Vz exhaust note

[shredder]

Hi Guys,
new to this forum but been a long time reader and have gained considerable amounts of knowledge from this site, thank you!
I have just picked up a 2004 VZ Executive in pristine condition in and out.
It's the V6 Alloytech version, already lowered, tinted windows, nice wheels, etc, but it is quiet as a mouse. In fact you can hear the engine more than the exhaust system.
Now I have done tons and tons of research and all it has done has confused the hell out of me. All I want to do is to give the car a bit of a note, because at the moment when you see the car, you expect some amazing roar to come out of it when you start it, but instead you get a mouse. From researching this subject, I seem to be getting twin 2.5 cat back system as the one to go for. But then others recommend the single system! ? I know it's a 6 and will never sound like an 8, that's not a problem for me at all, I just want a bit of a note that's all. Also don't know if a full system is the way to go, seems kinda expensive, is there a cheaper alternative? and will it affect the car's performance in any way? any idea's or thoughts on this would be extremely helpful.....cheers!

[azazeldeath]

Cheap way, cut out the resonator. That's the reason it sounds almost like a Prius. But it will be raspy as hell. Its worth investing in atleast a cat back system. I dont know exactly what is down in VIC but im sure you can get something alot better then the X-Force which is exceedingly common in Commodores up here.

[heyitsEnricoPallazzo]

Here's a cheap way to get a note.

You will just need to install the RHS hanger. But will be fine without it.

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[swagon84]

Put one on my old VZ sv6 n it has a drone spot wen changing from 2nd to 3rd if its an auto which was enuff for me to not like it. I liked the note but if u don't mind the drone spot then 2.5 cat back is good for abit more note

[[ASLYVY]]

Here's a cheap way to get a note.

You will just need to install the RHS hanger. But will be fine without it.

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Ive gone with the HSV catback option on my exec and it works a treat!...$100 bucks and 50 to fit it and it gives a great note, nothing over the top, hardly drones when cruising yet still gives a roar every now and then

[newvz]

lukey single 2.5inch cat back for 215$ off ebay, best thing ive done, i researched for about 3 months for an exhaust and nearly was ging to pay 700 for a custom exhaust lucky i didnt, the lukey has a great note and added a bit of kick to the car

[Kiddo]

Here's a cheap way to get a note.

You will just need to install the RHS hanger. But will be fine without it.

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LOOOL....Just got the ninja turtles joke....

[TrikkBen]

lukey single 2.5inch cat back for 215$ off ebay, best thing ive done, i researched for about 3 months for an exhaust and nearly was ging to pay 700 for a custom exhaust lucky i didnt, the lukey has a great note and added a bit of kick to the car

Oi mate, Can you get a video clip and post up so I can hear it, I've got a mate with a bog stock VZ who's looking at tinkering and this would be a good cheap start for him..

[shredder]

Hey Guys, awesome response, cheers!
Azaeldeath, not too keen on cutting out the resonator and yeah those X-FORCE cat backs are pretty common along with the REDBACK ones, will look into it.
I see what you mean about the RHS hanger, interesting, not far from me either.
Hmm HSV or Lukey cat back, they both sound great. I like the sound of the HSV one, the roar grabs me, but I like the Lukey too , especially if you get a bit more kick out of the car.
thanks heaps guys, gives me some more options to think about...cheers!

[scott-95]

depends how much your willing to spend?, i cant realy say stock here, but i know when i had to replace my rear clamp i had the resi off to see how it would sound, i liked it but to lazy to get a pipe made up..

[shredder]

Ive gone with the HSV catback option on my exec and it works a treat!...$100 bucks and 50 to fit it and it gives a great note, nothing over the top, hardly drones when cruising yet still gives a roar every now and then

Can you tell me more about the HSV? Is it a twin or single and roughly how much $?

[shredder]

sorry! been a long day, ignore the price comment

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

I do a Manta twin 2 1/4" into single 3". Has two straight through front mufflers, into a 3" resonator. No drone, nice and deep on idle, but as with all systems on the alloytec, the higher you rev it, the higher the pitch of the exhaust. I have sold and fitted quite a few now and never had a negative response. The car sounds better and goes better.

I do this system for $495 shipped Australia wide.

[shredder]

I do a Manta twin 2 1/4" into single 3". Has two straight through front mufflers, into a 3" resonator. No drone, nice and deep on idle, but as with all systems on the alloytec, the higher you rev it, the higher the pitch of the exhaust. I have sold and fitted quite a few now and never had a negative response. The car sounds better and goes better.

I do this system for $495 shipped Australia wide.

wow! that sounds quite good. You are based in W.A? How big a job is it to install? I will have to take it to my mechanic to do it, what sort of installation price should I expect?

[undersuspicion]

#### it, chuck a cannon on the back. Then you will be styling!

[undersuspicion]

in all seriousness tho, get a good exhaust system, get your self some pacemaker (or similar) headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust system with high flow cats and a good muffler (magnaflow or similar) then you will have a nice sounding car.

[shredder]

in all seriousness tho, get a good exhaust system, get your self some pacemaker (or similar) headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust system with high flow cats and a good muffler (magnaflow or similar) then you will have a nice sounding car.

yeah I'm on a bit of a budget though, as good as that sounds, would be out of my price range.

[undersuspicion]

speak to not_an_abba_fan, should be able to do you a deal mate. I think $1500ish is pretty fair, obviously depends on your budget though mate. But not_an_abba_fan would be the man to speak to mate.

[shredder]

yeah am waiting on a reply from the man.

[[ASLYVY]]

Can you tell me more about the HSV? Is it a twin or single and roughly how much $?

ah i picked it up off ebay!....was off a VZ Maloo R8 and was $100 dollars

its a stainless steel twin 2 1/4", and it has two mufflers

can be on the quiet side at idle but it is a genuine factory "restrictive" system but it can also have quite a nice roar when it wants too

have a shop around?...from what ive been told anything VZ V8 - VZ V8 will fit...and then have your local exhaust shop fit it for you (attaching the new bracket thats been mentioned)

[SSV-050]

I havent ever owned a V6 but I know if I did I wouldnt want an exhaust on it, theres no real point or achievement.

[heyitsEnricoPallazzo]

I havent ever owned a V6 but I know if I did I wouldnt want an exhaust on it, theres no real point or achievement.

Go back to bed.

[azazeldeath]

I havent ever owned a V6 but I know if I did I wouldnt want an exhaust on it, theres no real point or achievement.

So by that logic whats the point in a V8? When theres bigger and gruntier V10's and V12's? They give an even better note.

Every car, besides a horrid 4cyl and below, can sound great with an exhaust and deserves a good exhaust.

[SSV-050]

V8s respond better to exhuast / tune mods etc, dont know about v6's but I heard there isnt a whole lot to be gained. Even if so, if your chasing power why didnt you buy a v8 in the first place?

[azazeldeath]

Sometimes the V8 isnt available. I had a choice out of 2 Crewman's when I got mine, the S (which I got) and the SS. Reason I didnt get the SS?
Simple auto. Had been in a crash, lots of scratchs, and finally 320,000km on the clock. $22k
My car had 80,000. Perfect condition, and 6 speed manual. 25k

What would you choose?