View Full Version : Exhaust notes... what's yours sound like???
Torroni
07-06-06, 04:15 PM
I'm trying to decide on a new exhaust for my GTE Nova. It just seems hit and miss as you can never be sure what they are going to sound like!! Can anyone email or link to some video/sound files of their exhaust so I can get a general idea?? Would be VERY helpful.
I was thinking maybe Magnex but do these sound the same as Piper??
Thanks :)
mine sounds of ashley and spits flames! Ive got the video on my phone of it lol
all exhaust sound different on diff cars...
i've had a magnex system on 2 sri's and a valver, and it sounded different on all three cars :S
cant go wrong with a magnex though, but it will need to be second hand due to them not being produced anymore
johnny27
07-06-06, 04:33 PM
ashley have always been used in old skool rally compatition, like on the old mk2 escorts and so on, they sound pretty good on any car. Even my dad has a ashley system on his vectra sri 140, and it sounds mean and it only a lazy old 2.0 ecotec std engine.
yeah i bought the last ever mead Magnex GSi system of eBay (apparently, according to Magnex) for ?120
My personal choice is Ashley systems, not overpriced, i get free delivery on them, easy to fit and proven pretty good power gains!!
novaboyopr
07-06-06, 04:36 PM
had an ashley system on my 205 mi16 sounded bad assed and flamed, had one on my corsa turbo sounded nice, now im going to get one for the nova
sounded bad assed and flamed, had one on my corsa turbo sounded nice, now im going to get one for the nova
Ashley exhausts are the future. so are flames and over fuelling! :thumb: lol
i used to have an ashley on my nova and hated it. **** sound personally. ive got a full stainless system on mine now, from a company called speedsteel in dudley. which im very very happy with as it doesnt sound wet fart through a bakebean can now
plus if you go straight to the factory u get them even cheaper! i paid ?50 for a full system from the factory lol
Torroni
07-06-06, 04:41 PM
Magnex has a 'deeper' sound doesn't it? As compared to something like Ashley's which have a 'racier' revvy note?
Basically I don't wont my ears to hurt after an hour on the motorway!! ;)
Luke.
my systems on an SR (carb) so it would sound very different, also ive got a manifold on aswell and i noticed a dramtic change in noise when i put that on!
Torroni
07-06-06, 04:46 PM
Surely you can still say if an exhust is deep, revvy, loud, quiet, smooth, grunty... etc.?? There is nothing to distinguish them otherwise... apart from tailpipe style!!
novamadman
07-06-06, 05:11 PM
i have a new ashley 4 branch mated to new stainless janspeed to go on my 1200 - cant wait to see what its like but again i have no idea what its going to be like lol
love the raspy not like off most redtops with any sort of exhaust
shane
all exhaust sound different on diff cars..
Bingo :thumb:
In my experience, the Peco I had on mine sounded fine (by "fine" I mean it didn't drone at speed or rasp on acceleration like most Nova exhausts I've heard seem to do) yet when it was on my mate's 1.3SR it sounded poop. All the Magnex exhausts I've come across also seem to all drone really badly at motorway speeds. Scorpion seem to give an Ok sound, but the build quality is sh*t.
Go find a local powerflow dealer - most of them will build you a system to your specification including exhaust note.
dont put a Rage back box onto an ashley system then! i managed 110dB with mine at 3800rpm
craig green
07-06-06, 05:16 PM
Ive got a Powerflow from the HQ in Exeter. Had it 5 yrs with no probs. Got a straight through centre for when the turbo was fitted. Isnt loud by any stretch of the imagination.
just really deep & burbles on tick over like a drowning whore.
I put a PECO (used) on my GTE 16v last yr & that was quieter than the std GM back box.
remember exhausts get louder as they coke up on the inside. & Stainless systems tend to be a bit deeper & less raspy than mild steel systems.
CG
Torroni
07-06-06, 05:17 PM
Yes, that deep motorway drone is what I want to avoid. I'd rather it was a sharper sound so it didn't do that when cruising! I drove 3hrs down the M4 in my 1.3SR, fitted with a Piper back-box and my ears were ringing when I finally stopped the engine!! :)
craig green
07-06-06, 05:24 PM
Stainless
i used to have an ashley on my nova and hated it. **** sound personally. ive got a full stainless system on mine now, from a company called speedsteel in dudley. which im very very happy with as it doesnt sound wet fart through a bakebean can now
You sure it wasn't blowing or anything, Ashleys sound great on any car.
It even sounds mint on my 1.2i :D
Think a 4-1 manifold makes it sound a lot nicer too.
It is a bit loud on motorways etc, but i only have 4gears so 70mph is like 3-4K rpm, which would explain why its loud. With 5th gear at 2000rpm, it should be ok.
Didn't know that about the direct from factory=cheaper price, might look into that when mine has rusted and needs replacing.
Torroni
07-06-06, 05:44 PM
Just looked on Peco website, which says they do a back box for the 1.6 Nova, but then in the 'notes' box it says NOT for GTE/GSi... what's all that about?? :)
All the Magnex exhausts I've come across also seem to all drone really badly at motorway speeds.
my magnex is really quiet, even when it was stipped out, it wasn't that loud going to pv on the motorway, and now with interior again, i can hardly hear the exhaust, unless i floor it
i resently fitted an Ashley system and manifold - sounds amazing real nice tight sound, backfires and pops, sounds like a proper car not some chav boy racer.
A
novaSRI1.4
08-06-06, 09:13 AM
can i get an ashley backbox/system for my 1.4 sri?
Ashley exhausts are the future. so are flames and over fuelling! :thumb: lol
i want flames:(
yer my brother filmed my car yesterday on my phone, and oh my god its well loud, mines a straight through ashley by the way. am going to film it on my video camera for better sound though:thumb:
yer they are wicked i think, iv got 2 now.
BUT i want a magnex rear box to try out as its just TOO loud down the motorway
can i get an ashley backbox/system for my 1.4 sri?
yep you can, call them on 01922 720 767 vor hours of fun! :thumb:
Didn't know that about the direct from factory=cheaper price, might look into that when mine has rusted and needs replacing.
just let me know when you want one mate and ill come down with you to get it cheaper
Matt2107
08-06-06, 01:03 PM
I think I'm gonna go for a mongoose... any thoughts?
mongose are ok, but not relly heard all that much of them. A freind of mine used to have one on his SRi, sounded alright tbh. But Ashleys are way cheaper!!
exactly cheaper is the key word, mine only lasted about a year and half before it started to rot
exactly cheaper is the key word, mine only lasted about a year and half before it started to rot
jesus, mines bout that old now and fine!
yer same here, my brother baught the one for my sr about 3-4 tears ago, and its still fine. so is the manifold.
my manifold is new by about 6 monts and thats starting to surface rust, but it is made by sportex!
mines only got a little bit of surface rust on the bottom part, where the water will sort of sit on it. but im not botherd cause im going to heat wrap it, and my brothers with heap wrap on is still mint!
good idea, i think i might do that to prolong it tbh
Mongoose are good exhausts, stainless steel, a lot like Magnex.
My ashley manifold did snap clean in two a month or so ago, lol, i just welded it back up, mine also has a brace fitted as they always snap at the end of the collector(where 4 branches go into 1)
Mongoose are good exhausts, stainless steel, a lot like Magnex.
My ashley manifold did snap clean in two a month or so ago, lol, i just welded it back up, mine also has a brace fitted as they always snap at the end of the collector(where 4 branches go into 1)
yeah my GM manifold did that when i was going around a roundabout! :eek: thats why i bough a 4 branch instead!
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