sir, we are planning to change the exhaust system of our 1991 NSX. Whats the cheapest but yet will add up more HPs and would produce an F1 sound? I just bought a Gruppe M Carbon Fiber Intake......Thank you guys.
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The best exhaust system???
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The "best" system depends on your personal taste, but you should look at the AP-X exhaust here:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125042
Also, in Japan, the GRF ex-001 Stainless exhaust is very nice.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125042
Also, in Japan, the GRF ex-001 Stainless exhaust is very nice.
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Producing the F1 sound AND getting more horsepower is a challenge on the NSX. There isn't enough piping to fix/improve upon flow in the exhaust / muffler design to get signficant gains in HP.
You get some extra HP with aftermarket exhausts, but not much. So, then it comes down to what sound you want. You can get closer to the F1 sound; however, that normally requires more piping in the exhaust design, not less - thereby impacting your ability to maximize horsepower.
So what I'm saying is: If you could choose only one -either maximizing HP or closest to F1 sound, which would you choose? That will help narrow down exhaust options.
You get some extra HP with aftermarket exhausts, but not much. So, then it comes down to what sound you want. You can get closer to the F1 sound; however, that normally requires more piping in the exhaust design, not less - thereby impacting your ability to maximize horsepower.
So what I'm saying is: If you could choose only one -either maximizing HP or closest to F1 sound, which would you choose? That will help narrow down exhaust options.
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I really liked the sound and look of the AP-X system.
Osiris_x11
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GT Xtreme + after-market headers = TaDow...
This is my fav' after-market NSX exhaust, easily the most F1-sounding offering (IMVHO)...
GT Design Intl GT Xtreme NSX Exhaust (dunno why linkie to website no longer workie...
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GT Design GT Extreme Muffler in stock at Umbrella Auto Design
This is my fav' after-market NSX exhaust, easily the most F1-sounding offering (IMVHO)...
GT Design Intl GT Xtreme NSX Exhaust (dunno why linkie to website no longer workie...
)GT Design GT Extreme Muffler in stock at Umbrella Auto Design
Not this again.... F1 sound?
This is the only NSX that sounds like a F1. All the rest sound like an NSX with a very subtle pitch difference - GT One included. Sorry, but a V6 with a 8000 rpm redline is NOT going to sound like a 19k rpm F1 engine no matter what you do with the exhaust.
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This is the only NSX that sounds like a F1. All the rest sound like an NSX with a very subtle pitch difference - GT One included. Sorry, but a V6 with a 8000 rpm redline is NOT going to sound like a 19k rpm F1 engine no matter what you do with the exhaust.
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rofl!
2nd. I have it on my NSX and every single person that has heard it has loved it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYoTM0jd9_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHBb1LFKcEs
I'm probably going to hit the dyno sometime in April to see what sort of power it makes, but just by looking at the thing you can tell that it's likely to be much more effective than any GT-One/Bel Canto/Taitec FN09 etc simply because it's not a spaghetti exhaust. Granted I've never heard a GT-One in person, but just judging from what I see in videos, the AP-X isn't nearly as horribly raspy sounding.
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C'mon GUYS! Everyone knows that this is hands down THE BEST EXHAUST!!!! :biggrin: EL FARTO :biggrin:
Exhaust is very very personal although since you want a F1 sound it's isn't going to be cheap. (anyway i see your in Japan so that would make it a bit cheaper)
FN-09 from TaiTec comes to mind but then again it isn't cheap.
If you want a relatively cheap but good exhaust go for a TaiTec.
For starters, the NSX and most other cars sound better with an X-pipe exhaust where the pipes from both opposing cylinder banks merge together to tighten up the exhaust pulses, minimize the drone and better balance the harmonics.
This is easily proven with those "American" V-8s that sound all loose, hollow and rumbling with H-pipes or straight out the back from both sides
Throw in an X-pipe and voila! the car sounds more like a Ferrari with the tighter and higher pitch exhaust note.
This is easily proven with those "American" V-8s that sound all loose, hollow and rumbling with H-pipes or straight out the back from both sides
Throw in an X-pipe and voila! the car sounds more like a Ferrari with the tighter and higher pitch exhaust note.
Theres nothing that will give you more HP and "F1 sound" at a cheap price.
Gruppe M V3 is high pitched and will probably free up more HP than any other exhaust because it has the straightest plumbing (Acchieved by removing the cats)
But its not cheap.
Gruppe M V3 is high pitched and will probably free up more HP than any other exhaust because it has the straightest plumbing (Acchieved by removing the cats)
But its not cheap.
Do something unique and homemade:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134710
The above probably has more time and engineering in it than any other system out there and it was only $200 (I just need to weld it now).
Dave
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134710
The above probably has more time and engineering in it than any other system out there
and it was only $200 (I just need to weld it now).Dave
There is a interesting discussion about custom made exhausts on the British NSX forum.
Most straight would be the Sorcery F1/Center exit which is a feeding the header with a x pipe to the middle with zero damping
GruppeM is indeed a very nice system.
Most straight would be the Sorcery F1/Center exit which is a feeding the header with a x pipe to the middle with zero damping
GruppeM is indeed a very nice system.
I second the Taitec, for the money and weight savings, (and a F1-ish type sounds) it might be exactly what you are looking for.
Good luck!
That is histarical. Thanks for the laugh!
What matters to me is HP and acceleration off the line since lets face it, the NSX doesnt exactly launch like an F18 off a nuclear carrier.
Everytime I see treads about superchargers, they always mention headers and exhaust... but then reputable people say that headers and exhaust really dont do much on the NSX. Is it worth it, from a performance aspect to upgrade these systems? Or should you focus on SC/Turbo?
Jman
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have it... love it... sounds orgasmic @ WOT through a tunnel
It is absolutely worth it to upgrade the entire exhaust on the OP's '91. Those reputable people may be talking about the relatively decent headers that came stock on the later model cars, but the OP's '91 came with very restrictive exhaust manifolds from the factory.
Agreed. However, I can tell you that I upgraded my OEM 2000 to Top Speed headers (due to a crack in the OEM) and my max speed at the end of the straight at my "home" track was exactly the same as before +/- 1 mph.
Taitec by far...
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