RV6 Downpipe and Test Pipe Installed!!!

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Old 01-13-2020, 10:13 AM
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RV6 Downpipe and Test Pipe Installed!!!

I installed my RV6 downpipe and testpipe this weekend. Overall a pretty smooth process. Took a little over 2 hours, on jack stands.....that is from start to finish including tool cleanup! I will post pics comparing the differences from my install. The craftsmanship on the RV6 pieces are second to NONE. Their welds are phenomenal and very smooth. Worth every penny!!!


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Comparing OEM to the RV6:







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Looks like a clean install! Can't wait to hear some sound clips.
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I still have the OEM exhaust on at the moment. So with the downpipe it does have a (rasp) to the exhaust note now between 3K-4K RPM, after that the intake really sings. Inside the cabin, through the firewall, you can hear the exhaust flow and it sounds like a waterfall. And through all my years of headers etc installed on Hondas and Acuras, this has always been a signature sound when adding headers/deleting the cats.

The power flow is much smoother and the engine climbs through the RPM's quicker than before due to the faster flow of the exhaust gases.
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If you decide to upgrade your cat-back exhaust, consider the Fujitsubo Legalis R. It is smooth, mellow, slightly louder than stock, and zero rasp when paired with the RV6
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Nice! Thanks for the info. It seems hard to find, but maybe I’m not looking in the right places. I was highly considering the Greddy because I always remember how great their exhausts sounded way back in the day.....
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Originally Posted by Chris Kramer
Nice! Thanks for the info. It seems hard to find, but maybe I’m not looking in the right places. I was highly considering the Greddy because I always remember how great their exhausts sounded way back in the day.....
Hey I’m planning on putting the same down pipe and test pipe on my 2009 Tsx. I already have a cold air intake. Now from what I’ve been told, after putting in the test pipe, I need to tune my car so I don’t catch any codes or some other reason. Is that true?
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Originally Posted by Vir95
Hey I’m planning on putting the same down pipe and test pipe on my 2009 Tsx. I already have a cold air intake. Now from what I’ve been told, after putting in the test pipe, I need to tune my car so I don’t catch any codes or some other reason. Is that true?
Adding the tune will help with any CEL's as you may get one like a P0209 I think, inefficiency in catalytic converter reading....I have the SERGEBO tune...I have yet to get a CEL and it helps with the power curve aswell. Look him up on FACEBOOK. He has a waiting list, as he sends you the USB cables and does a remote tune with your laptop device. Pretty cool and simple and you can feel the difference! and inexpensive $$
I did go back after install and add the Vibrant resonator to take away the rasp.....incredible difference in sound now.
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