custom exhaust?

black09Z · 03-25-2009, 10:01 PM

Hey, I really want to get an exhaust but I can't afford 1200 dollars for a stillen, I was thinkin of having a shop make me a custom one. Anybody know any good shops around killeen, san antonio or dallas tx?

RCZ · 03-25-2009, 10:25 PM

save up...there's a lot of R&D that goes into an exhaust. Youre going to end up paying for something that isn't optimal and more than likely wont sound as good. Do it once, do it right. Be patient, save up and get the Stillen...thats just my opinion. Do whatever you want...but just know that you may spend less, but you will get much less too.

If you are looking for a really good deal on intakes, I have a set of JWT Pop chargers for sale for $280 Shipped.

semtex · 03-26-2009, 12:03 AM

^ +1. I gotta say I agree 100% with RCZ.

alan93rsa · 03-26-2009, 12:25 AM

Having worked with many OE exhaust manufacturers over the years I'd really advise against trying a 'custom' exhaust. Listen to some sound clips and then try to find someone in your area that has the one you like and listen to it in person.

Often the cheaper mod turns into the most expensive mod.

black09Z · 03-26-2009, 12:52 AM

Alright. Thx

Brazilbro · 04-03-2009, 11:12 PM

if you where doing turbo then id say go for it, but for N/A better getting a store bought

kdo2milger · 04-04-2009, 11:57 AM

+1 yup...let the bigdogs do the leg work (r&d'en) for you....

im goin stillen catback and gen 3 like semtex's also using berks hfc's and a orisis tune to boot!

Mecinoid · 11-10-2011, 06:21 PM

Heck mine sounds and works good for me less than $300 to have two resonators and nice tips installed. I have OEM that I can bolt back on at anytime to quiet things done if I start getting pulled over too much for reving it up. At cruise it's quiet. Acceration, nice tone. Wide open.... OMG it sounds like a Lambo. Guess the shop and I guessed right. It's a straight thru design and looks good to me. I need to probably spray the OEM exhaust to before the axle though just in case someone looks under the car.

MOV09901.MPG - YouTube

Turn it up. Sounds even better over 5K which is the most I can rev to in Park. Maybe after it's warmed up you can rev higher. I'll try to get some better youtubes uploaded in the future now that I set up a account.

Have fun. There are a lot of resonator vids out there. Mine just seems to be a little quietier and doesn't pop on downshifts etc... However, lots of guys like that sound.

03-25-2009, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
black09Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: killeen tx Posts: 202 Drives: black 09 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 16	custom exhaust? Hey, I really want to get an exhaust but I can't afford 1200 dollars for a stillen, I was thinkin of having a shop make me a custom one. Anybody know any good shops around killeen, san antonio or dallas tx?

03-26-2009, 12:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	^ +1. I gotta say I agree 100% with RCZ. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-26-2009, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Having worked with many OE exhaust manufacturers over the years I'd really advise against trying a 'custom' exhaust. Listen to some sound clips and then try to find someone in your area that has the one you like and listen to it in person. Often the cheaper mod turns into the most expensive mod. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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03-25-2009, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	save up...there's a lot of R&D that goes into an exhaust. Youre going to end up paying for something that isn't optimal and more than likely wont sound as good. Do it once, do it right. Be patient, save up and get the Stillen...thats just my opinion. Do whatever you want...but just know that you may spend less, but you will get much less too. If you are looking for a really good deal on intakes, I have a set of JWT Pop chargers for sale for $280 Shipped.

03-26-2009, 12:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
black09Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: killeen tx Posts: 202 Drives: black 09 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 16	Alright. Thx

04-03-2009, 11:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	if you where doing turbo then id say go for it, but for N/A better getting a store bought

04-04-2009, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	+1 yup...let the bigdogs do the leg work (r&d'en) for you.... im goin stillen catback and gen 3 like semtex's also using berks hfc's and a orisis tune to boot!

11-10-2011, 06:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6725	Heck mine sounds and works good for me less than $300 to have two resonators and nice tips installed. I have OEM that I can bolt back on at anytime to quiet things done if I start getting pulled over too much for reving it up. At cruise it's quiet. Acceration, nice tone. Wide open.... OMG it sounds like a Lambo. Guess the shop and I guessed right. It's a straight thru design and looks good to me. I need to probably spray the OEM exhaust to before the axle though just in case someone looks under the car. MOV09901.MPG - YouTube Turn it up. Sounds even better over 5K which is the most I can rev to in Park. Maybe after it's warmed up you can rev higher. I'll try to get some better youtubes uploaded in the future now that I set up a account. Have fun. There are a lot of resonator vids out there. Mine just seems to be a little quietier and doesn't pop on downshifts etc... However, lots of guys like that sound.