S2000 Exhausts

[-parkes-]

What exhaust systems is everybody running?

I did a search and alot of people seem to sticking with the stock exhaust... so for those of you who decided not to be tight and got something aftermarket what did you buy?

I'm looking into the Tanabe Concept G, i'm not really into the whole titanium exhaust look and this looks pretty good.

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/tans2000exh.jpg

[vyets]

J's 70RS ftw!

[ludecrs]

Invidia V3

[-parkes-]

Invidia V3

Damn... too bad your off the road for a bit your pretty local, wouldn't mind hearing the Invidia exhaust this was next on my list then the T1R sparrow. Personally I don't really want a really loud exhaust system thats why I'll most likely get the Tanabe... the smaller piping won't really help when I get a supercharger though :eek:

[ludecrs]

Its loud, so I wouldn't recommend it if you want to avoid that factor.

I'm rather local yer. I work in Wollongabba but used to travel as far north as Alderley through to Nerang, depending on the occassion.

[-parkes-]

Bye, bye the idea of Invidia then... heard the mugen item is quiet but I like the look of the Tanabe so I'll end up buying that.

[krogoth]

fark exhaust bro.....

save ur $$, take off stock zorst system from extractors, and sell for $$$

then supa charge ur f20 and run extractors only, nice and quiet, lol

JUST KIDDDDINGGGG, lol

[vyets]

J's racing 60RS, Titanium, Single, Power, and quiet :P

[pintorulz]

loop xforce i think its a mugen replica

[ludecrs]

I'm also running an Invidia Test pipe.... lol.

[ILUS1V]

im in the same boat as the 1st guy, cept is there any kits that dont have a massive cannon tip you can stick your head into ?

[CH00EY]

Fujitsubo - Legalas R

[Perry]

J's racing 60RS, Titanium, Single, Power, and quiet :P

got any links to this zorst?

[vyets]

I have a mate who can get it for a good price, I`ll be getting the 70RS off him, but I just ordered my J's intake off him, should arrive soon, when It does Ill update you. But if you just want a website that can get them JDM concept can get it also, these guys, never had any experience with them, and the price is abit steep.
http://www.fortyone.co.nz/parts/view/12802.html

[ludecrs]

I have a mate who can get it for a good price, I`ll be getting the 70RS off him, but I just ordered my J's intake off him, should arrive soon, when It does Ill update you. But if you just want a website that can get them JDM concept can get it also, these guys, never had any experience with them, and the price is abit steep.
http://www.fortyone.co.nz/parts/view/12802.html

I shared that link with 1 person and now its getting whored out everywhere. :eek:

[.::F[L]Y::.]

personally if i were to get an aftermarket exhaust for the S2K id get a titanium single outlet one. I had an ARC single outlet full titanium in the past and it was awesome! only gripe was it was hella loud inside the car but outside wasnt that bad, had a very nice sound to it.

Furthermore, apart from the minute gains a single titanium offers excellent weight loss. I could literally hold up the entire ARC exhaust system with a couple of fingers.

Main probably with that exhaust due to being angled is especially if your car is lowered beyond 2.5" it will scrape the road from time to time. I wouldnt mind getting a J's 60RS but not too sure how it would sit.

[vyets]

LOL, I knew about fortyone when I needed celica parts :P Then I realised they stock up J's racing parts.

J's 60RS gives decent gains, not as much as 70RS, but 70RS is more expensive and alot louder, If you want the best gains 70RR is best, which is the headerback.

What about the ASM single? It's not cannon type. Looks very nice titanium as well.

[-parkes-]

I'm looking to maintain the dual exhaust look, with minimum cabin noise until vtec kicks in.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

parkes- if your after dual look, might wanna have a look at the berk technology exhaust that just has been released. I think its full titanium construction and also at an affordable price (600-750USD from memory)

T1R range looks nice as well...

[ngc2359]

some people on the forum have "axle back exhaust". can anyone tell me what "axle back" means?

[DNTBLO_S2k]

it means cat back exhaust so it starts from your standard cat convertor. i think

[-parkes-]

Y::.;1489929']parkes- if your after dual look, might wanna have a look at the berk technology exhaust that just has been released. I think its full titanium construction and also at an affordable price (600-750USD from memory)

T1R range looks nice as well...

Thanks FLY... i'll check that out now as well. :thumbsup:

[-parkes-]

looks like a similar design to the backyard special exhaust with the 2 pipes from the cat back.

[ludecrs]

it means cat back exhaust so it starts from your standard cat convertor. i think

correct.

[amirul]

mine is stocky, but wanna get some soon.

wat yours recommendation. i dont want to have those big ass cannon.

want something that look like stocky but make sound.............

[DNTBLO_S2k]

would getting a cat back done from say your local exhaust shop be any good?
like a hi tech muffler?

[amirul]

i'll see wat the local muffler shop have to say about it...

[NVD52K]

i have a full toda exhaust system coming in soon with a circuit cat does anyone know any details about this ?

