SSautochrome exhaust review.

[Toahk]

I got my SSautochrome exhaust today. It shipped the same day I won the auction and I got it exactly one week later. I have to say, really nice welds, full stainless steel, and it came with all the gaskets I needed plus a bunch of extra bolts and a silencer. Exhaust hangers all fit in the stock locations and it bolts right onto your stock cat. They even gave me an extra 3 bolt exhaust gasket which I didn't need. Well on for the pics and the movie of how it sounds. Oh yeah it was 223 shipped!


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http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/t...1.wmv (http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/toahk/Exhaust1_0001.wmv)

http://img119.exs.cx/img119/7383/ssautochrome.jpg

[gmckey]

haha yeah I just got mine too! mine is really nice as well, but sits a tad too high up under the bumper and is vibrating against the bottom of the trunk, oh well, nothing a few hits w/ a hammer can't fix!

[zero.counter]

((OFF TOPIC)) Don't you just love Windows Movie Maker?

[DocTaDrifT]

i think you need some car ramps hahaha

[s134]

i have had mine on for quite some time now, i love it...and just fyi the ss autochrome 3" cat-back for the 240 is a mirror image of the ol skool GREDDY cat-back even uses the same canister
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/743000-743999/743306_22_full.jpg

[papershot]

woah that exhaust sits way low. that'd scrape all over.

[projectRDM]

Not with Nismo hangers.

I've got the S14 version, going on 8 months, can't say anything but good about it. Quality and fit are great and the price can't be touched.

[95Blue240sx]

Whoa! I hope your not going under ther car with those tine 2x4 pieces of wood! LOL

[S14DriftR]

looks and sounds nice

[ruthlesstyper]

Whoa! I hope your not going under ther car with those tine 2x4 pieces of wood! LOL
haha i was thinking the same thing. The wood isnt even flat on the ground, it's tilted. O_O

[IGSDann]

Yeah that exhaust seems like a great deal, it sounds great too. Looks pretty good I guess... I'd get it but I'm running N/A so it'ld be 2 times louder than that :coolugh: So I'll wait til' after I get my T25 in to but that... Thanks for brining it to my attention!

[Flipzide]

wow! thanx for the review and sound clip! i've been trying to find an exhaust review for this and you post one on the same day i was looking.. haha looks nice

[HyperTek]

any idea if its simular to teh megan racing exhuast?

[90RS13]

similar in what way? At least in looks it's nothing close. I have the megan racing cat-back. It exits straight, and the tip sticks out farther. Most people hate how far the tip sticks out but I like it cause I never have to clean the black exhaust crap of my bumper. It's cool that there are two really cheap, quality exhausts available now.

[Twinkie]

is that with your silencer on or off? i cant really tell.

[sticky240]

it looks like it hangs really really low, maybe its just the picture though. Whos the ebay seller? I couldn't find it

[sepulchral]

did u get it off ebay or from there website

[KOUKI KA-T]

Can someone with this Exhaust on an s14 post some pics? I got rid of my N1 Dual and was about to pick up an ex-mag, but for half the price this may be a better move...

EDIT: also any info on how much these things weigh?

[twitchy]

does it drone like crazy while you drive every time you hit the gas....we put a system like that on my dads Si and he began to suffer migranes

[projectRDM]

Can someone with this Exhaust on an s14 post some pics? I got rid of my N1 Dual and was about to pick up an ex-mag, but for half the price this may be a better move...

EDIT: also any info on how much these things weigh?

I can take a pic and host it on my tmobile site, but I can't email it to anyone, my mail is down.

Weight is near nothing, they use hollow hangers and without a resonator I'd guess it to be like 15lbs total. OE is like 34,567lbs. Per piece.

[theronin]

wanna gimme a link for other auctions for that? i havent been able to find their auctions ever.

[240witsr]

thats hot, im thinkin of gettin rid of my Tanabe 3" catback for this ssautochrome one. I like the muffler alot better than my Tanabe and been eyeballing the greddy power extreme. But since this ne looks the same... im ordering it soon!

[Flipzide]

umm i believe the seller is under

ssautochrome or something to that nature...ahh nvm heres the seller's store link if anyone wants it...


http://stores.ebay.com/WWW-SSAUTOCHROME-COM_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm

[kay_arsen]

hahahah i just bought the n1 style 3 inch ssautocrome one good deal

cant wait till it comes

[Twinkie]

Any flaws on the cat back yet?

[kay_arsen]

Not with Nismo hangers.

I've got the S14 version, going on 8 months, can't say anything but good about it. Quality and fit are great and the price can't be touched.

does it angle like the n1 is the sound good???



cant wait for the shipment

[Steeles]

does it angle like the n1 is the sound good???
cant wait for the shipment

yes and yes, I saw and heard it on both RDM I and RDM II and on a friends KAT drones a little but its a good sounding drone :) very nice quality

[BoaConChicken]

do you guys think that it would be rediculously loud on N/A, because that is such a good price, i'm thinking of buying one.

[Steeles]

no its not both RDM I & II were NA sounds great. kinda like a 350Z

[iknowyoulike]

Now i can't wait till spring to slap mines on!!! Damn Minnesota weather. Looks good mang..any other shots of the exhaust??

[Vatche]

ssautochrome sucks balls i hate them....

[michael1284]

pics for an s14 please :( and s14 owners, does it rattle or hit anything on the rear of the car?

[s134]

i have a ka24de N/A with cat-co cat and the ss autochrome cat-back, it is only raspy and ricey when the car is not fully warm, otherwise i have got comments that it sounds like an STI, and many have mistaked my car for being turbo charged for being so mellow, i bit of droning at somewhat high speeds though(mines very dirty :doh: )
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/743000-743999/743306_21_full.jpg

[Rownan]

ssautochrome sucks balls i hate them....

I love these posts that offer no explanation at all.. What do you think you are contributing?

[TurDz]

no its not both RDM I & II were NA sounds great. kinda like a 350Z

can you explain what RDM I and II is?

can anyone confirm if this exhaust has a 350Z/G35 coupe high-tone exhuast note? if so, i'm sold...

[SimpleS14]

RDM I and II are the project cars from Russ?


I would like some pics from a S14.

[projectRDM]

RDM I and II are the project cars from Russ?


I would like some pics from a S14.

Correct. RDM I, the blue car, was laid to rest a few months ago. RDM II is running the exhaust now, but I forgot about this thread and haven't taken pics yet. And it's now 23 degrees outside and dark, so no pics until maybe tommorrow.

There are no clearance issues, it's very much like any N1/Bee*R/GP Sports style exhaust. With OE manifold and the silencer it's very subdued with a low, throaty sound, on the old car with an SR downpipe and RT cat there was more growl to it, but still a very nice tone. I went through six different catbacks and numerous manifold/header combos and the SSA is the best sounding I've had.

[TurDz]

I went through six different catbacks and numerous manifold/header combos and the SSA is the best sounding I've had.

That is a very convincing statement. Hmm, if ever think of an exhuast, this one is pretty much the one I"ll buy from all the praise. Love the angled look...mmmmmm....

(can anyone who has this exhaust in the Davis/Sac area give me a ride??)

[Flipzide]

hey s134 do you think we can get a video or sound clip of your s13 with the ssautochrome catback? im very interested to see how it sounds on n/a

[DocTaDrifT]

there is a sound clip/vid on the orignal post

[BoaConChicken]

i'd kinda like to hear it on an N/A

[TurDz]

there is a sound clip/vid on the orignal post

I think it's down...I tried last nite and tonday and it's a 10.2kb file that doesn't work.

[Flipzide]

my request was for a n/a ka24e or ka24de =/

[CO S13]

I'm so glad to hear good reviews about this exhaust because I just bought a catback last night. We have bought some other parts from ssautochrome and have been very happy with them. The guy knows exhaust, but doesn't have a clue about turbos.

[slide]

so if i want a deep mellow gentle noise and not some obnoxious coffeecan rattle, is this a good exhaust for me?

some of the posts above compared this exhaust to that of a WRX or a 350Z. i think those are both very nice sounding exhausts, but they sound nothing alike imo. i have a 89 sohc n/a so do you think the sound will be a bit too loud and obnoxious?. you guys have the final word on whether or not i get this catback system so any feedback would be much appreciated.

o ya. other than the exhaust looking very dirty (ugly :/) after a while, and the crappy tone during startup, what are all the other negative side effects? do any of you have problems with clearance issues? does the exhaust scrape the ground sometimes? does it leave black residue on the rear bumper?

thanks in advance for ur help

[95zilvia]

does it leave black residue on the rear bumper?



