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Maverick31 · 01-07-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hummerman88

now is that a bad thing?

For me it was... I always thought my Spec V sounded nasty.

koho2731 · 01-07-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick31

Actually, I agree with him about the Spec V sounding like ass. When you remove both cats, the Spec V will sound like a clan of bumble bee's flying out of your ass.

I was refering to how loud they were. Even at that I don't think my sounded like the bumble bee thing. Besides a nise resonator would pretty much eleminate any of the buzzing. persona;y I think open dp sounded the best a little on the loud side but still sounded like music to me

Maverick31 · 01-07-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by koho2731

I was refering to how loud they were. Even at that I don't think my sounded like the bumble bee thing. Besides a nise resonator would pretty much eleminate any of the buzzing. persona;y I think open dp sounded the best a little on the loud side but still sounded like music to me

I'm talking about on a N/A Spec V.
And keep in mind that you never had a straight pipe, you still had your cat housing... which acted as another resonator.

koho2731 · 01-07-2006, 09:01 PM

but I did have open header for a bit

Maverick31 · 01-07-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by koho2731

but I did have open header for a bit

And you think it sounded good?

koho2731 · 01-07-2006, 09:25 PM

It sounded about as good as it could for a I4, but I wouldn't call it good

Maverick31 · 01-07-2006, 09:42 PM

It sounded like $hit...
My Spec V sounded like $hit, your Spec V sounded like $hit, all catless (or open header) N/A Spec V's sound like $hit.

koho2731 · 01-08-2006, 12:10 AM

Damn man you a bit hostal. Your Lazer sounded like crap open dp

, but it sounded mean w/o the muffler

Maverick31 · 01-08-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by koho2731

Damn man you a bit hostal. Your Lazer sounded like crap open dp

, but it sounded mean w/o the muffler

It sounded like crap until I got on it. At idle, it sounded broke.
And I wasn't trying to be hostal, just speaking my mind.

koho2731 · 01-08-2006, 01:45 AM

I know just messing with you.

Buster · 01-08-2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick31

Actually, I agree with him about the Spec V sounding like ass. When you remove both cats, the Spec V will sound like a clan of bumble bee's flying out of your ass.

this is correct, Hondas sound bad, ill mullfed nissans sound worse, I loved my spec, but when it was catless I didnt want to drive it, they sound like they are broken.

wrxman60 · 01-08-2006, 09:56 AM

in order to get the least "ricey" sound your need to have a big resonator, the company with the biggest resonator in the cat-backs is the Apexi WS2, i am installing the DC Sport header and catless downpipe today on my buddy's 04 specV, as long as you have a large resonator you will get the power with out the crappy ricey noise

04 Turbo Spec · 01-08-2006, 09:18 PM

i have a nismo catless header if u want $150
i drove catless befor the turbo sounded great

hummerman88 · 01-08-2006, 09:34 PM

what condition and about how many miles are on the headers?

the mike · 01-08-2006, 10:14 PM

Strap a weedwacker to you head.

One bit of advice is to not go crazy big on the piping size, or leave a cat on there(the last one). NA cars rely on back pressure to scavenge gasses and slightly to build compression. You will see free flowing exhaust at high RPM's but at the expense of low end torque.
I didi this on my Monte Carlo SS, and while it sounded good, it never had any balls. It was out of power by the time I could take advantage of the flow.

Maverick31 · 01-08-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 04 Turbo Spec

i have a nismo catless header if u want $150
i drove catless befor the turbo sounded great

Thats a very good deal.

04 Turbo Spec · 01-09-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hummerman88

what condition and about how many miles are on the headers?

this was kinda stupid for me to do but i bought the headers and then decided to go turbo, so they only have about 1200-1500 miles on them.

they have been sitting in my basement since 04.

the price off of Courtesy Nissan said $669.60 im tired of seeing them all yours for $150
nismo header w/o cat

hummerman88 · 01-10-2006, 10:33 PM

hey 04 turbo spec, ur email box is full, i cant contact you

04 Turbo Spec · 01-11-2006, 12:04 PM

i cleaned out my box so pm me when u can

01-07-2006, 09:42 PM	#27
Maverick31 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dover Member #1038 iTrader: (0)	It sounded like $hit... My Spec V sounded like $hit, your Spec V sounded like $hit, all catless (or open header) N/A Spec V's sound like $hit. __________________ 93 Laser AWD Turbo(modified)

01-08-2006, 09:56 AM	#32
wrxman60 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philly Member #834 My Ride: WRX iTrader: (0)	in order to get the least "ricey" sound your need to have a big resonator, the company with the biggest resonator in the cat-backs is the Apexi WS2, i am installing the DC Sport header and catless downpipe today on my buddy's 04 specV, as long as you have a large resonator you will get the power with out the crappy ricey noise __________________ THE WHEELMAN

01-08-2006, 09:34 PM	#34
hummerman88 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #880 iTrader: (0)	what condition and about how many miles are on the headers? __________________ That's right! Ice... man. I am dangerous! 2005 Blacked out Spec-v

01-08-2006, 10:14 PM	#35
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Strap a weedwacker to you head. One bit of advice is to not go crazy big on the piping size, or leave a cat on there(the last one). NA cars rely on back pressure to scavenge gasses and slightly to build compression. You will see free flowing exhaust at high RPM's but at the expense of low end torque. I didi this on my Monte Carlo SS, and while it sounded good, it never had any balls. It was out of power by the time I could take advantage of the flow. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

01-10-2006, 10:33 PM	#38
hummerman88 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #880 iTrader: (0)	hey 04 turbo spec, ur email box is full, i cant contact you __________________ That's right! Ice... man. I am dangerous! 2005 Blacked out Spec-v

01-07-2006, 09:01 PM	#24
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	but I did have open header for a bit

01-07-2006, 09:25 PM	#26
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	It sounded about as good as it could for a I4, but I wouldn't call it good

01-08-2006, 12:10 AM	#28
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	Damn man you a bit hostal. Your Lazer sounded like crap open dp , but it sounded mean w/o the muffler

01-08-2006, 01:45 AM	#30
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	I know just messing with you.

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