RdiggA Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I am looking into purchasing a cat-back exhaust but money is sort of an issue since im a college kid. I really like the way the X02 looks but im wondering about sound. Does anyone know how much louder the X02 is than the Megan if any? i know the tips from the X02 wont line up perfect but i just dont want my car to be too loud, any insight would be appreciated. Thanks -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I know that mine don't rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Why change the catback if your worried about noise? If your looking for some power invest in a DP and an AP. The stock rear cans are huge and not very restrictive until you get up to very high HP applications. Elaborate a bit on your intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I have a similar problem. I am currently running a D/P, AP stg 2 and the hogzaust stg 1 mod. The hogzaust isn't bad but sounds a little bit like a lawn mower. I would like an exhaust that sounds good but doesn't wake the baby up in the car seat. What really bothers me about the hogzaust is the loudness in the morning when it warms up. Do aftermarket exhaust do that too. What do you recomend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 My HKS exhaust is loud when it's cold in the morning. Then quiets down when the car is warmed up. I think most aftermarket exhausts do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 From my understanding isn't HKS one of the louder exhausts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 all exhausts will be louder when its cold because when your first start the car the RPM's hold higher then when the car is warm. GTtuner I currently have a perrin full length catless DP and im saving for my AP. Im not exactly worried about sound, i do want it louder and i know its going to get louder but i dont want anything absurd or droning on the highway. I guess thats what i meant by not too loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 XO2 has had fit issues and the tips have been known to rust. MR FTW. Or Magnaflow at @$560. Will have a deeper tone and is by no means subtle, its damn sinister at WOT Borla is pretty quite at highway speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 all exhausts will be louder when its cold because when your first start the car the RPM's hold higher then when the car is warm. GTtuner I currently have a perrin full length catless DP and im saving for my AP. Im not exactly worried about sound, i do want it louder and i know its going to get louder but i dont want anything absurd or droning on the highway. I guess thats what i meant by not too loud. If your looking for power gains, skip the CBE and get the AP. You'll get more power with the AP vs. CBE. Since your not worried about sound too much...why bother? If you want the "look" just have some different tips welded on to the stock cans. Or pick up some Prodrive cans. Very nice sound, not too crazy. Send a PM to Waxiboy he's had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 The MR exhaust no question has a more precise fitment, however the down side is it is not compatible with the stock configuration/mufflers. Combined with the stock or catted DP it is very subtle and smooth. However if running catless it loses its smoothness and get very throaty/raspy. The X02 exhaust will need some great TLC for proper fitment, they also have had recent problems with forming rust over time in the colder climates. The sound is to me very "ballsy" very deep and aggressive while not being overly loud with the resonated version. Running it catless really doesn't affect the tone so much but it will bring the volume up. I say it really is up to the look you are going after X02 being the "modfied look" while MR being the "sleeper". With that being said I currently run the X02..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 ^^^ This is in regards to the dual tip MR option, I have no experience with the newer single tip MR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 ^^^ i do like the look of the X02 thats what got me thinkin about getting that over the MR, but i wasnt aware of the rust issue. That is a big turn off, i guess the MR will be worth the extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 all exhausts will be louder when its cold because when your first start the car the RPM's hold higher then when the car is warm. GTtuner I currently have a perrin full length catless DP and im saving for my AP. Im not exactly worried about sound, i do want it louder and i know its going to get louder but i dont want anything absurd or droning on the highway. I guess thats what i meant by not too loud. Understood, same concerns I have about a CBE. Problem is you won't know until you spend the money, then your stuck if you don't like it. Everyone has a different thresh hold of what they feel is acceptable. I like my car quiet, but there are times I wish it made a racket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Don't count out Magnaflow. $100 less than MR and IMO looks better and is way deep without the raspiness. You could have a muffler added to the 3" section to tone it down and still be around the same cost. Maybe someone in your area has one you could hear. Magnaflow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Understood, same concerns I have about a CBE. Problem is you won't know until you spend the money, then your stuck if you don't like it. Everyone has a different thresh hold of what they feel is acceptable. I like my car quiet, but there are times I wish it made a racket. Your never stuck. Ever check out the classifieds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Han thanks for the pics and info, definatly something to consider. Are you running a DP with that CB setup? if so catless or catted, and im assuming your very happy with the sound correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Full turbo back. Crucial Racing shorty DP and Midpipe w/HFC. It's a very deep burble and gets mean at WOT. Cruising at 80MPH can be loud at times. However I have heard of some members having success with adding a muffler to the 3" section. Forget the little cylinder silencers they only reduce volume by about 5%, an oval style muffler will reduce it 15-25%. I've thought about doing this, but really love the sound 90% of the time. It's just that 10% (with the wife in the car) that I consider looking into adding a muffler. JStaggs just got the MF set up after riding in my car. Send him a PM to get his thoughts, but from your description you'd probably need to add a muffler to tone it down. Bottom line....would cost about the same as MR. But IMO looks better as it has smaller cans and a better looking tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15fXbBGgZnM]YouTube - 07 LGT[/ame] there is a clip of my car with the perrin catless DP at WOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 If you like the single tip (per muffler) style, here are a couple pics of the new MR single tip catback: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/lawtheflaw/rearview.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/lawtheflaw/topsideslant.jpg Here is a vid clip as well. Fully catless car: Megan Racing dual exhaust with stock manifolds video by Pisadong - Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://vid6.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Pisadong/DSCF0669.flv@@AMEPARAM@@vid6@@AMEPARAM@@6@@AMEPARAM@@y207/Pisadong/DSCF0669 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 What's nice is if you decide that it's too loud as is, all you need to do is insert the included silencers in the tips and your car will quiet down to this: Megan Racing dual exhaust with stock manifolds and silencers video by Pisadong - Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://vid6.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Pisadong/DSCF0670.flv@@AMEPARAM@@vid6@@AMEPARAM@@6@@AMEPARAM@@y207/Pisadong/DSCF0670 It's hardly louder than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 ^ yeah, plus it doesn't really effect the power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 ^ yeah' date=' plus it doesn't really effect the power.[/quote'] YUP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Boostjunkie how much are the single tip CBE's going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 thats my car. i love the exhaust. it's very subtle. it sounds like as if there's a subaru next to you and it's got a very quiet exhaust on. doesnt even sound as if its coming from your car; that's how quiet it is. car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 lawl did you put any of the silencers in? or are you running the tips open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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