New exhaust, need help, very urgent!!
apexigod
08-08-2004, 03:35 AM
So I just went down to an exhaust guy I knew, and he did a 2.5" pipe, a nismo down pipe, and an apexi n1 muffler on my car. My exhaust is LOUD, and its too loud for my baby's ears...he's only 11 weeks old.
it hurts my head, makes me feel like I'm in an airplane, and gives me a terrible headache. I don't have the money to yank it off, and throw it away....what can I do to make it quieter? how come its so bad? I did this on a previous car I had (Honda Civic) and it was perfectly fine! Can anyone tell me what went wrong?
It also eats my gas really bad, a normal 2 1/2 hour trip on a regular unleaded tank of gas, now took a full tank of gas on half a tank regular unleaded, and half a tank premium gasoline.
I need help, someone, please!
it hurts my head, makes me feel like I'm in an airplane, and gives me a terrible headache. I don't have the money to yank it off, and throw it away....what can I do to make it quieter? how come its so bad? I did this on a previous car I had (Honda Civic) and it was perfectly fine! Can anyone tell me what went wrong?
It also eats my gas really bad, a normal 2 1/2 hour trip on a regular unleaded tank of gas, now took a full tank of gas on half a tank regular unleaded, and half a tank premium gasoline.
I need help, someone, please!
YtseJam454
08-12-2004, 07:24 PM
What year is it? 2.5" loses a lot of back pressure. The most common mistake people make is putting on giant exhaust without changing the induction system and fuel curve. You may gain a little when the hammer is down but all around driveability and economy will go down. As far as the loudness, first make sure it is insulated by rubber hangers and not touching the body anywhere. If ok I'd add a resonator and it will quiet it down a lot.
untamedcivic
08-12-2004, 08:48 PM
sigh :disappoin i've never had a performance exhaust muffler OR system that i thought an 11 month old could handle...... should've kept your civic
apexigod
08-15-2004, 03:59 AM
What year is it? 2.5" loses a lot of back pressure. The most common mistake people make is putting on giant exhaust without changing the induction system and fuel curve. You may gain a little when the hammer is down but all around driveability and economy will go down. As far as the loudness, first make sure it is insulated by rubber hangers and not touching the body anywhere. If ok I'd add a resonator and it will quiet it down a lot.
its a 1995 Nissan Altima SE
what do I tell a muffler or engine shop to make my exhaust quieter?
its a 1995 Nissan Altima SE
what do I tell a muffler or engine shop to make my exhaust quieter?
apexigod
08-15-2004, 03:59 AM
sigh :disappoin i've never had a performance exhaust muffler OR system that i thought an 11 month old could handle...... should've kept your civic
11 week old dude, 11 weeks, not months.
11 week old dude, 11 weeks, not months.
YtseJam454
08-15-2004, 06:58 AM
Go back and put a different muffler or see if there's room for a resonator
op012503
08-15-2004, 07:44 AM
you should have went with a 2.25" pipe.
untamedcivic
08-18-2004, 09:30 PM
11 weeks? that's even more sad
Death2004
11-20-2004, 02:29 AM
Hey man, Check your plugs. I know its newer and shouldnt be messed up but anything car wear on ya depending on how u drive. Mine changed when i went to 2.5in pipes. so i simply replaced plugs after see'n them.
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