Jmoney6

I installed my Tanabe exhaust and I'm pretty happy with the results.
I left the mid muffler on that came with it. Sounds a lot like a g35 nice rumble but it is whisper quite inside. Next week, I'm ordering some headers.
Anyone looking at a catback and want to keep a stock db level should consider this kit

jipper

It sounded good on a 2000 civic si also. How much was the set up? What headers are you going with?

Jmoney6

I'm going to buy some xs to see how much I like the sound. I bought them off another member for $300 I just needed to modify them a little bit and weld it together

grammo

I'm picking up my medallion touring catback tomorrow from UPS also! Will post my results. Should be good with the new XS headers.

drillzzz

Please post a video sound clip before adding headers to give us an idea. I see a couple on youtube but they usually have other exhaust mods done as well.

jipper

so are the xs headers what most cls 6sp are going with? and if so what how much are they?
thanks

Jmoney6

I can't upload a video from my iPhone but I will when I get home. I'm debating taking the resonator off to make a little louder.

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iTrader: (2)

i just got the CT mufflers and I was thinking of removing the resonator too!! lol it's not loud enough IMO, but i dunno if i wanna risk having a nonclassy sounding car

grammo

I installed mine last night.. I'm getting a super loud drone in low RPMs from like 2-3k. It isn't bad accelerating, but cruising on the highway it seemed kinda loud in 6th gear just trying to accelerate a little when the RPMs are low. This is my first aftermarket exhaust, so I'm not sure if this is normal?

Excelerate

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The Tanabe MT exhaust is a great setup; it's fully stainless steel and guaranteed under 93 db. It isn't going to be a loud exhaust but it will definitely be more throaty than stock.

aznboi2424

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It shouldn't be a super loud exhaust system. Make sure everything is tight and there are no leaks.

grammo

Yea I'll have to get back under and crank on the bolts some more. It feels like the whole car resonates around 2500 rpm when I step on the pedal. Other than small range it's not loud at all. I do have the XS headers installed too.. not sure if that could make it that much louder

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iTrader: (2)

that's just the drone. i got that as of a week ago when i installed new mufflers, i don't think it's cause ur bolts are loose. but who knows until u get under there.

grammo

Yea I hope something's loose.. I don't know if I can stand it. I did have trouble getting to and tightening the top cat bolt while on jack stands

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yea that's why i just low a hoist, i'm blessed at the moment as i have 3 hoists at my full disposal

ivan06106

I'm running comptech headers,custom test pipe, an full tanabe medallaion exhaust best sound ever.

ivan06106

this my ride with just test pipe an tanabe medallion exhaust short clip ...now got comptech ,test pipe, an tanabe, an e cutout

grammo

Got back under the car again (ugh jackstands) and every single bolt on the exhaust had some tightening left in it. They sure didn't when I installed it 2 days ago. So I'll keep an eye on them. The annoying loud drone/vibration accelerating at low rpms was drastically reduced. Now I've got some sweet tinny resonance when I let up on the accelerator. I've got my flex pipe wrapped, but I forgot water, so I doubt there's a good seal.

Also .. the old mid muffler heat shield is just hanging around down there.. anyone taken that off ?

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my buddy had his heatshield dangling on another car and that basically ruined the exhaust note

brian6speed

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I am removing all my heat shields and replacing them with either boom mat floor and tunnel shield or gold heat reflective tape.

StreetKA

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I dont have my heat shield for the long time now. Im looking to upgrade my midpipe though

civicdrivr

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My heatsheilds are long gone. I feel no difference in temperature inside the cabin either.

grammo

Had my car in for timing belt service yesterday, and they found the side motor mount was broken. After getting it back.. I can say about 99% of the vibrations and resonance are gone. I still have one stupid tinny vibration in 1st and 2nd gear letting off the gas before shifting.... I can't tell if it's coming from in the dash or engine bay... Checked all the heat shields etc.. even removed the old mid muffler shield. The exhaust sounds great now, just need to figure one more thing out.

Figured I'd post a pic too.. needed to use the hose clamp solution on the exhaust hanger to get the passenger side muffler up where it should be.

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props in the trailer hitch got luv it

grammo

haha yea it's really not that noticeable.. needed it for this...

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lol me too mine is for the MTB

tommyz32

ivan, how does it sound with the e cutout open???

brian6speed

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I will be installing mine tomorrow along with the excelerate test pipe. I will post pictures, video etc in my build thread.

I will have basically brand new ct mufflers and XLR8 cat to sell and yes I will open a thread in BM for it mods.

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what cutout did u use? cause my buddy got one on his truck and it was a good one and it leaks