Best Exhaust for k20! [Archive]

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:18 AM

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a sports exhaust system.. just wondering whats the best system out there for around $1500 for a cat back system.

Something without the typical farty canon...

cheers:thumbsup:

VTi_b0i

01-09-2006, 11:20 AM

the Fujitsubu Power Getter i recomend...

bubblecivic

01-09-2006, 11:27 AM

Yeah Fujitsubo IMO, I've heard my mates S2k with it aswell as my B16A and it sounds just too nice! If your after a more deeper tone (the fujitsubo is more quiet I reckon) then maybe try the HKS?

if your after loud loud then buddyclub is the way to go!

matt

01-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Fujitsubo Rm-01 or Toda

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:28 AM

hrmm nelson do you have the power getter?

I don't want something loud that is going to drive me nuts, so buddyclub is outta the way ahahhaha

VTi_b0i

01-09-2006, 11:32 AM

yeahh the power getter u'll love... not too loud but sounds sex!

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:39 AM

ok i'm sold.. power getter :D

hopefully in november :p

bubblecivic

01-09-2006, 11:40 AM

Yeap that's the one I have! It will sound very soft IMO with just the cat back.. actually it's a very nice soft tone... hollow type sound lol it's hard to say.

Pair it up with some headers and it will sound abit lounder and deeper.

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:41 AM

cool!

well i'll probably end up waiting a month or so till i do headers and high flow cat.. but it will be done :D

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:44 AM

just got a quote on the power getter cat back.. is $1050 reasonable??

VTi_b0i

01-09-2006, 11:45 AM

yeahh thats ok...
u dont want something too loud where u cant hear ur intake :p

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:48 AM

thats true Chris.. but i thought exhaust quiet down around 6,000rpm when the intake kicks in...

or is this a myth?

bubblecivic

01-09-2006, 11:49 AM

I'm pretty sure I saw it with one of our traders for $950 !! Have a browse mate, I'm quite definite..

Edit: thats for the Powergetter... not the Rm01a that I saw...

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:58 AM

Nelson, I'd probably end up going the power getter anyway, because its going to do what its name says "get power", but I searched on the traders and JDM Yard have it for $1000... i bet my mate could match it lol still not bad price for a jap brand

btw looks like my intake will be coming next week :(

VTi_b0i

01-09-2006, 12:04 PM

talk to yonas and that and im sure they'll give u a good price :) top guys @ JDM Yard

Max Power

01-09-2006, 12:23 PM

I personally bought the Toda and am more than happy with it. It is quiet at low revs, yet makes a beautiful sound up top. I currently have 138kw at the wheels with a mugen intake, toda headers and kpro...

The workmanship on it is second to none and i would really recommend this to anyone!

VTi_b0i

01-09-2006, 12:27 PM

how much did the toda zorst set u back but?
TODA are top of the range products, but unfortunatly most of their products are out of most peoples price ranges...

Max Power

01-09-2006, 03:44 PM

it cost me 1450 without shipping up from sydney

HRD2BQT

01-09-2006, 03:51 PM

Alfy
y not take advantage of the BC Header / Cat Back package? You kno what Im talking about... :)

VTi_b0i

01-09-2006, 04:03 PM

lol the wat?

TECBOY

01-09-2006, 04:12 PM

get headers and induction instead = more power

_CiVIC_

01-09-2006, 11:12 PM

Alfy
y not take advantage of the BC Header / Cat Back package? You kno what Im talking about... :)

Eoh, you know I would man, but the Buddyclub is too loud man...

souljah

01-09-2006, 11:34 PM

mugen twinloop :D

hui

02-09-2006, 10:25 AM

rmo1a IMO, very quite and have a nice sound to it:thumbsup:

kongfu

02-09-2006, 11:25 AM

Agree With Hui....go For Fujitsubo Rm01a.

