Wgnc34 Stagea Exhaust Questions

[hks33]

Hey sau,

Not long ago purchased a 1999 RS four S (dayz edition). Looking at my next catback exhaust system for the car, it came with a split dump pipe a custom welded front pipe and a OEM NISMO catback. I need something of high performance and nice decent note to the exhaust.. the following link shows the systems im looking at http://www.nengun.com/search/#t:n:u;v:90049;c:6;g:1

Kakimoto R

Kakimoto Full mega N1

HKS hi-power (used on my R33 skyline)

HKS silent hi-power

Greddy power extreme-GS

Just need some opinions on which is the best system i can buy, not too concerned about price just quality

Best regards chris.

[capturedcreation]

I got the HKS hi-power put onto mine a few weeks back and love it. Looks good, sounds good, and from what my tuner told me, bolted up nice and easy.

[hks33]

Hey man,

Thanks for the advice, was running a hks hi power 409 on my R33 skyline. I feel it wasnt just cutting the cheese and felt like there are much better systems out there. Like i said not too concerned about money just want the best of the best

If there are any other systems i have missed out on please let me know

[SMOKEYV35]

i've got fujitsubo s/s 3" on mine.

i think its a good exhaust for an every day driver (like mine) because it isn't too loud in the cabin, doesn't drone, and still has a bit of note when you get on it, but 89dB so remains legal.

the construction is just amazing - i love getting under the car and admiring it.

but i have heard that the HKS and Kakimotos flow better - but louder and may be over legal dB.

[Ten Four]

Blitz Nur Spec with stainless decat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMKlE_9bvhQ

[hks33]

considering a kakimoto, had the hks hi power 409 on the R33

which one would you guys recommend out of the two kakimoto's in the nengun link i posted?... The Kakimoto R or the

Kakimoto Full mega N1.

Looking for the one that is somewhat louder and flows alot better.

[wolverine]

I would get one made locally.

[hks33]

Was considering that, like said money is not a issue trying to decide between the two Kakimotos in the link just not sure which one would flow better and have a better note.

somewhat a fair bit louder then my oem NISMO catback

[SMOKEYV35]

if money isn't an issue, and either is time - then i'd get one made locally in stainless steel - with a lukey muffler.

every import i hear with a local muffler on it sounds so nice and deep and bassy at idle and down low. such a smooth sound, where as i think the jap mufflers sound a bit more 'zingy'......IMO. or you could go for a varex muffler, and have control over the sound.

but for buy now, 100% guaranteed bolt up on the weekend solution - i'd just go for the N1 exhaust with a decat pipe, and perhaps put a remote butterfly in it to silence it.

p.s. you should have just bought my car when we talked and you wouldn't be facing these issues hahahah :-P

[lilcrash]

I've got a hks hi power on my rs4s and it makes a substantial increase in power

[rb30dett]

Blitz nur spec 2 FTW best by far.

[hks33]

if money isn't an issue, and either is time - then i'd get one made locally in stainless steel - with a lukey muffler.

every import i hear with a local muffler on it sounds so nice and deep and bassy at idle and down low. such a smooth sound, where as i think the jap mufflers sound a bit more 'zingy'......IMO. or you could go for a varex muffler, and have control over the sound.

but for buy now, 100% guaranteed bolt up on the weekend solution - i'd just go for the N1 exhaust with a decat pipe, and perhaps put a remote butterfly in it to silence it.

p.s. you should have just bought my car when we talked and you wouldn't be facing these issues hahahah :-P

Your not wrong there man, but im a sucker for a stock car... love to modify it to my own liking with my insparation

Would be good to get some more opinions maybe someone who has a kakimoto? tossing up between the N1 and the NUR at the moment. Had the HKS on my R33 was happy with the sound but want to try something different this time

[leetom]

if you've got the fun tickets to spend check out ces racing exhausts at brissie and get a full s/s with split front dump and pick up about 30 xtra kws .....worth every cent

[StageIan]

FYI, just got a quote frpm Liverpool exhaust for a turbo back system......approx $1800

ceramic dump, ss-cat (Hurricane), mild steel thru to muffler. Either Lukey or the HKS 409 i bought recently for $100

[Zorro]

I have the HKS 409hipower in mine and i love it! Kakimoto makes a very nice system also!

[hks33]

Think the kakimoto N1 is winning me over this time

[bjd]

Mate the Jap ones are not all there cracked up to be, your mostly paying for sticker name. I have been going through the same dilema at the moment. In my opinion I think the Jap sticker brands are great for coolers and add ons like oil catch tank etc. But with price not being your deciding factor I would say you cant go past CES racing. I have been looking for the best quality and flow myself without price considerations and no one but CES racing will give you guaranteed kw increase. Full CES 3"stainless system with ceramic coated twin dump pipe for $2640. Im booked in to get mine fitted in 2 weeks time. Guaranteed 40kw increase at the wheels, best systems around for quality and performance I reckon

[wolverine]

Make sure you get a before and after dyno.

[Bronx]

Guaranteed 40kw?????? If your pushing 500kw+ maybe, but not on a mildly tuned engine.

Also 2600 bucks? Thats pretty steep....

[Big Fella]

Mate the Jap ones are not all there cracked up to be, your mostly paying for sticker name. I have been going through the same dilema at the moment. In my opinion I think the Jap sticker brands are great for coolers and add ons like oil catch tank etc. But with price not being your deciding factor I would say you cant go past CES racing. I have been looking for the best quality and flow myself without price considerations and no one but CES racing will give you guaranteed kw increase. Full CES 3"stainless system with ceramic coated twin dump pipe for $2640. Im booked in to get mine fitted in 2 weeks time. Guaranteed 40kw increase at the wheels, best systems around for quality and performance I reckon

I'm guessing you're talking rb26? Maybe with a retune that might be possible. And for that price, I'd hope it includes one.