exhaust

Post by **Kaion1000** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

I just got a 95 204sx se and wanted to know wat the best cat back exhaust system for the car would be.

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

I would go w/ either the Apex'i N1 or N1 Duals, or maybe an HKS Dragger I/II exhasut

Post by **Turb0wned** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

i would go for the hks hi-power i loved it in my first 240 im still not over that i had to sell it with the car when i get the money im gonna get it again for my 240

Post by **Dattebayo** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Get the N1 duals they are the best powerband and sleeper exhaust. From the back they look almost like stock.

Post by **Kaion1000** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Alright nice, the N1 dual sounds real good. Performance wise which is better the Apexi or HKS?

Post by **Guffed** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

greddy evo 3 1/2 inch like me! straight from japan

Post by **95240SE** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

i 2nd that the hks hi-power is a great exhaust. Great sound and looks great

Post by **Project_rps13** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

i say just buy a muffler, and take your car to a muffler shop and have them bend one for you, thats honestly IMO the best way to get performance from an exhaust system

Post by **Phax** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

[quote=" 2BN_S13 Get the N1 duals they are the best powerband and sleeper exhaust. From the back they look almost like stock. [/quote]

Look almost like stock?! You gotta be kidding!!

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Project_rps13 wrote:i say just buy a muffler, and take your car to a muffler shop and have them bend one for you, thats honestly IMO the best way to get performance from an exhaust system

Ummmmm....no.

Unless it's been dyno tested, that's a sure way to potentially LOSE performance.

Check out http://www.brmusa.com - That'll give you an idea of what BRM makes (not sure if we have the S14/15 exhaust info loaded on there yet).

Call for pricing and more info...

Post by **WongFeiHung** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

If you get a custom setup w/ bigger piping and a decent muffler, it would be very hard for you to actually lose power...

Post by **Project_rps13** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

well actually it depends, we dont even know what this person wants to do w/ his car, turbo? N/A? so cant really say anything is better than the other yet....But IMO i think a costum 3" mandrel bend single pipe will get more air flowing through my exhaust system...but then again this is not street legal either, but who really cares? Turboing your car is already not legal or is it? cause i dont think you can pass smog inspection here where i live w/ turbo. Again that's just IMO

Post by **240marcuSX** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

i just got the Greddy Evo II exhaust this weekend, and the only word for it is "quality".

too bad im not putting it on until turbo, because its massive.

Website · Post by **daniel240** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

spend half the money and just buy an apex muffler and have a muffler shop custom mandrel bend pipes back.

Website · Post by **lbrowne** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Another vote for custom exhaust. I know with cars like my f-body almost everyone that gets heavily into modding will turn to a custom job.

Heck my exhaust cut out I have gives just as much gains if not more than any cat back for my TA, yes I have dyno graphs... 10 rwhp when open.

What I would do, get a good muffler, research good flowing mufflers on the web, get a hi flow cat, and no bigger than 2.25" piping (from what i've read on this board) if you're staying NA. The money you save from doing up a custom kit, get a header and you'll be set.

Post by **Kaion1000** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Would an exhaust be the biggest bang for the buck, or is there something else I should do first.

Post by **Guffed** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

no do exhaust first...unless you are bone stock, then do an engine swap first then exhaust.

Post by **WongFeiHung** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Remove stock intake resonator piping and then do exhaust...

Post by **240marcuSX** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

the only thing about doing exhaust first is, that its a decent amount of money (depending on what you get) and if youre going turbo, youll eventually want 3" but if you arent, then youre going to want 2.25" or 2.5". but once you make that decision you should be good to go. just try not to waste your money.

Post by **offtheline** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

I have the hks hi-power. It sounds really nice. Its bassy tone ruffles the girlies panties.

However, it was bigger than I thought it would be and from some angles looks enormous. But the wide mouth ones all look like that i guess.

Post by **F4ucc** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

HKS Hi-Power all the way.

Pipe size is 65 mm about 2.6" it's the biggest for NA 240sx application.

Post by **180fan** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

you can try to find the nismo exhaust or the kei office exhaust for the s14. They're both fairly rare but are fairly quiet, 70mm piping, and won't scrape to hell when you go into your driveway or pull out of a driveway...

Post by **Kaion1000** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

What about the 5zigen exhaust... Is that any good because I was reading about it in the Import Tuner PowerPages

Post by **chmercer** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

if you are staying NA, go smaller. If you are going turbo, go bigger. If you are going really high hp turbo, go hella big (ie trust evo / hks titanium) otherwise all exhausts = a piece of mandrel bent pipe. You are going to be paying for stuff like thermal coating, stainless steel, size of tip, etc etc. unless you go ebay special, then weld quality comes in. I say if you are on a budget and want a good exhaust then go with gpsports. i am not a fan of Apex'i, although lots of people are. i am sure the apexi n1 is good, although i dont know why noone goes with the GT. also i would highly reccomend against the Apexi N1 duals or greddy DD. reason being how many race cars do you see with dual tips, all it is is extra metal.

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Once again, I say you should check out the BRM systems.

Quality FAR exceeds those of the NISMO kits, and the price is better as well.

Post by **Trppen37** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

Blitz Nur Spec

Post by **NeverEnuff** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

il probly git flamed for saying this but seems to me like an exhaust on a non turbo 240 is almost a wast of $ whats it going to add tops 5 hp if your lucky and can posibly loos hp and cost what $500 thats imo tho

Website · Post by **daniel240** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

NeverEnuff wrote:il probly git flamed for saying this but seems to me like an exhaust on a non turbo 240 is almost a wast of $ whats it going to add tops 5 hp if your lucky and can posibly loos hp and cost what $500 thats imo tho

no, actually you are right. it really wont give you that much hp. and yea imo $500 is a big waste of money if you are n/a. thats why i got a custom exhaust system and only spent $250 and its just as good as any catback.

Post by **fiznat** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

I hate exhaust threads.

Anyways, just like anything else in this world, you pretty much can pick TWO from sound/looks, peformance, and price. The custom made exhaust setup is just as good (and can sometimes be better, although I admit it can sometimes be worse if you go to a bad place) as any aftermarket system you buy. I personaly am going to have piping custom made and then buy a nice flowing muffler. I REALLY just cant see myself paying $500 bucks for a friggin PIPE and a shined up muffler, it just doesnt make sense. Money can be much better spent elsewhere (ESPECIALLY if you're NA... jeez), so... yeah... dont waste your money needlessly.

Post by **Kaion1000** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:22 pm

What would be better for me to put my money into?

exhaust

exhaust

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