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Old 12-06-16, 06:58 AM
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Hey guys, so as some of you may or may not know, Ive done quite a bit exhaust modification over the time I've had my car. I went from 1.) Tsudo axleback
2.) Tsudo + Resonator delete
3.)Tsudo + Megan midpipe + Res delete (which sounded nice and deep like I wanted but not loud enough)
4.) Custom 2.5" true dual exhaust to my Tsudo mufflers with no cats (which made it a bit more aggressive and throaty)
5.) Same custom 2.5" dual to Tsudo but with added X pipe (my current setup, not sure what it did)

My question is, how do I make it louder from here? I like that my car currently sounds deep at lower Rpm's and throaty up top, but I feel it lacks over all loudness and aggressiveness when compared to the likes of 350z's, Genesis V6, etc... I know that the engine in our cars itself plays a role in tone and everything but is there any way I can still improve the sound? I don't mind drone, hence why I have no resonator or secondary cats. But I can't think of any other way to make it louder other than changing the mufflers for something different...

Any suggestions? Thanks.
Old 12-06-16, 07:51 AM
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PPE headers, you'll get a louder exhaust and more power. It's a win win situation.
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I agree with lysis250. Headers would make it sound louder while gaining a few more hp.
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Thanks but for now I want to focus on making the exhaust louder without spending money on headers or deleting the mufflers.

My current idea is to swap the muffler's out for some less restrictive ones possibly HKS or another brand known for its loudness. But I wanted to see if any of you could come up with another idea first.
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Originally Posted by Tro209
Hey guys, so as some of you may or may not know, Ive done quite a bit exhaust modification over the time I've had my car. I went from 1.) Tsudo axleback
2.) Tsudo + Resonator delete
3.)Tsudo + Megan midpipe + Res delete (which sounded nice and deep like I wanted but not loud enough)
4.) Custom 2.5" true dual exhaust to my Tsudo mufflers with no cats (which made it a bit more aggressive and throaty)
5.) Same custom 2.5" dual to Tsudo but with added X pipe (my current setup, not sure what it did)

My question is, how do I make it louder from here? I like that my car currently sounds deep at lower Rpm's and throaty up top, but I feel it lacks over all loudness and aggressiveness when compared to the likes of 350z's, Genesis V6, etc... I know that the engine in our cars itself plays a role in tone and everything but is there any way I can still improve the sound? I don't mind drone, hence why I have no resonator or secondary cats. But I can't think of any other way to make it louder other than changing the mufflers for something different...

Any suggestions? Thanks.
Yeah change out the mufflers for something different.
Like some Magna Flow Bullets or Glass pack mufflers, low and throaty.

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Old 12-07-16, 04:02 PM
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Definitely headers if you have the money but a resonator delete will do the job too.
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Originally Posted by iJDMTOY
Definitely headers if you have the money but a resonator delete will do the job too.
I've already removed the resonator and secondary cats from the exhaust. I'm basically straight piped with a true dual 2.5" setup except for the mufflers. I also have an x-pipe.
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PPE headers, straight-piped mids with an H-pipe, and a twin-loop muffler setup.
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how can I sell my rwd ppe headers for a gs350? I have josh at Meraki Autoworks as a vouch but the forum said I would have to make 300 post before selling which is crazy!!!
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