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tacobellman_2007
09-25-2013, 12:26 AM
Hey guys, what are some pretty awesome sounding exhaust setups you guys have seen and heard in person coming from just a stock KA24E? I'm trying to get an idea of what to get for my KA24E.

And no, please do not stray away from the topic and tell me "just do an engine swap" or "don't even waste your time." I am already planning to do an engine swap on my car. The exhaust I plan to get is just for me to use until I save enough money to do the swap. To be more specific, I'm looking for a nice, deep sound. A bit louder than stock, but not obnoxious loud. Something like this (skip to 0:42):

Lexus IS300 exhaust - deep tone/sound - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2pPMEKsziQ)

Yes, not a 240, I know. What's the CLOSEST I could get to that sound purchasing only exhaust components for a KA24E? It's not going to be exactly the same, I know, because it's a totally different engine and setup, etc. But with the ability to only change the exhaust system (not including manifolds/headers, either), what do you guys think is the closest I could get? Thank you.

P.S. I've also heard going with a 3" outlet will most likely cause you to lose a lot of low end, which I don't want. I'm looking more towards a 2.5" outlet. If my combo of "deep sound" and 2.5" outlet is not possible, let me know. Still learning about cars as I go :P

dawagarage
09-25-2013, 12:51 AM
i was really impressed by my brm 2.5" catback system

InsTanCeZ
09-25-2013, 01:17 AM
Generally, the larger the diameter, the deeper it will sound. So I would just go with a 3 inch or bigger if possible. The thing about losing low end is a myth. It's been dyno tested.

WIKID S4TEEN
09-25-2013, 09:47 AM
Just got to youtube and find one you like...

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shephurd
09-25-2013, 09:57 AM
I have a stock ka24e with an hks hi powered exhaust and an isis test pipe in replace of the cat. It idles very quiet and has a low note to it.

zooopreme
09-25-2013, 10:31 AM
Generally, the larger the diameter, the deeper it will sound. So I would just go with a 3 inch or bigger if possible. The thing about losing low end is a myth. It's been dyno tested.

3" exhaust on N/A engines will sort of make the tone deeper. But for the most part, it sounds like a fart can.

Go with a 2.5" system. It's all you'll ever need on a N/A application. You'll see about as much benefit if not more than a not-so restrictive 3" piping. Like someone said before me, a BRM exhaust system + a long resonator will give you a real nice tone, not some fart can noise.

I know this is a 18" resonator but the 22" that BRM offers will make the tone deeper.
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For a KA, an exhaust alone will not yield you any benefits so if you're planning on boosting the single cam, then you may want to go with a 3", but a 2.5" could also be used if you're not planning on making a lot of power.

victme
09-25-2013, 10:53 AM
Get Top Fuel!

Karstondh
09-25-2013, 10:54 AM
My apexi exhaust has a really deep sound. I believe its 3", you should check it out.

crzsteveo
09-25-2013, 01:05 PM
get different headers, stock exhaust, test pipe, some sort of muffler and your good to go.

Reece
09-25-2013, 02:19 PM
I have a 4 inch outlet on my NA KA. (inb4 ricey or gay or whatever). I didn't notice any sort of loss of low end power at all and it sounds fantastic IMO. Really deep and awesome.

zeebrah
09-25-2013, 02:56 PM
when my ka was na i had an ebay exhaust manifold, test pipe and topfuel 3inch with dented to fuck resonator with various exhaust leaks thru the system. shit sounded AMAZING. at the track NO ONE believed it was a single cam. super deep to about 3.5k then above that (if on it) it sounded like the gates of hell were opening up.
but yea id say try to find a top fuel exhaust and header.

simmode1
09-25-2013, 04:31 PM
Exhaust on a N/A KA? Waste of money. Just gonna attract attention to you going nowhere fast.

