Cat Back Exhaust

[PAV34]

Hi all,

So i just got my 34 gtt, its stock everything. This is my first Skyline and first turbo also.

Wanting to put a cat back system on it, but not sure how it will sound? im after a not overly loud, nice RB sound, will this do the trick?

I test drove a white 34 at a importer in Nunawading which i think had a cat back 3" system on it and its sounds awesome, it also had a pod though.

Basically what im asking is:

-Will i be able to acheive this with a cat back?

-What kind of noise will i get with JUST a pod?

-How much (if any) performance gain will i get?

-What brand exhaust do you recommend?

Any feedback appreciated!

[Wink]

Basically what im asking is:

-Will i be able to acheive this with a cat back?

-What kind of noise will i get with JUST a pod?

-How much (if any) performance gain will i get?

-What brand exhaust do you recommend?

Any feedback appreciated!

1. Depends what catback. Different brands/models have different sounds.

2. Again depends what pod. Generally its a sucking air style sound. Some pods are louder than others.

3. With an unshielded pod, you'd probably lose power (compared to a stock airbox) cause of heatsoak. With a catback you'd gain < 10 rwkw.

4. If you want a quiet sounding exhaust go for either a Kakimoto or Fujitsubo Legalis.

Oh and I suggest you get a whole turbo back system. Catback systems really don't do jack except make the car sound 'better'.

[PAV34]

1. Depends what catback. Different brands/models have different sounds.

2. Again depends what pod. Generally its a sucking air style sound. Some pods are louder than others.

3. With an unshielded pod, you'd probably lose power (compared to a stock airbox) cause of heatsoak. With a catback you'd gain < 10 rwkw.

4. If you want a quiet sounding exhaust go for either a Kakimoto or Fujitsubo Legalis.

Oh and I suggest you get a whole turbo back system. Catback systems really don't do jack except make the car sound 'better'.

Thanks for the tips!

I was thinking Blitz Nur Spec R Cat Back (maybe eventually full), and an Apexi Air filter.

Didn't know an unsheilded pod can make you lose power, so many people leave it unsheilded??

Would i be able to buy a sheild locally? (Melbourne)

Edited March 29, 2006 by PAV34

[Modena]

Thanks for the tips!

I was thinking Blitz Nur Spec R Cat Back (maybe eventually full), and an Apexi Air filter.

Didn't know an unsheilded pod can make you lose power, so many people leave it unsheilded??

Would i be able to buy a sheild locally? (Melbourne)

Pods go for cheap... you can find one installed for around 100 bucks.

[Haxorz]

An alternative to the pod is just to replace the regular filter with a K&N performance one. I've also had a few mates drill holes in their stock airboxes. A lot cheaper, still get the noise, better performance and doesn't attract attention from EPA/police.

[Modena]

An alternative to the pod is just to replace the regular filter with a K&N performance one. I've also had a few mates drill holes in their stock airboxes. A lot cheaper, still get the noise, better performance and doesn't attract attention from EPA/police.

What kind of noise?

[Wink]

Thanks for the tips!

I was thinking Blitz Nur Spec R Cat Back (maybe eventually full), and an Apexi Air filter.

Didn't know an unsheilded pod can make you lose power, so many people leave it unsheilded??

Would i be able to buy a sheild locally? (Melbourne)

You will usually have to make up a shield yourself. Simple aluminium sheet metal will do.

[gt-t_r34]

i have the blitz exhaust its not exactly quiet! i just have the catback and the whole garage vibrates! its pretty loud sounds awsome though!

[PAV34]

i have the blitz exhaust its not exactly quiet! i just have the catback and the whole garage vibrates! its pretty loud sounds awsome though!

Where did you get yours???

[gt-t_r34]

autobarn 900, well worth it top quailty while you at it get a blitz front pipe and greddy split dump! where you live?

i know at narre warren Justin has a blitz front pipe for R34 there

[PAV34]

autobarn 900, well worth it top quailty while you at it get a blitz front pipe and greddy split dump! where you live?

i know at narre warren Justin has a blitz front pipe for R34 there

Im east of melbourne. Could you please PM me with details im very interested.

Thanks mate.

[gt-t_r34]

pm sent!

[siddr20]

get the apexi pod, if you like induction noise!!

[Haxorz]

What kind of noise?

A slight sucking/swishing induction noise. Not as loud as a pod of course.

[fEkuaR]

I have a Trust turbo back exhaust with split dump off the turbo its an awsome sounding system. Although not cheap deffinately worth the cash big difference in power. This is my engine bay however very dirty when i took the pic you can see the box i have with perspex top so you can see the pod. It makes an awsome induction noise and effectively heat shields the pod. PM if you want any details on who i bought the shield off its a guy on this forum and he does it for a very good price.