Exhaust Tone with a CVT Transmission

[unclejim]

Because of the CVT transmission not "shifting" like a normal automatic, will the exhaust tone sound strange or very different under accelleration? I heard a Magnaflow muffler and a fiberglass resonator are needed, however, would it be too loud without the resonator? Or would it be too loud if an 18" turbo swirl glasspack were installed without a muffler. The OEM muffler is quite large and really deadens the sound, so opening it up with which one of the above scenario's would just make it sound with a low rumble rather than a loud roar.

[biggie]

Its not really going to sound different being a CVT. Although it won't have the shifting so would just louder as the rpms went up.

Depending on piping size, without a resonator it probably would be extremely loud. You've heard Civics before.

[matt_a]

I recorded my Versa with CVT so you can hear it. Enjoy:

http://butifnot.tripod.com/racecar.html

[kc5f]

Gee, Matt, that sounds more like the Honda that passes me every morning than my CVT! Good recording, though...

[matt_a]

Gee, Matt, that sounds more like the Honda that passes me every morning than my CVT!..

LOL...yeah, there are a few Hondas around here that sound like that.

[KimberKenobi]

I recorded my Versa with CVT so you can hear it. Enjoy:

http://butifnot.tripod.com/racecar.html

Yesh, it says gullible on my forehead...

[CYCLEGUY]

What a jerk .. That wasn't funny... Well, maybe just a little...

[matt_a]

What a jerk .. That wasn't funny... Well, maybe just a little...

LOL....hey, it coulda been worse. I could have recorded a Civic with a fart cannon.

[achr]

IMHO, One of the GREATEST advantages of the CVT in a Versa is the overall lower noise levels due to generally lower engine rpms. However, if you stand on it, the revs will remain at a level up around 5,000 rpms rather than the cycling up/down which would occur with either a 6 speed manual or the 4 speed automatic.

Why anyone would spoil this unique feature of the Versa by adding a Fart Pipe is beyond me but each to his own. Personally, I think a CVT Versa with a more open exhaust would sound pretty stupid but would probably turn some heads if that's important to you.