02-09-2006, 04:28 PM

the rm01a > power getter for sure!

preludacris

02-09-2006, 05:58 PM

whats the difference in quality with power getter and rm01a?

does the rm01a make more power ? or is the quality of the build just better..

preludacris

02-09-2006, 06:04 PM

i the sound of the rm01a at idle and low revs is really fluttery.. i think i like the sound of the powergetter better

civic_mods

03-09-2006, 12:47 AM

why everyone recommend rm01a but not mugen twinloop?
although i know rm01a is good as well.
but mugen is sex~~~

spoondc2

03-09-2006, 03:51 PM

why everyone recommend rm01a but not mugen twinloop?
although i know rm01a is good as well.
but mugen is sex~~~

Have a read of those HyperREV for DC5, Mugen twin-loop restrict power alot to try to be quiet, the quiet exhaust sound is just a gimmick

But it's welcome to use mugen for bling though

Max Power

03-09-2006, 08:48 PM

Mugen Twinloop is a very restrictive exhaust. I have attached a pic of the toda for y'all to look at :)

http://www.forghani.net/forum/files/pict0011_683.jpg

1900-hustler

04-09-2006, 01:20 AM

man thats one hot zorst!

preludacris

04-09-2006, 04:18 AM

erm

since when is the mugen restrictive ?

its only in the lower revs that the zaust gases flow thru the twin loop, and in the higher revs it just goes directly out to the tip, so its not restricted at all ...

TODA AU

04-09-2006, 07:52 AM

its only in the lower revs that the zaust gases flow thru the twin loop, and in the higher revs it just goes directly out to the tip, so its not restricted at all ...

??? No...
The gasses go via the loop at all times is a twin loop.
The muffler has no special osmosis ability.
That said, the power output is still OK.

FWIW, Quitest exhausts are Mugen & TODA.
Best power is TODA & Fujitsubo Power Getter.
Some exhausts are worse then stock also. (& sound awful)

_CiVIC_

04-09-2006, 08:48 AM

??? No...
The gasses go via the loop at all times is a twin loop.
The muffler has no special osmosis ability.
That said, the power output is still OK.

FWIW, Quitest exhausts are Mugen & TODA.
Best power is TODA & Fujitsubo Power Getter.
Some exhausts are worse then stock also. (& sound awful)

hey dude, seeing that you also have a type S, what do you have on your car? By the way I have found that the Fujitsubo Power Getter will cost me $1,050 for a cat back. How does the TODA exhaust compare to this?

zco

04-09-2006, 09:03 AM

i've used ther power getter. and its King Sh!t - with that in mind, i cant wait to use the rm01a, or even a toda system :)

_CiVIC_

04-09-2006, 09:50 AM

zco, was it just a cat back system?

Any noticeable increase in power?

CivicOnBoost

04-09-2006, 12:58 PM

If you are getting headers and intake why not get a custom 3" system and that way you dont have to cut the headers to put the cat in??? I currently am running Toda Headers with a custom 2.5" cat back but want to upgrade to 3" in the near futute, i guess i could always sell you my 2.5" if you were interested....

HRD2BQT

04-09-2006, 01:36 PM

i think he's more concern on the noise level of the zorst system and its legality.

As far as I know, anything over 90db can be defected anyway or more or less anyting aftermarket/custom can be defected - its all up to the officers/cops to issue defect notice or not. Not unless you hold a valid Engineers Certificate - evenso, I'v heard of people still getting defected.

_CiVIC_

04-09-2006, 01:39 PM

Eoh, thats right, from my research the EPA when dealing with exhaust systems rev your car around 4-5K rpm, at this rev the Fujitsubo power getter is around 92db, once vtec initiates its around 103db.. but they can't get to vtec in neutral in my car...

VTi_b0i

04-09-2006, 01:44 PM

or in anycar lol...
i actually like the look of the TODA zorst... what sort of noise levels does that put out?

Mst_Mugen

05-09-2006, 09:36 AM

Fgk Powergetter!!!!!

gambate

05-09-2006, 03:55 PM

FWIW, Quitest exhausts are Mugen & TODA.
Best power is TODA & Fujitsubo Power Getter.
Some exhausts are worse then stock also. (& sound awful)

Toda have cat back exhaust for DC2R?
piping size?

X8TEENX

05-09-2006, 04:42 PM

compare btw powergetter and rm01a which 1 better??both 2.25 inch?

Mst_Mugen

05-09-2006, 06:07 PM

appearantly rm01a is better!! its alot quiter as well....

TODA AU

05-09-2006, 08:41 PM

hey dude, seeing that you also have a type S, what do you have on your car? By the way I have found that the Fujitsubo Power Getter will cost me $1,050 for a cat back. How does the TODA exhaust compare to this?

