Does anyone know what kind of setup i would need to make my datsun sound a lil better? I'm looking for a deep growl type - something that makes it sound like the car got power, but not shouting from the roof-tops kinda thing.

Also, how much do you reckon a setup like that would cost?

I got a quote here for a bigger diameter exhaust pipe (bigger than the original pipe i have on now) - in mildsteel, with a stainless steel straight thru box. that would cost me US$180 from "Powerpipes". Then an arb local guy says i dont need to change my pipe diameter just need to put a straight thru box on, but near the gear box, not near the tail end, then run that same pipe to the end... that would cost me US$60 (box is made of mildsteel as well.)

Thanks for the feedback!

well it depends how far you want to go, a good option is a 2 1/2 dump pipes with extractors and maybe some twin sidedraft webbers :D it all comes down to what you can afford mate
cheers

Right now I'm using an A12 and I never get enough comments on how mine sounds, People think it's a v8 at idle and when I'm using my A14 they think it's a rotor! .I'm using a weber 32\36 dgv on the intake and an a14\15 exhaust manifold with a 1 3\4 inch pipe into a same size inlet outlet muffler for the rest of teh system. I used to dump it at the diff but that does get quite loud from the boot resonating the noise, now it's just goes over and out the back. Something I'm going to do with the A14's exhaust this time round is to go up to 2 inches and run a smaller diameter twin pipe from the muffer to the back to hopefully reduce some of the noise it makes. You could hear me coming from like 3 km away on a nice night!

Ethan I have standard A15 exhaust manifold and I also have 4-1 extractors if you are interested call me or email me.

The muffler/box on the 1200 is not that restrictive compared to one on a modern car. So taking it out and fitting a straignt through resonator will not make the car overly loud. But may give you a nice note.

For a real growl go some extractors and increase the diameter of the pipe slightly.

i mentioned to the guy that owns carb king that i was looking for a weber dgv & he said it will push my fuel consumption way up without doing anything for performance?!?!? He said i need to mod the engine first to achieve anything with that carb - so i just stuck to my original. I do need to replace it still.

So, can anyone explain to me what the bigger size pipe does - besides get the exhaust fumes away faster from the engine? is there a benefit gained from running a 2 inch pipe on a standard engine? how much influence on exhaust sound does the intake (ie: carb) have? Besides rust prevention, is there any other benefit of having stainless steel piping or boxes? what box (muffler) type would be best to use?

What in the world are extractors? (same as exhaust manifold?)

Little dark one, are you using that setup on your a14 or a12? I have an a12 i believe... & my budget isnt big at all.

What are dump pipes?

Shucks, sorry for sounding like such a noob! but without questions, there would be no answers!!!! ;o)

Extractors are like exhaust manifold but designed to up the performance of the engine i.e let it breath better than the stock manifold.They are what the guys here call a BANANA BRANCH it should change the sound of your engine but I agree with the guy at Carb Kings adding this stuff to a stock motor wont really do much for performance also if you are having problems with your motor and it's not up to scratch I think adding a branch (extractors) would be a waste.I say rebuild your motor with a mild cam,skimmed head and then upgrade your carb to 32\36 Weber and 4-1 extractors and you should have a Datto that wont be the fastest but would still be a treat to drive.

Only my two cents worth

I run 4 into 1 extractors with a 1.75 inch exhaust with an 18 inch long straight through resonator and a dynaflow rear muffler. It's really quiet at idle (nearly as quiet as modern cars) but when you give it a bootfull it still sounds ok. Much deeper and better sounding than the standard exhaust - and it gets no attention from the cops.

My a12 is nearly stock, just running a high lift cam and a re-jetted standard carb. Surprisingly, to get the mixtures right we actually reduced the size of the main jet because the engine was running rich. I guess they must run rich stock also?

It is a fun little car to drive - sure not the quickest, but I can get 41mpg cruising at 120 - 130 km/h and it keeps up with modern traffic just fine.

wen i had my stand a12 in the 1k i had extractors 4-2-1 to two inch all the way and a small mufler at the back
and that sounded real good(well thats my opinion)

wen i had my stand a12 in the 1k i had extractors 4-2-1 to two inch all the way and a small mufler at the back
and that sounded real good(well thats my opinion)