GenVibe - Community for Pontiac Vibe Enthusiasts

Well I have some money now so I am lookin for exhaust. I searched for a comparison between cat-backs and haven't been able to find what I'm lookin for.Here's my question...which exhaust system sounds the loudest? I love the sound of engines and to me the sound is a TINY bit more appealing than hp. Don't get me wrong, hp is a top priority but I like my sound too So if some one could let me know which is the loudest and cleanest sounding that would be great. I've heard a sound file of the Borla but I haven't yet heard the magna flow.

The ONLY good loud sounding exhaust is from a V8! Four bangers sound like an angry swarm of bees. imo

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »Well I have some money now so I am lookin for exhaust.Better pay your fine for your curfew violation first!!!

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »Well I have some money now so I am lookin for exhaust. I searched for a comparison between cat-backs and haven't been able to find what I'm lookin for.Here's my question...which exhaust system sounds the loudest? I love the sound of engines and to me the sound is a TINY bit more appealing than hp. Don't get me wrong, hp is a top priority but I like my sound too So if some one could let me know which is the loudest and cleanest sounding that would be great. I've heard a sound file of the Borla but I haven't yet heard the magna flow.Within a year or so, I will be looking for an exhaust as well. Only I would want the quietest one, while still allowing more power. So, anyone with sound files, I'm curious too.

(removed), don't worry, my mom will just take the ticket money out of my bank...I have a secret stash with $400 in it in my room for my own personal spending money that she doesn't know about. She wouldn't let me get exhaust. My dad is going to order it for me though and I'll give him the cash. The way I see it, it's not like I'm blowing all my money because I put half of everything I get in the bank and the other half I keep for gas and what ever. So this is what I've saved and now it's time to reward myself

http://www.magnaflow.com/04sound/import.htmyou don't have the sound for the Vibe, but it can give you an idea. The guys told me it's the one I should buy for the LOUDLESS sound...see http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=9467

I think the Borla's exhaust is a little deeper soud but it might have been the video I took either way they are about the same.

Awsome. Thanks everyone. I gues I'll just see which is cheaper or flip a coin lol.

i know i posted this about a thousand times. Here is a sound clip of the Magnaflow catback on my GT. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerofile/3569/trial1.wmv

The Magnaflow cat back in my opinion is the nicest sounding outside. It is almost as quiet as stock inside. I just swapped from my Flowmaster setup to the Mag. The Flow 60 series is decently loud outside as well as inside. All depends on whether you want to hear it more or whether you would rather (removed) off the neighbors.

Sorry GT_03 I've never seen your post with the clip on it But yeah that clip convinced me, I think I'll go with the Magna flow.

Quote, originally posted by noginsk »Within a year or so, I will be looking for an exhaust as well. Only I would want the quietest one, while still allowing more power. So, anyone with sound files, I'm curious too.I'm of the same school of though, Matt. I'm going to look into the Magnaflow that was recommended above and see what that's like, but let me know if you get any more information that helps your decision as well.

But yeah that clip convinced me, I think I'll go with the Magna flow. Good choice, I just got mine a few days ago. Now i just need to find the time to install it.BTW, I told my wife the exhaust is necessary preventive maint., since I just had to replace the tail pipe on a 12yr old Explorer....I'd hate to have to do all that work on a rusted Vibe exhaust. With the Magnaflow it will never rust.....No she didn't buy that argument.

Good try though! That is how I am getting my lightened flywheel! "Well, since the clutch is going to need replacing soon, I might as well do the flywheel too"!!! HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHa

I tried to slip the old exhaust excuse by my mom too "Mom, I have to buy this, it will cut back on emitions and inprove gas millage!" (removed) that didn't work...but I'm buying it anyways

Quote, originally posted by Keely »I'm of the same school of though, Matt. I'm going to look into the Magnaflow that was recommended above and see what that's like, but let me know if you get any more information that helps your decision as well.From what Iv'e found, it sounds there are not that many options to choose from. Just from reading this thread, sounds like magnaflow is the way to go.

Quote, originally posted by Roadpig »But yeah that clip convinced me, I think I'll go with the Magna flow. Good choice, I just got mine a few days ago. Now i just need to find the time to install it.BTW, I told my wife the exhaust is necessary preventive maint., since I just had to replace the tail pipe on a 12yr old Explorer....I'd hate to have to do all that work on a rusted Vibe exhaust. With the Magnaflow it will never rust.....No she didn't buy that argument.D***, and it sounded like a good one that I could use...

