I have been reading......and reading......and still not sure what exhaust I would like. I have listened to so many videos but I am looking for a bit more "personal" experience. I know they never sound the same as they sound on the computer.

This is what I am looking for for my 2013 gsr:

- dual exhaust like factory
- no drone - this is pertinent....the car is my daily driver
- nothing overly obnoxious....but has a decent sound at WOT (best I can compare what I am looking for is a corsa type exhaust......slightly louder than stock when cruising but nice sound at WOT)
- I also want to make sure it can stand up to the elements. I take care of my vehicles but the road salt and what not in the winter will get on there

I have read a lot of people recommending ETS, but are there any others to consider right now?

Right now I don't plan on getting a tune. When I do I anticipate going with a Cobb handheld. I am also considering replacing the cat with a HFC (I do not want a TP). After that the UICP/BOV and an intake and call it a day.

Thanks in advance for the help. I was here quiet a bit when I had my VIII but then went off to the muscle car side of things (mopar edition charger and new camaro ss) but missed the AWD and handling of the evo.

 

Ets!!!

 

The Perrin dual exhaust would fit your critieria nicely.

 

My magnaflow should be here tomorrow .. Ill let you know my review

 

I bought the Turbo XS turbo back. Highly recommended and a good price

 

I have this exhaust.

http://www.cobbtuning.com/Mitsubishi...t-p/552100.htm

The fitment is perfect. The exhaust is as quiet during part throttle as the stock exhaust, just without the drone. When you get on it it has a nice bark. I couldn't be happier. I had the same basic criteria when selecting my exhaust.

 

I would recommend the ETS quiet exhaust V2. I cant even tell you how many compliments i get when i do drive it! a little louder than stock no drone when on highway and growls when on WOT

 

I have the Perrin tbe, stealth edition (black tips), of course a bit louder then stock but when driving it sounds almost like stock except when WOT. And I haven't gotten any complaints .. yet

 

how did the magnaflow work out?

 

I've personally had four catbacks on my car.

-stock
-Ultimate Racing
-Magnaflow
-Cobb

We all know what stock is like, and the Ultimate Racing I won't even discuss since it sounded horrible and droned like crazy. The Magnaflow is nice, but you need to make sure to get the neck-down removed and have a 3" section/flanged welded on if you plan to upgrade the rest of your exhaust. Once modified to a full 3", the Magnaflow flows well and sounds pretty decent. I then switched to the Cobb catback which is my favorite for the Evo X, especially for a daily-driver that can't drone or be too loud. Cobb has a smoother/nicer tone than the Magnaflow, but they're both reasonably deep and not too loud.

If you're looking for the best bang/buck catback, then Magnaflow is your answer. If you're looking for the best catback, then Cobb is your answer. I even dyno'd both of them back-to-back and for all real-world purposes they were the same.

 

Thanks! I am pretty sure now after reading around it is either going to be ETS Quiet, Cobb, or Perrin. Decisions decisions!

 

I'm a fan of quite a few Perrin products, unfortunately their X catback is not one of them; it sounds good but the tips look funny to me... I've only see it on one car in person though so maybe I didn't get a good view of it.

 

if you don't mind me asking, what are your thoughts on getting an aftermarket downpipe. I have read hit or miss on needing them. I do not want to get a TP. If anything, I may opt for a HFC.

Thanks!

 

3" downpipe and HFC...do it. Since you're also talking about getting the Cobb Accessport, do it all in one shot and buy their Stage 2 or 3 package.

Stage 2: http://www.cobbtuning.com/Mitsubishi...p-p/652x2o.htm
Stage 3: http://www.cobbtuning.com/Mitsubishi...p-p/652x3o.htm

 

my vote will be INVIDIA Q300 plus AMS HFC, no noticeable drone, i have a toddler whenever shes says daddy go fast and she starts sounding it brooooommmmm... making me think she loves how my exhaust sounds..

i heard perrin - thyre pretty loud.