[Malenic1981]

I got axle back custom made exhaust, made by exhaust torqe in perth, I'm pretty happy with this, it has nice sound and when vtec kicks in it sounds like a race car, it has that drone around 3000rpms that most of people get with S2Ks but than again I don't mind it, thing I like a lot about this custom made zorst is the look, it looks same like stock just a bit bigger tips, they also made connector so it's pretty easy to swap them over, by the way cost me $500

ps performance wise I think the revs pick up a bit quicker (top end), forgot to say that I also removed big resonator that honda put there.

[NVD52K]

just go onto youtube to hear exhaust sounds an decibels will give you an idea

[ludecrs]

lol, the Invidia decibel rating on Youtube was about 120Db at 9K hahaha.

[[clone]]

What exhaust systems is everybody running?

I did a search and alot of people seem to sticking with the stock exhaust... so for those of you who decided not to be tight and got something aftermarket what did you buy?

I'm looking into the Tanabe Concept G, i'm not really into the whole titanium exhaust look and this looks pretty good.

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/tans2000exh.jpg

Heys guys,

Does anyone know if there is a stockist in oz for these exhausts? or do we have to purchase it from the US ourselves. Thanks!

[-parkes-]

In japan it's called Tanabe Fordan G instead of the Concept G you can get it imported from a japanese importer or cheapest quote freighted from the states is about $930USD.

[[clone]]

Thanks mate ; ) mite look at getting one from the US with the current exchange rate and all atm.

[ludecrs]

There's a crappy one on ebay atm. $50.

[ILUS1V]

There's a crappy one on ebay atm. $50.

you cant seriously be suggesting that!!!
it looks like a major hack job backyard welding BLAH BLAH thing
EEEEUUUUUYYYYUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK

lolz, ok if you need to be tight and want a note i guess.

[S2kane]

I'm thinking about getting a mugen system or Amuse Euro..

They have more of a stock look.

[aznsiko]

I shared that link with 1 person and now its getting whored out everywhere. :eek:


since when did u own that website?? last time somebody brought up that site u had a cry about it too.. jesus man..

[ludecrs]

You obviously fail at spotting sarcasm.

[Matyi]

Get a 70RR. I'll be able to hear you driving from anywhere in Brisbane. :D

Realistically, if I was to buy an exhaust Id look at the Amuse dual R1. They are total porn (and so is the price)...

[na]

im using GP Sport Exas Evo Tune - Single outlet

[Ferrari]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/MAD828/IMG_9196.jpg
Amuse Dual R1

[.::F[L]Y::.]

^^ i wanted that one!

ended up getting the backyard special dual magnum exhaust. so far i love it nice deep rumble, not drony or farty at all

[Ferrari]

I polished it up pretty good and it sounds amazing.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

so what did you do about the broken hanger?

[Ferrari]

Nothing really I ran without it as its so damn light. I have got it strapped currently will go get a stainless strap when I can be bothered from an exhaust place.

[red s2000]

does anyone have an opinion good or bad on the skunk2 exhaust for the s2k??

[ludecrs]

By what I've read, most things "Skunk2" for the S2000 are rubbish.

[red s2000]

hey thanks for that...i'll steer clear then shall i hahaha?

[STAiN MASTER]

it its not a daily driver get the invidia!

[ludecrs]

^ LOL, I hope you're kidding.

At WOT the Invidia can be heard like 1km+ away (as the crow flies) as I go down the exit ramp to the highway.... lol

[STAiN MASTER]

^ LOL, I hope you're kidding.

At WOT the Invidia can be heard like 1km+ away (as the crow flies) as I go down the exit ramp to the highway.... lol

I hope your not exaggerating, in all seriousness how loud is it when driving it normally?

[vtc]

Anyone know how much the Mugen SS exhaust system is or if you can even still get it? Can't seem to find anyone selling it.

[ludecrs]

I hope your not exaggerating, in all seriousness how loud is it when driving it normally?

Its been 5 months and 3wks since I've driven it, but I recall it being quite loud.... Droned at 3,8 - > 5,3 (which is primary highway rpm). If you held it still at 5,5 it was dead silent though. Don't get me wrong, it sounds awesome, but its loud.

I'll have to get one of the fellow S2000 owners to video tape the sound at the upcoming QLD Honda Meet.

[STAiN MASTER]

don't they come with silencers, that you can put in?

do they reduce the much of the noise?

[ROLLED]

Anyone know how much the Mugen SS exhaust system is or if you can even still get it? Can't seem to find anyone selling it.

$3k roughly, you can get it from On The Run Motorsports in Melbourne

[.::F[L]Y::.]

you can also get mugen exhaust from yahoo auctions japan

[eight]

how do you purchase through yahoo auctions jp?

and what are you using to translate the japanese

[vyets]

Most of the people who sell on yahoojapan will not ship overseas,
best way is to get a trader who deals with yahoo auctions or if you know someone over in japan to buy it and ship it over here, thats what i did.

[ludecrs]

how do you purchase through yahoo auctions jp?

and what are you using to translate the japanese

http://babelfish.com

Contact Thuy. He is "homer rules" on the forum. He will import your parts you want for you. Just be prepared for a 2-3 month wait for their arrival by boat.

