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Old 05-25-04, 03:04 AM
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puttin on an exaust system

i was wondering if puttin on an exaust system is a good idea..because ive seen fc's with them and they kinda sound like **** to me...so i was wondering what a fb would sound like...loud...not too loud...or what i dont want to spend money on instalation if it will make my car sound like crap...
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Old 05-25-04, 10:46 AM
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some of us really like how a raw rotary sounds

however, the racing beat road race exhaust system is widely regarded as the best sounding rx-7 system. they use thick piping to help minimize the tinny sound the rotary puts out.
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Old 05-25-04, 11:15 AM
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racing beat has a nice deep sound, you'll like it.
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Old 05-25-04, 11:55 AM
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Racing Beat. Pure bolt-on, fits like a glove, mellow sounding goodness.
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I once bought the racing beat dual long primary setup (road race). I took it to my muffler guy to install, as my old bolts were rusted on, he was AMAZED at how well it fit the car. It holds snug right up underneath!!

And it sounds AMAZING!!! I'm ditching my custom turbo setup exhaust in lieu of returning to the old racing beat muffler!!!
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I just wish the racing beat exhaust was cheaper though...
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I just wish the racing beat exhaust was cheaper though...
Buy a used one.
Keep your eyes on the classifieds. I just got one for $255 shipped ! The RB website is selling the same thing new for $616 plus shipping! That price makes you want to faint!
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Hey,I just got back from the shop & I'm getting from 2 new cats back....Am I making a mistake? what do you think personally about the sound?Also, how loud is it going to be? The only thing I'm sure about is this 8 in. tip I'm putting on it!

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Originally posted by RandyTibbles
The only thing I'm sure about is this 8 in. tip I'm putting on it!
omg
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Racing Beat's streetport exhaust system is awesome. Keep the pulse apart using RB's header and long dual-silencer primarys and you'll hear and feel the difference. They truely bolt right up, too.

Getting that original stuff dismantled will be a pain, though. I used PB Blaster solvent and Aerokroil to make rusty things move easier.
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