Which exhaust system should I get? - Page 2

samxeyeam · 05-13-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmitzm1

I seem to be the only one on here who's heard anything positive about Skunk2. We can all debate sound, and that comes down to preference anyway. I like the SKunk2 sound.

At the reflash meet, Doug (Hondata-Forum Vendor) was very impressed with the Skunk2 racing header, and its ability to scavenge. He explained to me that the DC and CT headers, although being CARB legal, did not flow as well as the skunk, and that the Skunk2 was still tunable to achieve CARB smog with high flow cat and exhaust. I do not know what others base their opinions on, but with my limited knowledge, having the input of someone like doug was truly invaluable.

Or you can go all out and dish out some dough to get the hytech header... But then I think she just wants a cat-back for sound...

Schmitzm1 · 05-13-2009, 11:02 PM

well, ya. I was assuming she didnt want to spend $2,500 on a full exhaust.

speedlimitz · 05-13-2009, 11:44 PM

I have skunk2 and it's not that loud like everyone thinks. Btw I do have the silencers. Everyone at the meet was suprised by how good it sounded

Schmitzm1 · 05-14-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by speedlimitz

I have skunk2 and it's not that loud like everyone thinks. Btw I do have the silencers. Everyone at the meet was suprised by how good it sounded

THANK YOU for speaking up! Do you just have the Megapower or did you pair it with a header? if so, which? Any possibility at getting a sound clip from you? I'm really leaning toward that one, I think it sounds mean as fawk!

Schmitzm1 · 05-14-2009, 12:07 AM

Side note, is there anyone with either a Skunk2 or DC sports exhaust in SOCAL? I wanna hear these two exhausts in person. Thanks

speedlimitz · 05-14-2009, 12:33 AM

Fujita intake converted to shortram because the bracket snapped at the weld, DC header, skunk2 exhaust. No clue how to put up a soundclip or I would. I think i've heard sound clips on YouTube ?

ShzaTSX · 05-14-2009, 02:05 AM

ws2 is my pick, ever since I saw it on Ken7's ride. Looks so clean it should be what our cars come with stock.

crix868 · 05-14-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by speedlimitz

I have skunk2 and it's not that loud like everyone thinks. Btw I do have the silencers. Everyone at the meet was suprised by how good it sounded

my boy Jonathan had it on his tsx when he owned it and the intake seemed louder most of the time. you really only hear the exhaust at low end and it sounded great. i have a sound clip on youtube you can even look up if you want when we we're doing a photoshoot one morning.

wong05tsx · 05-14-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmitzm1

I seem to be the only one on here who's heard anything positive about Skunk2. We can all debate sound, and that comes down to preference anyway. I like the SKunk2 sound.

At the reflash meet, Doug (Hondata-Forum Vendor) was very impressed with the Skunk2 racing header, and its ability to scavenge. He explained to me that the DC and CT headers, although being CARB legal, did not flow as well as the skunk, and that the Skunk2 was still tunable to achieve CARB smog with high flow cat and exhaust. I do not know what others base their opinions on, but with my limited knowledge, having the input of someone like doug was truly invaluable.

This is a thread about catbacks, not headers

G_seven · 07-21-2009, 04:38 AM

Tanabe !! love it !!!

TS-SEX · 07-21-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by G_seven

Tanabe !! love it !!!

where and how much?

audioserf · 07-21-2009, 09:27 AM

Seconding the love for Tanabe. I run the Tanabe MT (Medallion Touring) and it looks understated but sporty, and sounds clean. It's a very livable catback.

I got mine from Excelerate at a great price.

audioserf · 07-21-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TSX_WS

If u want power, avoid changing the cat-back and get the header instead.

That's a somewhat misleading statement -- changing the cat-back absolutely won't hurt your power output, but it won't dramatically increase it, either (NA, that is -- with boost, there's more benefit to an aftermarket exhaust).

That being said, the header + cat combo will definitely make more power than a catback exhaust.

TSX_WS · 07-21-2009, 09:55 AM

^ solo header gives more of a gain than solo cat-back, thats what I meant. Of course combined with a cat, it makes a vast difference.

Bong Water · 07-21-2009, 11:30 AM

Does the Apexi WS2 suffer in winter weather with it being mild steal? Here in the UK we have Buddy Club and HKS systems fall apart simply because the winter weather and road salt rots them away