Your set up sounds 10x better than the $2000 shockwave system. Good job. I can't wait to get my 2020 Q50 RS because I'll be duplicating this. I have a feeling it sounds so good is because you are using aluminized pipe instead of stainless steel which I feel leads to drone. I had 92 SHO with it's lovely 3.0L Yamaha built motor. I built a custom 2.5" exhaust with flex tubing which was necessary to keep the system from yanking itself apart due to the transversely mounted motor and aluminized Dynomax turbo mufflers. The system made the V6 sounds like a V8, everyone loved it and it sounded way better than the Borla system made for the car, which was stainless steel, and was soooo much cheaper, cost me around $150 to do as opposed to $1000 for the Borla. It allowed the car to breathe and it was able to run 165mph with a tune.
Man your q50 is my favorite out of all the ones I've seen. Love the blacked out look with all the aero ! Stance is legit ! Sounds amazing! Cleanest one ive seen for sure!
I built this on my g37 sedan back in the old days when it required hours of searching through videos... I still have my factory cats but have some hfc sitting in the garage to get to one of these days. Thanks man and it sounds just as good now as it did in the start of the year. Very important to make sure your Borla mid muffler it’s up in there tight otherwise you will quickly find your cars new low point . I did have just the borla muffler installed first without the resonators and it sounds really good but loud and a lot more drone around 2200 rpm. To me the resonators brought the sound to that high end super clean note I was looking for.
People can say what they want but the 3.7 sounds amazing especially with your setup and they are basically bulletproof motors. Sometimes newest and fastest isn't always best, especially with this sound 👌😎
Completely agree, it’s just getting your hands on one with low Miles that hasn’t been beaten hence why I went with the 3.0t. At the end do the day in Canada this is my 365 driver
I've been trying to get a shop to install this system and every estimate has been 600 or more. One shop has done this same set up for 800 on multiple cars recently. So this system is very popular here in West Palm Beach. Just wish I had a good shop like yours to do it.
Hey man! I tried doing this set up on my g37s and I ordered all the components and went to 5 different exhaust shops locally here in Tucson,AZ and they were trying to rip me off. The cheapest shop said $300 to install everything, and the most expensive was $650 to install everything. (Just the labor!, I had all the parts already). So I end up taking it to Nogales Son. Mexico. And everything was installed perfect 👌 for just $1500 pesos, (which is little under $70 USD) and I love it man!
Hi Mario Flz. I am also in Tucson and just did this system on my '13 G37 Convertible. I chose to go with Stainless pipe on the whole system as well. I had the work done at: Leon’s Exhaust Works 5294 N. Casa Grande Highway, Ste 110 Tucson, AZ 85743 They have done several of the local hot rods and other custom exhausts I know here in town. Certainly not as good of a deal as you got in Mexico, but a good shop and OK price here in town. Justin is the owner. Nice guy! I am very happy with the work. Stainless Tubing, Stainless Couplers, and labor was about $550.
Mines similar but I have a Magnaflow 11386 for the x pipe and rights after 2 vibrant ultra quiets and no mufflers in the end. I think I have some cheap 10” length flex pipes from Amazon. I also have 3” oval tips from vibrant that look stock
@@VegaBlendz_ I forgot , just look up vibrant ultra quiet resonators 2.5”. Look for the best deal. I think I paid 90 for mine, that was a while ago though. I don’t know how prices are right now
Wanted to come back here and say that I did this with a twist. I have long tube headers and did the resonators you recommended with the factory muffler. Has got to be the quietest LTH VQ setup. My car is so sneaky now. Sounds stock putting around and when you get on it, it sounds “OEM+”. Absolutely no rasp, absolutely no drone. Nobody expects the quiet IPL to make 332 WHP. Really glad I found your videos on this setup, highly recommend.
What’s the difference between Borla dual exhaust on your description from eBay between the one you listed on Amazon? I want to make sure I get the right one. I’ve notice the dimensions are the same and description but not exhaust just says borla in the muffler and the other says borla pro xs on the muffler. The reason I’m asking is because of the price range between eBay and Amazon
I have a 3.0t Q60. just picked up the components, shopping for the right shop in the Atlanta area to do the install. I love this set up. Thank you for the info and making things dummy proof.
is it possible to add an electronic valve to this kind of exhaust system? this sounds so good but i also dont want my car sound too loud all the time lol
So I got this setup installed yesterday and man it sounds amazing the car is definitely a lot louder, the way it growls at idle and low rpms is beautiful, i went with the magnaflow instead of the borla it's little bit more aggressive which is exactly what I wanted I actually get some little pops with stock cats I can't wait to get resonated test pipes but with this setup the car sounds amazing with stock cats🤙🏾 definitely one of the best custom exhaust setups you can have for this car or exhaust in general thank you 🙌🏾
Hello, been watching for some time now and love the build! i was wondering if the Magnaflow dula in dual out x-flow muffler would give the same/similar result. Its a lot easier to comeby where I live. any help would be appreciated thanks!
