I recommend that you:

a. Set a budget.
b. Decide what configuration is best for you. Single. Dual. One or two mufflers.
c. Listen before buying.

 

i have stillen exhaust, include Y pipe, only loud during full throttle and it looks good

 

hmmm

 

i havnt seen or heard of any meets in seattle to listen to others exhaust set ups..but i would love to hear them in person before i bought something...guess ill just have to wait...i know ill regret it if i buy before i get a chance to listen to them..

 

Sport Z magizine tested exhausts, and gave noise level specs. Check old posts in the exhaust forum.

 

im thinkin borla/nismo

 

Perhaps this will help you a bit
http://www.everything350z.com/exhaust.html

 

great! thanks....

 

I checked out so many exhausts in an effort to find one close to sound and look of stock with more power to finally go with the APS 2.5" dual with cat deletes.

It sounds like stock at start and idle and is not loud at all at WOT. Check it out.

 

I put wider clamps on my Borla - no leaks after 3+ years.

 

still confused what to get either way...i was gonna pick up the jic but everyone says its way loud ...borla and nismo is what its lookin like im gonna go with...and i dont want a fartcan sound..lol...borla and nismo seem to sound deeper and not all nastly like...

 

JIC y-pipe shouldn't make the car much louder (if any) than the stock y-pipe. I think it flows a bit better though. Here are some videos w/ sound of my car with the Fujitsubo legalis-R (stainless) and JIC y-pipe.

Launch #1

Launch #2

Launch w/ AC on

Unloaded revving

My overall impression of my setup is that it is very quiet at slow speeds, and sounds loud and mean when you are mashing the gas. The car then got even a bit louder when I installed the JWT popcharger. I am pretty pleased with my choice in exhaust systems. Plus I really like the huge muffler tips on the fujitsubo system. At first they seemed really big, but now whenever I see the stock tips they look way too small.

Another thing to consider is whether you want rolled muffler tips (like Nismo) or single-layer thin tips (like Fujitsubo) or dual-wall (like factory stock or Borla). Good luck with your choice, I know it is a tough one.

 

DC headers, UR high flow cats and Borla true dual - I am happy with the exhaust sound & I'm an old guy.

 

thanks everyone...im pretty sure i want the borla now..from the sound clips i have heard it sound deep and not to obnoxious..best price i could find so far is $850 shipped...anyone find a better price =D?

 

Yes as it was mentioned earlier in this thread Fujitsubo is quiet. Another exhaust that is also quiet is the Tanabe Medalion Touring, it is rated under 93dbs. I wish I would have made a sound clip of my car when it was NA so you can listen to it. However as DavidV mentioned you should listen to the exhaust in person since most audio clips are not of good quality.

 

I used to run APS 2.5 and it sounds almost stock, probably just deeper tone but its not loud at all

 

HKS Ti.

 

I think the greddy evo2's are very quiet with cats.

 

I have a friend that has the Borla true dual and he really likes the way it sounds. The good thing about aftermarket exhaust system is that if you don't end up liking the one you get you can always sell them and get something you do like. Good luck

 

thanks!