2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

What is a good exhaust system?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-06-02, 02:06 PM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
86rex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Rifle CO
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What is a good exhaust system?

I'm sure it's a typical newbie question, but I'm going to ask it anyways. I have a 1986 n/a.

I live in a small community, so I dont use any cats. I do drive my car everyday, and while it's pretty loud right now, I dont mind if it gets a little bit louder, but I dont want to get long-term ear damage.

So what is a good set-up for a daily driver? Who makes good exhaust systems? Would headers be too loud for the street? I want to replace my entire exhaust system.

Thanks!
Old 11-06-02, 02:11 PM
  #2  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (6)
 
RotaryWeaponSE7EN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Mission,KS
Posts: 2,937
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
I have the Apexi Single and it sounds beautiful.
As for the headers I would go with either Mindtrain or Racing Beat.
Old 11-06-02, 02:12 PM
  #3  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (6)
 
RotaryWeaponSE7EN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Mission,KS
Posts: 2,937
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
By the way there is nothing wrong with having a loud car, the power is more important
Old 11-06-02, 02:47 PM
  #4  
WTB S5 N/A FC

 
rico05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: College Station, Tx
Posts: 2,778
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I ran RB header, RB presilencer, and a custom N1 single catback. Loud enough to wake the dead when combined with my heavy right foot You can get a removeable silencer for the N1 that makes it like 8dB-10dB quieter, or get the RB catback...Nice tone with good power. Loud does not always equal power, BTW.
Old 11-06-02, 09:55 PM
  #5  
Clogged cat

iTrader: (3)
 
koukifc3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 2,000
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got the RB catback and I love it!
Old 11-07-02, 11:19 AM
  #6  
Senior Member

 
Thaniel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Dublin, VA
Posts: 593
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I reccommend the RB cat back. If you want power get headers. Headers will make it loud. The RB cat back will try to keep it sane.
Old 11-07-02, 11:24 AM
  #7  
Full Member

 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: PSU
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i've got to say the greddy power extreme dual exhaust is like none other, sounds great looks great, power gain is awesome!!
Old 11-07-02, 09:03 PM
  #8  
Senior Member

iTrader: (10)
 
My88Se's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have an 88SE and it is very loud. I have the stock header, and 2.5' piping runnig into dual Apexi mufflers(inya wanna call em that). I live in the beautiful city of Chicago and have to pass emissions. I removed all the cats and just stuck one new one under there. Passed emmisios fine.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cristoDathird
Introduce yourself
28
05-30-19 08:47 PM
Engine stand ready
New Member RX-7 Technical
3
08-14-15 10:26 PM



Quick Reply: What is a good exhaust system?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:07 AM.