exhaust

[thinker]

which stock exhaust system sounds deepest and best, corvette, m3, or 350z?

[MrVette83]

Originally Posted by thinker

which stock exhaust system sounds deepest and best, corvette, m3, or 350z?

I would say most likely the M3 if you're comparing it to the base Corvette. If you substitute that with a Z06 Vette I would say it does a little better. But this all depends on the sound you're looking for.

[Doza]

Depends on what contient you stand on. If you ask an American, you'll probably get the response that a V-8 provides a superior exhaust note than any engine of lesser cylinders. I'll agree with that and place my vote for the Corvette.

[thinker]

so would u guys say that 350z is definitely outa the question?...we are talkin stock here

[MrVette83]

Originally Posted by thinker

so would u guys say that 350z is definitely outa the question?...we are talkin stock here

Umm, prolly so, every Z car i've ever heard stock is quiet. If we were talking with some modifacations to the exhaust I've heard some that sound real good. But for this discussion yes.

[thinker]

for which of these cars would u be able to buy an exhaust system that has a very deep tone for the cheapest?

[Slicks]

The corvette shouldnt be compared to anything other than car with V8s or more cylinders. I say this because IMO the sound of a good V8 is superior to a 6 or 4 cylinder,although ive heard my fair share of good 6s and 4s. Ive heard the M3, but not a 350 yet, so i cant say.

[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by Slicks

The corvette shouldnt be compared to anything other than car with V8s or more cylinders. I say this because IMO the sound of a good V8 is superior to a 6 or 4 cylinder,although ive heard my fair share of good 6s and 4s. Ive heard the M3, but not a 350 yet, so i cant say.

With respect, you've heard the sounds of 6s and 4s with emissions and noise pollution controls. The V8 'sound' survives all of those as the exhaust pulses are a LOT bigger.
Listen to an rally Alfa Twin Cam or Alpine-Renault GrpIV or AN Escort BDA and you're opinion will change
And don't get me started on bikes !!!

Still love the 'burble' of a V8, but they each sound great when on-song !

[Matra et Alpine]

Here's a beautiful sounding ROTARY
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/club_...riah_3laps.mpg
( sorry, it's 40Mb )

From a UK trackday at Donnington.
400+hp in an RX7.

( BTW, for all the lighter-is-better fans, note how the radical keeps the gap except on the long straight. Crainer Curve at Donnington is an awesome corner at speed and I see the RX-7 driver gives it respect and feathers it. Traying to chuck a big lump through there woudl frighten me )