Seriously Exhausting 33

[nuffsaid]

And remember, if it sounds good on the outside, its a much different story to sitting inside the car.

I know some cars sound reasonably quiet when they drive past, but hop in them and youll be surprised.

[Miller the hoon]

Realy with a good exhaust and pod all you will here is induction noice

it is far louder than exhaust/ on mine anyway

james

[J_Red33]

Some interesting points being made & pleanty to think about.

I think you'll find as far as some being quiet on the outside but loud inside it comes down to the quality of the resonator being used. I really hate the vibrational humm of the standard exhaust from inside when at low revs under load, but it does still have a fairly loud idle from the outside too, but not as much when you rev it.

As far as a pod filter making more noise is concerned, I'm not getting 1 for that exact reason. I've got an Apexi high flow panel filter on order that should do just as good a job. Many people have already said and proved for themselves on a dyno that all a pod is going to do is make more noise. So an exhaust that isn't too loud should still be heard clearly.

A far as the Kakimoto exhausts are concerned I will be looking carefully. I have noted with a few brands now that they offer various levels of loudness with their exhaust depending on what it is to be used for. Anything which you have to fit a restrictive silencer to keep the noise level down will not be on my shopping list that's for sure.

I appreciate the the input guys.

[knore]

check my gallery for the exhaust system we made from the turbo back including full on split wastegated dump pipe, you wont get an exhaust any straighter/restriction free... unless its larger than 3"

[Links]

Out of interest.. where is the best place to get a Kakimoto from?..

I'm not quite looking at buying yet.. but further down the line it's definately something I wouldn't mind getting..

[J_Red33]

Out of interest.. where is the best place to get a Kakimoto from?..

I'm not quite looking at buying yet.. but further down the line it's definately something I wouldn't mind getting..

Yeah I went to search last night for them on the net & turned up nothing. Everything else I've looked up I've generally been able to find at least 1 local seller.

So I'd like to ask now if anyone knows of some places that I can get Fujitsubo & Kakimoto exhausts to let me know. I did find one company called top spec, but they've botched their site up as it has prices but not what car they suit! I'm also looking at the Trust systems with increasing interest & maybe HKS though I'm a bit wary of the quality of those, not sure what they'd be like.

[cogs]

FUJITSUBO EXHAUSTS

http://www.musecret.com.au/

Just go to PARTS -> EXHAUST (no prices so you'd have to contact them)

Used Kakimoto

http://www.upimports.com.au/UPI_Parts/exhaust1.php (r33)

http://www.upimports.com.au/UPI_Parts/exhaust2.php (r32)

Not sure where you can buy Kakimoto exhausts new.

Electro- why are you wary of the quality of a HKS exhaust??

[J_Red33]

Cheers mate. Much appreciated

I am a bit wary because HKS is one of those brands who get every 1 else to make stuff for them & put their name on it. Who knows where it's made & how good it is. Having said that I haven't actually seen 1 so I can't cancel them out. I did see a Blitz system in Autobahn on display only a few weeks back & the welds on that were shite. They had a Drift exhaust on display that was cheaper & better made. So it pays to watch some of these big brands

Edited March 9, 2006 by Electro

[cogs]

Hey mate, just saw someone on here is selling their titanium catback Fujitsubo exhaust

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...opic=106246&hl=

[J_Red33]

Thanks man I'm going to PM him now.

I also emailed MU secret, as well as this Top Spec Site I found but haven't heard back from either yet.

Will keep people posted.

Also to add more complication I've found another brand, Rein Hard. Anyone with any comments about these exhausts would be greatly appreciated.

Edited March 13, 2006 by Electro

[dineth]

hey mate,

I got a 2nd hand Apexi N1 exhuast about a year ago, and in my opinion its one of the best exhusts for R33's around. I got plenty of mates who has R33's with other branded exhuasts but for performance and stealth its hard to go past the N1. Its pretty quite until u hit high RPM's and made a massive difference in power after i put it in. the exhuast note is a low rumbeling sound you can feel rather then hear, and pretty quite when your not pushing it hard. im just in the process of looking for a suitable front/dump pipes and also a high flow cat to get a little more out of it.

my 2 cents.

