Exhaust or not? Opinions on aftermarket pipes...

[Beauregard]

So I've got this fancy Euro car that makes a shit-ton of power and sounds pretty badass from the factory but I can't help but think that maybe a Borla cat-back pipe would be rad. Horsepower wise the specs say it will make 6-9 more, more importantly it will save 30 pounds off the ass end of this beast... but will I sound like one of those attention whore Mustang/Charger guys? I mean I would really like a more aggressive exhaust note but am worried about the DB factor... and not "db" as in decibel.

Your opinion or thoughts on the subject?

And yeah, I came here because I value your opinion and not so much those of the fancy-car forum... speaking of db's.

 

[Mike95060]

I learned some stuff watching this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RWTARjxiqlo

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Since you are talking cat back, you can skip most of the stuff in the beginning about header design. There is some good info about muffler design and type. I think it's gonna be hard to guess exhaust tone tho. Best bet would be to scour you tube and see if you can find a vid of someone with the set up you are considering.

 

[corpsedub]

If its a bimmer inline 6, then dont ever put an exhaust on it cause it will sound like shit. If its a bent eight or a 10, or it has a snail in he exhaust path, then by all means please, just put a straight pipe in that mofo. At the very least, make it a full exhaust, h pipe or header(s) included. Anything less is just faggotry(aka, cat back exhausts). If its an auto, then please just dont do anything.

I run a straight piped duramax with aftermarket downpipe and i have no regrets. Its not that loud because there is a salad shooter in the exhaust. Its fucking pure glory.

 

[Yakoo752]

Pretty sure when beau says euro, there is a pony in the emblem

if you're doing it for better sound, do it

For power, will you even feel an extra 10? We couldn't ynmv

 

[augustiron]

I'm thinking F type Jag. They have a sick note from the factory though.
Go forth and listen to the exact exhaust you want on the car you plan on putting it on if possible as system A can sound great on one car but like ass on another.

And good to hear from you motherfucker.

 

[72SBC]

What car?

 

[jt2]

Equine emblem = flat plane crank = oh hell yes put a noisy exhaust on it. That's music, you're just turning up the volume.

Boxer 6,not so much.

 

[explorin]

Pretty sure when beau says euro, there is a pony in the emblem

Probably not. Ferraris don't have much of a exhaust to be able to lose 30 lbs on..Unless it's a front engine..and in that case I would never put exhaust on a GT car.

Sports car, yes do exhaust. GT car no way. The hp increase is not worth it..your only doing exhaust for the sound.

 

[MrIncredible]

I think it should be loud and proud like its owner.

 

[Beauregard]

Pretty sure when beau says euro, there is a pony in the emblem

if you're doing it for better sound, do it

For power, will you even feel an extra 10? We couldn't ynmv

Yeah I seriously give zero fucks about hp gains, this thing already makes like 570 plus, I want the exhaust for the sound.

I think it should be loud and proud like its owner.

Yeah man-date night sucks solo. Miss you brah.

 

[Sharky]

My vote is yes. Nothing is going to be that loud with stock cats anyways. Just loud enough to hear and appreciate. Not loud enough to annoy.

 

[russ69]

So I've got this fancy Euro car that makes a shit-ton of power...

In the 600-700 hp range? You wont notice the increase in power. Is the car too quiet now? We need to know the car darn it. If you tell me it's a 170 hp Golf, I'm going to lose it.

 

[Sharky]

In the 600-700 hp range? You wont notice the increase in power. Is the car too quiet now? We need to know the car darn it. If you tell me it's a 170 hp Golf, I'm going to lose it.

He said it was pushing about 570...the would be some Golf.

 

[Yakoo752]

Probably not. Ferraris don't have much of a exhaust to be able to lose 30 lbs on..Unless it's a front engine..and in that case I would never put exhaust on a GT car.

Sports car, yes do exhaust. GT car no way. The hp increase is not worth it..your only doing exhaust for the sound.

Porsche 997 ...... ps - ferrari isn't the only brand with a pony in the logo
45# stock exhaust, 11# aftermarket

Not hard to lose 30#s in the exhaust world

 

[Tharkûn]

You only live once

 

[JesasaurusRex]

Loud cars get old quick if you spend a decent amount of time in them. If it's a weekend only car and that's your thing go for it.

 

[NorCalAthlete]

Loud and proud. You don't exactly buy cars like that to be subtle, no?

Edit - and yeah assuming it's not a daily driver.

 

[Butch]

Funny, I don't really hear the exhaust sound on my cars, even in the 914 with the 993 motor, which is pretty loud, 99dB at Laguna, I think. I'm just busy.

 

[Nucking Futs]

I have an Eisenmann exhaust on my V8 m3. The ONLY drawback I experience is sometimes I'm a little self conscious of how loud it is driving down my street (especially late at night) and at some retreats I've been to. But it does sound great otherwise.

 

[Blankpage]

Is it any different than with Harleys where loud exhaust sounds great only to the rider.

I hear loud Lambos ripping around every weekend downtown with the noise echoing of the buildings. Fkn loud and sounds like shit IMO.