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/743000-743999/743306_21_full.jpg

it doesn't leave black shit, but it leaves smiley faces on ur tail lights.

[mrmephistopheles]

it doesn't leave black shit, but it leaves smiley faces on ur tail lights.


Darn smileys.
http://s95322280.onlinehome.us/smiley.jpg

[nightwalker]

nice exhaust Toahk. I wouldn't go into the mountains with that bad boy though. btw, I'm getting rid of my 3incher. I'm willing to sacrifice the power loss cause I've had a headache for days now. No carpet and sound deadening makes it worse.

[slide]

95zilvia

i was just wondering why your exhaust looks nothing like the ones in the ebay ad... is it just cuz its dirty? or does the chrome finish eventually become like that for all exhausts?

[projectRDM]

It's not chrome, it's stainless steel. Dirt, abrasion, exhaust gas, all make it change color a little. When it's clean (mine anyway) it looks fine. You obviously can't expect something hanging under the car to stay pretty do you?

[DocTaDrifT]

still anyone with pix of it on a S14?

[michael1284]

just got mine and put it on, ill try to get some pics, its raining right now, oh this is on a s14 btw and it sounds good.

[Toahk]

nice exhaust Toahk. I wouldn't go into the mountains with that bad boy though. btw, I'm getting rid of my 3incher. I'm willing to sacrifice the power loss cause I've had a headache for days now. No carpet and sound deadening makes it worse.


Yeah I saw your ad in the classifieds. I'll give you a ride next time im down in sac you can hear it, its not all that loud from the inside.

[CKAMC]

if there anyone that doesnt sport this clearance issue *refering to attached image* if so what is it on *s13 or s14* and what exhaust is it? im tired of running into these pot-hole-loving exhausts

http://www.geocities.com/chriskidmac/ssautochrome.jpg

[SimpleS14]

Speaking of clearance issues...does anyone have their exhaust hit the stock rear sway bar (S14)?


Can't wait for some S14 pics. :x:

[michael1284]

i just got mine, its a base model so it doesn't have the stock sway bar, HOWEVER it does sit very close to the rear trunk/ that little gay thing that dips down above the canister and it will rattle at high rpms....i heard there are nismo rubber hangers that should make it stop? or should i just go to pep boys

[CKAMC]

where are these nismo hangers at? never seen them on any of the 240 sites

[KOUKI KA-T]

where are these nismo hangers at? never seen them on any of the 240 sites

Phase2 has them. (60$ for 3)
So does SPL (15$ each)
I paid 50$ for 3 on e-bay

[projectRDM]

Just took pics, sending them to my album now.

http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/projectRDM/projectRDM/ps/ALBUM/VIEWWEBSITE?foneblog=1106929878135

I'm deleting them over the weekend because I'm using up too much space.

[DocTaDrifT]

nice seats man

[Steeles]

Just took pics, sending them to my album now.

http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/projectRDM/projectRDM/ps/ALBUM/VIEWWEBSITE?foneblog=1106929878135

I'm deleting them over the weekend because I'm using up too much space.

you child molesting bastard when did you get the rear deck cover?
and are you through wiring yet? I got your MAFS sitting hear waiting on jason to bring me whatever the fizzuk he's supposed to be sending joo.

get up here and pull this SR out for me. the days its warm enough for me to do anything I'm working!

[projectRDM]

I picked it up on the way home from last time. It was on backorder.

Wiring is done, waiting on timing covers to get finished before the motor goes back together.

[SimpleS14]

Russ - how long did it take you to scour the globe and find those parts for your interior? are they a mix of European and Japanese parts?

Thanks for the pics.

[michael1284]

Alright fellas here's the link to my the SSAUTOCHROME on my s14.

http://www.wtfm8.net/chengstA/240sx/ssautochrome1.jpg
http://www.wtfm8.net/chengstA/240sx/ssautochrome2.jpg
http://www.wtfm8.net/chengstA/240sx/ssautochrome3.jpg
http://www.wtfm8.net/chengstA/240sx/ssautochrome4.jpg

I love it except for I'm going to need some stiffer exhaust hangers, it rattles at high rpms.

[RedSuns]

looks good

[Twinkie]

what does it say on the muffler tip? looks like theres a brand. "ssautochrome"?

[michael1284]

says "Motoria" I belive, at least something along those lines (too lazy and cold outside to go check)

[TokyoNights]

Looks just like my uras but half price and no wait
where were these a year ago :rant2:

[projectRDM]

Looks just like my uras but half price and no wait
where were these a year ago :rant2:

Funny you mention it. A local guy ordered the Uras also and waited 8 months for it, he saw mine and got pissed since it's identical and costs less.

[projectRDM]

Russ - how long did it take you to scour the globe and find those parts for your interior? are they a mix of European and Japanese parts?

Thanks for the pics.

Uk and JDM, and there's more stuff coming. I'm going to do a large writeup on FA once I get everything else wired in.

[kay_arsen]

nice i just got mine a couple days ago how you like the sound?

[michael1284]

i love it, its a lot quieter than my megan racing, but loud when i punch it, and when im on the highway going about 60ish, it doesn't drone as loud

[SimpleS14]

Uk and JDM, and there's more stuff coming. I'm going to do a large writeup on FA once I get everything else wired in.


Awesome....I would really like to see how you got the digital climate control and weather reading by the clock to work.

[s134]

damn, i have a digi camera that takes video but it doesnt record audio, no it does not leave black stains on the bumper, although i am running a cat-co cat if you aren't then it might, i am glad you guys like the smiley :loco:

[Twinkie]

Mines arrived like 4 days after i bought it. SSautochrome has great customer service and all and shiping is super duper quik. I got the cat back for $235 shipped. welding and quality looked above decent. very well built. hollow hangers, comes with gaskets, even an extra one, bolts bolts and bolts!

So my friend and I installed it into my s13 w/ sr20det in his garage and was soo excited. We thougth it would sound simular like the ones in the clips of this thread but sounded a bit different.

i installed a whole new exhaust system. 3" megan racing downpipe, straight pipe, and ssautochrome cat back. I also had a turbo outlet, but there were complications witht hat which i will will install later on. (everything was fine, but the silencer was shitty.) took us about 2 -3 hours installing everything because we used all hand tools, and didnt even have pb blaster or wd-40! lol. No lifter...just a jack and 4 jack stands.

when we tested it and turned on the virgin catback exhaust...VROOOM!!!!! CRAZY LOUD at cool temp. Now i always wanted the STI sound on my car, but never thought it would be possible with the 240sx, but with my set up, it went swell and Subaru WRX STI it sounded like. it idles like "gurgle-gurgle-gurgle-gurgle-gurgle" adn the more you rev, the faster the "gurgle (of course). When rolling on neutral, catback was completely silent. downshifting isnt so loud. best of all, cruising is just a constand "brrrrrrrbrrrr" sound, not very loud at all, until you downshift and accelerate, or step on it at a sudden, the thing is fucking loud as hell! sounded exactly like an STI or a muscle car. Power gain was drastic. probably over 20 hp's (to the wheels).

Mounting on the car was very stiff and secure. nice direct bolt on with no complications. everything went smoothly.

I wish i had clips for you guys to watch, but me no camera no nothing. well, hope my post could convice that ssautochrome catback isnt a "shit" prduct, but a very impressive one. :D

[kay_arsen]

Mines arrived like 4 days after i bought it. SSautochrome has great customer service and all and shiping is super duper quik. I got the cat back for $235 shipped. welding and quality looked above decent. very well built. hollow hangers, comes with gaskets, even an extra one, bolts bolts and bolts!

So my friend and I installed it into my s13 w/ sr20det in his garage and was soo excited. We thougth it would sound simular like the ones in the clips of this thread but sounded a bit different.

i installed a whole new exhaust system. 3" megan racing downpipe, straight pipe, and ssautochrome cat back. I also had a turbo outlet, but there were complications witht hat which i will will install later on. (everything was fine, but the silencer was shitty.) took us about 2 -3 hours installing everything because we used all hand tools, and didnt even have pb blaster or wd-40! lol. No lifter...just a jack and 4 jack stands.

when we tested it and turned on the virgin catback exhaust...VROOOM!!!!! CRAZY LOUD at cool temp. Now i always wanted the STI sound on my car, but never thought it would be possible with the 240sx, but with my set up, it went swell and Subaru WRX STI it sounded like. it idles like "gurgle-gurgle-gurgle-gurgle-gurgle" adn the more you rev, the faster the "gurgle (of course). When rolling on neutral, catback was completely silent. downshifting isnt so loud. best of all, cruising is just a constand "brrrrrrrbrrrr" sound, not very loud at all, until you downshift and accelerate, or step on it at a sudden, the thing is fucking loud as hell! sounded exactly like an STI or a muscle car. Power gain was drastic. probably over 20 hp's (to the wheels).