Din.

PS: i paid 500 for the exhuast on the forums. My theory was id rather get a good reputable jap brand 2nd hand rather then get a cheap new one.

[J_Red33]

Thanks for that input, some deacent info there.

I have seen the Apexi N1 cat backs for about $750 + frieght brand new, so they're not exactly going to break the bank.

Just a couple quick questions:

Is the N1 an angle or straight out exhaust?

How rigid does it sit when fitted & does it hang low?

[dineth]

Thanks for that input, some deacent info there.

I have seen the Apexi N1 cat backs for about $750 + frieght brand new, so they're not exactly going to break the bank.

Just a couple quick questions:

Is the N1 an angle or straight out exhaust?

How rigid does it sit when fitted & does it hang low?

its on a slight angle, it sits pretty nice and tight and dont hang low and you wont have any scraping issues unless your car is dumped to the max.

Dont know if these pics would help.

[J_Red33]

Cheers, that's some good pic's. Hopefully if people keep posting stuff like that many people will be able to make a decision about what exhaust they will go for. I'm still undecided, but that was a great help, thanks

[J_Red33]

Ok I've really looked a bit harder at the Apexi system & while it may be quiet, it's definantely not the look I'm going for. Like I've said previously I would like a good quality system that's not angled & would like twin pipe if I can get 1 worth having.

I still have heard nothing back from either Top spec or MU Secret about fujitsubo exhaust, which I thought was a bit weak & I have seldom found a Kakimoto exhaust for an R33 either.

I don't know enough about Greddy/Trust or HKS exhausts to rule them out either, but I'm leaning towards the Fujitsubo or a custom system if I can't get a bolt on that I'm happy with. I've also seen another brand called Rein Hard just to add extra confusion, which sells a Titanium twin pipe setup for $975 which is supposedly 'Silent'. Though I can't be sure on that 1.

Just to clarify I'm after a system that makes a bit of noise at mid to top end, without too much bass. I want enough that you can definantely hear it when you put ur foot down, but so it's just a nice burble that you can hear only with the windows down when cruising.... Or as close a compromise to that as possible.

Any comments on the power gains people got from their bolt on's/custom systems would also be appreciated. I'd like to get as much info on here as possible for future referece of others too.

Thanks for the input so far guys

Edited March 20, 2006 by Electro

[RaseR]

Hey Electro,

I'm still looking for an exhaust for my R33 as well, I found out that BT Revolution, a business trader on these very forums can source Kakimoto systems - the one I'm looking at that sounds like it may also suit your requirements..it's a Kakimoto.R cat-back, they're not cheap but apparently the quality, quiet but awesome sound and performance gain make it worth the cost.

Check out his thread for details:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...T&f=141&t=82023

[J_Red33]

Cheers mate, posted a message on the page

[Haxorz]

Hey mate - how did you go?

I'm in the same position with you. Got a stock R34. BATMBL dump + front (have had one on my R33 for 2 years and it's been good), maybe the CATCO large cat (non-stainless) and perhaps the Fujitsubo Legalis from BT Rev. A friend has that Fujitsubo exhaust and the cars got good power and it's nice and quiet. Not angled either which is nice.

All up though looks like I might be getting close to $2k after fitting... argh

[J_Red33]

Yeah I can't see myself getting out of it for much under 2 grand. Though I will be fitting the system myself unless I go full custom. Mr BT-Racing seems to have no knowledge of a twin Fujitsubo system so I may be up the creek there.

Two other options I've got is a Rein hard exhaust, or a full custom system by exhaust technology. I'm getting fussier as to what I want as I know I won't be happy if I get something else that I don't like the look of.

[RaseR]

Hey Electro, I'm still in the same position as you...I just don't want to compromise on my original ideas, so it looks like my exhaust is going to cost just over 2k which is going to hurt the wallet big time!!

(still thinking BATMBL front/dump & 'metal' cat with Kakimoto.R catback from BT-Revolution)

FYI - I heard the twin pipe Reinhards are pretty damn loud without the tail-pipe silencers in, and they spoil the look of the exhaust IMO.