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djr81 Grand Master

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Am probably going to end up with a need for a new exhaust on my old GTR. The usual wish list of stainless, quiet with little power loss applies. The following HKS system looked pretty good (I don't want a drone cannon)

http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/exhaust/muffler/stm/index.html

Anyway the point is the system runs to $1000 plus $470 worth of air freight pricing from RHD Japan and I suspect with the application of Straya tax it would be more again if I sourced it locally.

The question is: Is there a better/cheaper exhaust option or a better shipping option that anyone has used recently?

Please note I live in WA so freight ex the eastern states can hurt a bit too. Not trying to be a tight arse just cant fathom the logic of spending so much on air freight for something that isn't urgent and never had any success in using sea freight.

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'Twere me I would source the muffler they use on that system from them (if I really wanted that muffler) and a centre-offset or centre-centre (like the one in the HKS system) mid muffler locally and get a local shop to make the rest up. Then you only pay shipping for the bit that really matters.

I had to replace the mid muffler on my (Jap) system a few years ago. Can't remember which one I got exactly, but there is certainly more than one option available locally that will do the job perfectly well. The rest of it is just pipe and hangers.

djr81 Grand Master

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Mostly because I live in the country and the options for non muppet related exhaust shops are pretty limited and competence tends to run out at 3".

Can anyone recommend brand names - cause it is all about the brand name, mostly JASMA. But seriously that would help.

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Why not source some universal mufflers and get a system made by a local guy?

This is what I would do. Cost you maybe $200-$300ea for mufflers x2 of solid quality, be super quiet because of it as well.

It'll end up costing around $$120-$1500 depending on CAT needed or not.

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JASMA isn't a brand name, it's just a noise certification. Problem is Jap systems that are like 3.5" and JASMA, usually have a nasty 2.5" restrictor (midway through) or similar step-down somewhere along the line totally negating the point of going bigger in a Jap branded/quiet exhaust.

I've never had a problem sea freight using Import Monster for 8 years or so now. When you pack and unpack your own container, you can ensure it's not stuffed.

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JASMA isn't a brand name, it's just a noise certification. Problem is Jap systems that are like 3.5" and JASMA, usually have a nasty 2.5" restrictor (midway through) or similar step-down somewhere along the line totally negating the point of going bigger in a Jap branded/quiet exhaust.

I've never had a problem sea freight using Import Monster for 8 years or so now. When you pack and unpack your own container, you can ensure it's not stuffed.

Yeah I know - the Jasma thing was a feeble joke.

Car has an APEXI on it but no chance of getting that again, obviously.

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It's a good system.

Cost me about $1280 delivered. RHD.

The difference now would be the AUD V Yen.

I didn't get in customs charge.

HKS Australia will charge the same.

is it a true 90mm diameter system or does it have the usual shitty stepdowns ?
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I have an old Nismo catback thats a touch bigger than 3" for a couple hundred bucks.

Either use as is or chop up for its good mufflers.

Welcome to inspect next time you're up near Barbs (I'm in Warwick)

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is it a true 90mm diameter system or does it have the usual shitty stepdowns ?

Its 85mm all the way but reduced to 80mm at the connection to the Cat exit.

Have one on my 33.

Does not seem to be restrictive and no drone.

Quiet below 3k above its a nice sound, not to offensive to the public. :-)

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