Does anyone have either an HKS, Borla, or any other stand-alone aftermarket muffler (excluding the entire exhaust system) on their G35 Sedan, and if so how do you like it?

I was thinking about getting such a bolt-on muffler as an easy mod (replacing my stock muffler), but do not want to go with an entirely new exhaust system and do not want a ricey sound. I was hoping to 1. get a better, less restrictive, higher flowing muffler (without sacrificing any low-end power or torque), 2. improve the sound (deeper, throaty, but not ricey); something similar to the sound of our FX35, and 3. get another muffler with dual chrome tips which stick out just a bit further than the stock tips...I like the stock dual tips (although they should have separated them like Infiniti does in the G35 Coupe and FX ;-) but they just seem so hidden underneath.

I already have the Z tube/K&N combo and love it, but that nice sound and power only really kicks in after about 3,500 rpm as most of you know. Do any of these stand-alone mufflers do this? Or...should I just poke a hole in my current stock muffler...ha ha. ;-) Thanks for the info.



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 gordgee on 07/11/04 10:07 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

You might want to ask a modator to add "sedan" to the title of your thread.

Their was a recent post in the sedan section about the HKS muffler, it should be on page 2 or 3 I'd think. I think it has some of the imput your after.

"All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.”
Edmund Burke

G35 6mt

 

Found it, Thanks!! From their posts, it seems like the HKS muffler would be a nice mod -- decent sound improvement over stock, maybe a little power gain, and longer ss tips. Thanks for pointing out that thread.



2004.5 G35-S 5AT Black/Willow - Prem, R. Spoiler, Navi, Infiniti Sport Wheels, Alum Pedals, Dark Tint, Z Tube, K&N Filter

 

Hey no problem, I figured it would help you out.

"All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.”
Edmund Burke

G35 6mt

 

I have the dual tip HKS rear section exhaust (aka mufler) and like
it very much. I can feel the extra power and it compliments my intake.
There is absolutly no rice can sound at all. It is deeper than stock.
See my pics by clicking on Cato and my ride.

2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS exhaust,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen CAI
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals

 

Thanks Edmund for adding 'Sedan' to the title and thanks Cato for your comments on your HKS. It may have to wait a few months, but I'm seriously thinking about adding this mod.

One more question, do the HKS muffler ss tips stick out a couple more inches than stock (similar to lets say a BMW 330i tips -- which I have to say look good)? I read through the other thread and saw your pics, but it's still hard to tell. Thanks.



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 07/12/04 05:44 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

I am supposed to be getting my HKS along with my y pipe today and get it installed some time this week so i will let you all know how it goes.


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Cool, thanks. btw - I really like your little dancing gang...very unique! ;-)



2004.5 G35-S 5AT Black/Willow - Prem, R. Spoiler, Navi, Infiniti Sport Wheels, Alum Pedals, Dark Tint, Z Tube, K&N Filter

 

No, the tips don't stick out two inches more than stock. They may
be a bit longer, but not by much.

2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS exhaust,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen CAI
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by cato on 07/12/04 09:59 AM.</EM></FONT></P>