Lukey V6 Exhausts

[chrism182]

Thinking of upgrading to a 2.5" catback exhaust soon, and just wondering what the Lukey sports systems are like? I'm going to be choosing between Lukey and Berklee exhausts. Also, what is the best setup for a sports system on a V6, I don't want it overly loud but I want a nice note.

Cheers,
Chris.

[bardy]

hey mate definately give this guy a go and save your self $200

eBay My World - northeastexhaustbrake


i got mine installed yesterday for $20 at a local carline, sounds great. not over the top loud but has a nice tone.
he is easy to deal with and posts straight away.

[chrism182]

Cheers mate, not worried about the price though since by dad owns an exhaust centre and I can get them at trade price.

Thanks anyway!

Chris.

[bardy]

lol i dont mean to be a smart ass but wouldnt ya dad know what the best exhaust is? haha

[chrism182]

True, just thought I'd get some advice from people who have actually had these exhausts on their car, going to see him tomorrow anyway so I'll ask him then aswell.

[chrism182]

Had a talk to him today, I've also got the choice of a Redback system. I've done a bit of searching to whether Redback is better than Lukey, and all the threads are about 3 years old. So which exhausts are better, Lukey or Redback?

[Jesterarts]

Quality wise, their systems are basically the same... sound wise there is a difference... the Lukey are a big deeper and have a bark to them. The redback's have a big more 'edge' to the note.

Lukey:
YouTube - VY V6 exhaust note

Redback withHM headers and rear hotdog:
YouTube - 2002 VX V6 2.5 exhaust

Good luck

[chrism182]

Definitely think the Redback sounds better out of those two, cheers for that.

[Jesterarts]

No worries!

[WogBoyz]

deff go redback mate

i got packemakers, highflow cat, 2.5 redback exhuast with only one muffler

and man does it sound bloody good for 6

[MR_VX]

i have a vx v6 manual and would highly recomend pacemakers / 2.5in lukely sounds sweet as. full install was $1050

[chrism182]

i have a vx v6 manual and would highly recomend pacemakers / 2.5in lukely sounds sweet as. full install was $1050

Do you have a soundclip of what yours sounds like?

[DavidPartay]

Not An Abba Fan is selling me a Manta system with a straight-through front muffler, 2.5" and rear resonator shipped for a total of $275.

I used to have a Redback on my VN, and I loved the sound of it, but it was a 'turbo' muffler' which doesn't flow as well as a straight through... Maybe that's something to keep in mind?

[Jamesmaier]

geez i cant tell which sound i like better, prob the redbacks, i was thinking of lukey sports but might go redbacks now

[My99VTACCLAIM]

I have a lukey catback its rockin.

[shooter]

Yeah man i've got a redback cat back on mine and it sounds awesome, even better once its warmed up.

[Jamesmaier]

rocking vs awsome haha, not an easy decision

[1991_Vn2nV]

Lukey is the better sounding of the 3 in my opinion.

[chrism182]

Got the Redback exhaust on yesterday and I think it sounds good. Not too quiet not too loud. Do headers effect the note of the exhaust much?

[Jamesmaier]

how much did you pay for the redbacks?

[Jesterarts]

Yeah, headers make it a touch deeper, or atleast thats what mine did.

You gonna post a clip how yours sounds?

[chrism182]

how much did you pay for the redbacks?

I got the Redback Sports System for $140 + the resonator was $100, so $240 all up. My old man owns an exhaust centre.

Yeah, headers make it a touch deeper, or atleast thats what mine did.

You gonna post a clip how yours sounds?

I haven't got the chrome tip on the end yet so I'll post a clip of it when that's on early next week.

[chrism182]

Got a short video the the exhaust - YouTube - VX Commodore S 2.5" Redback Exhaust