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Jun 28, 2015 | 06:24 PM

Lightsaber

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One reason that you need to buy an HKS exhaust now

I was shopping around and found this:

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Originally Posted by Scott@HKSUSA

HKS is announcing the reduction in suggested retail pricing for several popular exhaust systems.

The newly reduced prices are applicable to the most sought after exhaust series from HKS, including Hi-Power, Racing, Ti-Carbon, Sport, Turbo, and Legamax systems – providing the opportunity for younger enthusiasts to purchase the same high-quality performance made-in-Japan exhaust systems used by successful race teams and builders around the world.

At a time when many manufacturers are increasing prices, HKS has evaluated the North American market and determined that lowering prices on exhaust systems will help strengthen the brand that changed the aftermarket performance industry in Japan more than 40 years ago. The reduced prices are also a way for HKS to give back to loyal customers by offering a better value. For more information about HKS products, please visit www.hksusa.com or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hksusa for an up-to-date feed of information and product news.

31006-BM002 [Mitsubishi Lancer(2005-2006)] HKS Hi-Power Exhaust Hi-Power Exhaust $765.00 > $549.00
31008-BM001 [Mitsubishi Lancer(2008)] HKS Hi-Power Exhaust Hi-Power Exhaust; Off-Road Use ONLY $925.00 > $750.00
31012-BM001 Carbon Muffler CT9A Ca H/M $1,075.00 > $750.00
31013-BM001 EVO VIII/IX Sport Exhaust (2003-2006); DR 106mm 75mm $510.00 > $400.00
31021-AM004 [Mitsubishi Lancer(2008)] HKS Legamax Exhaust Legamax Exhaust; Dual Rear Section Exhaust $1,065.00 > $615.00
31021-AM006 Legamax Premium - Mitsubishi - EVO X - CZ4A - 65-60mm Pipe - Tail 110mm - 2 Pieces - Center Pipe Set $1,440.00 > $1,000.00
31029-AM003 SUPER TURBO MUFFLER CZ4A-EVOX $1,900.00 > $1,000.00
3106-EX001 [Mitsubishi Eclipse(1995-1998), Eagle Talon(1995-1998)] HKS Hi-Power Exhaust Hi-Power Exhaust $695.00 > $500.00
3106-EX004 [Mitsubishi Eclipse(1990-1994), Eagle Talon(1990-1994)] HKS Hi-Power Exhaust Hi-Power Exhaust $670.00 > $475.00
3112-EX002 USA Eclipse 33A 4WD C/M $885.00 > $720.00
3112-EX003 USA Eclipse FF C/M $855.00 > $720.00
32003-BM002 Hi-Power Lancer GTS 2008 2.0NA $660.00 > $450.00

Source: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/hk...h-america.html

So HKS basically has two exhausts for the Evo. The Hi-Power exhaust (3 inches) is a loud one, and the Super Turbo (3 inches) exhaust is a quiet one. I don't think anyone here would want the Legamax, because it's a 2.5 inch exhaust. I'm personally thinking about getting the Super Turbo one.

Any thoughts? Reviews?

Sound clips of HKS Super Turbo:

Sound clip of HKS Hi-Power:

Jun 28, 2015 | 10:42 PM

Napalm_Enema

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Damn that sounds pretty good actually.

Jun 29, 2015 | 02:32 AM

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"31029-AM003 SUPER TURBO MUFFLER CZ4A-EVOX $1,900.00 > $1,000.00"

i love hks products but the super turbo muffler was $1,900?? lol piece this isn't even titanium.

Jun 29, 2015 | 04:52 AM

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Hopefully I win one for free at the car show coming up that sounds pretty bad ***!

Jun 29, 2015 | 07:49 AM

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I always liked the Hi-Power series sound.

Jun 29, 2015 | 09:38 AM

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I always liked the Hi-Power series sound.

Ditto

Jun 29, 2015 | 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by steve0677

"31029-AM003 SUPER TURBO MUFFLER CZ4A-EVOX $1,900.00 > $1,000.00"

i love hks products but the super turbo muffler was $1,900?? lol piece this isn't even titanium.

Do you even overnight from japan bro?

Haha yeah hks stuff be pricey!

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Jun 29, 2015 | 07:53 PM

Lightsaber

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steve0677

"31029-AM003 SUPER TURBO MUFFLER CZ4A-EVOX $1,900.00 > $1,000.00"

i love hks products but the super turbo muffler was $1,900?? lol piece this isn't even titanium.

Based on their website's illustration (http://www.hksusa.com/lancer-evoluti...turbo-muffler/), the Super Turbo "muffler" is made of "high quality stainless steel." So, yeah, I agree with you. That might be the reason we don't find too many reviews/videos/hypes about this exhaust anywhere previously.

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Do you even overnight from japan bro?

Haha yeah hks stuff be pricey!

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Jun 29, 2015 | 07:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipperEvo

Do you even overnight from japan bro?

Haha yeah hks stuff be pricey!

Freight is a constant here, $1000 is a much better price. Japanparts has several dual titanium exhausts that can be had in the low 2000's.

Jun 30, 2015 | 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lightsaber

Just to confirm, the 31029-AM003 exhaust is made of SUS304 stainless steel.

We realized the original pricing was too high for the North American market, so we were able to work with HKS Japan to reduce the prices on these systems.

Jun 30, 2015 | 08:19 AM

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for clarification is the hks super turbo exhaust a full 3" system? from cat --> dual exit mufflers?

Thanks

Jun 30, 2015 | 08:24 AM

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for clarification is the hks super turbo exhaust a full 3" system? from cat --> dual exit mufflers?

Thanks

Yes, 75mm (3") cat-back with 124mm (5") tips. It is a single muffler design, centrally mounted with dual tips (one on each side).

Jun 30, 2015 | 01:41 PM

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Still not quite enough to convince me to buy one. Just quoting a local tuner:

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Had a car on the dyno last night, took the HK$ muffler off and it made 30 whp more. Inside all the 3"piping and fat 5" tips they always put a restrictor. Always

Jun 30, 2015 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by R Lar

Still not quite enough to convince me to buy one. Just quoting a local tuner:

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Had a car on the dyno last night, took the HK$ muffler off and it made 30 whp more. Inside all the 3"piping and fat 5" tips they always put a restrictor. Always

Did it make 30 whp over opened pipe after the catalytic converter pipe (i.e. exhaust fume comes out right from the cat pipe)? Or did he make 30 whp over a different cat-back exhaust? If latter, what cat-back did he use to realize such a gain?