No boost? No care.

stuckonfresh
09-25-2013, 05:15 PM
I would look for an exhaust that has more than one resonator (more than just just the one in the exhaust tip). Resonators help to keep the rasp down and achieve that deep-toned exhaust note.

rbs14kouki
09-25-2013, 06:15 PM
I felt in love with my greddy ti-c !!! To bad i sold it

jlopez7354
09-25-2013, 06:32 PM
I have an apexi n1 dual catback it's not too loud and I'm very annoyed by overly loud exhaust when I'm in the car it's only loud when you want to it to be.

Slippin'eight-nine
09-25-2013, 07:53 PM
I would look for an exhaust that has more than one resonator (more than just just the one in the exhaust tip). Resonators help to keep the rasp down and achieve that deep-toned exhaust note.

This^^ with header and 2 1/4 piping my car sounded like a nest of angry bees! I ended up throwin a cherry bomb on there and it smoothed out All the raspiness and had a deep low tone. GL!

dallaceseiuli
09-26-2013, 12:16 AM
http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/537224-ka24e-t-complete-set-up-sale.html

this makes my car like a bat out of hell. and not super loud. just rumbles like a dragon waking up from an afternoon nap. its all exhaust components also, so it fits the description of what you were looking for.

Felipe
09-26-2013, 01:16 AM
Exhaust on a N/A KA? Waste of money. Just gonna attract attention to you going nowhere fast.

No boost? No care.

+1 on that....

ixfxi
09-26-2013, 08:48 AM
note to OP

better disconnect your BPT valve after fucking with your exhaust on the SOHC

otherwise, welcome to stumble city

Reece
09-26-2013, 09:16 AM
note to OP

better disconnect your BPT valve after fucking with your exhaust on the SOHC

otherwise, welcome to stumble city

What will disconnecting the BPT Valve do?

ixfxi
09-26-2013, 09:52 AM
add a header and/or exhaust to a KA24E, you'll see how quickly it starts to stumble at low rpms

only fix i ever found was to disconnect the BPT valve. it controls the EGR based on back pressure.

thats assuming i actually have knowledge of what i am talking about

tacobellman_2007
09-27-2013, 04:48 PM
Thank you all to those who have responded with actual exhaust products/setups/exhaust ideas. Will definitely help another 240 brother out like me.

forcedproductions
10-11-2013, 03:54 PM
what is a BPT valve?

twinspool
10-11-2013, 05:24 PM
what is a BPT valve?

I believe that is the valve on the back of the intake manifold that has a hardline connected to the exhaust somewhere. It's a bitch to get to with the intake manifold on the motor, or motor in the car.

KiLLeR2001
10-11-2013, 08:47 PM
My car with stock KA24E and HKS Sport Exhaust.

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yetijeff
10-11-2013, 08:51 PM
what is a BPT valve?

Bpt valve controls your egr valve. Aka egr control valve. That tube plumbs exhaust gasses through your egr valve and into your intake manifold to be burned again. Egr system=exhaust gas recirculating system.

mechanicalmoron
10-11-2013, 08:58 PM
I have a 4 inch outlet on my NA KA. (inb4 ricey or gay or whatever). I didn't notice any sort of loss of low end power at all and it sounds fantastic IMO. Really deep and awesome.

Ricey and gay.

Chaluska
10-11-2013, 10:31 PM
Bpt valve controls your egr valve. Aka egr control valve. That tube plumbs exhaust gasses through your egr valve and into your intake manifold to be burned again. Egr system=exhaust gas recirculating system.

technically... Exhaust is an Inert gas. cant be burned again.

nekrodev
10-11-2013, 10:46 PM
Exhaust on a N/A KA? Waste of money. Just gonna attract attention to you going nowhere fast.

No boost? No care.

Pretty much, but it's a cheap and quick mod and everyone has been there at some point.