Yeah they should know, but you should call first and get an estimate. Just tell them you're needing a custom catback system and that you have all the major components and they just need to tie it all together. If they are a decent shot, they'll know what to do and it should only be a 1 - 2 hour job.
just got mine done today after getting quotes from 5 different exhaust shops all of which quoted more than $700, Ooof. ended up choosing the cheapest option of $600 and 7 hours of labor 😂.
Speed Culture Studios just to follow up after a day of driving with this set up it’s fantastic in the town but once you hit the highway is it just me that has some MEAN drone at like 3k rpms?
Great vid as always. Thanks for revisiting this. You covered all the bases. Im still looking for a shop. My local thief quoted me $1200 install...😂. Hope you n d family all doing well....keep d Q love coming !
Love the videos man. I've got a 2013 g37x S sedan. Thinking about adding kinetix high flow cats to the speed culture cat back system. Would it be really loud, wife told me not to get ridiculous? One more, it wouldn't need a tune with just this set up, would it?? Thanks brother, keep pumping out these videos.
You can install down pipes if you want, but everything is in the description. You likely won’t feel any gains from a catback system until the car is tuned
Ahh man I feel like you made this video just for me 😂 thanks a lot ! ( I know I’m not the only one blowing up your comments about how to perfect the SCS set up)
how’s it going I have isr preformance racing test pipes with a full stillen catback am I able to put the scs system on it or should I just replace the resonators on the stillen catback
You could probably replace the stillen resonators, but that would make only a little difference. The Boral is what does most of the work in this setup.
@@SpeedCultureStudios awesome sounds like a plan the stillen catback is 2.5 width pipe on that system so it will be easier to fit if both the muffler and the resonators are 2.5 inlet and outlet I also dm’d you on Instagram just have one more question about the exhaust I’m running
Hello, I’m planning to get this setup on my car and I’m concerned about few things 1) Does this setup effect on performance or milage? 2) Should I get a tune after this exhaust?
@@SpeedCultureStudios I have one more question. There is a brace (metal plate) underneath the center of the body in the exact same place where you have placed the Borla muffler (as showe in the video). Have you bolted it back at the place after your custom exhaust?
Is there any place I can find the flanges?ebay is out of stock for 2 months. I have the whole setup except the flanges.or is there something similar I can use? Thanks
check with your exhaust shop of choice. they may stock them or know where to get them. Internet search might get you some places outside of ebay or amazon too.
I built this exhaust for my Q50 but found there to be good amount of resonance in cabin in the 2000-2700 RPM range. So, I added some 1/4 wave resonator pipes to each branch after the x-pipe resonator and it's way quieter in cabin at those specific RPM ranges. I used ~27" as my desired length for the 2" resonators. Posting for those who might want to eliminate their potential resonance. 27" length is only for ~125-135 Hz resonance...
Some sound deadener on the trunk floor goes a long way as well. But 2000-2700 is a wide range for drone with this system. I’m a bit surprised. After about 2 full years of breaking in, my drone range with resonated test pipes is 1900 - 2100rpm.
Hi Sean, I'm looking to do some quarter wave resonators as well. Do you mind me asking how much you paid to have them done? Provided you took them to a shop and didn't do them yourself. Cheers!
@@alf2633 I had a 'friend' discount and helped so cost will vary but IIRC the tubing was less than $150 and labor was 2 hours max. I think all in I was around $900-1000 but didn't get 'crush' bent tubing. I'd suspect 1/4 wave resonators to be $200-300 installed.
@@seancallahan2730 Hi Sean! I am having exactly the same issue on my car, installed 2 days ago and the ~2400rpm drone in the city just kills me, I would not even mind if it was a bit quieter as well all togedher. Can you name please which resonator exactly you used that worked good for our issue? I could not find one for my car based on your details to put between the borla and the Upower resonators in the end. Thank you!
@@kurthigdon8829 that's what I ended up doing I'm using my Y pipe and using 2 vibrant street power mufflers back to dual exhaust tips if the sound is a little to much I'm gonna add some resonators. But my appointment is scheduled for Monday so I'll upload a sound clip when it's done 👍🏿
Saw the other exhaust vids. Good job on this one. Straight forward to the point with great detail. The pics and drawing was a nice touch. What is the name and location of your exhaust shop if u don't me asking? Located in Va. Have family out your way. Shop looks like they did a good job. Proper alignment and placement. Looks good. Sounds good.
Thank you! Shop is Inman Muffler in Inman SC. They are good guys and car guys so they care about doing good work. Check them out on Facebook, they get some awesome cars going through that shop!!
Awesome video! If I just order those parts you listed and bring them to the shop, should they be able to take care of the rest? I don’t know much about exhausts, so I wouldn’t know how to tell them what I want.
I got the speed culture studios CBE without the resonators right now. Getting non resonated test pipes installed tomorrow any thoughts on how it may sound?
@@SpeedCultureStudios Just purchased all the stuff. I'm thinking of adding B0100-Q50S2, Infiniti axle back exhaust, After the Flow FX for hopefully a bit deeper tone. I'll take vids and link them to you when finished
Do you think the magnaflow without flowmasters would be TOO loud? or do the flowmasters make a big difference in sound? (don’t wanna go with borla because i heard they go bad a lot lol)
Not too loud necessarily (although subjective) it will be a bit raspy if you have test pipes. Borla has had some quality issues lately - with over 3000 people with this setup I’ve only heard of a few problems lately, but the magnaflow is a solid alternative
I just got this installed yesterday and it has completely renewed my excitement to drive this everyday. It sounds even better in person than it does on the videos!
