Kinda wondering how do I get more sounds out of the sedan without spending a ton of money. Most of the catbacks I've seen are into thousands of dollars, and probably are too loud for their own good. I'm really looking to just get it a bit louder than stock, and not having to spend a lot. Are there good axle back systems for these cars?

 

You could always go with the Fast Intentions resonated high flow cats and the stock exhaust. I'm not totally familiar with all the exhaust options but you may want to check if there's a y-pipe available that'll convert you to a true dual while keeping the stock rear section. I have an IPL and am going with the fast intentions cats as a way to keep noise level reasonable but I already have a full dual from the factory. But with just the high flow cats, you may get 95% of the way there vs a full exhaust.

 

Top Speed is a good axle back, I may have one for sale soon. Just need to find out how much shipping is for it or should sell locally.

 

Ape - What about the R2Cs? Everyone seems to really like the sound of those and definitely part of why I want them, and would be cheaper than HFCs. Definitely seems like they would fulfill OP's "bit louder than stock", no?

 

You'll have to determine whether or not you'll want to DIY the install. Buying an axleback is a good option since it's a simple bolt on and costs around $300-500. If you opt for the HFC, you may want to take it to a shop (please read threads on the dreaded demon bolt), and will end up costing $400 for parts and $300 for labor.

If you want to change purely the sound, go with the axleback. If you want some power gains with the sound, go with the HFC's.

 

I'm very mechanically inclined, so doing something as easy as installing exhaust is no issue at all.

Ram, what does the Top Speed axleback look like? I've seen Tanabe already, and while it looks and sounds nice, I'm not sure I wanna spend 600 dollars on just two mufflers, which will add no performance what so ever. I am mostly looking for more sound. I already have a track car, I don't care too much about all out performance in this one.

 

A screwdriver and hammer -- you have these? Hammer a hole or two into the muffler canister. More noise, zero dollars.

 

Thanks, but no thanks.

 

I know what you're going through man. If the sedan sounded the same as the coupe, I'd be the happiest guy on earth! Exhaust systems are very expensive indeed. If you're on a budget, I think intakes are your best bet. Injen makes a short ram intake that sells for around $300 and is a very easy diy install. However, you'll mostly be gaining engine sound. From what I've read, intakes don't really produce much audible sound until you're higher up in the rev range aka mashing the pedal.

While high flow cats are another option, they are pretty expensive and rather difficult to install. You also have to worry about passing a smog inspection (if you're state requires it). But I do agree that these probably do add the most sound as opposed to a full exhaust system.

You can also look into modifying the stock exhaust. I know some members have replaced the stock resonators with an aftermarket type and the same goes for the mufflers. Check out this video. I think this setup sounds quite good actually.

 

Remove the mufflers and get straight pipes. AKA "muffler delete".

 

Lol, why not just unbolt from the header?

 

Open headers on the G? C'mon man lol

 

To me straight pipes on a daily driver as equally as obnoxious

 

Sounds like you are just looking for HFC's Z1 has them for under $400, I have them Really like them, when cold there make a little rasp but it goes away when warm,

https://www.z1motorsports.com/exhaus...rs-p-5405.html

 

"High Flow" Cats are not an option. They will not pass smog (visual, probably not even sniffer) in California, and I don't want to swap them every two years. They also go bad after a while, and the car will smell like exhaust fumes for no reason at all.