit. It was either this one or the RSR Ex Mag, but, it has 80mm piping, so I don't think I'll get that.

[MainEvent212]

no you're confused, i had a TURBO heh...also mine was the hyper medallion (oval muffler w/ flared tip. 60mm pipe) VERY tame in my SR 240...im replacing it w/ a non-resonated 3" bee-R exhaust

[feint240]

yea. i was gonna tell him that both tanabe exhausts are available in 60, 70 and 80mm piping from projectnissan.com. hope this helps.

correction: the hyper is available in 60 and 80mm, the racing is available in 60,70 and 80mm...sorry for any confusion

[cory2081]

The exhaust that you have is called the "Super Medallion Hyper", thats the one that I want. Sorry, I left off the "hyper", I dont want the "super Medallion Racing". Just thought I'd clear that up...lol.

[feint240]

well then, i think you have ample information to decide if you REALLY want it. lol. keep us posted.

[cory2081]

Yeah, I do want it for sure. Should have the $$ in a couple weeks. Then I gotta sell my N1.

[MainEvent212]

how much r u planning on buying it for?

oh wait SC is kidna far...cuz i'm sellin mine w/ a test pipe for 350 or so

[cory2081]

oh, you're just in VA huh? I'm from VA Hmmm, we could always meet halfway!! The cheapest I have found it for new is $443 from Option Motorsports I think it was. So, the exhaust you have is the SMHyper?? About $350?? Hmmm. If you still have it when I get the money, which will be in about a week or so, I may take you up on that. Give me your email addy

[MainEvent212]

sure, my email is [email protected] or AIM me on mainevent212...(see the theme? lmao i keep them the same so i dont forget!)

but yeah, i donno about meeting halfway...i drive a mini cooper S so unless u dont mind me sawing up the exhaust and then we can weld it back together later, i dont think i'll be gettin it in the car (i dont drive w/ trunk/hatch open EVER...it's a mental issue w/ me)

[cory2081]

A mini Cooper S?? the exhaust is 2 piece isnt it?? I dont blame you for the not driving with the hatch open, I'm the same way. I don't let people ride in the back seat of my 240. I didn't let people ride in the back seat of any of my cars. I'm weird. but, maybe I can just pay shipping or something. you have any pics of the exhaust??

[MainEvent212]

yeah, it's my daily driver, my 240 is under construction

but yeah, the exhaust is 2 piece...like 1000 ft adn tehn the back half muffler section...dosent erally help...that and i wouldnt put it in my cooper cuz i got leather and it's a 2002...u feel me? lol

[cory2081]

I feel ya. I'm very interested in the exhaust you have if it is the Hyper. How old is it?? Any pics?? I should have the cash in a week.

[MainEvent212]

uh, it's pretty old, the pipe is painted silver w/ high temp enamel but it's oxidized and coming off. in general the exhaust is in good condition tho and soudns great, no rust or anything serious. The tip is a little dented tho because the exhaust is slightly heavy and will strech old hangers (suggested to replace the hangers when u put it on) and it would jiggle and hit the rear bumper support..i fixed it but not before it dinged up the tip unfortunately. matter-in-fact i jsut pulled off the exhuast about an hour ago so i can have some up-to-date pics in about 20...i'm in the process of putting on a turbo outlet/downpipe/test pipe/cannon (oops i meant exhaust...heh)