Hey! quick question, i have a 3.7, is it worth doing if you are only willing to install it on stock cats? i see some of your more recent comments saying its similiar to stock sound with cats. i just want a good exhuast note as well as a boost in loudness. Thanks appreciate it i love all your videos, youre the man!
2 questions 1. is the performance gain from running test pipes versus running stock cats significant? (i know it won't be as loud) 2. if i were to install this with test pipes and not tune it for 1-2 months, would that damage my car in any way?
You could expect probably a 10hp difference after tuning with cats vs test pipes. Obviously cats keep you street legal. People have installed test pipes and waiting a few months to tune. It’s not ideal but the car would likely survive if you don’t race it too hard in that period.
No. It has to match your cat/test pipes which is 2 bolt. Check with the exhaust shop you plan to go to. They may have them stocked or have a source for them.
Towards the end of the video you mention that there’s another pipe needed for the install what kind of pipe is needed? I got quoted $500 for install was yours $150 with the pipes?
Where do you install your flex pipes i couldnt see it in your cars under carriage picture, also whats a good price? A shop near me they do good work but are charging 500 for test pipes install and all the tubing and install of everything? Is that a decent price atleast?....man im about to just drive to nc from okc...these guys fucking suck around here😂
Flex goes in the same spot as it does from factory. Right after the cats. $500 for all that is good. Most shops charge $200 to install test pipes alone.
Im worried the resonators i got may be too long for where you have them placed, I got vibrant 1793 resonators i believe they are around 19” long... what do you think??
With the flanges on Amazon did you order one or two of them? In the pictures they’re bolted together and I was wondering if you could separate them and use them separate or if you had to order 2
@@SpeedCultureStudios Yeah I have test pipes but it sounds pretty muffled, Before i had this exhaust it was really loud, Right now it just sounds muffled while driving and revs, What do you think?
It's a good thing you're not in Europe. Nothing more than an oil change gets done in a day here and you can't throw money at the mechanic to make him work faster. I can't imagine how long my shop in Germany will take to install such a system.
That’s too bad! It’s typical for mechanics to have a standard rate, but guys at exhaust shops aren’t “mechanics” per se and typically bid/quote jobs based on how long they think it’ll take. I guess we are fortunate here to have shops that would prefer to finish as many jobs as possible in a day in order to increase profit!
@@SpeedCultureStudios Ok, because i was thinking of doing a muffler delete and then putting the magnaflow alternative that u linked as the “resonator”, but didn’t know if they would do it because of the quarter inch.
I wish I could find a local shop to build this for me. I would even be willing to pay 800, but nope I got quoted 1500. They said 600 a side because it is like doing two exhausts and the y pipe part is an extra 300 because of flex pipe, what a fluke. If there are any recommendations for Albuquerque, NM. Im All ears
my exhaust shop really told me $600 for exhaust install and $250 for test pipes install, $850 total that's wayy too much. So if anyone knows a cheaper exhaust shop in South Fl leave me a comment plz lol
I am slightly confused. I already have a muffler delete and test pipes and it’s a lil bit bit raspy. Can I just replace my stock resonators with the flowmaster fx and it’ll eliminate some the rasp ?
Did you heat wrap your down pipe? I noticed your y-pipe or section that represents your y-pipe isn’t wrapped anymore like your previous video. Has that caused any added heat soak or heat under and inside the cabin of the car? Have you noticed less torque or acceleration do to less heat scavenging?
My test pipes are wrapped. The y pipe was wrapped only to prevent heat transfer into the cabin, but that has not been an issue at all. You will not notice a power difference with or without heat wrap.
Does the placing of the resonators and borla muffler matter? I do have a Y pipe with resonators was wondering if I can just use that and slap the borla somewhere behind with same effect. Noobie here obvs
Awd people have set it up exactly how I have it. Other shops have been afraid to do it or couldn’t tuck the muffler enough, so installing it in reverse, like in the drawing, is a good option, yes.
Quick question, my g37 sedans oem exhaust diameter is 2.25in. Will the 2.5in that your setup has change the performance? I've been reading around about wider pipes reducing backpressure resulting in loss of low-end power. Which i really enjoy
man the way you explained this i feel i can do it myself
Glad to hear that!
Your set up sounds 10x better than the $2000 shockwave system. Good job. I can't wait to get my 2020 Q50 RS because I'll be duplicating this. I have a feeling it sounds so good is because you are using aluminized pipe instead of stainless steel which I feel leads to drone. I had 92 SHO with it's lovely 3.0L Yamaha built motor. I built a custom 2.5" exhaust with flex tubing which was necessary to keep the system from yanking itself apart due to the transversely mounted motor and aluminized Dynomax turbo mufflers. The system made the V6 sounds like a V8, everyone loved it and it sounded way better than the Borla system made for the car, which was stainless steel, and was soooo much cheaper, cost me around $150 to do as opposed to $1000 for the Borla. It allowed the car to breathe and it was able to run 165mph with a tune.
