NEW catback systems! BRM Exhaust for 240sx

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Can I get a price on 2.5 stainless, dual tip, 18" res, high-flow cat


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servili007 wrote:Can I get a price on 2.5 stainless, dual tip, 18" res, high-flow cat
Same here except to 37076. With and without a cat please. (S14)

Would like input on the life of a cat, 18years is a good life :poke: .......I mean when do they actually begin to fail?
Is there anyway to tell besides failing emissions?

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Hey could I get a price on a 2.5 aluminized w/ dual tip, 22" res shipped to B3T1J1, thanks!

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I'm about ready to place an order but I have a couple of questions:

1. Has the design changed at all to correct for the tight fitment of the resonator hitting the rear sway bar? Some people have had their BRM modified so that the resonator is located forward of the rear sway bar where there's plenty of room. Curious as to why it wasn't designed like that in the first place.
2. If it's unchanged and it's still a tight fit, do you AZHitman (or anyone else) know if there will be fitment problems with my aftermarket Suspension Techniques 20.6mm rear sway bar? I have fresh polyurethane hangers ready to go so it will be a tight fit.
3. If I don't plan on keeping my KA24DE, should I go with the 2.25" or 2.5"? I recall you mentioned the 2.5" is slightly louder, but the 2.25" will have the best ground clearance?

Here's what I figure for my price quote. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

BRM 2.25" aluminized (400) dual-tips (+30) cat-back exhaust with 22" resonator (+70) + Magnaflow cat (+135) +shipping to zip 11374 (+45) = $680

Any upcoming discounts? =)

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Guys, I don't want to blow anyone off, and I certainly want to make sure you guys get really good customer service, but all pricing is in the first post of the thread.
ni7enichi wrote:are these still being made? looking to get a 2.5 alum catback with 22" resonator and dual tips + 2.5" hi-flow cat shipped to 23462
$610
SX APPEAL wrote:Just for fun... S14, 3" aluminized, dual tip, w/ cat, no resonator. Shipped to 65336
$590
servili007 wrote:Can I get a price on 2.5 stainless, dual tip, 18" res, high-flow cat
$710
FU-Kitty wrote: Same here except to 37076. With and without a cat please. (S14)
$710 and $575
FU-Kitty wrote:Would like input on the life of a cat, 18years is a good life :poke: .......I mean when do they actually begin to fail? Is there anyway to tell besides failing emissions?
No. Testing with a wideband O2 sensor (like an emissions facility has) is the best way.
RoSkin13 wrote:Hey could I get a price on a 2.5 aluminized w/ dual tip, 22" res shipped to B3T1J1, thanks!
What the hell is B3T1J1? :gotme
Timeless240 wrote: I'm about ready to place an order but I have a couple of questions:

1. Has the design changed at all to correct for the tight fitment of the resonator hitting the rear sway bar? Some people have had their BRM modified so that the resonator is located forward of the rear sway bar where there's plenty of room. Curious as to why it wasn't designed like that in the first place.
Already addressed, and discussed earlier in the thread. Resonator placement is critical, so if someone moves theirs, they're jacking with the sound and efficiency. Our design is fine - The issues is people who want to put a 3" catback on a car with a tunnel designed for 1.8" piping, plus fat sway bars, and slammed to the ground. Two objects cannot occupy the same space. It's not a poor design, it's poorly-planned modifications, and 90% of the time, the 3" system is unnecessary.
Timeless240 wrote: 3. If I don't plan on keeping my KA24DE, should I go with the 2.25" or 2.5"? I recall you mentioned the 2.5" is slightly louder, but the 2.25" will have the best ground clearance?
Of course it will. I don't recall mentioning a sound difference between the two, but if there is, it's insignificant.
Timeless240 wrote: Here's what I figure for my price quote. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

BRM 2.25" aluminized (400) dual-tips (+30) cat-back exhaust with 22" resonator (+70) + Magnaflow cat (+135) +shipping to zip 11374 (+45) = $680
You quoted yourself a SS system. Your price will be $610 shipped.
Timeless240 wrote:Any upcoming discounts? =)
Yep. I saved you $70 above. :)
a_ahmed wrote:It's been a few years, should consider making extra options for the cars
Like what? What other "options" are needed?

OK, hope I answered everyone's questions. Don't forget, the first post will answer 99% of your questions (and 100% of your pricing inquiries) ;)...

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AZhitman wrote: What the hell is B3T1J1? :gotme
That would be a postal code for Canada. Somewhere around Halifax, Nova Scotia... It's the equivalent to our zip codes.

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Eikon wrote:
AZhitman wrote: What the hell is B3T1J1? :gotme
That would be a postal code for Canada. Somewhere around Halifax, Nova Scotia... It's the equivalent to our zip codes.

According to Google, he lives in the forest... LOL But yes it is Nova Scotia Canada.

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Ah - My bad. :) Shipping to CAN is $75 (as opposed to $45 in the US).

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hey AZ i want to order a exhaust system from yall but im having a hard time deciding on what one to get either the 2.25 or 2.5 it most def has to have a res and a high flow cat im goin to be putting on my DC sport header and just want to make sure i get the best only things im going to be putting on this motor is intake, headers, full exhaust with dual tips, lighten flywheel and stage 1 clutch and performance chip i wanna go with the 22" res but i wanna stay out of the corrosion area and have a sexy deep low tone to keep the ricers hating me but easy on the ears to keep cops away let me know ill buy one asap

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Brother, I'll give you a $10 discount JUST to use some punctuation next time! :)

I'd recommend the 2.5" with the 22" resonator and dual tips. Just email us when you're ready!