Mounting on the car was very stiff and secure. nice direct bolt on with no complications. everything went smoothly.

I wish i had clips for you guys to watch, but me no camera no nothing. well, hope my post could convice that ssautochrome catback isnt a "shit" prduct, but a very impressive one. :D


nice review

man i gotta wait to spring to put mine on :madfawk:

[michael1284]

yeah IMO it's awesome b/c its quiet when you want it to be, like on the highway or neutral, but it roars to life when you punch it. best combination ever. :)

[Flipzide]

no sound clips from a n/a KA yet? :hsdance:

[BlackS14]

The SS Auto is indeed a 3" exhaust correct?

-Bill

[Jeff240sx]

Nismo hangars are how much closer to the body? Worth $50?
And, is SSA stainless steel magnetic? I know boost designs is, with slight surface rust gathering on it, so it's cheap, mutt stainless. The only way I can see these companies making this stuff for much less than I can even buy the raw materials (bends) for is by using mutt stainless.
-Jeff

[boosteds13]

Nismo hangars are how much closer to the body? Worth $50?
And, is SSA stainless steel magnetic? I know boost designs is, with slight surface rust gathering on it, so it's cheap, mutt stainless. The only way I can see these companies making this stuff for much less than I can even buy the raw materials (bends) for is by using mutt stainless.
-Jeff
True, but even so, it's still $230 shipped. That's not much more than your local muffler shop would charge you for a crappy pressbent aluminized steel system and muffler.

[TokyoNights]

my uras has slight surface rust all over so dont think the jdm brands are that much better

[SimpleS14]

Does anyone have the dual version?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7951080092&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

[slide]

wow twinkie's review sold me the exhaust

i'm buying one as soon as i got the cash


... but i wonder if it would still sound like a sti even if my n/a ka is completely stock and i still got the cat.

[Twinkie]

hmmm. i doubt youll have the STI sound if its an n/a KA. but itll still be loud and monstrous. i hear n/a ka with no restictions is supposed to be even LOUDER than turbo.

although i think itll only hav ethat "STI" rumbling sound if you run a straight pipe instead of a catalytic converter. i dunno. mine sounds extremely loud, but i LOVE IT. but you can barely even hear the exhaust if your going like 1500 rpm at 3rd gear, 2300 rpm at 4th gear, and 2500 - 27-2800 rpm at 5th gear. almost completely silent on neutral. but once you punch it (especially in 3rd and 4th) above 4000 rpm...oh man you cant even hear the music or the people talking in the car.

only thing is i always gotta beat around the bush when i sense cops.

[the professor]

Does anyone have the dual version?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7951080092&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

I wonder if that will even fit without the rear bumper being modfied. I'm going to ask the seller if he can give me some mroe detailed measurements.

[projectRDM]

I wonder if that will even fit without the rear bumper being modfied. I'm going to ask the seller if he can give me some mroe detailed measurements.


It's a replica of the Apex'i N1 Dual, should fit fine.

[CoasTek240]

It's a replica of the Apex'i N1 Dual, should fit fine.
yeah it fits exactly like the N-1 dual. my friend just bought one, i saw it on his car the other day. i think i may get myself one of these.
its cheaper than a used Apex N-1 dual.

Plus i think i may powdercoat everything (all the piping except the canisters), flat black, for rust protection.

[nightwalker]

sucks for us Cali guys. I'm doing cut outs now. No more blinging exhausts for me. Sr20+exhaust= ref ticket= ass fucked = $$$$$ = CRAP!

[Titan]

hmmm. i doubt youll have the STI sound if its an n/a KA. but itll still be loud and monstrous. i hear n/a ka with no restictions is supposed to be even LOUDER than turbo.



All N/A's should be louder then turbos. Turbo motors are quieter since they have a turbine wheel to muffle a large percentage of the noise.

[DocTaDrifT]

anyone know if they make the duals for S14?

[SoCalSilvia]

yeah it fits exactly like the N-1 dual. my friend just bought one, i saw it on his car the other day. i think i may get myself one of these.


would you mind taking pics? or asking him to take pics and post it up? I think we would all like to see how it looks.

doctadrift- yes, they do make it for s14 as well

[240trainee]

Wow, this thing is looking like a good deal. I was debating on an exhaust for my stock KA, but I'm tired of the car being silent. If worse comes to worse I could always get a resonator put in.

[Scott5586]

I just got my ssauto exhaust today. I could not be happier. When I first got it I must have drove around for like an hour and a half just to listen to it. :2f2f: Just like the others said it is real quite when you are just driving normally but as soon as u hit the gas the exhaust comes to life. This thing is loud on a NA/KA when your at WOT.

[240trainee]

Well, it is definatly on my spring car parts list -

Coilovers
Exhaust
B&M Shifter
better tires
91-94 S13 front bumper with a zenki lip.

Gonna be hot, especially when the car actualkly will make some noise!

[the professor]

I just got my ssauto exhaust today. I could not be happier. When I first got it I must have drove around for like an hour and a half just to listen to it. :2f2f: Just like the others said it is real quite when you are just driving normally but as soon as u hit the gas the exhaust comes to life. This thing is loud on a NA/KA when your at WOT.
So im assuming you have a n/a ka? I'm really thinking bout gettin one of these exhausts, im jsut worried about it being too loud without a resonator. Is it significantly quiter with the silencer in?
Does anyone know if ssauto is going to be making more of the dual exhausts? I shoulda jumped on that while I had the chance :bash:

[DocTaDrifT]

are the duals for the S14 only made in 3 inch?

[Scott5586]

yea i have a na and the car is real quite if you are just driving around town and a normal speed. But when you go wide open throttle(WOT) it gets LOUD but i think this exhuast is a great buy for a turbo or na car.

[Twinkie]

yeah last night i drove my friend's car and my friend drove mine. i cant even hear my exhaist when hes going normal speed. ive been trippin about how loud it is and thought cops could hella hear it. but its actually not bad at all. when he revved, then it got super loud

[BlackS14]

I heard a local guy with the SS Atuo today on his DOHC with header and test pipe. DAMN.....WAYYYY to loud for my liking....and it started breaking up bad at higher rpms as well......was gonna buy it soon too.....nope...

-Bill

[nightwalker]

I had a 3inch exhaust very similar to the SS autocrome one. I got a ticket for modified exhaust. So I put in the silencer to test it and see what the DB level was, hoping I could pass. heh heh.

...92 db at idle (with silencer) 104 at 2500 rpm. 107 at 3500.

[Scott5586]

Well i also have headers and testpipe, and mine does not break up. It sounds just as good as my friends n1 dual. yea its loader cuz theres no resonator but like i said before its only load when you are heavy on the throttle.

[projectRDM]

Well i also have headers and testpipe, and mine does not break up. It sounds just as good as my friends n1 dual. yea its loader cuz theres no resonator but like i said before its only load when you are heavy on the throttle.


No, you do not have headers, unless you put a V6 or V8 in your car.

[s14falcon]

I got mine, and i have to say, anyone who thinks its remotely quiet is out of their minds. this is on n/a here, fucking forget it. Its ungodly loud, always. I need to have the silencer in if i want to drive it on the roads, then its bearable. otherwise, forget that shit, its scary loud.

[michael1284]

i guess if you think thats loud....then don't get any car w/ exhaust..b/c compared to most of the exhausts out there...it is simply a lot quieter....sorry this is speaking from someone that is "out of their mind"... :P

[DocTaDrifT]

im out of my mind too becaue i still want one haha :smash:

[nightwalker]

"Remember noise levels above 85 dBA will harm hearing over time" -some institute of hearing

...damn, that's probably why my most used word is "huh?" now.

