Test pipes...How loud?

CivilPenny · 09-29-2019, 11:28 PM

Recently I've found myself wanting to do a cat delete and install some nice test pipes. One of the only things holding me back from doing so is being worried about how loud or droned out it will sound. The guy who had the car before me had a cat-back done on it, however i'm not sure what brand it is (haven't looked lol.) Ill post the pic below. It looks like a pretty restrictive exhaust with smaller mufflers or something similar right about the other ones. As of now its pretty quiet but sounds nice when I get on it. Would a cat delete make it annoying as a daily driver?

Gooch · 09-30-2019, 02:57 AM

Yes. Consider ART pipes. I have an Invidia CBE and ART pipes on my 350z and it is very quiet.

Quicksilvers · 09-30-2019, 07:37 AM

+1 The Motordyne ART pipes are something to consider they have a unique deep tone to them without being too loud with no rasp. Depends though because some Z enthusiasts like the loud volume of the test pipes and some don’t like test pipes and think they are too loud. You should hear someone’s Z in person how has test pipes or you can hear sound clips online like on YouTube and make your decision from there as exhaust is so subjective on this forum and seems like everyone likes something different. Also you say you have a catback exhaust that will play a role on how loud your exhaust note is. I ran the AAM test pipes before they are the only test pipes I recommend and yes they are quite loud!

Quicksilvers · 09-30-2019, 08:13 AM

After installing the AAM 2.5” test pipes I gained +10 whp on the dyno not bad at all from just a simple bolt on exhaust modification.

370zBoyz · 10-30-2019, 03:04 PM

it will definitely make it sound aggressive especially louder if you have an axle back or aftermarket exhaust

but prepare for the service engine soon light to pop up if you don't get a tune.

you will hear some hissing and possibly rattling from the test pipes

MZ DAIZY · 10-30-2019, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilPenny

Recently I've found myself wanting to do a cat delete and install some nice test pipes. One of the only things holding me back from doing so is being worried about how loud or droned out it will sound. The guy who had the car before me had a cat-back done on it, however i'm not sure what brand it is (haven't looked lol.) Ill post the pic below. It looks like a pretty restrictive exhaust with smaller mufflers or something similar right about the other ones. As of now its pretty quiet but sounds nice when I get on it. Would a cat delete make it annoying as a daily driver?

Yes. You’re welcome.

Spooler · 10-30-2019, 07:11 PM

It will be loud and drone. Part of it.

JARblue · 10-30-2019, 07:37 PM

If you have to ask... too loud

vtec to vvel · 10-30-2019, 10:54 PM

“Loud” is subjective.

CRiZO · 10-30-2019, 11:09 PM

You need whistle tips

vtec to vvel · 10-30-2019, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

You need whistle tips

LMAO!! I remember this from like 10 years ago! “You want that ‘woo woo’.”

Quiz - What video is this: “hide yo kids”

370zBoyz · 10-31-2019, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

You need whistle tips]

or get those little inserts that screw onto your exhaust tips to give you that turbo blow off valve sound

09-29-2019, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
CivilPenny Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 6	Test pipes...How loud? Recently I've found myself wanting to do a cat delete and install some nice test pipes. One of the only things holding me back from doing so is being worried about how loud or droned out it will sound. The guy who had the car before me had a cat-back done on it, however i'm not sure what brand it is (haven't looked lol.) Ill post the pic below. It looks like a pretty restrictive exhaust with smaller mufflers or something similar right about the other ones. As of now its pretty quiet but sounds nice when I get on it. Would a cat delete make it annoying as a daily driver? Last edited by CivilPenny; 09-29-2019 at 11:35 PM.

09-30-2019, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gooch Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 69 Drives: 15 370z 6MT Nismo Rep Power: 9	Yes. Consider ART pipes. I have an Invidia CBE and ART pipes on my 350z and it is very quiet. __________________ '15 370z Nismo Tech 6MT Magnetic Black, V2 BP Kit 6467 Unexploded Turbo \| '06 350z Touring 6MT Carbon Silver

09-30-2019, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	+1 The Motordyne ART pipes are something to consider they have a unique deep tone to them without being too loud with no rasp. Depends though because some Z enthusiasts like the loud volume of the test pipes and some don’t like test pipes and think they are too loud. You should hear someone’s Z in person how has test pipes or you can hear sound clips online like on YouTube and make your decision from there as exhaust is so subjective on this forum and seems like everyone likes something different. Also you say you have a catback exhaust that will play a role on how loud your exhaust note is. I ran the AAM test pipes before they are the only test pipes I recommend and yes they are quite loud! __________________ Mr. Clean

10-30-2019, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If you have to ask... too loud __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-30-2019, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	“Loud” is subjective. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

10-30-2019, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
370zBoyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Driver seat Posts: 207 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 7214	it will definitely make it sound aggressive especially louder if you have an axle back or aftermarket exhaust but prepare for the service engine soon light to pop up if you don't get a tune. you will hear some hissing and possibly rattling from the test pipes

10-30-2019, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	It will be loud and drone. Part of it.

10-30-2019, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	You need whistle tips SRJ, ct2012, ZontheRocks and 1 others like this.

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