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You know, no disrespect to AZ and BRM, you guys make an awesome product for sure, but what is it with everyone wanting a "deep, low tone" out of their exhaust? Right now I have 248/232 cams in my KA with a header and custom 2.5" exhaust with no resonator, just a muffler, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the way it sounds pulling from 4K-7K at high throttle because it IS high pitched. It sounds musical, like a sports car, not a truck. When did we all get conditioned to think that if our cars don't rumble like V8's then we sound like ricers? No one ever gives Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Alfa Romeos crap for being high pitched, and these are some of the best sounding cars in the world in my opinion. This is why if and when I buy my BRM exhaust, there will be no resonators in sight! HAHA Just my 2c, carry on...

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All good brotha! To each his own...

I blame Honda, btw. :)

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hahaha wow!!! $10 discount thats half a tank of gas i can work with that. =p

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Replied to all emails. Thanks guys!

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Hey just sent you an email I'd like to purchase a 2.5 inch stainless with res and cat duel tips shipped to 06902 I beleive that's 735 then shipping?

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Actually, that's $710 shipped. Invoice on the way. :)

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Greg, what once was not a problem is now a problem. Before I installed a Megan Header, the BRM exhaust fit perfect. Now it is hitting up on the Whiteline Sway Bar and it also leans over to the driver side of the car. Do you think it is ok for me to "beat" in the resonator a little to provide a little more clearance for the sway bars? The exhaust is leaning because the exhaust piping is actually being held over by the sway bar. I obviously do not want to remove the sway bar.

Any recommendations? Should I take it to a muffler shop instead and have them bend the 2.5" pipes a little to get the exhaust sitting in the right area? I'm not sure why it has changed its' location so much after the install of the header because the header downpipe lines up in the same spot as the original OEM downpipe did to the first hanger/bracket. I'm asking because I don't like to do hack jobs. I like everything as clean as can be.

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I'm guessing it's a flange orientation issue.

If the flange on the Megan header is "clocked" even a few degrees differently than the original DP flange, that will be magnified further down the system (because of the bends).

I wouldn't mess with the resonator - its shape is what creates the sound and tone that you guys are all used to hearing from our systems.

I'd unbolt the system from the header, rotate it slightly to where it's aligned properly, figure out how many degrees it needs to be rotated, and have the Megan flange (or the catback flange) cut off and rotated to match (to restore proper alignment).

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I have a BRM supplied Catalytic Converter so it can be adjusted to any direction. Hmmm, I'll have to mess around with it (not fun) some more and see if I can't somehow re-adjust it under there.

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That's odd, then. If the Megan is the only difference, and it's in the same exact spot as stock, then theoretically it shouldn't be any different.

A little tip (which I'm sure you already know): Make sure ALL the connections are loose when you hang the system, and tighten everything gradually in steps, front to rear, to maintain proper alignment.

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Just curious, someone above asked whether you recommended a 2.25" or 2.5" and you recommended the 2.5".
What kind of applications do you recommend the 2.25" be used for?

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For someone who wants to retain a completely as-stock appearance, or for someone who really, really values ground clearance. :)

We offer 2.25" because it's available and people like to have options- No real reason otherwise. :)

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Ah, ok that makes sense.

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hey greg, was wondering if you sell the mufflers by themself or if you can give me the model number for the dual tip muffler.

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heres the video. lol. breathes fire at 25 second mark


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How much for a replacement set of gaskets for the 2.5"? I blew a couple of mine when my exhaust got loose and start tapping the rear subframe.

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greg, if you guys added another option - build one in that buddyclub style, which bolts to our stock cat, one resonator, opening up to 1 larger diameter straight tip. kicked out at a bit of an angle...
you would sell them like crazy.
then youd have the street friendly options, and a more track/"offroad' option.
plus its a simple design and easily produced. material cost would be much lower and the price should reflect.
sound like a decent idea?

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pj wrote:greg, if you guys added another option - build one in that buddyclub style, which bolts to our stock cat, one resonator, opening up to 1 larger diameter straight tip. kicked out at a bit of an angle...
you would sell them like crazy.
then youd have the street friendly options, and a more track/"offroad' option.
plus its a simple design and easily produced. material cost would be much lower and the price should reflect.
sound like a decent idea?
No.

First of all, it's not likely to free up any additional power. This system is straight through (if the pipes were straight, you could see all the way from flange to flange).

Second, leaving off the muffler means it's going to be LOUD (even though the resonator handles most of the higher frequencies).

Third, angled exhausts are for kids. We build stuff for 240 owners who don't want the whole "ricer" look.

Not knocking your suggestion, but we'll leave stuff like that to other companies. :) Thanks man!

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ooo ricer ouch.
haha no no, thats fine greg, just had the idea pop up and put it out.
no worries.

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Not hatin' - Just not my thing, and I'd prefer my company not have something in the lineup that I wouldn't rock on one of my cars. :)

+1 for the suggestion tho. :mike


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