[dct223]

anyone know if they make the duals for S14?

yes SSAC makes them for s14...

from the clip.. i ono if its just cus of the camera, i thought the exhuast sounded just really different... but thats just me...

great deal for it though, im sure if i didnt have an exhuast id get one since im piss broke right now...

heres a clip of my apexi n1 duals... if anybody gets a clip of the SSAC duals you can compare the sound to the real thing =P

http://dct223.home.comcast.net/n1.wmv

ps... please dont pwn me... i didnt know how to blur out my plate :ugh:


Davis

[BlackS14]

i guess if you think thats loud....then don't get any car w/ exhaust..b/c compared to most of the exhausts out there...it is simply a lot quieter....sorry this is speaking from someone that is "out of their mind"... :P

I only wish I had the chance to prove you wrong. I drove next to the fella with the SS Auto (and as I said before he has the exact same setup I would have had if I bought the exhaust) and his drowned my car out at wot.......made me cringe..lol

-Bill

[AllenRPS13]

Whoa! I hope your not going under ther car with those tine 2x4 pieces of wood! LOL


haha, right! it's extremely dangerous if u just use that fucking piece of wood!

:wtf:

[SimpleS14]

I want the dual version...but haven't spotted one yet.

[Scott5586]

No, you do not have headers, unless you put a V6 or V8 in your car.
Well FYI headers are made for the 240 by greddy, hotshot and obx that i know of. I have the obx 4-2-1. :doh:

[sticky240]

Well FYI headers are made for the 240 by greddy, hotshot and obx that i know of. I have the obx 4-2-1. :doh:
you said you had "headers" in your post. That is the reason for his comment, because inline4 engines only have a header (singular) as opposed to headers as in a V block engine

[michael1284]

I only wish I had the chance to prove you wrong. I drove next to the fella with the SS Auto (and as I said before he has the exact same setup I would have had if I bought the exhaust) and his drowned my car out at wot.......made me cringe..lol

-Bill

if you have been reading correctly, we have been saying its QUIET for an exhaust when your driving normal like under 3k RPMS, but when you punch it of course its going to be loud....I guess coming from my megan racing that droned a lot this is a world of a difference....high flow = loud....would you like some ear plugs? :naughtyd:

EDIT: just re-read my post, i'm really not trying to be an ass...sorry if i come off as one :bigok:

[reefer1114]

hows the mpg? loose a lot of gas mileage or what? and 3" piping bolts right on the catalytic no prob right? and for a stock ka would it just loose power with the 3" piping or would it actually gain any power?

[S14DB]

hows the mpg? loose a lot of gas mileage or what? and 3" piping bolts right on the catalytic no prob right? and for a stock ka would it just loose power with the 3" piping or would it actually gain any power?
I Gained MPG. Increased flow, more efficient.

[projectRDM]

you said you had "headers" in your post. That is the reason for his comment, because inline4 engines only have a header (singular) as opposed to headers as in a V block engine

Thank you. I'm glad there's another intelligent person in here.


For the people complaining about noise, I made my points about my own exhaust with silencer in and OE manifold/downpipe in place. Obviously with a header and/or test pipe it will be a LOT louder, any exhaust will, and anyone on this board knows that. But it's no louder than any other full 80mm, non-resonated catback made by any other manafacturer either.

[sw20>>s14]

not bad. the n1 dual that dct provided does kinda sound like a scooby. does the ssac compare? looking at auctions on ebay and the welds and quality does look surprisingly good. thinking about either getting ssac or used brand name, either way, can't go wrong...

[kay_arsen]

HOLY SHEIT i just installed this exhuast today when i was about to leave the shop buddy told me to take my oem exhuast cause he told me i was gonna get pulled over. this thing is fricken loud i had to keep my revs under 2, and without the silencer HOLY jesus CHRIST its like its shaken my house in my garage :| man i did not think it was gonna be that loud its like a FRICKEN HARLEY woomp wooomp wooomp BIG diesel truck monster sound. and this is a stock na ka bolted on to the oem cat. When i punched it at wot im convinced them aleins on mars will hear you. FRICKEN HEAT SCORE cant even hear my music. i thought it was gonna be quite then when you kick it then it would be loud just what i was lookin for.NOPE this thing drones loud as fawk without the silencer

im going to be driving like a grandma for awhile until i get the thing to be quiter

[nightwalker]

hahahaha! 107+ dba ain't nothin to fuck with!

[s14falcon]

haha, kay arsen, thats my opinion exactly, when i started it up and drove it the first time, i was shittin my pants with how careful i had to drive it. with the silencer its ok, it sounds a little gay with it in because it rattles when you punch it, i think i may get a resonator put in eventually.

[kay_arsen]

haha, kay arsen, thats my opinion exactly, when i started it up and drove it the first time, i was shittin my pants with how careful i had to drive it. with the silencer its ok, it sounds a little gay with it in because it rattles when you punch it, i think i may get a resonator put in eventually.


yeah noticed the rattle from the silencer but its better with it less rumble. the silencer is really shitty that they give you. Yeah im gonna get a resonator put in too. sounds like the ka is a V8 you'll have ricers in civics shitting thier pants :werd:

[F-bodeee]

I got mine in today and i must say, i love it. I also bought a test pipe so its straight back for me. Im N/A as well and, although it is loud, i like it. I guess im used to it though because my car before this was a 87 Trans Am with a cutout. They shouldn't even send the silencer with it because it sounds like a APC civic muffler with it on. Here are some pics, video/sound to follow shortly.


http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~he918645/exhaust.jpg

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~he918645/exhaust1.jpg

[reefer1114]

HOLY SHEIT i just installed this exhuast today when i was about to leave the shop buddy told me to take my oem exhuast cause he told me i was gonna get pulled over. this thing is fricken loud i had to keep my revs under 2, and without the silencer HOLY jesus CHRIST its like its shaken my house in my garage :| man i did not think it was gonna be that loud its like a FRICKEN HARLEY woomp wooomp wooomp BIG diesel truck monster sound. and this is a stock na ka bolted on to the oem cat. When i punched it at wot im convinced them aleins on mars will hear you. FRICKEN HEAT SCORE cant even hear my music. i thought it was gonna be quite then when you kick it then it would be loud just what i was lookin for.NOPE this thing drones loud as fawk without the silencer

im going to be driving like a grandma for awhile until i get the thing to be quiter

WO OH!!! :cry: what about with the silencer on?

[kay_arsen]

WO OH!!! :cry: what about with the silencer on?


its bearable with the silencer on its really those you like it or not. try it for yourself some ppl think its not really loud some do. The silencer when put on mine seems to make a wierd rattle sound when you push it imma try tighting really hard. maybe in a week or so i'll start to like it, but right now not really i kind of like the stealth drive then at wot the roar this thing seems to drone really loud so theyll know your coming. well i only drove it for about 30 minutes maybe it needs to be broken in i dunno. Well i didnt really tested it out fully i was scared to bring my revs up past 3 cause it was loud. :hsdance:

[reefer1114]

yea i cant wait. mine arrives on friday. YAY!!!

[DocTaDrifT]

dang it seems like everyone and their mother is getting this exhaust i dont think i want it anymore

[SoCalSilvia]

dang it seems like everyone and their mother is getting this exhaust i dont think i want it anymore

then rock a real apexi n1 like me :2f2f:

[DocTaDrifT]

hahah yea now i have to buy the REAL thing just to be "different"

[SoCalSilvia]

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~he918645/exhaust.jpg



dude, there is seriously like zero ground clearance. you must scrape everywhere!

[F-bodeee]

haven't scraped anywhere yet, but im being very cautious

edit: yes i do, don't even look at speedbumps w/ this exhaust

[Toahk]

I scrape it over everything, its a very low hanging exhaust, dont even think about going over speed bumps if your car is slammed.

[Colorado S14]

I had an Apexi N1 on my car then swiched out to this. It is much louder than the N1, it is a much more aggressive sound. I am turbo now and it is bearable, pre turbo I would have probably gotten sick of it eventually.

[reefer1114]

installed mine today. love the sound but the silencer rattles a little. too late now so imma fix it later today.

[theronin]

installed mine yesterday. mine sits right on the rear, i mean right there (had to bang the bracket a lil to get the exhaust hangers to slide in)

the sound i think is very very nice, not too buzzy, my GF thought it sounded pretty hot. she was getting all antsy for me to pull over.... can't imagine why :)

[spoonfed]

this exhaust is tempting.... still no real answer to whether this thing is loud or not on average, i'm really tired of loud exhausts but i dont know of too many on the 240 that looks good and is quiet... i dont like them RSR looks.

[reefer1114]

well mine is a na ka24e and its about medium-high loud and it sounds awesome. when its idle its so quiet but when you punch it, the exhaust has a real deep non-rice tone. i say get one. the best thing ive bought for $230 so far. only thing was the silencer which rattled a little but was easily fixed with careful hammering. :rawk:

[theronin]

im na ka. no silencer, those are for girls.

