Best Cat back exhaust to get?

[AZhitman]

BRM sounds pretty good... with the price and such...its on my list, but i wish the muffler part wouldnt look so stock... guess i am a sucker for the round ones...

We also build one with the round muffler and the 4" chrome tip. Rice away!!!

[AZhitman]

MECP - You might be outta luck in the dB department - I think that one was one of the louder versions we dealt with...

Just out of curiousity (no flame), why such large piping (3 3/4")?

[MECPInstaller]

LoL no flame taken:) I'm eventually going to a Ka-T setup and I thought the large diameter piping would be beneficial for a turbo setup. Also the wow factor of it, people see the piping and are amazed from ricers to an mid 70 year old that asked if I was packing a jet engine under the hood, jokingly of course or maybe he was senial?

[MECPInstaller]

sorry about 2 post in a row but just curious Az, do you guys hand weld all yoru flanges and mufflers or do you have a fancy automated setup, also you have any upclose shots of the welds, nothing better than a nice hand done weld to put a smile on my face, or a cute girl in a thong:)

[BadMojo]

Anyone know the quietest cat-back that isnt stock?

I've read that the RSR Exmag is quiet, but that damn thing is hard to find.

I trust AZHitman when he says the BRM system has a good sound and isn't outrageously loud. Personally, I'm thinking of going with a 2.5" system and a resonator, to make up for a loud Hotshot header to be added later.

[AZhitman]

LoL no flame taken:) I'm eventually going to a Ka-T setup and I thought the large diameter piping would be beneficial for a turbo setup. Also the wow factor of it, people see the piping and are amazed from ricers to an mid 70 year old that asked if I was packing a jet engine under the hood, jokingly of course or maybe he was senial?

Maybe he was an oldschool crusty turbo racer guy himself and wondered why anyone would need almost 4" exhaust!

[AZhitman]

sorry about 2 post in a row but just curious Az, do you guys hand weld all yoru flanges and mufflers or do you have a fancy automated setup, also you have any upclose shots of the welds, nothing better than a nice hand done weld to put a smile on my face, or a cute girl in a thong:)

Everything we build is hand-welded by old-school master welders. Some MIG, some TIG, and the mufflers are outsourced, made to our specs.

I don't have any real tight closeups of the welds... Maybe one of our recent customers could take some pics?

That gives me an idea - I need some cute girls in thongs who can weld!

[rousie13]

Everything we build is hand-welded by old-school master welders. Some MIG, some TIG, and the mufflers are outsourced, made to our specs.

I don't have any real tight closeups of the welds... Maybe one of our recent customers could take some pics?

That gives me an idea - I need some cute girls in thongs who can weld!

As soon as I get my exhaust *cough cough* I'll take some pics of the welds and such. And I think we could all use a cute girl in a thong who can weld.

[scruffy63]

hey hitman how much for just the pipes on a s13. I already have a muffler.

[AZhitman]

hey hitman how much for just the pipes on a s13. I already have a muffler.

Yo scruff -

Not a great idea. As much as I'd like to sell you a system, the muffler we use is specifically chosen to work with the rest of the catback... Not only that, but it's unlikely to line up with the factory hangars.

My other fear here is if you have some wack POS muffler, and you put the BRM catback with it and it makes NO power, you're gonna be irked.

What muffler are you currently running?

[scruffy63]

hey I got it off of ebay. It is a mookeeh muffler that they don't sell anymore. it is a dual canister 3 inch tips.i'll try to find a pic.

edit*http://www.whalentire.com/acce...4203M

http://arospeed.com/product_in...f8325

it is very similar to both of these.

[AZhitman]

I see...

Well, if you really want the piping, you'll have to get it cut/welded locally if you want to keep the current muffler.

BUT, it's probably not a great idea. I can't imagine that thing flows real well (compared to the 10+ other ones we tested).

Hope that helps, Scruff.

[scruffy63]

so your piping would be too short or long? I'd think it would flow well but I don't know much about exhaust.It does sound really good though.

[MECPInstaller]

AZ doyou have anything on the comparison you guys did on the exhuast, I'm curious to see the results.

[AZhitman]

What we did was we tested 8-10 systems (readily available) on our test S14. We found the one that made the most power and said, "OK, as long as we make AS MUCH power as this one, we've succeeded."

We did, and kept the price lower and the quality the same or better - Not much you can do beyond that.

[AZhitman]

so your piping would be too short or long? I'd think it would flow well but I don't know much about exhaust.It does sound really good though.

It'd be long, as the jig requires us to build the system all the way to the bumper... You'd have to have the muffler cut off your system, have a certain amount cut off ours, and then have your muffler welded on.

Easier to just order the system the way it was designed.

[scruffy63]

easier but i'm kind of fond of the dual muffler. so which way would cost more?

