Quiet aftermarket exhaust?

s-mx5-s · Postby **s-mx5-s** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:53 pm

Hi all,

I currently own an NB8A, only modification I have made is a MX5MANIA CAI, I'd love to put a full exhaust system on it - however I am wondering if any quiet systems exist? (maybe only slight louder then stock if at all?)

As the car is daily driver and I leave early in the mornings and return home late at night I can't really have anything loud (my previous car, a 1.8 DOHC with a full 2" system got some complaints).

As after attending an MX5 cruise the NB's with exhaust systems seem extremely loud.

Albeit not 'road legal' I believe a universal Xforce Varex system could potentially be an option?

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:13 pm

the T&C system ( Geelong) - catback is not noisy- sporty but not offensive.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:27 pm

Where are you located? That might help.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:13 pm

Full racing beat (extractors to tip)

shuey · Postby **shuey** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:25 pm

.. how long is a piece of strong. depends on your budget I guess

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:14 pm

An option is to have an exhaust shop remove the resonator/muffler from the midpipe.

Apparently (and it's a big apparently, since I've not heard it in person) it adds a little bit more noise, but not too much, since the main muffler remains as per the factory.

meanmx · Postby **meanmx** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:22 pm

Why do you want an exhaust? Most people want either noise or power. You won't have a massive improvement power wise if that's all you want.

Black_Penguin · Postby **Black_Penguin** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:13 pm

Removing the middle resonator/muffler will make it a little louder however it will most likely introduce a rasp to the sound.

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