Bro what did u do? 150$ what?
And YES you can shoot flames with it! Just remember...exhaust components are not designed to handle flame maps and burble tunes, so moderation is key!
still need tests pipes for that right boss?
what are your drop in filter ?
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@@stephenayala5638 Yes, that's correct.
what do the gains look like from this exhaust, is it super restrictive?
Man your q50 is my favorite out of all the ones I've seen.
Love the blacked out look with all the aero ! Stance is legit ! Sounds amazing! Cleanest one ive seen for sure!
Really appreciate that man! I love it myself. Surprisingly not bored of it yet!
I built this on my g37 sedan back in the old days when it required hours of searching through videos... I still have my factory cats but have some hfc sitting in the garage to get to one of these days. Thanks man and it sounds just as good now as it did in the start of the year.
Very important to make sure your Borla mid muffler it’s up in there tight otherwise you will quickly find your cars new low point .
I did have just the borla muffler installed first without the resonators and it sounds really good but loud and a lot more drone around 2200 rpm. To me the resonators brought the sound to that high end super clean note I was looking for.
Yes it has to tucked up nice. Have to rely on the exhaust shop to do it right.
@@SpeedCultureStudiosif it’s tucked up tight, if i get the car lowered do you think it’ll end up scraping?
People can say what they want but the 3.7 sounds amazing especially with your setup and they are basically bulletproof motors. Sometimes newest and fastest isn't always best, especially with this sound 👌😎
Completely agree, it’s just getting your hands on one with low Miles that hasn’t been beaten hence why I went with the 3.0t. At the end do the day in Canada this is my 365 driver
@@hailmary2091 I have a 40k mile '14 if you know anyone
@@o.c.a.9376 engine only or the complete car
Hey i have a a 2008 infiniti g35 journey VQHR, I was wondering if this setup will fit on my car? Thanks for your time.
Yes, several have installed it in the g35
Anybody in GA got a shop they can recommend for the install ?
Did you find a shop?
Just picked up a 3.7, you’re a goat for this setup. Going “violent” and then tuning it, flame map.
Hands down...this is the greatest exhaust note ever and thank you so much for braking it down like if were retarted😂 i appreciate it.
Lol thank you for the compliment!! Sounds great still after almost 2 years!!
So I just order everything on the list and I’m good to go? Well besides the pieces that the muffler shop provide b
Yes. Just pay attention to my description and how the system is laid out
Thanks for the list! I bought it all and had it installed. Sounds amazing and I love it.
That’s awesome!!
What car ?
Any good muffler shops in the Charlotte, NC area?
I would just make the drive down to Inman Muffler.
I've been trying to get a shop to install this system and every estimate has been 600 or more. One shop has done this same set up for 800 on multiple cars recently. So this system is very popular here in West Palm Beach. Just wish I had a good shop like yours to do it.
It’s a 1 hour job. Don’t let people push you around!!
Here from Instagram thanks for being you man
Thanks for checking in!!
Hey man!
I tried doing this set up on my g37s and I ordered all the components and went to 5 different exhaust shops locally here in Tucson,AZ and they were trying to rip me off. The cheapest shop said $300 to install everything, and the most expensive was $650 to install everything. (Just the labor!, I had all the parts already). So I end up taking it to Nogales Son. Mexico. And everything was installed perfect 👌 for just $1500 pesos, (which is little under $70 USD) and I love it man!
Oh wow now that’s a deal! But 300 isn’t all that bad still.
If you have IG, please send me some sound clips!
Hi Mario Flz. I am also in Tucson and just did this system on my '13 G37 Convertible. I chose to go with Stainless pipe on the whole system as well. I had the work done at:
Leon’s Exhaust Works
5294 N. Casa Grande Highway, Ste 110
Tucson, AZ 85743
They have done several of the local hot rods and other custom exhausts I know here in town. Certainly not as good of a deal as you got in Mexico, but a good shop and OK price here in town. Justin is the owner. Nice guy! I am very happy with the work.
Stainless Tubing, Stainless Couplers, and labor was about $550.
@@scottturnbull2576 Thanks for sharing this info!
Can i make this with an q50 2018 ?
Absolutely. Take a look at my 3.0t specific video for suggested variations.
i got it done felt pretty good 2:28 but thats where i messed up
Mines similar but I have a Magnaflow 11386 for the x pipe and rights after 2 vibrant ultra quiets and no mufflers in the end. I think I have some cheap 10” length flex pipes from Amazon. I also have 3” oval tips from vibrant that look stock
If you get test pipes let me knoww
@@thade6130 oh shit I didn’t include that. I have 100 CEL Z1 HFC
Where did you get the resonators from?? Link pls
@@VegaBlendz_ I forgot , just look up vibrant ultra quiet resonators 2.5”. Look for the best deal. I think I paid 90 for mine, that was a while ago though. I don’t know how prices are right now
Wanted to come back here and say that I did this with a twist. I have long tube headers and did the resonators you recommended with the factory muffler. Has got to be the quietest LTH VQ setup. My car is so sneaky now. Sounds stock putting around and when you get on it, it sounds “OEM+”. Absolutely no rasp, absolutely no drone. Nobody expects the quiet IPL to make 332 WHP. Really glad I found your videos on this setup, highly recommend.
