quietest after market exhaust

nis350 · 22 January 2005

Just wondering if one wants just a bit louder exhaust (like a G35 coupe) than the stock, but don't want any additional noise in the cabin while cruising. Which after market exhaust is the quietest in the cabin?

I know this might be a strange question since most threads seem to ask for the loudest, but loud interior noise get very tiring....

Thanks. :wink:

rherschberg · 22 January 2005

I'e heard comptech is very quiet. In fact, I've heard people selling it and trading for another because they wanted a louder sound. but I've not heard it myself

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ANYTIME · 22 January 2005

With the window closed, the ANYTIME is as close to stock sounding as you can get. Outside, that's a different story at WOT.

docjohn · 22 January 2005

My old DC exhaust was also close to stock.I'm not sure if they still make them though.

aly · 22 January 2005

I have a DC exhaust, and it is slightly louder than stock upto 6000 RPM. After that point, it gives a nice deep howl.

sawbona · 22 January 2005

go to science of speed site, lots of sound bytes to make your own decision. Exhaust note is very subjective.

Personally I picked the Taitec GT Lightweight :smile: and I 'am happy and at around 3000 rpm its pretty quiet................at WOT thats another thing

NSXROC · 22 January 2005

I have a HKS. It's not as loud as the Taitec, but louder than the DC, Comptech. Not much noise in the cabin. It's a bit on the quiet side for my taste, but this is as loud as it can get. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy the heck of the exhaust for its sound. Don't want to be the one everyone hates in my neighborhood.

jlindy · 22 January 2005

not to be biased because I have one, but the anytime is the most stock like sounding from the cabin. It sounds great with the windows down, but you don't hear much with the windows up. I don't like loud exhausts and I wouldn't mind if the Anytime was a bit louder.

The comptech is not quiet. I have driven one with their exhaust and thought it was obnoxious for my tastes.

NSXWIND · 22 January 2005

Anytime should fits your need, plus there's a special deal going on (if there's any left) :biggrin:

MarkB · 22 January 2005

I have the CT exhaust and I don't have any problems with excessive noise (unless I kick it in the ass w/ the CTSC).

SilverOne · 22 January 2005

Other than comptech, I think the old RSR is also pretty quiet. Problem is getting one.

nsx1164 · 22 January 2005

SilverOne said:
Other than comptech, I think the old RSR is also pretty quiet. Problem is getting one.

I was just about to suggest RS-R as well -- quieter than CT but a nice low growl when you get on it. I believe they started up distributing these in the US again, after the old distributor (Racing Beat) discontinued them.

This was my first aftermarket NSX exhaust. A great looking system, possibly one of the best-built ones I've seen in awhile (looks "factory"). Main downside is weight -- it weighs almost as much as the factory cat-back unit (they DO have a lighter Titanium unit, but that's JDM only AFAIK). Also, I'm not sure they make any fitments for newer cars (only 91-94 available IIRC)... perhaps the extra plumbing can be sourced elsewhere.

RP-Motorsports · 22 January 2005

nsx1164 said:
-- it weighs almost as much as the factory cat-back unit.

It actually weighs about 5 lbs MORE than the OEM

I sold both my OEM and an RSR at the same time, and weighed them @ Fed Ex Ground, and the RSR was around 65lbs with the box, and the OEM was about 60 with the box. But Manuel is right, the RS-R is a beautiful exhaust, and is as quiet as OEM inside the cabin, and a unique sound at WOT.

B-rad · 23 January 2005

Dali Racing has been selling both the single and dual tip RS-R exhaust for 91-96 models so they are available.

nis350 · 23 January 2005

thank you all for your responses. What kind of RWHP does the RSR put out? Dali lists it for $1500

Maybe I will look for a used RSR or Anytime. Does either one have any durability issues?

B-rad · 23 January 2005

nis350 said:
thank you all for your responses. What kind of RWHP does the RSR put out? Dali lists it for $1500

Maybe I will look for a used RSR or Anytime. Does either one have any durability issues?

I would e-mail Mark and I am sure that he is listing the retail price of the RS-R and can sell it for much less.

jlindy · 23 January 2005

nis350 said:
thank you all for your responses. What kind of RWHP does the RSR put out? Dali lists it for $1500

Maybe I will look for a used RSR or Anytime. Does either one have any durability issues?

Anytime has a lifetime warranty. You can't beat that.

NetViper · 23 January 2005

Comptech is the queitest I have heard. I was really not too impressed with it honestly. I think my Anytime is much better. But, if you want a little extra airflow and don't want to attact a lot of extra attention, the comptech is a good choice.

PS. I love the G35 coupe and 350 exhausts stock. They sound incredible!

jlindy · 23 January 2005

NetViper said:
Comptech is the queitest I have heard. I was really not too impressed with it honestly. I think my Anytime is much better. But, if you want a little extra airflow and don't want to attact a lot of extra attention, the comptech is a good choice.

PS. I love the G35 coupe and 350 exhausts stock. They sound incredible!

If Comptech is quiet, then the one that I drove must have been jacked up becuase it sounded like a lawnmower inside a tin can. :smile: Then again, the car I test drove had a lot of other things wrong with it so I am not surprised.

docjohn · 23 January 2005

That sound usualy means it has a blown baffle.I experienced that with my DC

mattd · 24 January 2005

The Anytime is quiet inside the cabin with no resonation. It seams very loud though when I have watched it drive away. I have no cats though. So it is probably quite a bit louder.

nis350 · 24 January 2005

NetViper said:
Comptech is the queitest I have heard. I was really not too impressed with it honestly. I think my Anytime is much better. But, if you want a little extra airflow and don't want to attact a lot of extra attention, the comptech is a good choice.

PS. I love the G35 coupe and 350 exhausts stock. They sound incredible!

How are the Comptech & Anytime comparing to the G35 coupe in term of inside and outside sound level?

Is the Anytime quieter than the Comptech inside? I've heard of the Comptech drive by and it is quite loud outside.

S|b · 24 January 2005

Remus is also very quiet

/Stef

BryanZublin · 24 January 2005

Loudness changes dramatically with and without catalytic converters in place. So be careful when comparing loudness levels - some people drive with no cats.

I have the Tubi w/cats in place and it is slightly louder than stock but not too bad. Tubi w/o cats is too loud (in my opinion) for daily use but sounds great on the track.

Lopaka69 · 24 January 2005

I have an Anytime and I think it is very loud. I used to have a Comptech and it is much quieter than the Anytime, almost too quiet :biggrin: .

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