[ludecrs]

http://babelfish.com

Contact Thuy. He is "homer rules" on the forum. He will import your parts you want for you. Just be prepared for a 2-3 month wait for their arrival by boat.


don't they come with silencers, that you can put in?

do they reduce the much of the noise?

I have a pair, but they look ugly.

[STAiN MASTER]

I have a pair, but they look ugly.

what if you sprayed them black they wouldn't be noticeable, just spray it with eg. White Knight Rust guard spray which is a metal primer and finish coat all in one 2 coats of that in black and you wont see them.

[mrs2k]

im running the 5zigen dual catback very nice for daily driving very quiet compare to others

[STAiN MASTER]

im running the 5zigen dual catback very nice for daily driving very quiet compare to others

how much did that set up cost if you don't mind me asking?

[Si1enzio]

Anyone got Fujitsubo?

[vtek]

yeah I do... what do you want to know about them? Ill do a reveiw on them on the other thread later.

[ludecrs]

Matyi and Parkes heard the Invidia last night. Damo took it for a drive with the roof up.

Damo, your thoughts?

[-parkes-]

:thumbsup: Loud, but nice... completely different sound from stock. It's a lot deeper and sounds ear shattering on VTEC.

Did you get any good pictures from last night? Some people have been asking to see my new front bar, headlights and side mirrors. But I didn't take a camera last night.

Also thanks for letting me take 'VTEC' for a spin last night, feels like the headers / exhaust combo adds decent HP according to my bum dyno. Can't wait for you to get the S/C in :p

[vtc]

Dam... should of asked me out!

[ludecrs]

:thumbsup: Loud, but nice... completely different sound from stock. It's a lot deeper and sounds ear shattering on VTEC.

Did you get any good pictures from last night? Some people have been asking to see my new front bar, headlights and side mirrors. But I didn't take a camera last night.

Also thanks for letting me take 'VTEC' for a spin last night, feels like the headers / exhaust combo adds decent HP according to my bum dyno. Can't wait for you to get the S/C in :p

Took some photos at first, but the battery died when I was adjusting to the night settings. I'll take some next time for sure - and I'll bring along a charged up battery too :zip: .

I farking LOVE your bumper, the whole car flows so well.

Yes, the S/c, you saw it in the boot didn't you? Have to wait another 2wks for its delivery for the aftercooler unit, then I'll go about installing it. In between then and now, I'll see if I can arrange to get my glass window roof put on.

The intake / headers / test pipe / exhaust setup make a gain of about 6-12rwhp over the stock s2k when I dynoed before installing the test pipe and headers. I noticed it on the butt dyno after installation too. Glad others do too, which means its not just all in my head placebo-like. haha.


Dam... should of asked me out!

Shot us a PM with your details, and we'll catch up at the next meet :thumbsup:

[NVD52K]

:thumbsup: Loud, but nice... completely different sound from stock. It's a lot deeper and sounds ear shattering on VTEC.

Did you get any good pictures from last night? Some people have been asking to see my new front bar, headlights and side mirrors. But I didn't take a camera last night.

Also thanks for letting me take 'VTEC' for a spin last night, feels like the headers / exhaust combo adds decent HP according to my bum dyno. Can't wait for you to get the S/C in :p

what bumper did you get, may i ask?

[-parkes-]

I decided to go a custom front bumper, I loved the stock look so just adjusted it.

http://users.on.net/~TOUGE/jdmst/PICT9961.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2529637267_20b97657c0_b.jpg

[Si1enzio]

PARKES, are those D2's?

[BLKS2000WA]

Has anyone had there exhaust done in Perth for an S2000?
I'm looking to replace my stock exhaust but I can't find any decent places here in Perth :(
I'm tempted to import an Invidia in. Works out to be basically the same price anyway. But I would really like to hear one in person.

ludecrs, how do you find the drone on your Invidia?
I think that is the ONLY thing that is stopping me from buying one today as I dont think I can handle the drone for a street car.
Thats the main reason why I like the stocky. No Drone but I miss the noise of a Big exhaust system :(

[h17am]

buy my j's racing titanium fx60rs
lol...

[kongfu]

My friend running Full TODA exhaust...very impressive IMO!

[-parkes-]

PARKES, are those D2's?

Yeah man D2's

[Ferrari]

Did you buy those headlights mulderised? I did you convert them yourself.

[STAiN MASTER]

I decided to go a custom front bumper, I loved the stock look so just adjusted it.

http://users.on.net/~TOUGE/jdmst/PICT9961.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2529637267_20b97657c0_b.jpg

what size wheels, offsets and size tires you running? nice ride!

[ludecrs]

Did you buy those headlights mulderised? I did you convert them yourself.

Damo 'mulderized' them himself. Well, started to lol.:p



ludecrs, how do you find the drone on your Invidia?


There's a definite drone between about 3,9 through to 5k, which is primary 100km/h revs region.

[CONAN]

what size wheels, offsets and size tires you running? nice ride!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I would love to know too!

[CONAN]

I decided to go a custom front bumper, I loved the stock look so just adjusted it.





Love your headlights too, how did you get them to look like that?