Anyone got a video of it on a 3.0?😂
What’s the difference between Borla dual exhaust on your description from eBay between the one you listed on Amazon? I want to make sure I get the right one. I’ve notice the dimensions are the same and description but not exhaust just says borla in the muffler and the other says borla pro xs on the muffler. The reason I’m asking is because of the price range between eBay and Amazon
Just compare part numbers
I have a 3.0t Q60. just picked up the components, shopping for the right shop in the Atlanta area to do the install. I love this set up. Thank you for the info and making things dummy proof.
You mind making a video with this setup? Id like to know how it sounds on a 3.0t
Did you ever find a shop with a decent price? I’m in Atlanta as well
i'm in ATL as well, so if you have an update please let us know
is it possible to add an electronic valve to this kind of exhaust system? this sounds so good but i also dont want my car sound too loud all the time lol
I guess if you wanted to add another set of resonators to make it even quieter then you could put some valves in
So I got this setup installed yesterday and man it sounds amazing the car is definitely a lot louder, the way it growls at idle and low rpms is beautiful, i went with the magnaflow instead of the borla it's little bit more aggressive which is exactly what I wanted I actually get some little pops with stock cats I can't wait to get resonated test pipes but with this setup the car sounds amazing with stock cats🤙🏾 definitely one of the best custom exhaust setups you can have for this car or exhaust in general thank you 🙌🏾
Man so glad to hear you like it!!
Which magnaflo did you go with?
How long did the shop take to install it? I’m getting quoted at $150 an hr is that a fair price?
@@TakeThis_L took my shop 45 minutes. If they are saying more than 2 hours, it’s a joke. 150 an hour for 1-2 hours isn’t bad
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks for the quick reply and okay sweet. Shouldn’t take them that long then so it’ll be $300 or less which is fair.
Hello, been watching for some time now and love the build! i was wondering if the Magnaflow dula in dual out x-flow muffler would give the same/similar result. Its a lot easier to comeby where I live. any help would be appreciated thanks!
The VQ can be amazing especially if you pair it correctly with its dedicated counterparts.
id rather have burnt tips than polished got any links for some?
How do i ask the shop to install this setup? Do i ask for a custom exhaust or do i take all the parts and they should know what to do ?
Yeah they should know, but you should call first and get an estimate. Just tell them you're needing a custom catback system and that you have all the major components and they just need to tie it all together. If they are a decent shot, they'll know what to do and it should only be a 1 - 2 hour job.
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you 🙏🏻
I keep getting quoted 1.8-2k to install mine wtf…anyone else?
Also what pipes should the shop use to fabricate it? Stainless steel?
That’s just stupid lol. And no you don’t need stainless
@@SpeedCultureStudios what pipe did the shop use on yours?!!
@@drizzle8bp866 it’s standard exhaust piping-aluminized steel
I swear this man has a video for everything! 🙏 You just gotta find it 🔥
It’s true!
you’re a legend bro, love this channel man, just bought a 3.0t and you helped me a lot🙏
Thanks a lot for following along!
A baby gtr
just got mine done today after getting quotes from 5 different exhaust shops all of which quoted more than $700, Ooof. ended up choosing the cheapest option of $600 and 7 hours of labor 😂.
Dang! Hope you like it anyway!
Speed Culture Studios Sounds fantastic man, worth the money. just jealous of the price you got 😂
Astro I know lol! Small town shops are hard to find!
Speed Culture Studios just to follow up after a day of driving with this set up it’s fantastic in the town but once you hit the highway is it just me that has some MEAN drone at like 3k rpms?
@@fated2k did you ever get that figured out or did you keep it that way?
Great vid as always. Thanks for revisiting this. You covered all the bases. Im still looking for a shop. My local thief quoted me $1200 install...😂. Hope you n d family all doing well....keep d Q love coming !
Really appreciate that man! And yeah there’s gotta be a shop around you that’ll do it reasonable!
Got quoted the same thing, but that price is without the y pipe
I got quoted the same price
Love the videos man. I've got a 2013 g37x S sedan. Thinking about adding kinetix high flow cats to the speed culture cat back system. Would it be really loud, wife told me not to get ridiculous? One more, it wouldn't need a tune with just this set up, would it?? Thanks brother, keep pumping out these videos.
I’m planning to do this to my 2019 Q50 luxe AWD would it be the same parts as the video or different cause the AWD?
What would you recommend I trying to get something loud but not raspy
Look at my video specific to the 3.0t
🙏🏽🙌🏽finally a exhaust setup that isn’t ear rape
Love the vids bro keep em comin🔥🔥helping with my q build
Lol thanks!!
Ebay is out of those flanges, would the 8017EX work?
Just make sure they are 2 bolt 2.5” flanges and they should work
@Rey C did they end up working ?
Will this affect performance? Also, do I need anything other than what you put in the description, if my Q50S red sport exhaust is stock?
You can install down pipes if you want, but everything is in the description.
