smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 My new setup on the 86 is a big improvement, but just needs to be a tad louder in my opinion. It's made up of: Borla UEL headers Berk overpipe Berk HFC Invidia Q300 catback The Invidia's midpipe has this larger section in it Am I right in assuming that this would act as a silencer, and that with a straight pipe it would be a bit louder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Looks like a silencer... but could be their version of a resonator... My H&S straight pipe was certainly louder than the silenced version currently fitted.. very similar looking to the above.. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 That is a resonator,replaced with a straight through pipe would increase the sound considerably.The system is designed to run with this,so changing for a straight through May sound terrible.Its a case of try it and see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Cheers guys Will report back at the weekend hopefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinnn 11 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Post a sound clip if you do try it, would be curious to see the difference! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 This will not be applicable to you directly as each system is different, but as a rough idea, my Cobra non-resonated system with the 2nd CAT delete was reading about 108dBs, with a resonated pipe instead, I dropped down to about 89dBs. 108dBs IS LOUD! Not to say that this will happen to your system, I'm sure this isn't the case with Millteks but it will make it louder, the question is how loud and you won't know that till you try it (and probably after it's been ran/carboned up as it will get a lil quieter once it's carboned up). After more volume are we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Post a sound clip if you do try it, would be curious to see the difference! Will do a before and after This will not be applicable to you directly as each system is different, but as a rough idea, my Cobra non-resonated system with the 2nd CAT delete was reading about 108dBs, with a resonated pipe instead, I dropped down to about 89dBs. 108dBs IS LOUD! Not to say that this will happen to your system, I'm sure this isn't the case with Millteks but it will make it louder, the question is how loud and you won't know that till you try it (and probably after it's been ran/carboned up as it will get a lil quieter once it's carboned up). After more volume are we? Let's put it this way. My old 350z was recorded at 110dBs TRACKSIDE at Castle Combe last year. That's a good 30ft away from the actual car Here's a video to give you an idea, although in real life it's obviously a lot louder [TUBE] [/TUBE] I like volume, as long as it's not raspy or drones in the car on motorway journeys. From my experience, if you have quality parts like I did on the 350z and on the GT86 now, volume isn't an issue inside the car Booked in to get a custom straight mid pipe made up on Saturday, will post videos after and see what we think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 110db is ridiculously loud and way too loud for the track and for the road. That would just drive you (and everyone else) nuts driving around with an exhaust like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 110db is ridiculously loud and way too loud for the track and for the road. That would just drive you (and everyone else) nuts driving around with an exhaust like that. Got black flagged at Castle Combe obviously, but never had any complaints GT86 won't be as loud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 lol Jordan I know you said it was loud but I bet your neighbours loved you for that in the mornings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Got black flagged at Castle Combe obviously, but never had any complaints GT86 won't be as loud Fair enough. I'm only a bit passionate about this subject as I used to run the pitlane for bookatrack and when we had cars that were as loud as your's going past me at full throttle made me want to kill the driver with a slow painful death as it was just incredibly painful and totally unnecessary. Still, glad the GT won't be as loud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 I still don't understand the need for noise limits at tracks Yes, I understand the locals don't like it. But surely if you don't like it, don't like near a racetrack?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 I still don't understand the need for noise limits at tracks Yes, I understand the locals don't like it. But surely if you don't like it, don't like near a racetrack?! Someone has to live there, and as much as I like cars I wouldn't want to live next to a track with no noise limits... If you upset the locals it can cause a track to be shut down. It's not only the locals but it can affect wildlife as well I guess. Tracks tend to be near rural land after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Someone has to live there, and as much as I like cars I wouldn't want to live next to a track with no noise limits... If you upset the locals it can cause a track to be shut down. It's not only the locals but it can affect wildlife as well I guess. Tracks tend to be near rural land after all. I wouldn't mind living next to a track, as long as I get free access whenever I want! As for wildlife, it can emigrate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Do it smudge go loud!!! I'm changing my resonated cat delete for a non res HFC. Also de cat manifold. With added air flow from a sprintex it Should kill the spiders living in my exhaust ; ) I'm partly deaf anyway due to explosions so I don't care lol the HKS trumpets oh yeah I hardly track anyway and I'm all about presence looks and sound. Street cred. I'm no button more like a toretto! ; ) I just want to flash bang people in convertibles as i downshift past them he he hate convertibles grrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Wanted to get a before and after of the exhaust. So these videos are with the resonated mid pipe that comes standard with the Invidia [TUBE] [/TUBE] [TUBE] [/TUBE] Tomorrow will be the same videos but with a straight (unresonated) mid pipe Watch this space! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted July 6, 2014 Will be interested to hear the without videos as, to be fair, it's not exactly quiet as is! :-) Love the 350z noise by the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 6, 2014 Im very interested. Not blown away with the resonated set up. I bet its better with a non res. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 Tried to get some videos last night using a GoPro from a friend, but the files corrupted Will have another bash soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
