Intake vs Exhaust
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Gents,
Could use some advice for the following subject. Have had my ISF for over a month now, and love it. The only thing I would like to change is adding some more volume to its sound. I have looked at many clips of the different exhausts and intakes available for this car and am still undecided. I would prefer to stay away from an aftermarket exhaust entirely, but not sure if an intake will produce enough extra sound volume to be satisfied.
A little backstory. I have a Subaru BRZ with an Injen CAI, and I installed an Invidia Catback. The sound was a little too much, so I sold the exhaust. The sound with the intake alone was enough to satisfy me.
In your opinion, do you think an intake alone would be enough to add enough extra volume, or will an exhaust be the only route? Just purchased an aftermarket warranty, so headers at the moment are out of the question. Thanks.
Could use some advice for the following subject. Have had my ISF for over a month now, and love it. The only thing I would like to change is adding some more volume to its sound. I have looked at many clips of the different exhausts and intakes available for this car and am still undecided. I would prefer to stay away from an aftermarket exhaust entirely, but not sure if an intake will produce enough extra sound volume to be satisfied.
A little backstory. I have a Subaru BRZ with an Injen CAI, and I installed an Invidia Catback. The sound was a little too much, so I sold the exhaust. The sound with the intake alone was enough to satisfy me.
In your opinion, do you think an intake alone would be enough to add enough extra volume, or will an exhaust be the only route? Just purchased an aftermarket warranty, so headers at the moment are out of the question. Thanks.
#3
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: FL
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Before the ISF, I had a 370Z which with an, Injen CAI, Invidia CBE plus test pipes. Very loud. Now Joe-Z + PPE + Takeda is probably about the same in volume but just sounds...better. It seems like my 370 was always loud, but the ISF is pretty mild until I want it to be loud (other than that cold start).
I would say do the intake tube, Joe-Z or HPS as commonly recommended. If you still want more sound afterwards look into exhaust options then.
I would say do the intake tube, Joe-Z or HPS as commonly recommended. If you still want more sound afterwards look into exhaust options then.
#4
Instructor
iTrader: (5)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I too was looking for sound but nothing loud and disturbing. I didn't bother with intake. I did a custom 2.5 true dual x pipe exhaust to the stock mufflers. I removed the secondary cats and resonator. The stock mufflers actually sound good. It is louder then stock and little to no drone from inside the cabin.
#6
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Stock exhaust here with a KNN intake on the car. Extremely pleased with all sound / loudness. I may change H/E but not anytime soon.
Trending Topics
#11
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Find someone somewhere in ND that has an F with an exhaust system. I heard one with a Joe Z, then a Borla, I was hooked on the sound of the Joe Z from the gate. Love my car even more now, and the few extra ponies didn't hurt either.
#12
Driver
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
lol, this isn't Cali mate. I wish I could, but you are lucky to see a G35 or 370Z in these parts. ND is garbage, don't ever come up here.
![Crying](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/Peace.gif)
#13
#14
Driver
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Update- I installed the Takeda intake yesterday. Sounds good, but nowhere near what I was looking for so I went on Trademotion.com and ordered the Joe Z exhaust yesterday as well. Anyone have any experience with this company
#15
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Curious to how much you paid, never heard of them. Either way you'll love the Joe-Z
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
__________________
![](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/signaturepics/sigpic167102_16.gif)
Your #1 Dealer for Aftermarket Performance Products
Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
![](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/signaturepics/sigpic167102_16.gif)
Your #1 Dealer for Aftermarket Performance Products
Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com