[[clone]]

^^^^^ second that, they look awsum!! I tke it there not standard??
Will try and make it to the next meet, should have my new suspension by then....:D

[CONAN]

They look like the Rota D2's on this page
http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/rims/rota-list.html

[ludecrs]

Or you could have just scrolled up 5 replies and found the answer yourself.... :p

[-parkes-]

^^ LOL

Yeah moulderized the lights myself PITA though... I had some issues with painting the housing couldn't get the finish I wanted so got some professionals to help me out with that :thumbsup:

[[stealth]]

so its a custom front bar? looks maddd

[morgz200]

love your car man, making my decision to by an s2k much easier!

[-parkes-]

^^ Thanks man, still waiting for my exhaust to come :( it's taking awhile to get here.

[irvinchua]

HKS Silent Power. Not exactly silent and not exactly powerful.

Drones from 2800rpm to 3500rpm, then it sounds angry.

I bought my car second-hand with it installed and was quite amazed by how much quieter my friend's stock car sounds.

[kongfu]

Full Toda FTW!

T1R also very nice!

[.::F[L]Y::.]

HKS silent power with testpipe has the nicest sound imo.

[kongfu]

HKS silent has gay sound for HONDA IMO.

TODA, MUGEN,SPOON are the best!

[.::F[L]Y::.]

toda? you can barely hear it....

Spoon? looks crap

if you want a ballsy exhaust then amuse, ARC ti single or J's....

[kongfu]

My friend got full TODA, freaky awesome all I can say.

You got amuse, js racing etc?

[BaSsMaXiMuS]

I got the Rudora Advantage Exhaust - I don't think any one else in OZ has this one. It's very light and sounds a treat, it doesn't have much drone either.

Link to what it looks like

http://s2000.pekori.to/Information/Spec/Muffler.html

[.::F[L]Y::.]

My friend got full TODA, freaky awesome all I can say.

You got amuse, js racing etc?

i have backyard special dual magnum on my car at the moment.

I have had ARC single titanium in the past.

I have heard an Amuse Dual in person.

Out of the 3 i liked the ARC the most, but its abit too loud for daily commuting...

[BaSsMaXiMuS]

Y::.;1740271']i have backyard special dual magnum on my car at the moment.

I have had ARC single titanium in the past.

I have heard an Amuse Dual in person.

Out of the 3 i liked the ARC the most, but its abit too loud for daily commuting...


I remember you trying to sell the magnum b4?

[ludecrs]

Play nice people, or the ban stick will come out.


I remember you trying to sell the magnum b4?

He still is. Check sig :)

[BaSsMaXiMuS]

haha. yes... damn... if i remembered that FLY was selling at the time of buying my current exhaust I would have bought his!

[.::F[L]Y::.]

how much did you pick yours up for Bassmaximus?

[BaSsMaXiMuS]

Y::.;1740352']how much did you pick yours up for Bassmaximus?

My friend imports Supras and had a container load turn up with Supra parts, in that container there happened to be a Rudora exhaust. I bought it off him for $600

Here is pic

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4835/dsc03206ni5.jpg

[Ferrari]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/MAD828/IMG_9393.jpg
YUmmmmmmyy, fiance drove my car, whilst I was in the civic sounds awesome outside the car.

[ludecrs]

My friend imports Supras and had a container load turn up with Supra parts, in that container there happened to be a Rudora exhaust. I bought it off him for $600

An S2000 exhaust came in a Supra container? lol, lucky!



YUmmmmmmyy, fiance drove my car, whilst I was in the civic sounds awesome outside the car.

Toda yer?


I have the Invidia silencers in the exhaust at the moment. Sounds much less noisier, much more enjoyable driving experience too - it just looks funny with the silencers in.... Everyone's referred to them as pee-shooters. haha :eek:

[Ferrari]

No, Amuse Titanium Dual R1.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

hmm time for another sydney S2k meet up to show off our exhausts :P

[BaSsMaXiMuS]

Y::.;1740537']hmm time for another sydney S2k meet up to show off our exhausts :P

yea, im up 4 that one!

[ludecrs]

^

Another tear ass through a tunnel day.

08-08-08? :p (its a Friday night too!)

[BLKS2000WA]

I have found a supplier in Perth that can Supply me a HKS Hi-Power Exhaust.
These seem like a good alternative to a stock as its a relatively low drone exhaust, if any at all. And they sound great.
Not many people can get exhausts for S2000's here so there aren't many options unless I import one in myself :(

Anyway.
I have been doing a bit of reading on these and from S2KI forums, I hear that the HKS actually loses power over the stock exhaust?
Has anyone had any experiences with this particular exhaust and can anyone confirm that this is the case?
It seems hard to believe that a HKS exhaust will actually cause you to lose power over a stock one :(

I really don't want to waste my money on an exhaust if it's going to give me less power than a stock one. I'd be pretty pissed if that was the case :P

Any information/advice would be great. Thanks.

[STAiN MASTER]

i think i read a thread that proves that the HKS doesn't loose power.

how much btw are you getting the HKS system for?

[BLKS2000WA]

I've been quoted $1300 installed for a HKS Dual Hi-Power for the S2k.
Or $1000 for a HKS Mild Steel one.

