Bel Canto - Soprano Exhaust system

[swerve2007]

just chiming in as i work with the stuff every day-

-inconel is heavier than most everything else- it is very 'dense'.
-its advantage is heat resistance NOT resistance to fracture, as a matter of fact it is very hard but brittle

so, you want to use it in areas where heat resistance is more important than weight- like turbine guts or hi-temp headers, turbos etc. if i may suggest, you'd be better off spending your efforts on the titanium versions with the right alloy composition than on inconel ones- the exhaust does not get hot enaugh to use inconel- bragging rights are huge but only to non-educated about the cost not needing to be accrued.
great project btw.

 

[BD]

just chiming in as i work with the stuff every day-

-inconel is heavier than most everything else- it is very 'dense'.
-its advantage is heat resistance NOT resistance to fracture, as a matter of fact it is very hard but brittle

so, you want to use it in areas where heat resistance is more important than weight- like turbine guts or hi-temp headers, turbos etc. if i may suggest, you'd be better off spending your efforts on the titanium versions with the right alloy composition than on inconel ones- the exhaust does not get hot enaugh to use inconel- bragging rights are huge but only to non-educated about the cost not needing to be accrued.
great project btw.

Thank you!!! I checked out wikipedia yesterday just out of curiosity, they have some really good write up about it. as well.

Since you did bring up Ti, the pricing of Ti will be substantially more. With as many v5.x we have in the states, I believe there are only one or two owners opted for the Ti version because it was something like additional $2k.

Judging by the information I received yesterday from Japan, the Inconel version will be some where between $500 to $550 more (depend of the cost of the material). In today's exchange rate of 88Yen:$1.00, we're talking about worse case scenario, including shipping, approximately $3k for the Inconel and $2500 for the SS - depend on how many deals to work with per transaction - The cost of money wiring/receiving fees can be shared.

Five more are waiting for new homes. Once a total of ten is exported, the rumor has it will be marketed domestically in Japan with pricing similar to the old 5.1 and the new R-KS F599.

 

[sicarius82]

Mine is waiting at Ramon's. Will install right when he opens. Can't wait. Will post pictures and videos. Thanks a bunch Vance. Just in time for the PAG meet.

Long

 

[sicarius82]

I LOVE THIS EXHAUST!!! It's beautiful, sound note is very harmonious, very throaty noise, and fitment was perfect. Will post up pictures and videos as soon as I get them. Tytus, I heard you just got it installed today as well. Are you as satisfied as I am? For the price ($2450), best bang for buck. You get what you pay for. Highly recommended. Thanks again Vance. I understand there is a little scrutiny behind who made this exhaust, but you can't argue that it's an awesome exhaust. Vance, good luck with the sales... I have a feeling after the PAG meet that many others will follow suit.

Long

 

[sicarius82]

As promised, here are some pictures. Sound/video clips soon to come. And a little treat at the end, thanks to Si Fu Don't Hate.

Entire rear valence. I definitely need the 02+ valence. I'll be upgrading soon thanks to Henry (jagtiger).

Here is a closer shot of the right side to see the clearance and fitment. Holders were NOT adjusted. It bolted right up.

Underneath the rear valence. It tucks right up, does not hang down and scrape the ground.

And as an added treat brought to you by evof575gtc and VanceHu... Left side cluster

Right Side Cluster...Yes, it's in MPH not KPH

Entire Cluster

Thanks for your help Vance and Erick. Sakura-Chan wouldn't be who she is right now without your help. DON'T HATE!

 

[scorp965]

What did you do to that poor rear diffuser?

 

[evof575gtc]

those NSX-R gauges are tight!

 

[sicarius82]

They sure do look delicious :biggrin:

 

[BD]

Hey Long, glad to see you enjoying the exhaust. I think you will like the way it looks even more after you put on the 02 valence.:wink:

As for any interest parties, I know time is tough right now, but if you like to know more about the exhaust and different purchase options, give me a call or PM me. 714-267-4569.

The only quad tip in existence is on my car, and it is up for grab. I'm going with the Inconel version.

The yen is looking a little better this week, hope the dollar grow stronger next few weeks.

