Exhaust Reference Thread.

[_Ryan_]

Okay,

There isn't really an exhaust reference thread like there is for other parts for our cars, so lets post what we have that fits, and where from, and i will up date this post, then maybe it could be added to the FAQ thread?

So everyone who has fitted justjap/x-force/flyn dump/fronts etc, post here

If you have used an exhaust from another car, add it here, and try and show what mods were done. I picked up an r32 exhaust, so will be posting what needs to be changed once it has been fitted, so that others can take advantage of the cheapness of second hand r32 exhausts.

-Ryan

If someone can edit this image of an R32 exhaust showing what they did, it will help me, if not, i will update once mine is done.

Brand new cat backs can be found here, starting at 799 for a stainless HKS: http://justjap.com/store/home.php?cat=252

Edited April 6, 2008 by Ryan1600

[_Ryan_]

Justjap split does not fit, hits floor, quality not as good

Bos importing and CES split do fit, but cost more, good quality

X force bell mouth fits, good quality

bell mouth produced more kw approx 7-8kw on a hks GTRS on a neo stagea, over a split dump.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t&p=3518121

A couple of weeks ago I finally got around to fitting the exhaust to the Stagea. It is a Nismo 3.25” off the R32GTST with a large off set muffler in the middle and a straight though muffler at the rear. I used it because it was spare (the R32GTST has an Apexi 90mm titanium exhaust on it now) and because it was quiet, but at the same time not too restrictive. The old RB20DET made 225 rwkw with it on, so the 200 rwkw target from the Stagea seems reasonable. Plus I am going to use the Performance Metalcraft split dump off the R32GTST, so it is basically the whole exhaust, except the Stagea will run a cat. I already have a new Catco high flow cat ready to go on to replace that crappy compliance one.

On the Stagea, the Nismo exhaust works exactly as I hoped it would, very quiet up to 4,500 rpm, with absolutely zero drone. It has the RB signature howl at 5,000 rpm upwards though.

To get it to fit the Stagea we had to do a few mods. I will post up some pictures, in the interim;

1. We (mostly Liverpool Exhausts) had to add around 4” just before the rear subframe

2. Plus around 3” between the rear muffler and the tail pipe.

3. Cut off the R32 hangers at the sub frame and the rear muffler and weld on a couple of new ones in the Stagea positions.

4. Cost was $190 for the mods, fitting, new bolts, nuts and gaskets.

So it was a pretty cheap upgrade and it certainly makes a difference to the power and useable rpm range. Thinking about it, the Stagea is the first Sklyline/Stagea I have had with a standard exhaust, all the others have had modified exhausts when I got them. So this is the first time I get to experience what a difference an exhaust makes, so I am enjoying doing it in stages, to feel the difference each upgrade makes.

cheers

PS; for Alex, thanks for buying that FMIC, I found a Blitz 600 x 300 x 100 instead .

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t&p=2740188

[RubyRS4]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ah...er-t213538.html

[_Ryan_]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ah...er-t213538.html

maybe i should of specified bolt on or using slightly modified off the shelf parts.

[jasevr4]

I just fitted an Apexi N1 cat back for a S2 Stagea to my S1. Had to "coerce" my rear mounts but aside from that it was an easy install.

Hoping to do front pipe and cat soon.

[AlexCim]

Any japspec exhaust will fit 100%

I had a Fujitsubo Leglis R - Quite as hell, flowed alright but sounded slightly restrictive. Also had an exhaust technologies one - Much better, nice burble, sounded tuff

Blitz exhausts are loud.

[MRO]

I have a Just Jap front dump pipe on my S1 that fits great with no mods - not sure who said they dont fit but mine did.

THe rest of mine is a Tannabe system from a s2 that needed some adjustment to exit at the correct point at the rear. The S1 has an indent for the muffler exit and the s2 doesnt from memory. Just a slight bend to get it to fit spot on.

System is very quiet - only just noticeable at idle and cruising without being too offensive at revs. Revs a lot easier and smoother but not certain of exact power gains.

[cefiro]

260rs stagea, trust power extreme 2, no mods needed bolts straight onto the the 260, was sposed to be for a regular stagea.

[Jetwreck]

M35 Exhaust. Had it locally made from a mob that I have been using for years....great quality and great job.....Nice burble for a V6 turbo as well!

Got 3" cat back....will be doing the dump pipe and new high flow cat as soon as the turbo get's done....pretty weird thing happened when I did it as well....boost went up from approx 8PSI to approx 15PSI as soon as it was done....new it would be a slight difference but not that much.

[yokotas13]

DMAX makesa stagea exhaust now

360USD i believe

[dmonic1]

i have an 8th mnth 98 model series2. brought an r34 AM Performance split down down pipe that fitted but didnt meet up to original cat as my car seemes to be a change over model between S2 and S1 models. turns out early S2's have an r33 down pipe length but i live in Adelaide and the guy that builds them is around the corner so had him make a decat pipe. The drive to his place with just the dump pipe was exciting though. 3 inch S/S Trust Power Extreeme 2 cat back ($760 from car toys)was fitted in less than half an hour without even jacking the car up of the ground. i havent heard another stagea other than mine but i know mine sounds sweet as and sounds like it is flowing very freely.

Edited April 7, 2008 by dmonic1

[_Ryan_]

If you're in vic, check out Rowville Exhaust, Richard did a great job on mine. 9764 1177

The mustang in there was MINT.

[Terminal]

I have the Fujistubo Exhaust too, quite as a mouse with good performance. It came with the car, and I've since added an R33 dump and high flow GCG turbo and it runs really well, still quiet.

[_Ryan_]

i went custom, 3" mild, mild mid, magnaflow 8x5 rear

[66yostagea]

i went custom, 3" mild, mild mid, magnaflow 8x5 rear

I've just installed a JJ 3" dump and an X Force Hi Flo Cat with existing 3" Cat back to a muffler???? ann a Fujisturbo Cannon

Its quiet as, but it lets the 25 breathe. It may not be the best, but it suits me at this point in time.

[-FUZZY-]

Atm l've got a 3" system from turbo back. From cat back its and Apexi Megaboom exhaust.

Question:

If l change the muffler on it from the straight through 3" Apexi "megaboom" ... to a 2.25/4" (inlet/outlet) Magnaflow, can l expect much of a decrease in sound & performance?

Atm l'm getting 97db, but l want to get it under 90 for legal purposes as l don't wanna be swapping and changing exhausts again, but l don't want to loose much/if any when it comes to GO.

Something like this (should look ok with a DAYZ bodykit) and is a little more subtle than the massive apexi thing atm.

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd...ain&id=7059

[Xmetal]

I just went from a 2.5" ghetto spec catback system with one resonator and no muffler to a 3" catback with no resonator and Autotechnica Cannon....

It's loud....make that very loud.

[andy65b]

I just went from a 2.5" ghetto spec catback system with one resonator and no muffler to a 3" catback with no resonator and Autotechnica Cannon....

It's loud....make that very loud.

Is that headache LOUD? lol

[Xmetal]

I have a packet of Panadol in the car - it got abused on the way home from Sydney lastnight.

[mike40sydney]

sounds to me like it needs a mid muffler lol

oh by the way no refunds mister had a concrete warranty on it.when it ,left my concrete warranty void lol