[F-bodeee]

i have a video of my exhaust (N/A KAD) i just need somewhere to host it....anyone?

[boosteds13]

Just won my auction last night... should be deilvered by the end of next week. ANYTHING beats the ghetto ricer muffler job that is on my car now. I used to drive an eclipse with atmospherically dumped wastegate so I doubt it will be louder than that....

[spoonfed]

F-bodeee do you have a picture directly behind your car..? what wheels are those.. their nice!

[Antihero983]

i have a hotshot header, intake and ill be putting on a megan test pipe in place of the cat......am i gonna get pulled over if get this thing?

[Twinkie]

i have a hotshot header, intake and ill be putting on a megan test pipe in place of the cat......am i gonna get pulled over if get this thing?

most likely yes...but itll feel badass. i got a 3" downpipe, 3" megan straight pipe and the 3" ssautochrome catback....havent got pulle dover yet. but i always beat around the bush

[kay_arsen]

after about a week the exhuast actually sounds better not as loud as i first thought. yeah with some hammering no more rattle with the silencer. nice mean sound at wot starting to like the exhuast more

[F-bodeee]

thanks, the wheels are just some American Racing wheels i picked up and painted/polished the lip. Here are some pics from behind and a video. Note: I was very bored yesterday and made this vid.

Right click, Save As....---> www.floridadrift.com/oss/Sucio/exhaustfinal.wmv

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~he918645/exhaustrear.jpg

[F-bodeee]

one more...


http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~he918645/exhaust7.jpg

[spoonfed]

sweet clip and pictures, appreciate it, the exhaust sounds deep but a little distorted in my opinion, could it be my speakers? it sounds a little bubbly... i dont know how to describe it.. car looks hot though!

[Flipzide]

wow man that sounds nice..but dang its so loud.. i love how much effort you put into the video, gave me a great idea of what the exhaust was all about... :whip:

[bing]

tossing this up in a few SSAC threads.

anyone got a phone number for those guys?

i have sent 5-6 e-mails without a single reply...

i want to give them a bunch of my money but apparently they dont want it.

[sil80forme]

lol they never return anyones email, but i will tell ya one thing, they are damn good whith shipppin mine was on my doorstep the next day, no lie paid for it tues mid afternoon and bam on my doorstep the next day, gotta love that, anyway i love the sound, at low rpms on my ka24e, but it gets alil raspy up top but i think that will change once my dohc is in,anyway. also i have no clearance probs with it that thing is so tight against the bottom of the car its rediculous, and my car has cut springs to bout 3 coils in front and hlf in the back, i got stocker tuked, and no scrappin, except for speed bumps of course, anyway i highlt reccomend this exhaust.

[bing]

so how do you get ahold of them?

[meme]

they do have fast shipping but for some reason i never get the gaskets and bolts! i never get a reply also. faxed them a request, and also no reply

anyways it is just an exhaust. and for ME i would rather not pay $4xx plus for an exhaust. put that money into tires or what ever you want.

[sil80forme]

just bid on ebay thas what i did, won the bid paid and got the exhaust, that easy

[meme]

just bid on ebay thas what i did, won the bid paid and got the exhaust, that easy


hahaa; yeah that easy.. i still don't have gaskets or bolts. for exhaust,downpipe, and test pipe.

[Toahk]

search for "super jdm catback s13" on ebay to find the exhausts.

[sepulchral]

hahaa; yeah that easy.. i still don't have gaskets or bolts. for exhaust,downpipe, and test pipe.


im getting my exhaust in this morning, there better be gaskets or im gunna fuck somebody up

[kay_arsen]

they gave me extra gaskets and tons of bolts

[boosteds13]

Yeah, mine is supposed to be delivered today as well. I'll let you know if everything comes with it or not.

[michael1284]

mine came w/ 2 extra gaskets....and like...6 extra bolts lol... :w00t:

[sepulchral]

lol i bet they just grab handfuls of shit and just throw it in the box and say "fuck it"

[sepulchral]

hey guys i got the sr20det Dump pipe with mine, does it have threads for the o2 sensor? i guess i will know within the hour..

[bing]

i'll paypal $10 to whom ever can successfully put me in contact with these fuckers..

someone has to live close by and can barge in the door with a gun and demand a phone number.

[DRO916]

thanks, the wheels are just some American Racing wheels i picked up and painted/polished the lip. Here are some pics from behind and a video. Note: I was very bored yesterday and made this vid.

Right click, Save As....---> www.floridadrift.com/oss/Sucio/exhaustfinal.wmv

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~he918645/exhaustrear.jpg

i swear ur car looks like mine, zenki lip and all. it gives me the best example of how that ssac exhaust would look on my car. that shit is loud as fuck! i was guessin u were goin full throttle in that vid...thanks man

[sepulchral]

just got the xhaust in... i got the dump pipe, downpipe, test pipe, catback deal... it looks long as shit, looks like 20 feet long or something my god, i hope they didnt mis up pipes. looks good but the welds are really shitty on the exhaust piping, they are good on the o2 housing.

ill take pics later.. everything is nice and polished i got all gaskets and bolts/nuts so im happy with taht, ill prolly leave neg feedback just cuz i hate these guys anyways even if the product is good... i can se the welds on the exhaust braking in the future though.

[Twinkie]

i'll paypal $10 to whom ever can successfully put me in contact with these fuckers..

someone has to live close by and can barge in the door with a gun and demand a phone number.

oh my god! why dont you just bid on ebay...shit. theres a ton of them. and then sedn them an email.

[boosteds13]

Just got mine... Came with everything I needed plus extra like a lot of others were getting.

http://www.escic.com/cr95gst/exhaustset.jpg

Welds don't look TOO bad to me...
http://www.escic.com/cr95gst/exhaustwelds.jpg

[bing]

oh my god! why dont you just bid on ebay...shit. theres a ton of them. and then sedn them an email.

i dont want to bid on auctions.

and i have sent 7 e-mails already with regards to auctions and through their site.

sent fax today

[F-bodeee]

i can't imagine a 240 owner that hasn't bought something off ebay. Why won't you bid on anything? There are proven results...

[sw20>>s14]

anybody try slapping a resonator on yet? just concerned about the noise

[bing]

i can't imagine a 240 owner that hasn't bought something off ebay. Why won't you bid on anything? There are proven results...

i want to make a bulk purchase and i am not about to bid on 15 different auctions.

i wont do business with a company that i cant get ahold of.

there are other ebay merchants that i have spent several thousand dollars with this year that will send me 5 e-mails a day. that is what i need.

looking to get in touch with a rep from their company.

[boosteds13]

i want to make a bulk purchase and i am not about to bid on 15 different auctions.

i wont do business with a company that i cant get ahold of.

there are other ebay merchants that i have spent several thousand dollars with this year that will send me 5 e-mails a day. that is what i need.

looking to get in touch with a rep from their company.

Look what I found on their site...

CONTACT INFORMATION:

SSAutoChrome Inc.
5012 Swisswood Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613-7012

1-800-957-0644 Toll Free
1-919-845-0997 Fax Order Line

Open
Monday - Saturday 8:00a.m - 10:00p.m

Department E-mail Contact:

Customer Service: [email protected]om
Product Inquiry : [email protected]
SSAutoChrome Comment Form:
Email us at [email protected]

[bing]

crazy, i couldnt find that no matter where i went...

the address and fax info i got was also not the same as that stuff

you are magic sir.

[s14ajk]

crazy, i couldnt find that no matter where i went...

the address and fax info i got was also not the same as that stuff

you are magic sir.

i guess will be seeing a group buy on the SON shortly...if so I am in...




kay_arsen, how much were customs and duties for the exhaust????

[Pacman]

Why hasn't anyone modified the hangers yet? Can't you cut a little bit off the hanger and then re-bend it to fit?

[boosteds13]

Why hasn't anyone modified the hangers yet? Can't you cut a little bit off the hanger and then re-bend it to fit?

????? I saw one in person last week and I talked to the owner...said it bolted right on no prob. Modified the hangers in what way?

[Pacman]

????? I saw one in person last week and I talked to the owner...said it bolted right on no prob. Modified the hangers in what way?

Everyones saying that it hangs real low so why hasn't anyone modified the hangers to bring in up?

[boosteds13]

Everyones saying that it hangs real low so why hasn't anyone modified the hangers to bring in up?

