Single Exhaust vs Dual Exhaust?

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by RoryZ, Mar 23, 2010.

  1. RoryZ

    RoryZ Member

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    In my opinion i prefer the cosmetic appearance of a dual exhaust but if there was a good single exhaust system for sale would that little sacrifice be worth a good exhaust?

    In terms of performance is dual better then single or are they roughly the same?

    What are your thoughts?
     
  2. rollin

    rollin First 9

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    dont do it rory!!!
     
  3. YakuzaMoon

    YakuzaMoon Yakuza Moon

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    I got a single exit and don't like it at all, makes the car look totally unbalanced IMO.
    Came from Japan like that, that's why I'm doing a switch. But that's the looks
    department! As for performance.. I'm not sure :( but I'll let you know when I get
    my new exhaust system dualed up. Just waiting for loudnproud to show me a
    sample of what his system sounds like!

    Oh, and take a look in my sig - see how unbalanced it looks? lol

    -YakuzaMoon
     
  4. BLACK BEAST

    BLACK BEAST SLICKTOP TT R-SPEC

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    Main reason for going single is weight reduction not performance
     
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  5. Big_al_TT92ZX

    Big_al_TT92ZX Tempted to own another Z

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    Would give an interesting note with all exhaust pulses coming out the one Muffler, more 'racey' or make it sound like it were revving harder than what it was, perhaps. The slot car pulled the look off OK with a rear bar to suit. But these cars look best with a dual exhaust, no argument there. :zlove:
     
  6. RoryZ

    RoryZ Member

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    kakimoto single exhaust :p only reason why im considering it. Ive heard many good things about kakimoto haha
     
  7. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

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    My car arrived from Japan with a 4" Kakimoto single exhaust(and it sounded beautiful).
    I swapped it out for a 3" S/Steel Veilside Twin cannon system some time ago(which also has a great sound). There wasn't any noticeable change in performance between either system.:zlove:
     
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  8. 5K1TZX

    5K1TZX Its all never ending....

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    Yes very unbalanced Yakuza!......


    There should be a chick on both sides of your sig :p
     
  9. YakuzaMoon

    YakuzaMoon Yakuza Moon

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    Apexi single exit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUba-xCIDDA

    Kakimoto single exit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v_16ii4D8s&feature=related

    Yeah Kakimoto single exit sounds pretty mean lol was considering kakimoto
    till' someone mentioned they aren't as loud (which is what Im wanting)
    as other exhausts.

    As for the hard reving sound.. I do notice when Im not really reving hard
    just driving normally my car does sound like its going hard when its actually
    not lol

    -YakuzaMoon
     
  10. YakuzaMoon

    YakuzaMoon Yakuza Moon

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  11. ed300zx

    ed300zx Active Member

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    dont do it, single exhausts on a zed look shit....like black beast said, only do it for weight reduction. seeing as your car isnt for the track, dont do it
     
  12. Benny_C

    Benny_C About as subtle as...

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    Erik took the words right out of my mouth. Do what he says. :D
     
  13. MoulaZX

    MoulaZX #TEAMROB

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    You know what, I didn't notice till now, but you're a new member aren't ya?... knew I haven't seen you around much till like only recently lol, welcome mate.

    Oh and almost pointless to voice the echoes of the other guys in this thread, but I'll do it anyway.... DON'T GO SINGLE, sh*t is not right for a Zed!

    MoulaZX
     
  14. 90TTZ

    90TTZ Back From The Dead

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    A decent single from cat back gives the same note as an RB26, ie shite when idling and cruising and totally awesome at 5000RPM+. Just can't beat that sound of a single system at WOT! I almost went this way myself but at the end of the day the cosmetic road I decided to go did not allow for it. Maybe I should have done a dummy pipe :rolleyes:

    A single can look good on a Z but you really need to mod the rear bar so there is not a big gouge on one side that screams there should be something there.
     
  15. YakuzaMoon

    YakuzaMoon Yakuza Moon

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    :D Thanks for the welcome! Yeah I'm quite new but I've been lurking
    around the forums for a while till' I decided to join recently. Nice
    people around here :)

    And I'm gonna say DON'T GO SINGLE either! Two is better than one in
    this case! Can't stand my single lol at first it was cool and different
    though. And on idle sucks :p going hard it sounds alright.

    -YakuzaMoon
     
  16. a2zed

    a2zed Guest

    Singles look crap as everyone says, but I love the sound of magicmike's car at full noise. Tonto's single isn't far off mike's either. No idea what is on his car, single 4", looks shit, sounds awesome. Like Karl said, sounds like a RB26 but better.
     
  17. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Kakimoto single ;)
     
  18. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    And I think Mike's is a HKS Super Dragger.
     
  19. YakuzaMoon

    YakuzaMoon Yakuza Moon

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    Yo RoryZ you decide on the exhaust yet?? Gonna go for singles or duals??
    I think it just really depends what you want out of your exhaust -
    cosmetics or performance.

    -YakuzaMoon
     
  20. Tonto

    Tonto Member

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    4" Kakimoto. I agree it looks shit but the sound blows my mind :D

    If anyone has another 4" Kakimoto muffler I'd love to buy it so I can balance up the rear end.
     

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