What exhaust do you recommend?
05-19-2007, 02:36 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What exhaust do you recommend?
Looking at possibly a new exhaust (CAT-back initially) - what do the members suggest?
Not looking ultimate noise - pretty much OEM at idle/low rpms, but transforms into something nice and noteworthy when given a bit of welly.
J's Racing (dual) - coming soon could mean anytime in the next 3 months, if not longer, and I need to move considerably sooner than that.
Mugen - not really a contender as too expensive.
APEXi - I know they've one or two, but not sure how they stack up. Intake side is more of a known quantity.
Feel's - anyone read Japanese? 2 versions, presume the lower is SS and the higher is Titanium?
5Zigen - ProRacer Spec, but not sure about difference between LA CL9 and ABA CL9, although same exhaust seems to do both.
Comptech - price is higher than I seemed to remember. Prefer round baffles though, rather than oval (OEM look).
Skunk2 - price seems very reasonable. Same deal as Comptech on the baffles front.
Custom - UK company can do custom SS for circa £450 ($900) but need a donor car for 3-4 days. Can do 100 cell CAT for similar sort of money, and manifold.
Amuse - similar deal to Mugen (although it is Titanium) but have seen a negative comment re. S2K version regarding build quality after about 14-18 months, IIRC.
Anything else I'm forgetting*?
* Aside from Greddy - they're a non-starter.
Not looking ultimate noise - pretty much OEM at idle/low rpms, but transforms into something nice and noteworthy when given a bit of welly.
J's Racing (dual) - coming soon could mean anytime in the next 3 months, if not longer, and I need to move considerably sooner than that.
Mugen - not really a contender as too expensive.
APEXi - I know they've one or two, but not sure how they stack up. Intake side is more of a known quantity.
Feel's - anyone read Japanese? 2 versions, presume the lower is SS and the higher is Titanium?
5Zigen - ProRacer Spec, but not sure about difference between LA CL9 and ABA CL9, although same exhaust seems to do both.
Comptech - price is higher than I seemed to remember. Prefer round baffles though, rather than oval (OEM look).
Skunk2 - price seems very reasonable. Same deal as Comptech on the baffles front.
Custom - UK company can do custom SS for circa £450 ($900) but need a donor car for 3-4 days. Can do 100 cell CAT for similar sort of money, and manifold.
Amuse - similar deal to Mugen (although it is Titanium) but have seen a negative comment re. S2K version regarding build quality after about 14-18 months, IIRC.
Anything else I'm forgetting*?
* Aside from Greddy - they're a non-starter.
05-19-2007, 03:31 PM
#3
I Quit
this also may be helpful, it has many exhausts including J's Apexi, 5zigen, mugen, etc... on an S2000: S2k exhausts
and here's my comptech with the RT cat and Injen intake: http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q...rent=RTcat.flv
and before RT cat:
http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q...nt=exhaust.flv
hope that helps more
and here's my comptech with the RT cat and Injen intake: http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q...rent=RTcat.flv
and before RT cat:
http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q...nt=exhaust.flv
hope that helps more
05-19-2007, 03:32 PM
#4
Drives With Hands
^^ nice clips!
Fujitsubo Legalis-R and Tanabe Medallion Touring are both pretty quiet, the Tanabe moreso. I have a few videos of my old Fuji if you want them.
Fujitsubo Legalis-R and Tanabe Medallion Touring are both pretty quiet, the Tanabe moreso. I have a few videos of my old Fuji if you want them.
05-19-2007, 04:08 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is the Fujitsubo single or dual baffle?
Would prefer to keep dual look.
Should also mention Swift RSB is planned (preferred) so that puts the Comptech out, which it's price already is somewhat off-putting.
Would prefer to keep dual look.
Should also mention Swift RSB is planned (preferred) so that puts the Comptech out, which it's price already is somewhat off-putting.
05-19-2007, 04:40 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just spent a bit of time on Fuji's site - dual muffler/baffle/backbox, so that's fine.
Any idea how those noise levels compare with the others listed above?
Think 5Zigen might be a bit quieter.
Regards Tanabe - anyone running one of those or heard one that does?
Any idea how those noise levels compare with the others listed above?
Think 5Zigen might be a bit quieter.
Regards Tanabe - anyone running one of those or heard one that does?
Trending Topics
05-19-2007, 07:44 PM
#9
Originally Posted by PJS
Just spent a bit of time on Fuji's site - dual muffler/baffle/backbox, so that's fine.
Any idea how those noise levels compare with the others listed above?
Think 5Zigen might be a bit quieter.
Regards Tanabe - anyone running one of those or heard one that does?
Any idea how those noise levels compare with the others listed above?
Think 5Zigen might be a bit quieter.
Regards Tanabe - anyone running one of those or heard one that does?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28498
05-20-2007, 05:49 AM
#15
Originally Posted by JTso
Tanabe MT here. Go to post #35 for stationary sound clip. Go to post #52 for running video and sound clips.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28498
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28498
I love this exhaust. I want it soo bad.
05-20-2007, 06:57 AM
#16
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Age: 48
Posts: 7,594
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
I have a Comptech and video of my dyno run around post #15 with and without quiet tips. Of course this is with Comptech I/H/E, RT Cat and Reflash
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33347
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33347
05-20-2007, 01:50 PM
#20
As long as you realize a cat-back wont give hardly any hp gains at all, just get the one that looks the coolest and will likely be an acceptable amount of extra noise.