Ahh... I don't think there is much you can do in terms of that as the muffler practically touches the back bumper cover as it is. I ordered some urethane hangers off ebay to reduce the movement and prevent stretching or sagging of the exhaust. I am still at stock ride height so I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

[Pacman]

Ahh... I don't think there is much you can do in terms of that as the muffler practically touches the back bumper cover as it is. I ordered some urethane hangers off ebay to reduce the movement and prevent stretching or sagging of the exhaust. I am still at stock ride height so I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
Ah, didn't think of the muffler being right on the cover.

[bobafett]

on my car the muffler rubs on the tow hook and its really obnoxious at certain rpms, havent figured out a good solution yet, i tried to take off the tow hook, but the bolts wouldnt budge. i will probably try to take it off and heat up the hook and bend it slightly so the muffler wont hit. :)

[Twinkie]

the hangers on mines are perfect. and the cat back hangs super perfect and stiff on my car....hmm maybe because my car isnt low enough. i dunno.

[reefer1114]

damnit i thought i fixed mine but i didnt. whenever i start the car it rattles and it sounds like shiet when im going slow. stupid silencer. i tried to hammer it out but it didnt stop it. so i just left it off. damn its so loud. oh well better than rattle haha. or can anyone suggest something i can do so the silencers large outer ring (where you the hole for the screw is) so it wont keep hitting the side to make it stop rattling?

[kouki-gymkhana]

Anybody know if it's still possible to buy the s13 version? I checked on ebay and there are none listed, I checked the ssautochrome website and it's not there, I even e-mailed them and got no response. Any suggestions?

[Project D]

Okay, I need some help on this exhaust here. I want to buy the turbo back setup for my Sr20DET and was wondering what people thought of the setup as a whole? This includes the downpipe, outlet pipe, cat-back, and "cat pipe". I want to make a decent amount of power with my car and this is the most cost efficient way I have seen so far. Any input is appreciated.

[Project D]

Bumpity bump.

[iknowyoulike]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=76069 <--- check out this thread. your answer is here..i have the exhaust and i love it but as far as anything else from them i'd questioned it..

[Project D]

iknowyoulike, do you just have the cat-back or do you have the whole turbo back? I'm only looking at this because it would save me money in my swap, otherwise, I was gonna spend a little bit more than this (by about 500 dollars) so it would be nice to know which parts are decnet and which aren't...............

[Jcb890]

iknowyoulike, do you just have the cat-back or do you have the whole turbo back? I'm only looking at this because it would save me money in my swap, otherwise, I was gonna spend a little bit more than this (by about 500 dollars) so it would be nice to know which parts are decnet and which aren't...............

i've been hearing just about nothing but good things about the cat-back. i might get one of their cat-backs as well. as for the rest of their stuff... i dunno, a lot of mixed reviews.

[Jcb890]

Does anybody have one of their "Sr20det turboback" exhausts?? Here's a link to one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7979294588&category=33630

anyone tried one of these? The downpipe doesnt really look long enough to me from their pics... i dunno, how does it fit up/perform?

[Project D]

At the end of the day, I think that I would rather buy some exhaust components that are modestly priced that have a better rep. I have been researching this all weekend and it seems to me that it will pay to go with my original exhaust plans. It may be a little more but I believe that it will be worth it as well. Since I live in CO and drive in the mountains, I have to worry about salt and mag-sulfate and that shit will eat cheap SS alive. I think I am gonna stick with Tanabe or Espelir.

[axiomatik]

Does anybody have one of their "Sr20det turboback" exhausts?? Here's a link to one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7979294588&category=33630

anyone tried one of these? The downpipe doesnt really look long enough to me from their pics... i dunno, how does it fit up/perform?

Follow the link iknowyoulike posted three posts above yours, it is a review/warning about the turbo-back setup. Next time consider reading the thread before posting.

[Jcb890]

Follow the link iknowyoulike posted three posts above yours, it is a review/warning about the turbo-back setup. Next time consider reading the thread before posting.

i did read that, but wasn't sure if he bought the right turbo-back or if he got the one for the CA motor.

[makav3li]

i bought the turbo back for an s13, the only problem is that the dump pipe and downpipe doesnt sit right. it touches the frame so i had to force it in. other than that it made a big difference on the car

[180InProgress]

At the end of the day, I think that I would rather buy some exhaust components that are modestly priced that have a better rep. I have been researching this all weekend and it seems to me that it will pay to go with my original exhaust plans. It may be a little more but I believe that it will be worth it as well. Since I live in CO and drive in the mountains, I have to worry about salt and mag-sulfate and that shit will eat cheap SS alive. I think I am gonna stick with Tanabe or Espelir.

Hey Project D, if you're still reading this... I haven't had mine for that long, but the exhaust note is nice. The quality is definetly there, the exhaust is not made by SSAutochrome, It's made by some company called Motoria... SS just distributes/sells it. The exhaust is pretty light for the size and is worth the price. While I haven't had it for awhile, it has impressed me. I do agree with staying away from whatever SS is selling, the XS power from what I've noticed is horrible.

[ranisron]

I got mine put on the past weekend. I got the 3 inch catback (single N1 style). Needless to say, it is loud, in a good way. I can feel the gain, nice quality for the price I paid.

Did anyone of you get a test pipe with the purchase of the catback system? I got a test pipe within the package (freebie?? ).

[180InProgress]

I got mine put on the past weekend. I got the 3 inch catback (single N1 style). Needless to say, it is loud, in a good way. I can feel the gain, nice quality for the price I paid.

Did anyone of you get a test pipe with the purchase of the catback system? I got a test pipe within the package (freebie?? ).


got one too

[stillmatic]

Here's my review on this exhaust.

I had an S14 OBX 3" resonator with a custom 3" bolt-on tail pipe/muffler for about 6 months. Super loud. Never got in trouble for it.

SSAUTO 3" exhaust. Not as loud as my old one, but I already got a ticket for it the day after I put it on. :ghey:

[ranisron]

I am rocking on mine np... I am in the midwest though...

I am thinking about re-investing in my speakers... I can't hear much going WOT :p

[quach]

i know im bumping this back to the top, but i was curious if you guys have noticed that the N1 style ssac catbacks on ebay come with resonators now, and the pictures have changed. i was just wondering if anyone knows if they have stopped selling motoria catbacks and started making their own... if thats the case i dont know if i would want one. can someone who owns an ssac look at it and tell me if it looks the same? also does anyone have the dual catback? does it say motoria on it or come with the motoria test pipe?

here's a link to one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-S13-SR20DET-CA18DET-Catback-BOLT-ON_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33630QQitemZ79984068 14QQrdZ1

[BigBoizSilvia]

hey guys i have the n1 duals replica installed in my s14.. hey for $150 their not bad.. it came with a free motoria test pipe as well(good thing too cus my after cat was really rusted.. its 2.5" from after cat to two 2.5" then 3" exhaust.. its really not as loud as i thought it would be and it has a nice deep tone to it i love it.. ive noticed i lost just a little torque on the low end but it sureelly makes it up at the high end.. When i floor it, it finally goes .. :naughtyd: .. fits perfectly with obx headers as well .. the only problem i had with it is the resonator in the catback is pretty low.. gotta raise my car up prob an inch cus TX has some bumpy uneven roads.. and i leave u with pics..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/100_1648.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/100_1650.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/100_1651.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/100_1652.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/100_1657.jpg

[sw20>>s14]

hey guys i have the n1 duals replica installed in my s14.. hey for $150 their not bad.. it came with a free motoria test pipe as well(good thing too cus my after cat was really rusted.. its 2.5" from after cat to two 2.5" then 3" exhaust.. its really not as loud as i thought it would be and it has a nice deep tone to it i love it.. ive noticed i lost just a little torque on the low end but it sureelly makes it up at the high end..the only problem i had with it is the resonator in the catback is pretty low..

got mine too...but i think that the piping after the cat is 3", then two 2.5" pipes all throughout til the mufflers...anyways, this is a very high quality piece...i regret not taking pics before installing it cuz it was soooOOOooo bling and purdee...the tone is perfect with a resonator...first thru third gear @ 1000-3000rpm it sounds like a scoobie; nice throaty pounding...doesnt drone on the freeway...

however, it does seem like i lost a substantial amount of torque...i know i know, myth this; myth that...but hey, its my car, i drive/beat it everyday, i would know if i lost torque...plus, to all of you who swear by your dyno charts, yes 3" does make more power...but where? up top...i want down low. so for me, in a sense, it did lose power...bye bye scavenging...also, one of the hangers was waaaaaaay off :duh: ...its off by like 2-3 inches, which kinda pissed me off...and yes, be warned, ssac catbacks hang reeeeaaaallllyyyy low! i cant emphasize this enough...on ddrugs at full height, im scraping all over the place...the resonator is about 2.5-3.0 inches off the ground, no joke...pics soon...

basically to sum it up, for under $200 (price you would pay for crush bent custom), i will learn to deal with the lost in torque, i will buy a new exhaust insulator to compensate for the bad hanger, and i will angle more when driving...

