does anyone regret getting hks exhaust
the catback isn't where big power is made...
i run a downpipe, cutout/testpipe with stock catback...
with the cutout open my only gain is very fast spool and about 1mph in the 1/4.
that is not a big deal... and we're talking the FACTORY STOCK EXHAUST. the power from a exhaust is made from the downpipe and test pipe, not changing the catback.
another member dan bajananaisiais.. i dont know how to spell it claimed on a dyno he only picked up 7whp going from stock catback to open downpipe.
i wouldn't worry about it unless ur making 500whp
i run a downpipe, cutout/testpipe with stock catback...
with the cutout open my only gain is very fast spool and about 1mph in the 1/4.
that is not a big deal... and we're talking the FACTORY STOCK EXHAUST. the power from a exhaust is made from the downpipe and test pipe, not changing the catback.
another member dan bajananaisiais.. i dont know how to spell it claimed on a dyno he only picked up 7whp going from stock catback to open downpipe.
i wouldn't worry about it unless ur making 500whp
What DUMP are you using? If I could find a low cost alternative to an electric gate I would buy it in a second.
I recently switch from full TBE to stock exhaust. I then yanked the cat and noticed no difference. I have an el'cheapo ebay TBE on the way but I'm going to replace the DP only first just to see if the downpipe is actually the bottle neck.
What DUMP are you using? If I could find a low cost alternative to an electric gate I would buy it in a second.
What DUMP are you using? If I could find a low cost alternative to an electric gate I would buy it in a second.
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theyre homemade dump $27 i have that welded into the ultimate racing test pipe right after the 02 fix.. so theres no cel.
there really isn't much power to make from the catback... the power is 110% from the downpipe and cat.
i put the downpipe on first and the car felt much stronger, then i replaced the cat with a test pipe and i felt even more!
then i put the cutout on and the intial punch was more cause of the turbo spooling faster, but the butt dyno didnt feel it any different after the intial kick...
I got a HKS Carbon Ti. Fitment is horrible, hangs way too low. If you have a IX, the piping is really close to the driveshaft so you may have to modify it to not rub(mine rubs after driving for awhile as the pipe expands). I think this is because its made for a XIII. But I still love it, not as loud as other exhausts + looks nice. I modified it to fit better/not rub so 
. Cost to modify: $85.
Carbon Cover is Carbon Fiber around the Exhaust, and TI Tip is just a Titanium Tip. When you get the carbon you get the TI tip.
. Cost to modify: $85.Carbon Cover is Carbon Fiber around the Exhaust, and TI Tip is just a Titanium Tip. When you get the carbon you get the TI tip.
I had this exhaust on my IX as I posted earlier and switched it to the the titanium Spec R and guess what? If you don't adjust the bolts that connect the mid pipe to the cat or test pipe properly you can get the mid pipe to hit the drive shaft. My point is that the Spec R is listed for both the VIII and IX in Japan and if not installed right I can make it hit the drive shaft. The chassis on both cars are essentially the same
When you bolt the exhaust to the car,you make adjusments to the piping where the flanges meet before tightening the bolts. There are alot of people running this exhaust that have 0 issues if done right. As far as modifications go,this is simple.
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true it does get covered with road grime and it's not as loud as it could be.. but all in all i love it... The angle it sits at is nice plus u can see the carbon fiber without having 2 get underneath the car, and it save u from cops stopping u with there bull**it excuses on why they stopped u. you can pick up the Hi power version for about 200 dollar cheaper and it's the same thing.
Last edited by Shadymch; Apr 5, 2007 at 09:15 PM.
the catback isn't where big power is made...
i run a downpipe, cutout/testpipe with stock catback...
with the cutout open my only gain is very fast spool and about 1mph in the 1/4.
that is not a big deal... and we're talking the FACTORY STOCK EXHAUST. the power from a exhaust is made from the downpipe and test pipe, not changing the catback.
another member dan bajananaisiais.. i dont know how to spell it claimed on a dyno he only picked up 7whp going from stock catback to open downpipe.
i wouldn't worry about it unless ur making 500whp
i run a downpipe, cutout/testpipe with stock catback...
with the cutout open my only gain is very fast spool and about 1mph in the 1/4.
that is not a big deal... and we're talking the FACTORY STOCK EXHAUST. the power from a exhaust is made from the downpipe and test pipe, not changing the catback.
another member dan bajananaisiais.. i dont know how to spell it claimed on a dyno he only picked up 7whp going from stock catback to open downpipe.
i wouldn't worry about it unless ur making 500whp
YES, the resonator rubs the driveshaft on a IX, especially in the rain or when cornerning. It's a design flaw, not sure why it didnt rub on VIII's. Every chance I get I'lll let people know what a POS exhaust this is, hopefully it will cost HKS more than the 200.00 I'm out for their junky product. Also, the piping is mild steel and it will rust. Overall this is probably the crappiest exhaust out for the Evo..
To those that say that you can adjust out the rub. IMHO it wont stop rubbing unless you beat the resonator in with a hammer Even if you align the flanges to have the most distance from the driveshaft it still rubs and not having the flanges aligned will obviously reduce flow characteristics. Other HKS products might be great but I'll never know because they burned me on the first product I bought. I called HKS USA and they acted dumb, actually they insinuated that I was wrong instead of trying to remedy the situation. So, I make it a point to try to let people know about my experience. I sold my HKS exhaust at a 200.00 loss so I hope to cost them 100 times that in Evo exhaust sales for dicking me around.
To those that say that you can adjust out the rub. IMHO it wont stop rubbing unless you beat the resonator in with a hammer Even if you align the flanges to have the most distance from the driveshaft it still rubs and not having the flanges aligned will obviously reduce flow characteristics. Other HKS products might be great but I'll never know because they burned me on the first product I bought. I called HKS USA and they acted dumb, actually they insinuated that I was wrong instead of trying to remedy the situation. So, I make it a point to try to let people know about my experience. I sold my HKS exhaust at a 200.00 loss so I hope to cost them 100 times that in Evo exhaust sales for dicking me around.
Last edited by Mr. Evo IX; Dec 27, 2007 at 11:26 AM.
when i was looking at buying it, i chose not to at the time bcuz only the canister was Ti. i wanted a full Ti exhaust & the HKS was not. i ended up running an Espelir JGTC which was lighter, cheaper, & less restrictive (fewer bends)...
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it's up to you man i love the ricer look of an angled out exhaust.....but it's the price and the name your paying for???sound wise with a stock cat..it' sounds good not to loud and daily driveable..not like those hondas...loud and slow...me personaly i am planning on getting the jic ti exhaust...