Hows this HKS Hi-power universal muffler. 130mm shell with 96mm tip. Thats a little over 3.75 inches. Shouldn't have any problems with burning bumber or with the muffler hitting the bumper right? I heard that HKS mufflers have a lower more growly sound than say the Apexi ones. opinions pleez!

 

I like to know the first one too...is that from HKS? I saw them on Japanese magazine a lot.....

 

maybe i should knw this but i dont...whts the black thing on the side of the muffler?

 

yeah what is that?^

 

 

GreenPsycho thanks for the link.
and is that black canister open ended or closed ?

 

yea ^ wht does it do...hp gain/sound or wht?

 

I think it's supposed to retain low end torque by maintaining a little back preasure.

 

do you knw how much?

 

I don't think you can get them in America..... I order them in Hong Kong.....around $150 USD

 

All of these mufflers could be considered rice when used to only change the sound of your vehicle. Kind of the definition of rice, something that doesn't increase the performance of the car. For any NA Lancer, this could be considered rice. Hell, I would even consider my RMR axle-back exhaust to be rice because the exhaust system leading up to it decreased it's effectiveness with my turbo kit.

In the end, my opinion is it's better to get one of the name brands like HKS or Apexi over ebay mufflers that all the Civic losers around here have on their cars, just for the build quality alone.

 

It's a very weird version of a dual canister. Not as nice as the DC sports TC that they used to have. It looked like it flowed a lot better. That looks like almost too much turbulence.

 

just check HKS web, they seem very popular on their ride over there...they have the same type for evo as well..

 

i just got the apexi N1 and one thing that pissed me off was that it didnt bolt up to my cat. i had to drill bigger holes and then i called and the guy said that sometimes it happens and refunded my drilling. but overall im happy. i dont think it sounds ricey at all.