IMO, well worth it...and its so cheap, try it out...use it at track event so you dont mess up your jDM tYte catbacks...if you dont like it, keep it around or sell it...you cant lose...

btw, does anyone know ssac's phone number? i wanna try and get something done about the defective hanger...after all, it does have a "1 yr. warrenty"...

[BigBoizSilvia]

oh say Sw20>>s14 are you talking about the first hanger after the cat-resonator? that lil squre thing with a hole one it? if so what i did was use the old rubber hanger and put a small bolt through the hole of the square peice and then bolted the top end to the hanger area.. worked great.. if dats the piece ur talking bout :ugh:

[AztecTT]

So has anyone got this for their stock NA KA S13?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-Silvia-S13-Apexi-N1-Style-Dual-Exhaust-Catback_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33630QQitemZ800 2250441QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

They only listed CA18DET & SR20DET on the auction. I emailed them and they said it won't work with the stock KA engine, but from previous posts it seems like people have installed their exhaust on a stock S13 before, so I don't understand why it'll work with an SR but not KA.

[BigBoizSilvia]

hmm.. it shoudnt fit in a stock ka unless.. the downpipe from the turbo on the sr20 is shorter or longer than the ka's... aight guys heres the vid clip of the exhaust http://media.putfile.com/240sx-009 sorrie had a 14 yr old boy try revving it for me LOL.. and heres more pics of it in the car....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx23112.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx007.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx006.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx005.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx004.jpg
enjoy

[S14DB]

hey guys i have the n1 duals replica installed in my s14.. hey for $150 their not bad.. it came with a free motoria test pipe as well(good thing too cus my after cat was really rusted.. its 2.5" from after cat to two 2.5" then 3" exhaust.. its really not as loud as i thought it would be and it has a nice deep tone to it i love it.. ive noticed i lost just a little torque on the low end but it sureelly makes it up at the high end.. When i floor it, it finally goes .. :naughtyd: .. fits perfectly with obx headers as well .. the only problem i had with it is the resonator in the catback is pretty low.. gotta raise my car up prob an inch cus TX has some bumpy uneven roads.. and i leave u with pics..
Get some Urathane hangers. should tuck that up nicely.

[sw20>>s14]

sorrie had a 14 yr old boy try revving it for me LOL.. and heres more pics of it in the car....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx007.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/BigBoizsilvia/240sx006.jpg

man yours hangs hella better than mine...my passenger side can is slightly lower than the drivers side...looks a little queer...hopefully/most likely its my shitty hangers...i took a look at them and they are raped to hell...

Get some Urathane hangers. should tuck that up nicely.
got a good souce/site where i could get some of these? besides the nismo ones?..

[sw20>>s14]

man yours hangs hella better than mine...
okay, i just realized how bad this sounds...to clarify, were talking about exhausts...mine hangs just fine thank you very much... :boink:

[S14DB]

got a good souce/site where i could get some of these? besides the nismo ones?..
Ebay...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/240sx/Exhaust/Ubushings.jpg

[BigBoizSilvia]

LOL sw20... 240sx123 type 240sx hangers.. heres a link to red ones i think thier universal?.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/240SX-SR20DET-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-POLY-URETHANE-HANGERS-JDM_W0QQitemZ8002603023QQcategoryZ33634QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[S14DB]

yep universal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Universal-RED-Polyurethane-Exhaust-Hanger-Hangers_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33634QQitemZ800 3189455QQtcZphoto
I get most of my ebay shit from delubozparts. Always ships fast.

[sw20>>s14]

what ever happen to good ole black hangers? black urethane, is it so much to ask?..

[S14DB]

what ever happen to good ole black hangers? black urethane, is it so much to ask?..
Cause the JDM tight Nismo ones are 5X the price. It's not like you can see them. Unless you bend down under the car.

[E2EKIELR34]

I have a problem of choosing exhaust's. I dont know what to choose. Can anyone help me?? Which exhaust would u choose out of these for a S14 NA.....
>> SSAutoChrome Dual
or
>> Apexi N1 Dual
or
>> HKS Hiper

Does anyone have a vid of a S14 NA with Apexi Dual or HKS Hiper.....
Thanks

[axiomatik]

Are you going to ask this question all over the place? No one can make up your mind for you. One thing you might want to consider, N1 Duals are quite heavy and hang pretty low, though it does sound pretty good on an NA KA, not overly loud like some 3" exhausts. And SSAutochrome is identical to the A'pex unit, but cheaper and all stainless, but without JDM tyte brand. You have to decide what exhaust provides the best combination of looks, sound and price, we can't tell you what you want.

[sw20>>s14]

http://images.snapfish.com/344%3B796323232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2345%3D43%3A%3D678%3 DXROQDF%3E2323%3B4%3A%3C775%3C9ot1lsi

:eek:
http://images.snapfish.com/344%3B796323232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3254%3E349%3E587%3EWS NRCG%3D3232%3C3%3B%3B866%3B%3Bnu0mrj

:eek: :eek:
http://images.snapfish.com/344%3B796323232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3254%3E349%3E587%3EWS NRCG%3D3232%3C3%3B%3B866%3B%3Cnu0mrj

blurry money shot :p
http://images.snapfish.com/344%3B796323232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E2345%3D43%3A%3D678%3 DXROQDF%3E2323%3B4%3A%3C77632ot1lsi

stupid hanger :rant2:
http://images.snapfish.com/344%3B796323232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2345%3D43%3A%3D678%3 DXROQDF%3E2323%3B4%3A%3C77634ot1lsi

yeah i got annoyed so i raised my car a bit, but the resonator used to be like 2-2.5" from the ground...

[pwave16]

I purchased the s13 dual n1 copy a week or two ago and had it installed. Fit was amazing, 100% perfect, tucks up close to body too, not low like some of the regular n1 copies. I will try to get pics up soon for all to see.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Wow that shiet is LOW!!! I bet that shiet luvs the bumps.

[240trainee]

I failed my inspection due to my POS stock replacement exhaust rusting though, I bought a patch kit to pass, and will probably order the dual replica next month, because I can get it for $180-$200 shipped for SS piping and dual, versus $149 plus mufflers for mild steel 2.5" that will rust through like this pos did. hmmmmmmmmm

[ass15]

* sw20>>s14 and anyone w/ this dual : Does your Cannister or Resonater sit low like mine? mines like 2 inches from ground? is it the case w/ all of you w/ s14 w/ this exhaust? the cannister seems to aim towards the ground and as the pipe continues it is being lift up by the muffler tip hangers.

* Aslo curious if you car is dropped? mine came with KYP AGX... i believe they drop the car like 1.4inches? back and front i think....

[ass15]

oh say Sw20>>s14 are you talking about the first hanger after the cat-resonator? that lil squre thing with a hole one it? if so what i did was use the old rubber hanger and put a small bolt through the hole of the square peice and then bolted the top end to the hanger area.. worked great.. if dats the piece ur talking bout :ugh:


can you take a pic of this possibly? i don't know which hanger SW20>>S14 is talking about but i'm talking about about the little bracket type thingy. and i think you are talking about that also.

* anyhow i coudn't bolt it cuz its like 1-2 inches away from from where its suppose to bolt.
* Also my cannister/resonater is sitting very low like 2 inches off ground, how did you do yours so its not hanging way low.
* May be your car isn't dropped.hmmm

thnx

[s134]

Wow that shiet is LOW!!! I bet that shiet luvs the bumps.


that isnt low.. wtf

[Ricks15]

Sorry to be the party pooper but isnt there a possibility that the muffler is a cheapo glass pack?? I mean don't get me wrong the exhaust systems they offer lock and almost sound as good as the big brands from japan but quality isn't up there.

[sw20>>s14]

* sw20>>s14 and anyone w/ this dual : Does your Cannister or Resonater sit low like mine? mines like 2 inches from ground? is it the case w/ all of you w/ s14 w/ this exhaust? the cannister seems to aim towards the ground and as the pipe continues it is being lift up by the muffler tip hangers.

