Suggestions for exhaust

DSMike97 · Apr 8, 2009

Hi all, been a while since i've posted... but i can't decide on a new exhaust to install on my '97 Eclipse GST.
To narrow down some ideas, i want an exhaust with a deep growl sound, not a ricer honda kragen exhaust.

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I have been looking at Apex'i N1, HKS Hi Power, HKS Carbon Ti, and the Tanabe Super Madallion.

-I have heard the HKS's on other cars such as my buddies Acura RSX, and i've heard the Apex'i N1 on my buddies 1998 GSX. Both sound amazing.... but i feel as if the Apex'i N1 is over-rated and too easy to find on tuners these days. I want something that i can say is unique on a DSM and not too common.

So if anyone can please help me decide or give me NEW ideas, you're all welcome, and thank you all.

IEdroStarI · Apr 8, 2009

i'm running a full apex exhaust. sounds pretty good and gives the car a pretty decent flow but honestly i think the hks hi power is probably going to give you the sound youre looking for. my exhaust is actually prettttyyyy damn quiet compared to other cars. personally i think the hks has a deeper sound.

DSMike97 · Apr 8, 2009

Thanks man, yeah I've been researching the Hi-Power and Carbon-Ti on YouTube, and from the sound clips... the HKS's sound deep and exactly what I'm trying to find

boostforfun · Apr 8, 2009

I dont know if you have looked at them, but Thermal R&D 3" sounded fantastic on my 2g. Just nice and deep, no cackle or popping... best exhaust i tried IMO.

The Chazz · Apr 9, 2009

IMO......have a local exhaust shop do a custom 3" turboback.

You can pick the muffler....add a cat.....or even go to a 3" electric dump and make the car super quiet/loud when you need.

Kastigir · Apr 9, 2009

I have a Tanabe on mine and I love it. Long drives can get a little annoying, but short trips are a blast.

JusMX141 · Apr 9, 2009

It's not possible to make a DSM sound "ricey". To prove this, remove your exhaust system completely at the downpipe and start the car....you'll find no "ricey buzz".

Don't wrap a ton of money into an exhaust system. The $200 eBay systems look and sound just as good as the $650 N1's, leaving you with $400+ to put into other areas of the car.

DO NOT install a 3" downpipe on your car unless you're planning on running a large turbo or high boost level. Do so and you'll be creating a thread a few days later asking how to cure boost creep. A 3" catback system is fine- keep the downpipe at 2.5" for now....especially if you're going Catless.

EMFR · Apr 9, 2009

boostforfun said:
I dont know if you have looked at them, but Thermal R&D 3" sounded fantastic on my 2g. Just nice and deep, no cackle or popping... best exhaust i tried IMO.

+1

I had this same problem not too long ago ended-up going with the PR downpipe, 3" high-flo cat (magnaflow (ebay)), and thermal 3" catback. Had to get a few flanges cut and add a few welds but it sounds like pure sex.

Here's a quick video of a thermal (not my car), he's running the obx DP which some tuners advise to stay away from because of weld reasons. YouTube - Eclipse Turbo Back Thermal R&D Exhaust

-Erich

FORMONTOYA · Apr 9, 2009

+1 on the Thermal...and the video doesn't do it justice.

pboglio · Apr 9, 2009

Man, that thermal in that video is loud as hell. My thermal is stealth quiet compared to that. Last exhaust system you'll probably ever need. Nothing sounds better than a thermal with cams :hellyeah:

No_Skillz · Apr 9, 2009

Greddy Evolution II. Baller.

eclipsers97boy · Apr 9, 2009

before i got my megan 3in i went on you tube and looked around and herd all the exhaust sounds on youtube there's alot then pick the one u like! my personal favs are the 3in megan and the apexi 3in :thumb:

kk95gst · Apr 10, 2009

Greddy systems sound pretty mean

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