I have the TODA exhaust on my Type S.
It is almost a quite as stock at idle & cruise with no cabin drone what so ever.
When driven with vigour, the exhaust note is deep & sporty.
Price is $1450

I've used Fujitsubo & Mugen previously on my own car & the TODA is best by far.

VTi_b0i

05-09-2006, 08:46 PM

I have the TODA exhaust on my Type S.
It is almost a quite as stock at idle & cruise with no cabin drone what so ever.
When driven with vigour, the exhaust note is deep & sporty.
Price is $1450

I've used Fujitsubo & Mugen previously on my own car & the TODA is best by far.

ahaha aww ur just saying that cause its ur prpduct :p

jus kiddin Adrian haha

Take alfy for a ride in urs so he can here it and then he will be sold lol

_CiVIC_

05-09-2006, 10:14 PM

Adrian if you can actually do that for me mate, let me have a listen to your Type S, so I can experience it first hand then I can make a decision.. I have been on the Fujitsubo site and have listened to both the Power Getter and the RM01A.. out of the two I prefer the sound of the Power Getter, it has a more deeper beefier sound... would love to compare that with the TODA :):thumbsup:

seventwozero

06-09-2006, 02:24 AM

Alf man i've heard it.. like i told u.. if you want something smart and not too loud.. get Toda.. I know i'll be getting it. Blue tail pipe!!

TODA AU

06-09-2006, 07:43 AM

_CiVIC_

06-09-2006, 09:01 AM

No problem...
Let me know when suits you.

Awesome, if you can just pm me your number I'll be in touch.

Newcivic

10-09-2006, 10:29 PM

buddyclub spec 3 with toda headers.. on an audm k20a we got 132fw kw that coupled with an injen cai as well...

_CiVIC_

10-09-2006, 10:32 PM

Toda Exhaust with Injen CAI got the TODA Type S 138kw atw ;)

veryyyyyyyyyyyyy tempting with those power figures hehee

wondering what a type S would get with a power getter though....

hui

11-09-2006, 12:55 AM

this is a pic of the fgk rmo1a

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/hui_k_tung/DSC00165.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/hui_k_tung/DSC00164.jpg

Mattski_VTIR

11-09-2006, 10:05 AM

I'm heading towards the toda header and catback combo, any one run 1/4 before and after installing similar package? mph?

_CiVIC_

11-09-2006, 10:06 AM

i would also hit for the TODA catback... but the tip arghhhhhh!! if only it was a straight pipe!

Mattski_VTIR

11-09-2006, 10:11 AM

any one have pic's of toda exhaust installed they would like to share?

Max Power

11-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Here you go. This is my cat back installed with the Toda Headers :)
http://www.forghani.net/forum/files/pict0028_100.jpg
http://www.forghani.net/forum/files/pict0025_211.jpg
http://www.forghani.net/forum/files/pict0027_198.jpg

Mattski_VTIR

11-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Great thanks :thumbsup:

Newcivic

11-09-2006, 12:51 PM

with injen intake 14.7

with exhaust system 14.3

Max Power

11-09-2006, 01:41 PM

http://www.clubitr.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=330

This could be of interest to you guys. Toda Headers, cat and exhaust for dc5

riceball

11-09-2006, 01:58 PM

buddyclub spec 3 with toda headers.. on an audm k20a we got 132fw kw that coupled with an injen cai as well...

Tuned yet by any chance?

Newcivic

12-09-2006, 11:35 AM

not tuned

05dc5S

12-09-2006, 09:30 PM

does anyone here have the Fujitsubo RM01A on their DC5R/S?

TYPE-ONE

12-09-2006, 09:43 PM

buddy club not recommended?

Tofu

16-09-2006, 02:52 AM

does anyone here have the Fujitsubo RM01A on their DC5R/S?

yup...
www.centraxauto.com.au

i have the Power Getter on my DC5

X8TEENX

16-09-2006, 07:25 PM

kit927

16-09-2006, 07:32 PM

5zigen Pro Racer series...
Pro Racer GN+ or Pro Racer Aspec would be my choice...:thumbsup:

KIT

Max Power

17-09-2006, 10:05 PM

i will recog. 2.5 inch catback...more power output...regarding from james (hondata)...so far i can find buddyclub,HKS had 2.5 inch catback..
if you wanna goin silence..bc4 will b recog. currently had bc3...i love the sounds from mid to top end....

btw...any1 done a compare for 2.25 and 2.5 inch exhaust power output?