* Aslo curious if you car is dropped? mine came with KYP AGX... i believe they drop the car like 1.4inches? back and front i think....
i dont know how yours is like...but my canisters dont point down...okay, i just got what your trying to say...yes, my resonator is slightly angled and as the piping continues, it angles the two mufflers upward...and yes, im dropped on ddrugs, full height...


can you take a pic of this possibly? i don't know which hanger SW20>>S14 is talking about but i'm talking about about the little bracket type thingy. and i think you are talking about that also.

* anyhow i coudn't bolt it cuz its like 1-2 inches away from from where its suppose to bolt.
* Also my cannister/resonater is sitting very low like 2 inches off ground, how did you do yours so its not hanging way low.
* May be your car isn't dropped.hmmm

thnx
i provided a pic...the last one is the exact hanger you describe...either get some new oem rubber or aftermarket urethane exhaust insulators...either one should bring it up nicely...obviously the aftermarket lasts longer and resists movement/deflection better; your choice...

[ass15]

the bracket i'm talking about is in your 2nd picture, somewhat in the location of left top. its that lil bracket, you can barely see it. its just there on mine, didn't match up with the cars hole, (2 inches away from it) funny, all my hangers went in almost like it should.

i'm just thinking of buying a little metal sheet and weld it under the resonator/cannister to protect it somewhat.


i dont know how yours is like...but my canisters dont point down...okay, i just got what your trying to say...yes, my resonator is slightly angled and as the piping continues, it angles the two mufflers upward...and yes, im dropped on ddrugs, full height...



i provided a pic...the last one is the exact hanger you describe...either get some new oem rubber or aftermarket urethane exhaust insulators...either one should bring it up nicely...obviously the aftermarket lasts longer and resists movement/deflection better; your choice...

[BigBoizSilvia]

ass15 - what i did with that bracket is add my stock hanger in there.. i bolted one end on the bracket of the exahust and then screwed the other end of the hanger to the stock position on the car since it was 2in away from that bracket.. worked like a charm.. ill be replacing mine with urethane hangers soon to tuck it in more..

sw-20 - looking good, loving the mesh wheels, once u get the rubber hanger in there it should help it out a bit more..

[Shri2222]

I got the SS auto chrome turbo back for my CA, looks great, came fast and it lines up with the swap really good.

[mr_240sx]

I got the SS auto chrome turbo back for my CA, looks great, came fast and it lines up with the swap really good.
pics???




........................................

[Shri2222]

pics???




........................................


I'll have pix by the end of next week. I'm still working on the car.

[foxhound888]

I'm probably gonna get one of these autochrome exhaust tonight, the turboback one, I have a n/a ka but i just wanted to be prepared for whats to come.
1. So the downpipe can be bolted on to the stock exhaust mani. and I can use the cat that it comes with without having any problems like the check engine light etc?
2. For those of you who are getting them for 234 shipped, did the price just raise to 275 or are you guys not getting them from their website, j/w?
3. The clearance of the exhaust shouldn't be too big of a problem with the stock right height I suppose but just double checking?
4. I'm just deciding over the turbo-back exhaust or the cat-back exhaust for my n/a ka, I know i'm gonna have torque loss but I hear the high end gains make up for it... i'm not asking the "what looks better kinda question", just wondering if the rest of the parts are worth it, are they good quality, the downpipe and cat that is. Do you guys think that I will get hearing loss becuase from what I hear its hella loud when you step on it?
Thanks in advance.

[sw20>>s14]

after market exhaust manifold, no cats, no resonator, goin down a 3" willy? IMO, good luck...

[foxhound888]

no, i have stock exhaust mani. i just figured i would get the package since all my parts are 10 yrs. old and my exhaust is ghetto, like one tip is missing, lol. Are you trying to say too loud? or its not gonna work?

[sw20>>s14]

well yeah, but your planning to get the "turbo back" package right? doesnt that include the exhaust mani.? thats what im saying, ssac exhaust mani, no cats, no resonator, and 3" piping is too loud for my taste...often times (even in this thread), people have been complaining about how the 3" catback alone is too loud...i personally like the way mine sounds with a resonator...so you should really meet with ppl who have it to really tell...

[foxhound888]

no, i'm not getting the sr package with the turbo mani. just the step down from that, with the downpipe, cat, mid sect. and rear sect., i know its probably gonna be pretty loud, but maybe the silencer will quite it down enough if it does turn out to be unbearable. so would you guys say it is as good of quality as the HKS Hiper? Also if i get it should i use the motoria cat or my stock cat with my n/a or does it not matter really? Alright thanks for the replys so far.
I don't mean to be jacking this thread just figured it was related. :2f2f:

[foxhound888]

bump, i need some answers real quick to my previous questions just so i can make my final decision. the downpipe will fit from the cat to the stock exhaust mani. right? Thanks.

[E2EKIELR34]

does anyone know the tip size of the dual?

[94cc0rd]

hey sw20, do you have pics from straight behind your car? i got the same dual n1 ssautochrome exhaust and the right tip hangs lower than the left tip and its kinda annoying me... heres' a pic for reference
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/sennett0r/IMG_2066.jpg

[94cc0rd]

oh.. and heres a soundclip of mine... not the best but you get the idea.
http://delta.cliqmedia.net/slee/MVI_2085.AVI

it's a N/a KA... only other engine mod is an injen cai.

[Sonic Motor]

kool, sounds like my tanabe hyper medallion with a 3" straight pipe heh

[sw20>>s14]

hey sw20, do you have pics from straight behind your car? i got the same dual n1 ssautochrome exhaust and the right tip hangs lower than the left tip and its kinda annoying me...
yeah, mine does that too...did you have the one faulty hanger too? i think all of us got a less than perfect batch...i was just like you too...haha, annoyed the shit outta me, but now i dont care anymore...youll get over it...im planning to get the urethane insulators soon to prevent movement, but if it corrects that or brings it higher just a little bit, ill be happy...

[whitey240]

I just put my SSAutochrome exhaust on this past weekend. I love it! I think it sounds great, a few V8 guys that i know think the same. Tonight i am putting it on the dyno and I am going to see what the difference in hp is with and without the rear baffler piece they give you. I will also post sound clips on the dyno

[94cc0rd]

my exhaust got a lot louder after i "broke" it in... after that smell went away, it got louder.. is that normal?

[driftsilvias13]

so this hanging and sound is really bothering u huh? just get it fixed this weekend from coco.. i wont be able to be there but im sure he will remember you

[240trainee]

I'm still planning on getting the dual setup for the S13, just money's alittle tight, lol. As for nanging too low, anything can be re-welded... I'm thinking have the faulty hanger re-done, and clamp the exhaust hangers to gain .5 "

[breakindrifts]

I'm probably gonna get one of these autochrome exhaust tonight, the turboback one, I have a n/a ka but i just wanted to be prepared for whats to come.
1. So the downpipe can be bolted on to the stock exhaust mani. and I can use the cat that it comes with without having any problems like the check engine light etc?
2. For those of you who are getting them for 234 shipped, did the price just raise to 275 or are you guys not getting them from their website, j/w?
3. The clearance of the exhaust shouldn't be too big of a problem with the stock right height I suppose but just double checking?
4. I'm just deciding over the turbo-back exhaust or the cat-back exhaust for my n/a ka, I know i'm gonna have torque loss but I hear the high end gains make up for it... i'm not asking the "what looks better kinda question", just wondering if the rest of the parts are worth it, are they good quality, the downpipe and cat that is. Do you guys think that I will get hearing loss becuase from what I hear its hella loud when you step on it?
Thanks in advance.

You buy the shit from their ebay auctions, then it ends up being like 230 shipped. You want a cat-back not a turbo back. No you wont get hearing loss. :loco:

[whitey240]

here is a dyno from tonight. the lower numbers are with the SSautochrome baffle in... don't use it
http://www.gowhitey.com/private.whitey/whiteyspics/2005/11-%20November/240sx_stock_dyno.jpg

[axiomatik]

damn, that is a big hit for using the silencer.

[whitey240]

here is a dyno from tonight. the lower numbers are with the SSautochrome baffle in... don't use it
http://www.gowhitey.com/private.whitey/whiteyspics/2005/11-%20November/240sx_stock_dyno.jpg

[reefer1114]

why the double post?

[sw20>>s14]

I'm thinking have the faulty hanger re-done, and clamp the exhaust hangers to gain .5 "
im not sure because i havent been really paying attention, but i think only the s14 duals got the faulty hanger...

[2iv0 sx]

looks like a no go for me.... anyone in long beach area with an exhaust on their s13 beside the stock? i wanna see whats out there..

[whitey240]

why the double post?

my bad... not sure why that happened