[STAiN MASTER]

I've been quoted $1300 installed for a HKS Dual Hi-Power for the S2k.
Or $1000 for a HKS Mild Steel one.

its about a grand to bring here from the states, whats the $300 bucks for ontop? it would take 2 hours to put on, normal mechanic will charge about $70 per hour.

so realistically it should only cost you $1140 no more then $1200..

[BLKS2000WA]

Yes but this still doesn't answer or give me proof that the HKS Exhaust loses power over a stock one.

I don't want to waste my money on one that decreases performance.
If I had to import one it, it wouldn't be a HKS one anyway.

[vyets]

I've only come accross one dyno graph on S2ki, awhile back which showed the HKS dual lose power, it was awhile ago and I was searching for it but could not find it for you.1.3k installed? You could Install it yourself and save some bucks :P. 1.3k is still expensive, AJ-Racing in the usa can get their modified 2 piece version of the 60FXRS landed here for about 1.4k last time I got a quote anyway. It will make more power then the HKS and is also lighter. But you don't want to import one do you?

If you want a local one try some 2nd hand ones, like the Spoon n1 for sale on ebay, but its a single if you want dual get the BYS that FLY's selling. If you want brand new try jdm concept they can get just about anything.

[kongfu]

I would choose T1R 70mm from AJ racing.

[JMSBND]

I've been quoted $1300 installed for a HKS Dual Hi-Power for the S2k.
Or $1000 for a HKS Mild Steel one.

When you say exhaust does this include headers? The reason I asked is because I already have some HKS 4 into 1 headers, now I am just looking for the rest of the system........still undecided. I was just going to make a twin straight through no resonators, just two straight through mufflers at the rear. I am not worried too much with noise/drone, I can always bolt the stock one back on if I get pulled over. I just don't want it to sound like a fart can, a nice deep note and loud is fine. On my 94 CRX I ran 2.25, straight through resonator and muffler but I have no experience with the S2K.

Thanks,

James.

[AusS2000]

No, the HKS is 'cat back'. So from the catalytic converter to the tips.

[BaSsMaXiMuS]

When you say exhaust does this include headers? The reason I asked is because I already have some HKS 4 into 1 headers, now I am just looking for the rest of the system........still undecided. I was just going to make a twin straight through no resonators, just two straight through mufflers at the rear. I am not worried too much with noise/drone, I can always bolt the stock one back on if I get pulled over. I just don't want it to sound like a fart can, a nice deep note and loud is fine. On my 94 CRX I ran 2.25, straight through resonator and muffler but I have no experience with the S2K.

Thanks,

James.


Did you buy the HKS headers from E-bay?

[JMSBND]

Did you buy the HKS headers from E-bay?


Yeah. I don't think there are any power gains really, but it looks nice and it is meant to sound pretty good too. It's pretty hard to get much more out of these cars from what I can see. And by hard I mean $$$$$$ expensive :eek::eek:. Guess it shows how good Honda got this one straight out of the box. It will save weight as well I guess. There was a Titanium cat back too but we had a bad storm down here and my Internet died!!!!!:thumbdwn::thumbdwn:

I appreciate the help here, I mainly have vintage air cooled Hondas in the garage, and a 1G JDM CRX so my experience with the S2K is minimal.

James

[.::F[L]Y::.]

best gains imo would be J's racing combo, test pipe and a 70RS or single outlet exhaust...

[kongfu]

I would not recommend HKS exhaust for NA car.

TODA, Js racing, Amuse and T1R are the only four brands I would recommend.

[AusS2000]

Do you have first hand experience with all 5?

[Chi]

I would not recommend HKS exhaust for NA car.

TODA, Js racing, Amuse and T1R are the only four brands I would recommend.


Why dont you recommend HKS for NA car?

Is there a reason why?

Why would you recommend those 4 brands? Is it because they are more expensive than other brands?

They have a bigger jdm wank factor?

Please explain your statements.

[kongfu]

Do you have first hand experience with all 5?

I've driven s2k with full toda, amuse and Js racing exhaust...

nice sound, deep tone,great gain.


Regarding T1R exhaust, my brother's mate is using it in USA. Also I read from US forum there are very good review about it. Sounds like 350z.

T1R S2K exhaust sound clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtcYHgfCfyY

[Ferrari]

I had the amuse, there is no gain as you speak of. Just lighter, and louder.

[kongfu]

I had the amuse, there is no gain as you speak of. Just lighter, and louder.

Website says its dyno proven exhaust:
http://www.webamuse.co.jp/new/products/img/amuse_Exhaust_System_image.pdf

[cgkms]

I bought the HKS exhaust because it looked great, sounded damn awesome and was half the price of all the other exhausts.

If ur looking for any particular gains from simply changing your catback exhaust ur dreaming AND u should save ur money up for a SC or turbo kit.

Changing a cat back exhaust may add a few hp MAX, which you definately WON't feel. The feeling that u think ur going faster is prolly cos u SOUND like ur going faster. I bought the HKS exhaust and tested it against my other friend's s2k, no real change. Was I dissappointed??? No.... cos gawd damn it sounded great.

So dream on if u think buying an exhaust is going to make ur s2k light speed.

