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BlakTegra
27-01-2004, 05:10 PM
Just wana know if there's a huge difference in performance between a well known brand muffler (say HKS) and an imitation muffler, considering both are the same design.

Would you guys buy the replica version if you could get it really really cheap? Is it worth it?????

A'PEXi
27-01-2004, 05:27 PM
there is a bit of difference..... but if the replica was at a significantly lower price, and you weren't looking for shear outright 100% best performance possible out of your car, then i'd say the replica is the better buy for your money.

VTEC16
27-01-2004, 06:18 PM
bs... performance is ~same... c vv 0 L i + y is different!

BlakTegra
29-01-2004, 04:04 PM
So what advantages does the big brand muffler have over the replica version of it?

LatinoHatchCrap
29-01-2004, 09:48 PM
So what advantages does the big brand muffler have over the replica version of it?
tha glass packs inside a canister muffler (lets say apexi N1) are much better quality than other generic N1 mufflers. Eventually both will sound raspy but the apexi will outlast the generic one guaranteed.

fueltank
30-01-2004, 08:54 AM
So what advantages does the big brand muffler have over the replica version of it?
tha glass packs inside a canister muffler (lets say apexi N1) are much better quality than other generic N1 mufflers. Eventually both will sound raspy but the apexi will outlast the generic one guaranteed.

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BlakTegra
03-02-2004, 10:32 AM
Okay thanks for the info dudes!

genesis
03-02-2004, 12:07 PM
There may also be some weight difference too

TODA AU
03-02-2004, 09:18 PM
Replica mufflers are like replica guns...
One is real & works as it should...
The other just looks like the goods...