I'm sure this has been asked before....
Why does the sedan exhaust not sound as good as the coupe?
Shouldn't the sedan have the same noise?....i mean...even the FX has a better exhaust sound!!


<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by gsedanman on 09/12/04 11:33 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

The FX to me has a nasty fake exhaust sound, like you could tell its uhh fake LOL.... I love a meaty engine/exhaust sound combo such as my car, the coupe for some reason sounds so much better in stick than auto, i hate auto fx's and coupes, they sound weird same with 350z's!! If you want your sedan to sound more like a coupe but even better, get a coupe midpipe!!


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Nismo Aero/Sport Package
0-60 5.4 - 1/4 Mile 14.16 *GTech* and on 19's!!

 

One of the reasons is the tube that connects to your air intake, its designed to reduce noise. If you put a 350z tube in its place you will notice a louder exhaust note from the sedan. Plus give you few more HP.


2003.5 G35 Sedan White/6MT - 2004 350z Roadster Black/6MT

 

The Z tube will for sure give you more HP and much better sound, but the addictive Z tube sound can only be heard above 3,500 rpm with WOT. I still don't know how to get an exhaust note closer to the G35 Coupe, FX35/45, or 350Z without an entirely new cat-back exhaust system. I agree that the G35 Sedan should have the same exhaust system as the G35 Coupe...it's a real bummer; I love the way our '03 FX35 sounds, but I love driving my G35 Sedan more. ;-)



2004.5 G35-S 5AT Black/Willow - Prem, R. Spoiler, Navi, Infiniti Sport Wheels, Alum Pedals, Dark Tint, Z Tube, K&N Filter<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by bsgoren on 09/12/04 06:51 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

what exactly is a coupe midpipe? sorry...dont know much about car parts

 

Here's a diagram of the sedan exhaust system. Basically, after the catalytic converter the exhaust flows through a "y-pipe" followed by the "mid-pipe", and finally the muffler. The shape of the mid-pipe for the sedan as shown is shaped differently than the coupe. The coupe mid-pipe has a less aerodynamic, more rounded resonator. The coupe mid-pipe will fit on the sedan. It gives the sedan a deeper note. Hope that helps.

2K4 G35x/ etc...


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