Which Exahust

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Hey Guys

In your opinion what type of exahust should i invest in? i have a 1996 S2 N/A and i really have no idea. I want power over looks and sound but i do want o have atleast a little bit of respect when it comes to the looks and sound of the system, if you know what i mean.

So what size would give me the best power upgrade? i was thinkin a 3inch cat back right thru but seriously have no idea.

Cheers

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What engine? RB20E or RB25DE?

Either way I would say a maximum of 2.5" and mild steel pipe/mufflers, not stainless. Stainless systems can sound real bad on an N/A. I run a 2" on one of my RB20DE's with three straight through glass packed resonators.

My rallycar (RB20DE) runs the same, but 2.5".

The car with the 2" pipe goes way harder than the rallycar, so a small diameter pipe doesn't hurt performace on a lil' N/A. IMO the 2" pipe sounds better too.

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respect is earned, not given by the looks and sound of an exhaust system.

you should invest in an exhaust for the car. try to search around the naturally aspirated section on what other people have done and their results (click here to search).

if you want high peak power at high rpm, get a large exhaust. around 3.0" will do.

if you want response and a usable power band, get a 2.25-2.50" exhaust

data and information in and around the forums is readily available from other owners who've done various mods.

it's a typical how long is a piece of string question, there are so many types of systems available, hks, fujitsubo, nismo, x-force, custom systems, etc. find one you like and get it.

to get you started here are some links.

sound files of various skylines with various exhaust systems

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/so...&hl=exhaust

some threads similar to what you're asking

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ex...&hl=exhaust

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Go...er-t188789.html

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Si...et-t184920.html

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Go...&hl=exhaust

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ex...&hl=exhaust

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Rb...&hl=exhaust

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ca...&hl=exhaust

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/fo...&hl=exhaust

that should answer your questions plenty. anything specifically that you can't find, feel free to start a new thread.

the following statement is not directed at you, it is a reminder to everyone posting in regards to anything.

too many 'what XXXXXX should i get' threads, put it simply if you can't put the effort to do the research for your own car then you probably shouldn't be owning a skyline. you can get advice and constructive feedback, but you can't get other people to choose for you. that's the whole point of modifying and customization - no one is going to spoon feed you.

p.s. - thread locked.