Personally, I really liked the sound of the BRM exhaust zooopreme posted.

apex
10-12-2013, 03:13 AM
Best sounding I've had is blitz nur spec or get
A rocket don't pop up much but they are dope

h2v7
10-12-2013, 04:03 AM
i liked my isis blast pipes but then went with isis mbse type-e and likes that a lot too

Hashiriya415
10-12-2013, 04:24 AM
Chambered Deep-Tone Mufflers

JEGS Chambered Deep-Tone Mufflers - JEGS (http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Chambered-Deep-Tone-Mufflers/1925416/10002/-1)

ixfxi
10-12-2013, 11:27 AM
technically... Exhaust is an Inert gas. cant be burned again.

have you ever even gone to a place called school before, or bothered to read a book?

listen, i dont consider myself to be a scholar, but i can tell you that this is one of the most idiotic statements i've ever read on this forum.

exhaust gas is exhaust gas, its composed of many things.. hence the reason when you go for a smog test, they test the percentage of gasses found in your exhaust stream

argon = inert gas
helium = inert gas
nitrogen = inert gas

there is a reason why cars are equipped with catalytic converters... and thats to burn the unburned gas in the exhaust stream

you stupid fucking idiot

mechanicalmoron
10-12-2013, 11:43 AM
have you ever even gone to a place called school before, or bothered to read a book?

listen, i dont consider myself to be a scholar, but i can tell you that this is one of the most idiotic statements i've ever read on this forum.

exhaust gas is exhaust gas, its composed of many things.. hence the reason when you go for a smog test, they test the percentage of gasses found in your exhaust stream

argon = inert gas
helium = inert gas
nitrogen = inert gas

there is a reason why cars are equipped with catalytic converters... and thats to burn the unburned gas in the exhaust stream

you stupid fucking idiot
:hsdance:


Also, this thread is rice.

ComicArtist
10-12-2013, 11:50 AM
have you ever even gone to a place called school before, or bothered to read a book?

listen, i dont consider myself to be a scholar, but i can tell you that this is one of the most idiotic statements i've ever read on this forum.

exhaust gas is exhaust gas, its composed of many things.. hence the reason when you go for a smog test, they test the percentage of gasses found in your exhaust stream

argon = inert gas
helium = inert gas
nitrogen = inert gas

there is a reason why cars are equipped with catalytic converters... and thats to burn the unburned gas in the exhaust stream

you stupid fucking idiot

This is true. Exhaust is mainly carbon monxide, which is highly flammable in the right circumstances

Scope240sx
10-12-2013, 01:05 PM
RS*R ExMag

someone is selling one on craigslist for 390 its brand new.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/4116629584.html

Nissan 240sx RS*R Ex Mag Exhaust - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Iai3la4JA)

pretty sweet sounding.
idk why so many haters are in here lol.. kick rocks

SilviaSR20DET
10-12-2013, 03:14 PM
if you can find them, gp sports exhausts are deep sounding.

Lethal240
10-12-2013, 07:21 PM
I have Isis Single GT , its a full 3 inch catback and its really deep and rumbly.

yetijeff
10-12-2013, 10:00 PM
technically... Exhaust is an Inert gas. cant be burned again.
I'm usually not the type to be an asshole on here. But u sir are a fucking moron. Did u google inert? It means it does not succumb to any molecular changes. Hence why u use argon (an inert or noble gas) when welding. Exhaust is a by product of burning a combustible gas. and the egr system, as well as the cat is to burn unburnt air fuel mixture... If exhaust was inert then we would have no pollution

mr.nismo.
10-12-2013, 10:15 PM
I believe that is the valve on the back of the intake manifold that has a hardline connected to the exhaust somewhere. It's a bitch to get to with the intake manifold on the motor, or motor in the car.

What? No it's not. It's bolted to the plenum like right on top. Towards the back of it. If you kept the AIV on then you probably had those problems. My old KAE had a 4-2-1 header, Megan resonated test pipe, SRS 2.5 cat back, cold air, and was fine with bot valve. I felt a diff with erg tube hooked up (loss of power) but it should be fine.

S14DB
10-12-2013, 10:53 PM
3" exhaust on N/A engines will sort of make the tone deeper. But for the most part, it sounds like a fart can.
Go with a 2.5" system. It's all you'll ever need on a N/A application. You'll see about as much benefit if not more than a not-so restrictive 3" piping.
I disagree with this and am getting sick of posting the dyno's that prove it...

I know this is a 18" resonator but the 22" that BRM offers will make the tone deeper.
I agree. The longer the resonator the better.