 

[davidf]

Were those vids shot with test pipes or cats?

 

[yoojeankim]

Were those vids shot with test pipes or cats?

i believe test pipes

 

[BD]

Were those vids shot with test pipes or cats?

What kind of headers are you running?

 

[Tytus]

I LOVE THIS EXHAUST!!! It's beautiful, sound note is very harmonious, very throaty noise, and fitment was perfect. Will post up pictures and videos as soon as I get them. Tytus, I heard you just got it installed today as well. Are you as satisfied as I am? For the price ($2450), best bang for buck. You get what you pay for. Highly recommended. Thanks again Vance. I understand there is a little scrutiny behind who made this exhaust, but you can't argue that it's an awesome exhaust. Vance, good luck with the sales... I have a feeling after the PAG meet that many others will follow suit.

Long

Unfortunately I have not had a chance to install it yet. It is killing me! The weather has been very cold and when it does break every now and then I am too busy or away. My car is still hibernating since november and we are expecting snow this weekend so again I will have to wait some more. It is beautiful though; it's a shame you really can't see it, but I'm sure the sound will be the main aesthetic appeal of it anyway.

Once I get it on I'll post.

Tytus

 

[davidf]

What kind of headers are you running?

DC headers. I'm waiting on some prospeed cats. I sold my TP's awhile back. You car sounds great. I was just wondering if you had the PS cats on at the time of vid shooting/duno run?

 

[BD]

DC headers. I'm waiting on some prospeed cats. I sold my TP's awhile back. You car sounds great. I was just wondering if you had the PS cats on at the time of vid shooting/duno run?

I'm on test pipes, but I am going to get prospeed cats because I need to pass smog this year.

I'll tell you what though, with test pipes, it's a whole different experience.

 

[davidf]

Thank's. I may pick up a set of TP's so I can switch back and fourth.:smile:

 

[BD]

I'm going to wire money to Japan in couple of weeks. If you like me to handle the purchase for you, please PM me. The price is $2400 shipped to your door via EMS.

 

[enkrypt3d]

Thank's. I may pick up a set of TP's so I can switch back and fourth.:smile:

David, are u regretting buying your GTX mufflers? :tongue:

 

[davidf]

Huh? GTX?

 

[enkrypt3d]

Huh? GTX?

GT Extreme exhaust.... from your avatar it looks like you have the GT Extreme exhaust...

 

[enkrypt3d]

Vance, do you have any in cabin video clips? Any drone inside the cabin? Thx

 

[davidf]

GT Extreme exhaust.... from your avatar it looks like you have the GT Extreme exhaust...

Thats the Gruppe-M version 2 which I recently sold for the BelCanto. The GM made the back of my car look soooooooo good.:frown:

 

[striker525]

enkrypt3d: haha..:tongue: you're so eager to get a new exhaust i assume. lol...sorry i just find it funny cause of all the questions comments you have about the gt extreme and the belcanto. hopefully you can find a gt-one ver.4 or 5.1 for sale soon. or even the jgtc parallel too!! :biggrin:

 

[enkrypt3d]

enkrypt3d: haha..:tongue: you're so eager to get a new exhaust i assume. lol...sorry i just find it funny cause of all the questions comments you have about the gt extreme and the belcanto. hopefully you can find a gt-one ver.4 or 5.1 for sale soon. or even the jgtc parallel too!! :biggrin:

hehe its a tough decision to make! I guess I'm bored with my ARK DTS!... lol

 

[striker525]

hehe its a tough decision to make! I guess I'm bored with my ARK DTS!... lol

what are you trying to go for? loudness? smoothness of sound? i'm sure you'll find the right one since you're just about done with the DTS. why not the arc? those pop up from time to time actually twice in one month i saw on the for sale section here. or you can get it brand new. i'd say the GTLW, the JGTC Parallel, the GT-One v.4 or 5.1, the bel-canto, the gt extreme, or the arc you'd have to choose from, from the looks of it. or even the DT-X? i'm sure you'll find something. i also take it you want an exhaust ASAP!? :redface::tongue::smile::biggrin: