Hey guys, I've tried searching but can't seem to find the info I'm looking for. Bottom line is I have a 03 cls 6mt and I'm looking to get exhaust. Right now I'm looking at greddy evo2 or comptech.....but I can't seem to find the differences i.e. price, gains and sound. From what I've seen I think I like the sound of the axleback better but and advice here would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

catback will give you like 1 horsepower so it's not really worth it. Headers for ~20 hp and axleback for sound. Comptech headers might give you 5 more hp than ss autochrome (search). axleback is all preference. People have had good luck with magnaflows for cheap...

 

The only setup made for a CLS now days is Comptech. Everything else has been discontinued. You may find something that hasn't sold out yet however.

Anything else is a custom job. Maganflows, flowmaster etc.

 

Thanks guys looks like ill be going CT icebox axelback and headers... Now the search begins

 

my buddy has ct axlebacks on his tl-s, they do sound good. Not overly loud or anything but a nice growl when you get on it. too much $ for me though, plus I like the aggressiveness the magnaflows give.

 

Actually the only company that is still making catbacks is Tanabe. On a catback you should make about 5 HP since the stock exhaust is pretty free flowing. It's mostly for sound and appearance (stainless steel construction (also functional won't rust), attractive muffler).

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/exhausts/medalionhyper.asp

Comptech does still have the axlebacks.

If you need any of those parts let me know. We actually just brought the Tanabe catback back in stock the other day.

 

Does Tanabe still make that? Part #T4074Z. A friend tried to get 1 from a reseller & they said it was discontinued.
If you have them I'll point him to you.

 

yea i think imma go with ct axlebacks, cant really justify a full catback to myself right now

 

good choice.

 

ive got the HKS Hi-power muffler, had custom 2.5 piping, and eliminated the dual exhasut to one single and had it angled, hella nice and sound amazing, noticed better horsepower, ill post dynograph...

 

IMO, I would go with the Magnaflow replacement mufflers, and a set of headers. Do a search on magnaflow, there are several different styles that fit nicely, its all about what tip you like best. I never could understand why anyone would put a big fart can like the Greddy Evo 2, on a car like an Acura CL. Its a luxury car with power and comfort, not a civic or other sport compact.

 

interesting ill do a search and see how they sound, i really like the humble growl of the comptechs

 

Greddy Evo II!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you can find em. . .I know this site still has them in stock_ http://www.hopupracing.com/acuracl.html


Good Luck with ehatever you end up getting!!

 

apexi ws2 full exhaust!!! cause i have em lol

 

if you're still looking for axlebacks and ready to purchase them - PM me - im willing to part with mine.

 

See the thread I made on CT....
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=comptech

 

Anyone have pics, or better yet a clip of the Tanabe system on our cars? I wonder what they look/sound like.

 

Greddy EVO II, I am selling mine to SoCal locals for only $200 + stock!

 

Anyone?

 

search. damn

 

yeah thanks. i have searched and can't find a sound clip.

 

Sorry for the late reply. Yes they still make them. I actually have them in stock.

 

http://www.strodda.com/TL-S/07-17-06_0453.mpg

http://www.strodda.com/TL-S/100_3025.mpg

its amazing what you can find using search for 2 minutes

 

i'd like to see that dyno. my greddy mx has a single/dual exhaust option and came with a Y pipe and a L pipe. yesterday i switched it to single exit. has the same sound tone but just a little bit louder, and also has some mean occasional backfires. you pretty much cant even tell. i may have lost a couple lbs of torque on the butt dyno but i can tell there is more power between 5.5-redline. i may leave it single exit if i end up liking it more.