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exhaust sound
I am not too happy with the exhaust sound the SVX makes. I would prefer it to be quieter. Would changing the muffler do the trick? If so, what type of muffler should I use and should I use 1 or 2 tips?
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Re: exhaust sound
Is your exhaust stock?
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Re: exhaust sound
^^^ This. If it's stock then something is broken, the stock exhaust is very quiet.
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Re: exhaust sound
Something's definitely wrong if a stock SVX exhaust is too noisy. I marvel at how quiet my cars are at idle; even with the hood up all one hears is a characteristic Subaru sewing-machine tick and the faint whine of the belt-driven gear. But a heavy right foot can still provoke a satisfying snarl.
One emits slightly more of a rumble than the other in normal driving; I've always figured there must be a tiny leak somewhere. dcb |
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Re: exhaust sound
It is not noisy, I just don't like the reving sound. Check out tomssvx video on Youtube (Exhaust comparison). That is the sound I do not like, it's too sporty for me. I prefer a quiet sound while driving down the street. My exhaust is stock, I replaced the main and pre cats. The previous owner removed the resonator.
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Re: exhaust sound
Replace the resonator . My 1992 when I bought I was extremely quiet. Take it to a muffler shop, replace the resonator and have it checked for leaks. I took video of our trip cross country throught the windshield of the car back in 1994 and you can hear the key jingle in the ignition at 80 MPH ( that quiet )
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Re: exhaust sound
Neither of them exhausts in toms video are stock.
Here is mine, a stock exhaust with resonator removed. My resonator was shot, and I'm cheap, so I had them put in a strait pipe. You will hear how crappy it sounded while broken at the end of the clip. Note, my intake silencer is removed. Took the plastic resonator out the fender, everything under the hood is stock. Last edited by Lookin4SVX; 06-27-2012 at 09:00 AM. |
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Re: exhaust sound
Thanks for the clips. That is exactly the sound I don't want! I don't like that power, muscle sound while accelerating. Sorry, that's just me
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Re: exhaust sound
You might have a case of vaginaitis then.
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Re: exhaust sound
Or he might have a case of "I own a GT, I want the exhaust to be subdued".
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Re: exhaust sound
The stock exhaust is basically silent. While driving my 97 out to PA when I moved, twice after stopping I tried to start the car while it was already running.
Last edited by 1986nate; 06-27-2012 at 11:45 AM. |
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Re: exhaust sound
You guys are missing the point. It is not when it's idling, it's when you push the car. It sounds like it's straining, I don't like that sound. If someone can answer my question, fine. If not, please refrain from criticizing. I am asking for help, not to be judged. Everyone has a right to his opinion on his likes and dislikes.
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Re: exhaust sound
You should buy a Prius
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Re: exhaust sound
It's really a matter of physics... The engine moves a lot of air when it's working hard, and that makes noise. You might get a couple opinions on a less noisy muffler, but I doubt any will be backed with experience. My only suggestion would be to replace the pre-cats with some quality 2" resonators (Aero would be a good place to start looking). Avoid glasspacks or anything with fiberglass batting inside.
As long as your engine is running well it should still pass emmisions without the pre-cats, and the resonators may bring the sound down to a level you prefer. As I said above though, this is just my opinion, it isn't backed by any experience. Your mileage may vary.
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Re: exhaust sound
Chuck, this is why you got banned from the other forum. Just sayin.
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That resonator makes a huge difference. The stock system, I think they put a lot of thought and time into to get it to be really quiet.
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