[jonni3e]

Hey guys, I've got the T16 63mm sparrow on my s2000. In regards to power, my butt dyno didn't register any increase performance, but I think the sound is really deep and smooth. I would highly recommend it to those considering T1R.

[kongfu]

Hey guys, I've got the T16 63mm sparrow on my s2000. In regards to power, my butt dyno didn't register any increase performance, but I think the sound is really deep and smooth. I would highly recommend it to those considering T1R.

Another T1R happy customer.. I've had chat with AJ boss. He said all T1R full made in Japan and dyno proven.:D I love the T1R parts quality.

[JMSBND]

Ok got HKS extractors, and just picked up a Spoon titanium single system. What cat should I run with here?

Thanks guys.

[kongfu]

Ok got HKS extractors, and just picked up a Spoon titanium single system. What cat should I run with here?

Thanks guys.

Dont run CAT if you wanna performance gain:D

Run Cat if you are afraid of EPA:wave:

just custom made CAT for your exhaust set up mate or get XFORCE:thumbsup:

[AusS2000]

There is so little left on the table that you can't expect much from an exhaust.

"Dyno proven, website says so" just proves you're dealing with a disreputable company and gullibly accepting their marketing hype.

As for test pipes, yeah you can pick up a couple of hp and the fine is only $10K so go for it.;)

[JMSBND]

There is so little left on the table that you can't expect much from an exhaust.

"Dyno proven, website says so" just proves you're dealing with a disreputable company and gullibly accepting their marketing hype.

As for test pipes, yeah you can pick up a couple of hp and the fine is only $10K so go for it.;)

10K???? Thats a bargain. I had a "test pipe" on my CRX and nearly got caught. Thought it was BS but yeah got EPA for noise and did the swap before I went for the db test.

I know there is really not much to gain, just want something durable and not go backwards in HP!!!! Figured anything is a bonus.

[kongfu]

There is so little left on the table that you can't expect much from an exhaust.

"Dyno proven, website says so" just proves you're dealing with a disreputable company and gullibly accepting their marketing hype.

As for test pipes, yeah you can pick up a couple of hp and the fine is only $10K so go for it.;)



T1R exhausts are really dyno proven..there is nothing need to hide.

[S2kane]

I've seen buddy club pro specs floating around for pretty good prices..

Anyone know much about them??

[ludecrs]

kongfu,

You have a PM. I strongly suggest you read it.

[ROLLED]

OEM, no resonator + Berk Test Pipe!!! OMG haha this combo sounds awesome...Sounds like crazy when you left off in 2nd gear Vtec mmmm

[ludecrs]

Is that what you're running now Jono?

[vtc]

Its begun...

[ludecrs]

I've seen buddy club pro specs floating around for pretty good prices..

Anyone know much about them??

Don't know anything about them, but theres on for sale currently in the For Sale section for $750 in Vic.


Its begun...

I knew you wouldn't be able to help yourself :D

[eriktufa]

There is fujitsubo Legalis R for sale in Ebay if someone is interested.

[JMSBND]

This what arrived in the post coutesy of Ebay this week. A set of HKS 4-1 Headers, 20 hours dyno time only for a dyno test back to back with other headers.

Spoon Titanium single cat back exhaust about 1 year old was removed before a car was traded in for a Toyota Camry "family car"...............poor guy.

Anyway got the headers for $510.00, and the cat back for $450.00. I thought it was a pretty good deal. I will fit it all up this coming week, as I learn how to change an S2000 clutch also...........Should be pretty interesting!

James.

[ludecrs]

There is fujitsubo Legalis R for sale in Ebay if someone is interested.

The member above, VTC purchased it.

[ludecrs]

This what arrived in the post coutesy of Ebay this week. A set of HKS 4-1 Headers, 20 hours dyno time only for a dyno test back to back with other headers.

Spoon Titanium single cat back exhaust about 1 year old was removed before a car was traded in for a Toyota Camry "family car"...............poor guy.

Anyway got the headers for $510.00, and the cat back for $450.00. I thought it was a pretty good deal. I will fit it all up this coming week, as I learn how to change an S2000 clutch also...........Should be pretty interesting!

James.

I think you got a damn good deal for the both of those. My Invidia alone cost me more than that, so too did my Toda headers actually.

[JMSBND]

Its begun...

You bought the Legalis R?

[ROLLED]

Is that what you're running now Jono?

secretly yes ;)

[JMSBND]

secretly yes ;)

Allegedly........or in theory is the term I believe.

[itr224]

This what arrived in the post coutesy of Ebay this week. A set of HKS 4-1 Headers, 20 hours dyno time only for a dyno test back to back with other headers.

Spoon Titanium single cat back exhaust about 1 year old was removed before a car was traded in for a Toyota Camry "family car"...............poor guy.

Anyway got the headers for $510.00, and the cat back for $450.00. I thought it was a pretty good deal. I will fit it all up this coming week, as I learn how to change an S2000 clutch also...........Should be pretty interesting!

James.

you got a good deal for those items, congrats.

just want to clarify something, i don't think that the spoon n1 was ever released in titanium? (correct me if wrong) it was only available in stainless steel.

none the less, it is an awesome sounding exhaust, gives off a nice deep note :thumbsup:

[vtc]

You bought the Legalis R?