For power, a header and hi-flow cat seem to be the best choices, and you can have both of them for the cost of a blingy cat-back.
For power, a header and hi-flow cat seem to be the best choices, and you can have both of them for the cost of a blingy cat-back.
05-20-2007, 03:24 PM
#24
Originally Posted by mltk53
i dont care about sound, but which give the most gain in power?
05-20-2007, 04:39 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cheers chaps.
@ Zoopa - all the way from the UK? Sure, why not......
@ TSX2345 - I wish! Sadly, like Mugen, too rich for my blood.
@ Brandon - yeah, I'm aware of that. Manifold and CAT may be optioned in later. One company I've come across doing Custom exhausts, also does 100 Cell CATs. So, that's something I've stored away for another time, hopefully.
@ JTso - cheers for the link. I'll have a listen shortly.
@ Ruserious - don't know to be honest. Might be nothing wrong with them at all, but the remark made when I mentioned the name made me put them out of contention.
@ Lito - If you go halfers with me, I'll be the guinea pig!
@ tsxdriver - yes, ProRacer A-Spec. Dual version. Maybe 'cause I'm used to the twin exhaust, I'd prefer to keep it that way, rather than only a single outlet.
@ Zoopa - all the way from the UK? Sure, why not......
@ TSX2345 - I wish! Sadly, like Mugen, too rich for my blood.
@ Brandon - yeah, I'm aware of that. Manifold and CAT may be optioned in later. One company I've come across doing Custom exhausts, also does 100 Cell CATs. So, that's something I've stored away for another time, hopefully.
@ JTso - cheers for the link. I'll have a listen shortly.
@ Ruserious - don't know to be honest. Might be nothing wrong with them at all, but the remark made when I mentioned the name made me put them out of contention.
@ Lito - If you go halfers with me, I'll be the guinea pig!
@ tsxdriver - yes, ProRacer A-Spec. Dual version. Maybe 'cause I'm used to the twin exhaust, I'd prefer to keep it that way, rather than only a single outlet.
05-20-2007, 04:43 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just re-reading you post Brandon - are you (as hjr seems to allude to in his linked post) saying that the OEM is free-flowing enough, and aside from aesthetics, the manifold and CAT would be a better spend?
Hmmm......
Hmmm......
05-20-2007, 04:52 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
As long as you realize a cat-back wont give hardly any hp gains at all, just get the one that looks the coolest and will likely be an acceptable amount of extra noise.
For power, a header and hi-flow cat seem to be the best choices, and you can have both of them for the cost of a blingy cat-back.
For power, a header and hi-flow cat seem to be the best choices, and you can have both of them for the cost of a blingy cat-back.
05-20-2007, 09:47 PM
#29
Originally Posted by PJS
Cheers chaps.
@ Zoopa - all the way from the UK? Sure, why not......
@ Zoopa - all the way from the UK? Sure, why not......
05-20-2007, 10:10 PM
#30
Racer
I've been really pleased with my exhaust. It's relatively quite when I want it to be on the highway, but it sounds great when you roll down the windows or rev it. Some of my friends say it has a growl similar to the 3 series. Here's some more Tanabe MT videos from my car:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...6400bdc8c9.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...6400bcca25.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/0...6400bc736d.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...6400bdc8c9.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...6400bcca25.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/0...6400bc736d.htm
05-21-2007, 04:24 AM
#33
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Zoopa
I do vacation in Portugal! The next time you come to Algarve, I'll meet you and take it off your hands...say for a round of Sagres and a few bottles of vintage Port?
05-21-2007, 07:40 AM
#34
Instructor
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA.
Age: 65
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by PJS
Looking at possibly a new exhaust (CAT-back initially) - what do the members suggest?
Anything else I'm forgetting*?
* Aside from Greddy - they're a non-starter.
Anything else I'm forgetting*?
* Aside from Greddy - they're a non-starter.
They were sweet sounding, nice low rumble at idle and low rpm and a nice growl at wot.
05-21-2007, 09:14 AM
#35
Instructor
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA.
Age: 65
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by MattJP
I did a performance driving school at Mid-Ohio and some of the school cars (TSX) were running Corsa exhausts. I do believe they developed and offer them for sale though their web site does not mention them. I have a call in or if you would like to check for yourself, http://www.corsaperf.com/autohome.htm
They were sweet sounding, nice low rumble at idle and low rpm and a nice growl at wot.
They were sweet sounding, nice low rumble at idle and low rpm and a nice growl at wot.
05-21-2007, 10:37 AM
#37
Just dial 1911
Join Date: May 2004
Location: San Diego, CA
Age: 49
Posts: 12,144
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Originally Posted by Switch
Anyone mention Vibrant yet? I've been pleased with the exhaust over the last 30K miles.
I've never heard of them before, and no one has mentioned them here. How did you find out about them?
Think you could put up a sound clip?
05-21-2007, 11:03 AM
#38
Advanced
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Detroit, MI
Age: 42
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by joerockt
Is this the one you have? http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...033f38fe35ff91
I've never heard of them before, and no one has mentioned them here. How did you find out about them?
Think you could put up a sound clip?
I've never heard of them before, and no one has mentioned them here. How did you find out about them?
Think you could put up a sound clip?
05-21-2007, 12:14 PM
#39
Originally Posted by Switch
Yup that's the one I have. Fitment is great and the polish is holding up good - altho the tips do get dirty easily. I can post up a short video after work...
In fact if anyone wants one I will do them for $750 shipped.