Exhaust Shopping

RobSE · 12-12-2008, 04:18 PM

Well Christmas is around the corner and I will have some extra cash, so I'm hoping I can use this money to get a present for myself without going into my savings. I'm looking at two exhausts and would like to get some feed back.

HKS Catback
-Stainless Steel muffler only
-2.36" piping painted black
-4" Tip
-Bolt On
-Price: $365 shipped to my doorstep

Videos (1.8L sentra):
http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=4i6rfhl
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...Picture142.flv

Stromung Axle Back
-Fully Stainless Steel
-2.25" piping
-Dual Tips (like stock)
-Bolt On
-$370 shipped for just the axle back

Video (2.5L w/AEBS header, custom cat-section, Stromung cat-back):

From what i read online, the Stromung is a bit quieter and sounds better with a header (less raspiness). The stromung is designed alot like the Cattman is on the Maxima.

My Thoughts:
-HKS better bang for the buck
-Stromung looks sleeper
-I think stromung would sound better with a header
-Both are highly praised on the forums

RobSE · 12-12-2008, 04:18 PM

Another pic of the Stromung:

**Mr Grey** · 12-12-2008, 04:28 PM

I'd go with the Stromung. My experience with HKS is that their product is quality, but their exhaust are really bassy. It gets old after a while.

BTW, do you get any real power out of an exhaust? Not being a jerk. Just wondering if the stock exhaust is anything like the exhaust on a 5th gen where it has a butterfly that opens at full throttle. The 5th gen exhaust N/A is good for headers, and it not restrictive. Maybe you could do the same setup.

Either way, going with the Stromung would be my 'sleeper' choice.

RobSE · 12-12-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henryk

BTW, do you get any real power out of an exhaust? Not being a jerk. Just wondering if the stock exhaust is anything like the exhaust on a 5th gen where it has a butterfly that opens at full throttle. The 5th gen exhaust N/A is good for headers, and it not restrictive. Maybe you could do the same setup.

From what I remember, the B15 shares the muffler with the 5th gen. No extra "power" will be made, but i think it will enhance the look and sound.

**Mr Grey** · 12-12-2008, 04:47 PM

I just figured get a quality header, and keep the stock muffler for looks. Spend the extra cash you save from the exhaust, and use it on those JDM wheels you keep talking about.

Mr.Duck · 12-12-2008, 05:56 PM

so its 365 for a catback, and 370 for the axelback? am i reading this right?

Grzesiu · 12-12-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Duck

so its 365 for a catback, and 370 for the axelback? am i reading this right?

yep:
stromung looks the same way as my cattmax does....weird:)

RobSE · 12-13-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henryk

I just figured get a quality header, and keep the stock muffler for looks. Spend the extra cash you save from the exhaust, and use it on those JDM wheels you keep talking about.

Header + Stock Exhaust = Bees in a Can

DasTeknoViking · 12-13-2008, 12:48 PM

Stromung makes Cattmans exhaust. I think the reason to change your exhaust would be RUST. Nissan mufflers dont last too long. So I bet its bout to fall apart.

Ketchup83se01 · 12-13-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BOSS

Stromung makes Cattmans exhaust. I think the reason to change your exhaust would be RUST. Nissan mufflers dont last too long. So I bet its bout to fall apart.

lol no exhaust lasts long in chicago with all the salt they dump every where dont matter if its nisan or vw

seen them hanging off all cars all years

12-12-2008, 04:18 PM	#1
RobSE Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois Age: 19 Posts: 2,129 Car: 01 Nissan Sentra 2.0	Exhaust Shopping Well Christmas is around the corner and I will have some extra cash, so I'm hoping I can use this money to get a present for myself without going into my savings. I'm looking at two exhausts and would like to get some feed back. HKS Catback -Stainless Steel muffler only -2.36" piping painted black -4" Tip -Bolt On -Price: $365 shipped to my doorstep Videos (1.8L sentra): http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=4i6rfhl http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...Picture142.flv Stromung Axle Back -Fully Stainless Steel -2.25" piping -Dual Tips (like stock) -Bolt On -$370 shipped for just the axle back Video (2.5L w/AEBS header, custom cat-section, Stromung cat-back): From what i read online, the Stromung is a bit quieter and sounds better with a header (less raspiness). The stromung is designed alot like the Cattman is on the Maxima. My Thoughts: -HKS better bang for the buck -Stromung looks sleeper -I think stromung would sound better with a header -Both are highly praised on the forums __________________ 2001 Nissan Sentra SE 5spd w/PP Aem Intake, HKS catback, ES MMI, Advance Timing 19*, Spec-V KYBs/Eibach Pro-Kits, Stillen Lip, 6000k 55w HIDs

12-12-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
RobSE Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois Age: 19 Posts: 2,129 Car: 01 Nissan Sentra 2.0	Another pic of the Stromung: __________________ 2001 Nissan Sentra SE 5spd w/PP Aem Intake, HKS catback, ES MMI, Advance Timing 19*, Spec-V KYBs/Eibach Pro-Kits, Stillen Lip, 6000k 55w HIDs

12-12-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
Mr Grey Burnt As F*ck!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brickyard Posts: 5,485 Car: Silver Magic Carpet	I'd go with the Stromung. My experience with HKS is that their product is quality, but their exhaust are really bassy. It gets old after a while. BTW, do you get any real power out of an exhaust? Not being a jerk. Just wondering if the stock exhaust is anything like the exhaust on a 5th gen where it has a butterfly that opens at full throttle. The 5th gen exhaust N/A is good for headers, and it not restrictive. Maybe you could do the same setup. Either way, going with the Stromung would be my 'sleeper' choice. __________________ HectorC - Site Owner PM Me for Site Stickers: $5 a set

12-13-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
DasTeknoViking my car is ewww Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: cave. Age: 29 Posts: 5,345 Car: VW x2	Stromung makes Cattmans exhaust. I think the reason to change your exhaust would be RUST. Nissan mufflers dont last too long. So I bet its bout to fall apart. __________________ Viking + 2 Golfs. (O8o)=R32=W====(o8O)

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12-12-2008, 04:47 PM	#5
Mr Grey Burnt As F*ck!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brickyard Posts: 5,485 Car: Silver Magic Carpet	I just figured get a quality header, and keep the stock muffler for looks. Spend the extra cash you save from the exhaust, and use it on those JDM wheels you keep talking about.

12-12-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
Mr.Duck Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northfield Age: 24 Posts: 2,151 Car: 1999 Nissan Maxima	so its 365 for a catback, and 370 for the axelback? am i reading this right?