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Old 08 April 2011, 07:06 AM
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Default Deepest tone backbox?

I have always been after the really deep burble with exhausts and not

volume, I have had 7 different ones but my exhaust still isn't as deep as

others, I've a TSL firestorm, afterburner vortex, and currently have a Ninja

2 for the second time, any ideas which exhaust gives a deep growl?

It's a 2.5" system and a 1997 uk turbo with full exhaust system, thanks
Old 08 April 2011, 08:15 AM
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Deepness is more as a result from exhaust material used. If memory serves me correctly mild steel will give you a much deeper and less tinnier sound than stainless steel. The downside is mild steel doesn't last as long as stainless steel nor looks as nice and shiny. The ideal solution is aluminized mild steel but that can be quite expnsive.
Old 08 April 2011, 08:47 AM
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I've got a powerflow cat back on mine and its gives a lovely deep rumble.
Its my first scoob though so I have nothing to compare it too
Old 08 April 2011, 09:01 AM
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I had a Hayward & Scott on my bugeye IMO your couldnt get a deeper growl; it was like thunder
Old 08 April 2011, 09:04 AM
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Think it also depends on the centre section. If it has a resonator in it, it wont be as loud and deep. I have the resonator in mine and its a little dissapointing. Cant hear much of the subaru burble at all.
Old 08 April 2011, 09:51 AM
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Im running a JapSpeed exhaust on my Sti because that was what the previous owner fitted, but I've always had Magnex exhausts on my cars and my mate with a MY98 2000 has a Magnex on his and the exhaust tone is much deeper and not as in-your-face as my set-up

It will cost you a few quid though
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I have the Apexi which is lovely and deep. Backbox stainless steel but rest mild steel hence why mine now has a hole appearing.

Good luck finding one though and if you find two give me a shout!
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Hi,

3" bore always creates the deepest tone and maximum power gains in our experience.



Many Thanks

Pete
Old 08 April 2011, 11:42 AM
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Or a RaceTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScyGkFZwBKs

Or ScoobySport

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zgh3A1ouOw

Or H&S

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZBW4...eature=related

Or Blitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Lj4SZiDjI

I've had a few
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Originally Posted by Cobra Sport Exhausts
Hi,

3" bore always creates the deepest tone and maximum power gains in our experience.



Many Thanks

Pete
That looks very nice! How much for a Newage STi (JDM) back box only.
Old 08 April 2011, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
That looks very nice! How much for a Newage STi (JDM) back box only.

I'm loving that too, how much for a classic full system?
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Originally Posted by ScoobLou
I'm loving that too, how much for a classic full system?
Hi Lou. I had a Cobra on my classic and it sounded awesome but it was quite loud.
Old 08 April 2011, 12:30 PM
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Magnex 6 x 4 oval with full decat rattled the windows and set off alarms it was so deep but............couldn't hear yourself think above 4K rpm. Gone
to a prodrive back box. Plenty loud enough.
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interesting to read about the materials used, I couldn't understand why others sound deeper than mine, I have a non resonated middle section
Old 08 April 2011, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Hi Lou. I had a Cobra on my classic and it sounded awesome but it was quite loud.
Hey you, I like loud.

You ok? PM me.
Old 08 April 2011, 03:13 PM
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I use a h&s down pipe and a Magnex centre section and back box, which is not the loudest but it's nice and deep sounds real nice. V5 turbo 2000
Old 08 April 2011, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra Sport Exhausts
Hi,

3" bore always creates the deepest tone and maximum power gains in our experience.



Many Thanks

Pete
Thats what i have, with standard downpipe and centre its still very deep! people ask if i have full system
I have the decat centre to fit but scared it may be too loud for my neighbours
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I vote for mine!!!!
3" complete decat with Hayward and Scott headers, Ive not heard anything louder and as thumpy.... period!!!

Im due to change it to pass Db's for this years track days, oh and to please my neighbours as it is a little ott....... It does deliver the goods though

Rob
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3inch open mouth downpipe then 3inch straight through to a scoobysport backbox dont get much deeper n louder
Old 08 April 2011, 09:33 PM
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Im wondering about this too. I have ppp downpipe/sport cat, the centre section is a straight through RCM but I currently have prodrive back box but want low rumble tones rather than loud and hollow.

Any suggestions? Btw I am driving a newage blobeye.
Old 08 April 2011, 09:41 PM
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ive also had a few different exhausts,ive found that the nicest sound comes from h&s original scoobysport design.2.5" or 3".they both sound good with proven power gains.
Old 08 April 2011, 10:36 PM
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i had a full magnex system on my00 with 5inch backbox =loud as **** with a nice deeep burble
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I think it might be because my down pipe , middle section and backbox are from 3 different

brands
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Originally Posted by musso2010
Think it also depends on the centre section. If it has a resonator in it, it wont be as loud and deep. I have the resonator in mine and its a little dissapointing. Cant hear much of the subaru burble at all.
I believe the mid-muffler/resonator just removes the raspy/dronny part of the note and preserves the deepness (note that is not the same as loudness!).

I'd go with a backbox that looks like it flows a lot, i.e a big cannon with a wide mouth. This gives a good deep burble sound in conjunction with a mid-muffler.

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interesting, I have a non resonated mid section , but don't want to buy a resonated one

if it makes no difference, mine is slightly raspy from cold
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