I would avoid taking advice from him if you can help it

I have had the buddy club spec 3 on my car and it was a nice exhaust, made good power output, but was unbearable to live with!

X8TEENX

18-09-2006, 09:18 PM

i will fully support bc3 hehe....i love the sounds and it's unique!!!!!!

TODA AU

18-09-2006, 09:59 PM

i will fully support bc3 hehe....i love the sounds and it's unique!!!!!!
It looks like shitte & it sounds like shitte, so it must be shitte.
Funnily enough, it makes shitte power too...

X8TEENX

19-09-2006, 12:48 AM

It looks like shitte & it sounds like shitte, so it must be shitte.
Funnily enough, it makes shitte power too...

it's depend the ppl who using the product...i had toda header and i'm fully support it too :D

btw RM01A compare with toda exhaust..hav you get any test for both?? andrew

TODA AU

20-09-2006, 06:57 AM

You disagee that the BC3 is tested as a poor performer based on what? Feelings?
Now you want to know about testing two other exhausts?

Exhaust systems are are black & white. There are no grey areas.
Personal preferences or the ppl using them have nothing to do with what works better or produces more power.
If an exhaust system produces less power than others is is a poor performer, period.
Fact is the BC3 exhaust is the worst performing exhaust on the market.
To put it more simply for you. If you have one & you like it... Good for you.
Guess what, if you put anything else on, you'll make more power. (and it'll fit properly)
It has nothing to do with the people using it or their feelings about a product.

We've tested a number of exhausts on the DC5.
The TODA exhaust produced best power (& sound IMO)
2nd is Power Getter, 3rd was Mugen.
We've never bothered with the RM10A vs the TODA or the Mugen as it clearly makes less power then the Power Getter.

Mst_Mugen

24-09-2006, 03:53 PM

i agree... powergetter has quite a nice note to it.... also, the most noticable thing afta installation was vtec kicking in considerably harder... :thumbsup:

X8TEENX

25-09-2006, 03:22 PM

most ppl agree that powergetter having a good airflow and silence ...however still didn't hav any ppl says tat toda exhaust...is tat becaues too exp as mugen so very little ppl use it?

RyDC5S

25-09-2006, 06:46 PM

Toda Exhaust with Injen CAI got the TODA Type S 138kw atw ;)
veryyyyyyyyyyyyy tempting with those power figures hehee
wondering what a type S would get with a power getter though....

Impressive. Keep us updated champ.

X8TEENX

02-10-2006, 02:48 PM

got any people using HKS hi power silence???

vupham

03-10-2006, 01:23 AM

Does anyone in brisbane want to buy a powergetter for dc5r?

X8TEENX

03-10-2006, 10:42 AM

any1 can suggest how to ship item btw aus cause vupham say post office can't post something over 140 cm which exhaust over 140cm...

vinhy

03-10-2006, 11:02 AM

use pack send
http://www.packsend.com.au/

X8TEENX

03-10-2006, 11:25 AM

is that cheap??cause my fren say shipped from bris to perth cost him ~150 so he decided giv up

vinhy

03-10-2006, 04:28 PM

wat r u sending. i think that is cheap but try ringing around other places. i set mags down to nsw for 110

matt

05-10-2006, 02:28 PM

i can defiantely recommend the toda catback, i fitted mine last night (one i picked up slightly used) and it sounds fantastic when fanging around, but on plight throttle when cruising you can hardly hear it.
butt dyno rekons there more power in mid-high rpm, there is possibly a little less bottom end but im not 100% convinced on that part yet.

installation was an absolute piece of cake too.

X8TEENX

05-10-2006, 11:42 PM

X8TEENX

12-03-2007, 03:25 AM

hi guys, i m thinking to change my exhaust from buddyclub spec 4 to rm01a or powergetter....any1 wanna giv me some advices?

Tofu

12-03-2007, 07:36 PM

i'm not trying to step on anyone's toes here, but with regards to custom exhausts, i really don't think you would get anything worth your while.

unless you spend heaps of $$$ and hours of R&D developing an exhaust especially made for your car, (something like professional race teams ie V8 Supercars) there is just no logical reason why you would spend say $500 - $1300 for a custom exhaust.

With that money, you can buy a JDM brand catback or something that was researched and developed for the DC5 and when you want to sell it, it's still worth something to someone.