[gumby]

so whats the cheapest DIY 2.5" cat back exhaust to get? I really couldnt care what it sounds like I just crank up the cd player till i cant hear anything anyway

[AZhitman]

I can sell you our aluminized steel 2.5" system for $320 + shipping. No need to compromise quality to get a low price!

Scruffy, let me ask the guys - I'll get back atcha!

[scruffy63]

hey 240sxhitman, I'm 7 days older than you.(I know I lame but I though it was cool)

[Cookdaddy]

Out of the 3 sizes of BRM exhausts for the s14 (2.25, 2.5, 3) which one produced more power? I have heard that a 3 inch exhaust for the s14 is actually better, because of the big 2.4L engine. You may lose a little low end, but I heard you gain ALOT more top end. So is the 3 inch exhaust the best for an NA setup?

[AZhitman]

3" on an NA is a waste of $. Matter of fact, I wouldn't even sell someone a 3" for their NA unless they were going turbo VERY soon. I wouldn't want someone with a poor-performing car to say, "Hey, check out my BRM Exhaust!"

2.4 L is FAR from "big", and unless you're putting 300+ to the wheels, 3' is silly.

Tell whoever told you that to come here so i can schmack 'em.

The piping sizes weren't tested on the same car, that would be senseless. The 2.25 and 2.5 were tested on a stock KA with minor mods, and the 3" was tested on a 330 rwhp SR20DET.

p.s. Gaining "a lot more top end" on a car that has a speed limiter does you no good either. Besides, who does 118+ in a 240?

[240SXedUp]

I have a 3' and I plan on going turbo very soon. I have a GP Sports Spec D exhaust. I love it. Sounds/looks great and will be perfect for my turbo.

[MECPInstaller]

3" on an NA is a waste of $. Matter of fact, I wouldn't even sell someone a 3" for their NA unless they were going turbo VERY soon. I wouldn't want someone with a poor-performing car to say, "Hey, check out my BRM Exhaust

Why do i feel like your poking fun at me AZ lol:) Enjuku was happy to sell me the 3 3/4 inch to my N/A Ka. I like how all these guys are posting about diy kits when your sitting there building the cheapest and one of the nicest kits for our cars.

[Cookdaddy]

3" on an NA is a waste of $. Matter of fact, I wouldn't even sell someone a 3" for their NA unless they were going turbo VERY soon. I wouldn't want someone with a poor-performing car to say, "Hey, check out my BRM Exhaust!"

2.4 L is FAR from "big", and unless you're putting 300+ to the wheels, 3' is silly.

Tell whoever told you that to come here so i can schmack 'em.

The piping sizes weren't tested on the same car, that would be senseless. The 2.25 and 2.5 were tested on a stock KA with minor mods, and the 3" was tested on a 330 rwhp SR20DET.

p.s. Gaining "a lot more top end" on a car that has a speed limiter does you no good either. Besides, who does 118+ in a 240?

So what size exhaust would you suggest for someone going with a NA setup, say I/H/E cams, pulleys, etc., 2.25 or 2.5?? By the way, on my old 95 auto s14, I went WAY past 118mph, it took a long time, but it went past 120, I would say about 130 or so. Everyone says the s14's had speed limiters, but mine did not. Strange......

Edit: I guess I'll be taking this Apexi N1 exhaust off soon, and as soon as I do, I'll make sure to hit you up AZ and get me a new BRM exhaust!!

[MNIYM]

AZhitman, i have an S13 and plan on getting an SR in about 4-5 months. my exhaust is SHOT!! i want to order the 3" stainless, but can i install it to the stock cat with an adapter or something? thanx!

[fuzion]

I have a custom 2.5" cat back with an ebay muffler. It sounds as good as any and only costed me $200. Cant beat that with a stick hardly

If it's done by a muffler shop that doesn't do mandrel bending, we can beat it numerous times with a stick.

Mine is 8 inches. Oh, and my exhaust is 3 inches (N1 Dual)

(To all of you that just got my dirty little somewhat funny joke - MUAHHAHAAHAH.)

[Nissan-S14]

BLITZ nuR aLL THE WAY!!!!, i HAVE IT AND i LOVE IT, ITS SOUNDS AWESOME!! sorry for caps

[[Zero-S]]

If it's done by a muffler shop that doesn't do mandrel bending, we can beat it numerous times with a stick.

Mine is 8 inches. Oh, and my exhaust is 3 inches (N1 Dual)

(To all of you that just got my dirty little somewhat funny joke - MUAHHAHAAHAH.)

roffle mayo

[AZhitman]

Why do i feel like your poking fun at me AZ lol:)

I like how all these guys are posting about diy kits when your sitting there building the cheapest and one of the nicest kits for our cars.

LOL - I honestly wasn't - In fact, your situation didn't even cross my mind (until you just brought it up)... ooops!

Thanks for the kind words - We'll get the word out, eventually.