Yeah mate, just got to find a way to get it up to QLD now

[.::F[L]Y::.]

JMSBND: i dont think the spoon catback is a titanium item. Its Stainless steel from memory

[eriktufa]

Yeah it was a misleading advertisement about the Spoon N1 as it is stainless steel hence I didn't bid :)

HKS should give you extra hp at top end.

[JMSBND]

Seems very light this system and the tubing is very thin wall, a nice system non the less. Is their a way to id it?

[ludecrs]

the exhaust or the headers?

[eriktufa]

Yeah mate, just got to find a way to get it up to QLD now

Congrats for the buy, it is a nice exhaust with proven hp gains plus it sounds nice as well :).

[AusS2000]

T1R exhausts are really dyno proven..there is nothing need to hide.

Sure but who's to say they don't have one of these tucked in there somewhere:
http://www.aj-racing.com/catalog/files/d_2168.jpg

So much for reputable.

[kongfu]

Sure but who's to say they don't have one of these tucked in there somewhere:
http://www.aj-racing.com/catalog/files/d_2168.jpg

So much for reputable.

:eek:

[sho]

would anyone know how louder the 70RS dual exhaust is to compared to the dual 60RS?
was thinking of getting one but not sure which one
:confused:

[vyets]

I heard the 60Rs isn't loud at all very quiet exhaust. While the 70RS is loud and has drone until you install the test pipe. Not much people have the J's racing Duals so kind of hard to find a review.

This is only what I've read I've never heard one in person before. There's a guy on the boards with a 60RS single maybe he can give you an idea of how it sounds.

[flipstar]

im running toda exhaust sounds crazy at top end but fairly loud imo

[sho]

thanks for that vyets .. so which member has the single 60RS :D

[vyets]

his nick is h17am or something cant remember correctly.

[sho]

cool thanks. i'll shoot him a pm :)

[Blitzen]

Hope these are not reposts

Stockie (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=251)

Honda Modulo Sport Exhaust (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=252)

Mugen Sport Exhaust (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=253)

Fujitsubo Legalis-R (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=254)

Blitz Realize TT-R (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=255)

ARC International Titanium Silencer (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=256)

SPOON SPORTS N1 Exhaust Kit (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=257)

J's Racing Circuit Exhaust Special (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=258)

Back Yard Special - Magnum Street Exhaust (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=260)

5 ZiGEN International Pro Racer EX-III A-spec (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=259)

Power House Amuse R1 Titan Euro (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=261)

Power House Amuse R1 Titan (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=265)

Power House Amuse R1000 Titan (http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=266)

Personally I would go for Amuse R1 Titan Euro, sounds great and dosn't look like a Cannon

Enjoy! :)

[vyets]

Daym you did them all seperatly lol must have took awhile linking everything.
There's a full clip of all of them on youtube.
Btw that J's exhaust is the old version the new one looks differnt and sounds differnt.
In that clip the J's one is my favorite, sounds like a race car :D

[Spidey]

That was excellent I had a look at those exhausts. I've been doing some research and I can't find how much each increases performance. Do you have any suggestions as to where I can find this information? I'm really interested in the Mugen sports Exhaust, the Fujitsubo Legalis and the Amuse Titan Euro so far. Leaning towards Mugen because I like the sound however, I need to strike a balance between performance and sound/loudness, and also I need to consider that it is suitable for future modifications to the car.

Yes I'm a noob, shut up, leave me alone.

I went to JDM yard in Syd, they suggested maybe Fujitsubo Legalis. Thoughts?

[ludecrs]

www.s2000library.com was awesome. Had all the exhaust clips, but last time I checked, it was no longer online. :(

[vtc]

Mugen exhaust is pretty exy from what i have researched.. I just bought a legalis exhaust but havent fitted it yet. Previous experience on my prelude suggests it should be awsome...

[-parkes-]

Well finally got my exhaust on... It took awhile to get here from the states but hey I didn't really mind got it for a great price.

I ended up getting a Berk Technology Dual TI exhaust with High Flow Cat. The car sounds insane with the top down but makes your ears bleed when the the top is up.

I've brought some Dynamat Extreme and will be applying that soon to see if it makes a huge difference with sound proofing. Below are some pictures... I'll take better ones later.

http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/40000001fb8d5ed/1/0/IPty8yGU6z8x4eeiiyd1xow1gYuQ7TT0.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/LJPVg6DC5T-8Cbs0npNa_MgkEVA6yG2L?referrer=hlnk)

http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/40000001fb8ca1b/1/0/d9CMY87V6T_IYKGWa_LDTqRhoqhn35KP.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/SlijxZZB7T9R30M55tHWEJIV7ut23kuo?referrer=hlnk)

http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/40000001fb8ca1d/1/0/6Q9ScI6K6z-qTBHXql2nTxo-rwCgp2u4.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/anVfz7pL5D94u2Wkb_SsBh8DtHhYT2p8?referrer=hlnk)

http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/40000001fb8d5ec/1/0/DaD4t38y7T8CBAr0oyKz9pOjKPBro8aJ.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/FHxi58k12T_0cRCYnOT-ZyzJzKwc_Jhc?referrer=hlnk)

[eriktufa]

Loud? lucky me, I almost bought it

[vyets]

Good stuff mate, the berk is cheap considering its titanium very good price compared to other titanium exhaust. Hows the quality of it?
If you dont mind me asking how much did they charge for shipping? I got a quote of $250 but at the local airport so I had to pick it up, this was for a J's 70rs single, from aj racing would take about 4 - 5 days. Trying to find cheaper shipping :)

[.::F[L]Y::.]

is the berk unit till ti? i thought it was only the mufflers or tips that were ti?

if its full ti then its very good value~!