You likely won’t feel any gains from a catback system until the car is tuned
What pipe did you mean by the shop will have it? I’ve never had any exhaust set uo
Exhaust pipe. Shops have it on hand to creat exhaust systems or make repairs
Appreciate it so much man.. I dream of the day I can make this happen bro.. now I've got the blueprint thanks to you
Hell yeah!
Just ordered the setup off Amazon. Cannot wait. Thank you sir for sharing this gem.
Ahh man I feel like you made this video just for me 😂 thanks a lot ! ( I know I’m not the only one blowing up your comments about how to perfect the SCS set up)
I get tons of questions every single day so thought I better make one lol
Can you put a new Link for the borla pro muffle the previous link isn’t working
Question which of the FlowFx you rocking the regular one or the quieter one??
Less loud
No problem thank you
how’s it going I have isr preformance racing test pipes with a full stillen catback am I able to put the scs system on it or should I just replace the resonators on the stillen catback
You could probably replace the stillen resonators, but that would make only a little difference. The Boral is what does most of the work in this setup.
@@SpeedCultureStudios awesome sounds like a plan the stillen catback is 2.5 width pipe on that system so it will be easier to fit if both the muffler and the resonators are 2.5 inlet and outlet I also dm’d you on Instagram just have one more question about the exhaust I’m running
Hello,
I’m planning to get this setup on my car and I’m concerned about few things
1) Does this setup effect on performance or milage?
2) Should I get a tune after this exhaust?
1. No
2. Only if you install HFCs or test pipes with it
Hope this helps!
@@SpeedCultureStudios got it👍🏻 thanks for replying. Appreciate it
@@SpeedCultureStudios I have one more question. There is a brace (metal plate) underneath the center of the body in the exact same place where you have placed the Borla muffler (as showe in the video). Have you bolted it back at the place after your custom exhaust?
@@nithinyadav8813 nope just removed it. Or you can use spacers if it doesn’t fit back up
Is there any place I can find the flanges?ebay is out of stock for 2 months. I have the whole setup except the flanges.or is there something similar I can use? Thanks
check with your exhaust shop of choice. they may stock them or know where to get them. Internet search might get you some places outside of ebay or amazon too.
I built this exhaust for my Q50 but found there to be good amount of resonance in cabin in the 2000-2700 RPM range. So, I added some 1/4 wave resonator pipes to each branch after the x-pipe resonator and it's way quieter in cabin at those specific RPM ranges. I used ~27" as my desired length for the 2" resonators. Posting for those who might want to eliminate their potential resonance. 27" length is only for ~125-135 Hz resonance...
Some sound deadener on the trunk floor goes a long way as well. But 2000-2700 is a wide range for drone with this system. I’m a bit surprised. After about 2 full years of breaking in, my drone range with resonated test pipes is 1900 - 2100rpm.
Hi Sean, I'm looking to do some quarter wave resonators as well.
Do you mind me asking how much you paid to have them done? Provided you took them to a shop and didn't do them yourself.
Cheers!
@@SpeedCultureStudios I've got stock cats FWIW.
@@alf2633 I had a 'friend' discount and helped so cost will vary but IIRC the tubing was less than $150 and labor was 2 hours max. I think all in I was around $900-1000 but didn't get 'crush' bent tubing. I'd suspect 1/4 wave resonators to be $200-300 installed.
@@seancallahan2730 Hi Sean! I am having exactly the same issue on my car, installed 2 days ago and the ~2400rpm drone in the city just kills me, I would not even mind if it was a bit quieter as well all togedher.
Can you name please which resonator exactly you used that worked good for our issue? I could not find one for my car based on your details to put between the borla and the Upower resonators in the end.
Thank you!
Hey speed cultures ive got berk test pipes and a Z1 Y pipe can I still do the SCS kit and pair it with my Y pipe
Yes you can simply use the y pipe instead of getting the borla mid muffler
@@kurthigdon8829 that's what I ended up doing I'm using my Y pipe and using 2 vibrant street power mufflers back to dual exhaust tips if the sound is a little to much I'm gonna add some resonators. But my appointment is scheduled for Monday so I'll upload a sound clip when it's done 👍🏿
@@lyndoncobb7077 it should sound pretty good it might be a bit quieter than the scs catback. If it drones too much you can throw on the resonators.
Saw the other exhaust vids. Good job on this one. Straight forward to the point with great detail. The pics and drawing was a nice touch. What is the name and location of your exhaust shop if u don't me asking? Located in Va. Have family out your way. Shop looks like they did a good job. Proper alignment and placement. Looks good. Sounds good.
Thank you! Shop is Inman Muffler in Inman SC. They are good guys and car guys so they care about doing good work. Check them out on Facebook, they get some awesome cars going through that shop!!
Appreciate the reply. Thank you
Ara Rinderle no problem
Anyone tried this on a awd?
Yes a lot of peoples!
Awesome video! If I just order those parts you listed and bring them to the shop, should they be able to take care of the rest? I don’t know much about exhausts, so I wouldn’t know how to tell them what I want.
Yes. If you just show them the picture I included, they’ll know what to do.
Speed Culture Studios Thank you so much! pretty much every “mod” i’ve added to my q has come from your videos.
Cool Woeta glad to have you following along man!