Almost makes me glad I'm getting divorced. Don't have to justify anything I do to my GT lol.Remember having to do it with my last car when I got dual exhaust and cross-drilled rotors w/carbon fiber brake pads:I used the rust and gas mileage excuse for the exhaust.Used the safety and "it's the same price as the OEM replacements" excuse for the brakes heh.

why do you have to justify what you spend your personal money on? I understand when you're married you both put money towards things and you both have your own personal savings don't you? If and when I get married my personal money is going where I want it to go.

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »why do you have to justify what you spend your personal money on? I understand when you're married you both put money towards things and you both have your own personal savings don't you? If and when I get married my personal money is going where I want it to go.lol! easier said than done, my young friend! usually when you get married (and note on usually) money is tight. you may not have a lot to just spend on frivilous items such as car things.... like a house, rent, furniture, etc.... plus weddings are expensive! if you both work then maybe you can put some money aside for your own fun money as i used to call it. but i can say didn't have much of that so it all went to pay bills, rent, food, etc. everything costs money right? so what's more important? food for the table or an exhaust for the car?it amazed me how fast money added up for just simple things..

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe » so what's more important? food for the table or an exhaust for the car? An exhaust for the car, if you're a single guy, especially if you're still living at home!

yes, if you'r a single guy and living at home. but he asked why you would need to ask permission if you're married.... not single. if you're single then why would you really care unless you couldn't afford to eat! lol

Depends on who you marry, if she is a car girl, she won't mind heh. She might insist on an exhaust system or even her own car to modify... lol is that a dream or what?

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »Depends on who you marry, if she is a car girl, she won't mind heh. She might insist on an exhaust system or even her own car to modify... lol is that a dream or what? ha ha ha! that's very true! but then you'd have to mod her car first! unless you had the better car, then she'd take yours!

Even if money was tight I'm sure I'd be able to put more money aside for spending than I make at my job now lol. My wife would have to accept the fact that cars mean everything to me and not get in my way I'd rather marry a car. The way I see it, cars wont ever cheat on you or leave you. If you take care of them, they will allways be there for you lol

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »Even if money was tight I'm sure I'd be able to put more money aside for spending than I make at my job now lol. My wife would have to accept the fact that cars mean everything to me and not get in my way I'd rather marry a car. The way I see it, cars wont ever cheat on you or leave you. If you take care of them, they will allways be there for you lolno comment. but i saw on mo there is someone selling an xrs trd exhaust for $275 + s/h...oooo wish i could get it... drool drool!

j/kso where's this TRD exhaust??

go custom and pay half what everyone else did, get the sound and look u want.

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »why do you have to justify what you spend your personal money on? I understand when you're married you both put money towards things and you both have your own personal savings don't you? If and when I get married my personal money is going where I want it to go.Please can I be there when you tell your wife that for the first time? I am happy with the Magnaflow I got. It is quiet when I want it quiet and it is loud when I want it loud. And it comes with a round exhaust tip and not oval like a lot of the Borla's do. I am not a big fan of oval tips. Magnaflow Good.

ill take a pic of mine tommorow its custom angled out, looks weird in the pic like its sticking out in the pic i have

Attached files

Quote, originally posted by dmitri »ill take a pic of mine tommorow its custom angled out, looks weird in the pic like its sticking out in the pic i haveSo what did you do? Did you just buy some metal tubing, weld it to the cat, then add your coice of a muffler? How much did you spend? Have you had it dynoed so you can compare its power to what complete commercial systems will produce?

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »why do you have to justify what you spend your personal money on? I understand when you're married you both put money towards things and you both have your own personal savings don't you? If and when I get married my personal money is going where I want it to go.My soon-to-be-ex didn't work, so I was the only one bringing any money into the house. Makes the situation a bit different.

Hey guys...just thought I'd let you know there is another choice: http://www.bassani.com/default...1054F This is for the Matrix XR/Vibe http://www.bassani.com/default...69F2F This is for the Matrix XRS/Vibe GTIt good quality too! Just sharing the info!I think that these are actually the TRD exhausts, that Bassani makes for TRD!