Help picking an exhaust (out of this list provided) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

fabriziox1 · 05-02-2018, 09:50 AM

Hey everyone, I am considering buying an exhaust but do not want to spend more than $650 for it as its mainly just sound more than anything, with that in mind I have compiled the ones I've found within this budget. I want something noticeably louder than stock (not something slightly louder) but not so loud that if I add a header I get pulled over I plan to do so in a distant future. Additionally I dont want to have to buy a second one 3 months later.

Spec D tuning - $300

j2 engineering - $400

Namless axle back (?? not sure about this one) - $500

mxp comp rs - $550

Invidia N1 - $620

if you guys have any other recommendations please let me know

8RZ · 05-02-2018, 09:56 AM

Invidia Q300 or R400 are popular quiet ones as well, N1 is too loud for my tastes.

jasonojordan · 05-02-2018, 10:26 AM

If you plan to do a header and don't wanna get another exhaust system deff not the N1. Of the listed ones that is the only one I have experience with. A friend has nameless and with stock header it sounds great but I fear with a header it would be to loud. All that can depend on the header you go with to though so do you have an idea of what header is in your future?

fabriziox1 · 05-02-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 8RZ

Invidia Q300 or R400 are popular quiet ones as well, N1 is too loud for my tastes.

I actually dont want a quiet one. I've heard the q300 and its only slightly louder than stock :/. I want something in the middle ground between the q300 and N1.

fabriziox1 · 05-02-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonojordan

If you plan to do a header and don't wanna get another exhaust system deff not the N1. Of the listed ones that is the only one I have experience with. A friend has nameless and with stock header it sounds great but I fear with a header it would be to loud. All that can depend on the header you go with to though so do you have an idea of what header is in your future?

I actually don't have a specific one in mind as of yet. I assume I would pick which ever one adds the least noise. I do like how deep the nameless sounds.

jasonojordan · 05-02-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fabriziox1

I actually don't have a specific one in mind as of yet. I assume I would pick which ever one adds the least noise. I do like how deep the nameless sounds.

Issue with picking the header that adds the least amount of noise is that in a headers case generally noise means better flow. Better flow means more power gains. So if your fine with going with a header that adds less noise and power then any one of them other then the N1 will work for you.

But if you want to go for sounds and power I would recommend doing something like the q300. Not going to be loud right now but better tones then stock exhaust even with a stock header. Once you add a quality header to the mix though it will really come alive.

If you want to split the best of both worlds then as previously mentioned the r400 is very popular.

JSube · 05-02-2018, 01:07 PM

Different car, but on my '15 STI the Nameless 4" dual exhaust became brutal in a short period of time. When I added a DP & tune it was painful and I found a used 5"- no appreciable difference. And the build time was forever...

Looks like you're in Miami, seems like a Cars & Coffee might give you the opportunity to hear something in person.

DandoX · 05-02-2018, 01:31 PM

Of those choices I would choose the nameless axleback which is more like $530 actually and around $650 with a muffler.

Somerandom18 · 05-02-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fabriziox1

I actually dont want a quiet one. I've heard the q300 and its only slightly louder than stock :/. I want something in the middle ground between the q300 and N1.

R400 is the middle ground from invidia. You.can make it as loud as you want with header/FP options.

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bentleyboii · 05-02-2018, 02:05 PM

I love the R400 Friend Has Q300/Supercharger/Headers And its sounds mean as ive ever heard but depends all on your future plans and sound wanted. My R400 Doesnt disgrace tho

~just my .02

Teseo · 05-02-2018, 02:16 PM

Op, you will ad header down the road?

CSG David · 05-02-2018, 02:38 PM

CSG Touring86 Exhaust is the only exhaust next to ACE Laguna 90 that can pass strict sound limitations with a full catless supercharged setups.

Azzudien · 05-02-2018, 02:55 PM

To save money just watch the forums, example being a brand new MXP exhaust just sold a few days ago for around $700.
Buy a slightly used one or new one that someone changed their minds on and you could get a better exhaust for your price range.

Just a suggestion

SuperTom · 05-02-2018, 03:17 PM

I have the HKS Legamax Premium for $725. Similar in quieteness to the Q300. Opens up and sounds professional when on it, not ricey
https://www.amazon.com/HKS-32018-AT0...ustomerReviews

05-02-2018, 09:50 AM	#1
fabriziox1 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Drives: 2014 Black FR-S Location: Miami Posts: 28 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Help picking an exhaust (out of this list provided) Hey everyone, I am considering buying an exhaust but do not want to spend more than $650 for it as its mainly just sound more than anything, with that in mind I have compiled the ones I've found within this budget. I want something noticeably louder than stock (not something slightly louder) but not so loud that if I add a header I get pulled over I plan to do so in a distant future. Additionally I dont want to have to buy a second one 3 months later. Spec D tuning - $300 j2 engineering - $400 Namless axle back (?? not sure about this one) - $500 mxp comp rs - $550 Invidia N1 - $620 if you guys have any other recommendations please let me know Last edited by fabriziox1; 05-02-2018 at 11:03 AM.

05-02-2018, 01:07 PM	#7
JSube Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2017 ISM PP BRZ Location: KY Posts: 201 Thanks: 174 Thanked 164 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Exhaust Different car, but on my '15 STI the Nameless 4" dual exhaust became brutal in a short period of time. When I added a DP & tune it was painful and I found a used 5"- no appreciable difference. And the build time was forever... Looks like you're in Miami, seems like a Cars & Coffee might give you the opportunity to hear something in person. __________________ Raceseng Circuit Sphere 100 shifter arm, Radium catch can and master cylinder brace, Perrin oil cooler, Vorshlag front camber plates, ACE A350 header & overpipe, Berk catted front pipe, CSGxMXP exhaust, Delicious NA Stage II tune & Flex Fuel Last edited by JSube; 05-02-2018 at 01:09 PM. Reason: clarity

05-02-2018, 03:17 PM	#14
SuperTom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: C5 Corvette, '17 Toyota 86, Jeep XJ Location: New Castle DE Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 1,436 Thanked 914 Times in 528 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the HKS Legamax Premium for $725. Similar in quieteness to the Q300. Opens up and sounds professional when on it, not ricey https://www.amazon.com/HKS-32018-AT0...ustomerReviews __________________

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