@@SpeedCultureStudios where is this picture? i just ordered all the parts for this setup.
I got the speed culture studios CBE without the resonators right now. Getting non resonated test pipes installed tomorrow any thoughts on how it may sound?
Raspy!
Sounds beautiful as always. I can't wait to do this setup.
You’ll love it!!
@@SpeedCultureStudios Just purchased all the stuff. I'm thinking of adding B0100-Q50S2, Infiniti axle back exhaust, After the Flow FX for hopefully a bit deeper tone. I'll take vids and link them to you when finished
Do you think the magnaflow without flowmasters would be TOO loud? or do the flowmasters make a big difference in sound? (don’t wanna go with borla because i heard they go bad a lot lol)
Not too loud necessarily (although subjective) it will be a bit raspy if you have test pipes. Borla has had some quality issues lately - with over 3000 people with this setup I’ve only heard of a few problems lately, but the magnaflow is a solid alternative
I just got this installed yesterday and it has completely renewed my excitement to drive this everyday. It sounds even better in person than it does on the videos!
So awesome to hear!!
what’d you ask the shop you went to?
Hey! quick question, i have a 3.7, is it worth doing if you are only willing to install it on stock cats? i see some of your more recent comments saying its similiar to stock sound with cats. i just want a good exhuast note as well as a boost in loudness. Thanks appreciate it i love all your videos, youre the man!
No it’s not. Just do a muffler delete if you’re looking for more volume
2 questions
1. is the performance gain from running test pipes versus running stock cats significant? (i know it won't be as loud)
2. if i were to install this with test pipes and not tune it for 1-2 months, would that damage my car in any way?
You could expect probably a 10hp difference after tuning with cats vs test pipes. Obviously cats keep you street legal.
People have installed test pipes and waiting a few months to tune. It’s not ideal but the car would likely survive if you don’t race it too hard in that period.
@@SpeedCultureStudios ahh okay, thanks!
Anyone know if this is carb legal in Cali?
Probably not 😢😅
anybody in SoCal know of a good shop for this?
The oval flange you listed is out of stock, would a triangle flange work or no?
No. It has to match your cat/test pipes which is 2 bolt. Check with the exhaust shop you plan to go to. They may have them stocked or have a source for them.
@@SpeedCultureStudios gotchu and what would be a reasonable price for a shop to charge for this job?
thank you so much im ordering this asap, what test pipes do you have?
Top Speed Resonated
Speed Culture Studios just looked them up and they were discontinued 😢
Speed Culture Studios any other recommendations on test pipes, I wanted to order the top speed as well but are discontinued? Thanks
Hinder Portillo berk, isr, Fast intentions
Towards the end of the video you mention that there’s another pipe needed for the install what kind of pipe is needed? I got quoted $500 for install was yours $150 with the pipes?
The pipe I referred to is just the additional pipe needed to tie everything together. Prices were a lot cheaper before Covid when I had mine installed
Do all these components work for AWD G37 sedan? Worried about transfer case clearance
Yes, the set up works for all wheel drive. Several hundred people with all-wheel-drive have this installed already.
Where do you install your flex pipes i couldnt see it in your cars under carriage picture, also whats a good price? A shop near me they do good work but are charging 500 for test pipes install and all the tubing and install of everything? Is that a decent price atleast?....man im about to just drive to nc from okc...these guys fucking suck around here😂
Flex goes in the same spot as it does from factory. Right after the cats. $500 for all that is good. Most shops charge $200 to install test pipes alone.
Do u think the magnaflow muffler will have the same sound
It sounds slightly different because it is smaller than the borla. A little bit of rasp in it--its a bit more aggressive.
I just bought a 2015 q50 and I’m thinking of doing this but will it be legal in California?
California is crazy.
Im worried the resonators i got may be too long for where you have them placed, I got vibrant 1793 resonators i believe they are around 19” long... what do you think??
They’ll fit!
Hey SCS love your vids but quick question, do you think it would sound good if I got vibrant resonators instead of the Borla muffler?
With test pipes it needs a large resonator like the borla or magnaflow otherwise it will be very raspy
Has anything changed on this setup? Might be doing this setup on my 2012 g37s sedan
I’ve just been recommending the magna flow alternative as Borla has had some quality issues lately.
If u fo the 370 set up option on the q50 does it give u same sounds compared to the borla replacement at the y pipe?
Yes.
It sounds very muffled like it’s behind a door. Is that the mic or does it sound like that
No it doesn’t
Can u please explain the differences between the Borla and the magnaflow. Does the manga flow sound raspy?
It’s a bit smaller so it may have a touch of rasp. Still sounds great though. Just depends what you’re going for
Thank you so much
How many decibels for this exhaust system ? I’m in California 😢
I have no idea
With the flanges on Amazon did you order one or two of them? In the pictures they’re bolted together and I was wondering if you could separate them and use them separate or if you had to order 2
Yes, it’s just 1 set. It’s a pair so you only need 1
How would this setup sound on a 2014-2015 q50 3.7 hybrid
Same
The ebay link for the muffler doesnt work. I was wondering if you could update it to make sure i am purchasing the right one?
try searching borla xs pro muffler
Will this flanges work with my ams 3.0 lower downpipe and my 2.5 exhaust?
