Just bought 2008 Journey coupe. This is a retirement present to myself so I don’t really want to look like an old fart just trying to relive my youth. Easier said than done. Having said that, I miss my dual glasspacks on my 54 Ford two door MT w/overdrive. Looking for a more aggressive sound while accelerating but docile - close to stock - at cruising speed. Considering axle back only – just doing it for the sound – Megan or Tanabe? Hard to tell from sound clips. Also, is SRI primarily for looks and sound? I don’t want any mods that should be followed a tune - this will be keeper for me long term. lace>Minnesotalace> is not exactly a hotbed for G’s, I intend to park mine for the winter months coming up soon – at least for this year. Not sure if there is anyone qualified to do a tune locally. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

SRI for looks and sound I would go with R2C.

 

Congrats with your new retirement present. Certainly is a great one.

You may also want to look at Greddy for an axle back, they have a great sound. Def the SRI is for sound and they really do look great. I went with the Fujita, it is a fraction of the priice of R2C and I am very happy with it.

 

Tanabe mufflers with Berk High flow cats is a great set up. You can find some slightly used tanabe mufflers in the classifieds here for about 400 which is 300 less than original buying price

 

HKS is number 1 on my list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

not loud when you don't want it to be. when you thrash the throttle it'll come alive! my favorite exhaust out of everything that about the same price range!

 

HKS catbacks are like 1900 right? Unless they make an axle-back.

 

With an axle-back or even a catback, you wouldn't need a tune.

You will get endless opinions because everyone who has one loves it, youtube and search are your best friends.

 

ARK FTMFWBBQ!! I love my ARK

yes, that sounds about right. They don't make an axle back

 

Personally, I would not go with the Megan Axle Back's they are quieter than the OEM axle backs.

Just my personal advice, lol.. Which is true.. I've been told, it is still breaking in.. Hope so.

 

a vendor is selling them for $1650 shipped!

 

hks/berk high flow cats/stillen stage 3 intake & a professional tune.
this will give you nice power & not loud when cruising.
btw my dad bought a g37 at 62.
happy motoring.

 

Get a Fast Intentions Exhaust From TONY...FastIntentions.com ... Get Stillen Gen 3 Intakes... Fast Intentions Test Pipes.. and go all looks from there... hood trunk possibly cf depending on ur color... stillen grill for the win! some nice 20" rims and your set!

 

I'm with hispeed-lowdrag, too many with tell you to go with FI or Tanabe, but ARK is FTMFW!!!

 

Thanks for the all the good info - will probably start with R2C's and move ahead from there.

 

I believe someone is selling a set in the classifieds.