Hey guys,

before anyone says use the search button i didnt about 5 times with variations on spelling and what not, no relevant results came up.

anyway, im looking for a new exhaust but i want it to be as quiet as possible but still allow good flow. I have heard teh rebacks are ok but im not sure how loud they are, i have done my best to try and find sound files of them fitted the3.5l manual magnas but have had no luck.

the reason i want a quiet but good flowing exhaust is because i work in a profoessional role and dont want a loud embarrassing car.

My current standard exhaust has a hole in it and i thought now is the time to get a new one.

anyway, if somone can please give me some advice in regards to the redback systems or maybe some other options that wont cost an arm and a leg that would be fantastic.

Cheers
Tim

i think lukeys bolt on is quiter then the redback catback...

i had a full redback system on mine and i wouldn't say it was quiet.
maybe get new pipes, high flow cat and keep the stock muffler?
thats all i can think of

i think lukeys bolt on is quiter then the redback catback...

how much does this bolt on cost?

its not especially quiet... mine is quite loud... but it is easily fixed by chucking some more resonators in there... or spend a little more (well it isnt cheap really...) and get a varex muffler tip... (you can essentially turn the noise on and off via a switch in cabin...)

i hate a full redback system on mine and i wouldn't say it was quiet.
maybe get new pipes, high flow cat and keep the stock muffler?
thats all i can think of

I think thats supposed to say *have*

I think thats supposed to say *have*



haha it was meant to be had lol

Really? My redback system is only just louder than stock Sports. Thats with pacemakers and highflow cat as well.

well it came with it on the car...but i know its a redback but it may have a Hotdog in the middle...im not 100% sure will find out when servicing it on friday ;)

Fair enough then. I wouldn't mind going a Varex sometime in the near future, lots of noise when you want it, none when you don't. A mate of mine has a couple on his VE SS-V ute, almost as quiet as stock when closed, 6l of pure ear-porn when wide open.

+1 for the varex if you want to spend the money and have the flexibility of just roaring when you want OR get a stock vrx/gtv muffler..they have a nice not to them...but not sure about whether they're comparable to a lukey or redback performance wise.

+1 for the varex if you want to spend the money and have the flexibility of just roaring when you want OR get a stock vrx/gtv muffler..they have a nice not to them...but not sure about whether they're comparable to a lukey or redback performance wise.

maybe stupied q what is this varex you guys on about?

maybe stupied q what is this varex you guys on about?

Varex Muffler (http://www.xforce.com.au/cars/view_car/29)

Varex Muffler (http://www.xforce.com.au/cars/view_car/29)

wow thanks mate never seen that before looks expensive good idea

My redback exhaust is actually really quiet I think, definitely quieter than my old Lukey, but then my redback is a bit weird, it doesn't sound like a normal redback, rather confusing to tell you the truth.

Normal redback systems are a bit droney around 2000rpm, but otherwise pretty good.

My redback exhaust is actually really quiet I think, definitely quieter than my old Lukey, but then my redback is a bit weird, it doesn't sound like a normal redback




Sounds like a Cessna:facejump:

Yeah how much do we think the Varex would cost for a magna? I'm with the OP on this one - I'd like to have a muffler that allows good freeflow (and maybe a little noice too when showing off :P) , but I still don't wanna wake up the neighbors/parents every time I come home. I was planning to run a dual muffler system - is it still possible with the varex? Even if no dual how much a single system?

The Redback cat back i had on my Verada (which is now on Lugo's Verada) wasn't really that loud. It still sounded good but just a bit more droney than standard.

In regards to how loud the redbacks are check out HRD2GT's (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1103414&postcount=289)

any chance of people taking some short sound clips of your redback exhaust and posting them here for me to listen to?

I am especially interested on the start-up note of the system.

i just want to make sure its ok before i spend all this money on something im not going to be happy with and that i will just have to take back off.

I watched the linked video above but that doesnt really help me as i dont drive my car like that, im just interested in a sound clip or vid of somone starting their car and maybe a little rev and maybe some normal driving too.?

if anyone can help me that would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Tim

I had redback cat back, went to lukey rear muffler, the lukey is much louder then teh redback, not suprising seeing the redback has a much larger rear muffler.

Its not loud just drones at 2000rpm.

HRD2GT's exhaust is nothing compared to this because hes got the whole system from extractiors to muffler done and complete custome induction....

which btw sounds so dman good best sounding magna iv ever heard

:bowrofl: at normal driving,

anyway here's another from Lugo's rada (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1065309&postcount=837)

I love my varex, rate them very highly.

If you want quiet though I'd go a stock Ralliart/VR-X/Sports muffler (Lukey LR2779).

i have a full redback system on mine, with pacemaker extractors, and a high flow metal cat..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4qccgw-acM

thats about as loud as mine gets...

"edit" thats with all windows down too!

well guys... got it fitted, very very happy with the result, not too loud but does have a nice deep note under acceleration. Very happy.

managed to find a workshop that did it for $420 fitted.

i thought that was exceptional value.

if you live in Tas and want their details PM me. They did a great job and are worth reccommending.

You want to be careful with the Varex muffler. It should be a minimum of to clicks open if you keep it quiet constantly. I had to replace a broken oxygen sensor because I left it shut for a long time. This was with a 2.5inch exhaust system, so just letting some of you know.

I love my varex, rate them very highly.


How much did the Varex set you back?? Can it be installed without a professional? I really like the idea of being able to control the muffler opening - that'd be sick as :D

Thanks mate!

well guys... got it fitted, very very happy with the result, not too loud but does have a nice deep note under acceleration. Very happy.

managed to find a workshop that did it for $420 fitted.

i thought that was exceptional value.

if you live in Tas and want their details PM me. They did a great job and are worth reccommending.

where did you get mate? Varex, redback or lukey?
Im very appreciated that if you could post up some sound clips.
I want to get a new exhaust too but I have no ideal what Im gonna get.

cheers

hey mate, i got a redback, very very happy with it.

Ill see if i can get some sound clips, its only slightly louder than my standard sports system.