Should
Does this exhaust have a Break In period? I just got it done but it sounds muffled? Im practically full bolt on im just wondering why its so quiet
It does take a bit to break in further. If you have test pipes it should not sound muffled
@@SpeedCultureStudios Yeah I have test pipes but it sounds pretty muffled, Before i had this exhaust it was really loud, Right now it just sounds muffled while driving and revs, What do you think?
@@maury3299 give it a few days to open up. the packing material will start to break down
I did this setup nd a big problem im having is the exhaust vibrating way to much anyway I can fix it?
Did you use flex pipe? What do you mean by vibrating?
Hello man, Im new to all this. I just want to ask, if I buy all those parts, do I just talk to the shop man and theyd know what to do?
Yes
It's a good thing you're not in Europe. Nothing more than an oil change gets done in a day here and you can't throw money at the mechanic to make him work faster. I can't imagine how long my shop in Germany will take to install such a system.
That’s too bad! It’s typical for mechanics to have a standard rate, but guys at exhaust shops aren’t “mechanics” per se and typically bid/quote jobs based on how long they think it’ll take. I guess we are fortunate here to have shops that would prefer to finish as many jobs as possible in a day in order to increase profit!
If the g37 sedan has 2.25 inch piping, will the 2.5 inch borla muffler still fit it?
The shop can make an adapter or setup-down or you can buy them to match at the weld point.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Ok, because i was thinking of doing a muffler delete and then putting the magnaflow alternative that u linked as the “resonator”, but didn’t know if they would do it because of the quarter inch.
@@jackeason2732 you can make anything happen!
Hey would the pro Xs 400286 turbo xl be the same part?
The xl is not the same but it may still fit. It’s a little longer
I wish I could find a local shop to build this for me. I would even be willing to pay 800, but nope I got quoted 1500. They said 600 a side because it is like doing two exhausts and the y pipe part is an extra 300 because of flex pipe, what a fluke. If there are any recommendations for Albuquerque, NM. Im All ears
That’s ridiculous! It’s a 45 minute job!!
my exhaust shop really told me $600 for exhaust install and $250 for test pipes install, $850 total that's wayy too much. So if anyone knows a cheaper exhaust shop in South Fl leave me a comment plz lol
250 for test pipe install is typical. That’s a bitch job lol. But $600 for catback is obnoxious. Hope you find a decent shop.
Will this work with ISR high flow cats? I thought they were 3" diameter
Yes it will work. And no, I believe they are 2.5". I have not seen any 3" test pipes or HFCs for this platform.
Can you Put a diagram for how this would look like on a 2015 Q60S AWD?
Looks the same
I just received my borla i selected it from the link you provided. I am just curious. I would like to know is it suppose to look like this.
Yes it is. It’s a muffler. Unless it’s all bashed in and messed up
hey i just had a quick question, where would the flex pipes be connecting too?
They are welded inline right after the flanges. Just like in the factory y pipe
I am slightly confused. I already have a muffler delete and test pipes and it’s a lil bit bit raspy. Can I just replace my stock resonators with the flowmaster fx and it’ll eliminate some the rasp ?
It might help a little but not much. You can keep your factory resonators and add the flowfx resonators. That would be better
Did you heat wrap your down pipe? I noticed your y-pipe or section that represents your y-pipe isn’t wrapped anymore like your previous video. Has that caused any added heat soak or heat under and inside the cabin of the car? Have you noticed less torque or acceleration do to less heat scavenging?
My test pipes are wrapped. The y pipe was wrapped only to prevent heat transfer into the cabin, but that has not been an issue at all. You will not notice a power difference with or without heat wrap.
I just got a 2014 Q50 Hybird. Would this still work?
Should yes. I haven’t seen it done yet but it can be tailored to work with anything
Does the placing of the resonators and borla muffler matter? I do have a Y pipe with resonators was wondering if I can just use that and slap the borla somewhere behind with same effect. Noobie here obvs
Tone will be slightly different. You could cut the y pipe and put the borla where it should go and reuse your resonators instead of the flow fx
Hello sir，could you please tell me where you install this pipes, what the shop's name？
Mine was installed at Inman Muffler in Inman South Carolina
Wait so the drawing set up applies to awd cars?
Awd people have set it up exactly how I have it. Other shops have been afraid to do it or couldn’t tuck the muffler enough, so installing it in reverse, like in the drawing, is a good option, yes.
Quick question, my g37 sedans oem exhaust diameter is 2.25in. Will the 2.5in that your setup has change the performance? I've been reading around about wider pipes reducing backpressure resulting in loss of low-end power. Which i really enjoy
Without a tune you may feel a slight loss in torque. But it helps when tuned to achieve higher hp numbers
Is there a alternative that will keep the pipes 2.25? Will be doing this exhaust soon but I don’t really want to lose power as well
@@willwiththeg You can have the shop just use 2.25" pipe and they can flare it to fit the resonators.
I'm going to do the speed culture custom exhaust. I would like to know if I do the cat back. Do I have to get the car tuned?
car does not need to be tuned for the catback, but you'll need test pipes to sound like this--which will require a tune.