[-parkes-]

The mufflers are TI the rest is stainless. I think the weight of the exhaust was around 38kgs? It's really well made, Shipping was airport to airport and around the same price from memory. Then you have to get the parts cleared which cost extra.

[eriktufa]

Shipping from USA by Vendor in s2ki generally varies from 250-300 so you won't find a cheaper quote from vendor.

Berk Exhaust only weights about 12-13 kg if I'm not wrong because there is no resonator and the use of lightweight titanium mufflers :)

[-parkes-]

^^^ Actually your probably right. I was looking at chargable weight on the shipping papers. But that is measured by the box dimensions.

[JMSBND]

the exhaust or the headers?

The exhaust. The headers have HKS stamped all over them.

The system is on, as is the new clutch too. The exhaust sounds amazing. Very deep with an almost WRX type thump to it until around 4500RPM. Once VTEC hits, it sounds beautiful. Great quality, easy to fit too. Took about 30 mins to remove the old system and have the new one on. I did have a fair bit out already as I was doing the clutch too.

James.

[AusS2000]

Nice work James

[mrs2k]

anyone want to swap for a practically new 5zigen Dual proracer catback? after something loud...

[.::F[L]Y::.]

I have a sexy amuse full titanium exhaust that im selling....

[mrs2k]

Y::.;1809294']I have a sexy amuse full titanium exhaust that im selling....

how much???

[ludecrs]

$1100.

[ludecrs]

The car sounds insane with the top down but makes your ears bleed when the the top is up.


My ears!!!! :eek::eek: haha.

[-parkes-]

Like you can talk when you left last night your car was insanely loud. Must have been the supercharger. :p

Hahaha feel my pain... it sounds pretty cool outside of the car though! Dynamat came in today so it's going to be a busy weekend!

[cgkms]

Hey guys,

Anyone have any experience or heard anything about the 5zigen A-spec Pro racer dual exhaust??? Only thing I know is that its pretty quiet.

[Spidey]

Hey guys i saw the video posted earlier in this thread. I'm very interested in the Mugen exhaust that they showed, however, I don't know the model number or even the name of the exhaust. I did a search and found one regarding an AP2 but I've got an AP1. Can anyone lead me in the right direction? Namely the name of the freakin exhaust. I want to find out how much it costs and see what gains there are (as little as that may be).

Does it matter if an AP2 exhaust is on an AP1?

I'm currently in the process of working out the modifications I want and pricing so I can set a goal and budget.

Oh and lucedrs if you're reading this... thanks for hooking me up with the clutch.

[vyets]

AP2 and AP1 same thing, only the 06+ is slightly different.

There's a whole bunch of sound clips on youtube.
Here's a moving one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y-LvO5VIGo&feature=related
Here's stationary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-wknBFoOJk

Here's some pics of the old and new version.
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46031&st=0&#entry521971

As for gains, no dual exhaust is going to give much of a gain in power.
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=396058&st=0&#entry7870690

[eriktufa]

parkes: any video clip of berk?

[ludecrs]

No video clip.

The noise from the exhaust makes the camera shake, and lens break. :p

[Spidey]

vyets,

So is that the new Mugen vs the old Mugen exhaust? Do they have specific names or item#? Want to do more research on them including price etc.

And secondly, no gains? WTF? I'll just stay stock because I like the quiet sound and I can save money.

Btw, great post, very helpful. You are legend.

[vyets]

There's a old type mugen exhaust and a new type they look different don't know anything else. Haven't really looked into them because I'm not a fan. If you want power go 70mm single exhaust, most duals will give you crap to no gains. And if you ever want to upgrade too F.I you can keep it! Most 70mm are loud except the t1r LM dolphin dip which is what I want. It's very ugly but LOL

There's Berk Exhaust clips on youtube eritkufa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cs6tbXftYc
I know it's running a TP and header, but it'll give a rough idea.

[STAiN MASTER]

how much are the TODA dual dolphin exhausts? are these loud?

[ROLLED]

vyets,

So is that the new Mugen vs the old Mugen exhaust? Do they have specific names or item#? Want to do more research on them including price etc.

And secondly, no gains? WTF? I'll just stay stock because I like the quiet sound and I can save money.

Btw, great post, very helpful. You are legend.

Johnny from on the run motorsports in Vic can get the mugen in, I think I got quoted around $3k last ages ago...so not cheap.

N/A gains are very minimal on the s2000, as vyet said, 70mm single, T1R 70mm EM, ASM 70mm single, Greddy TiC 70mm single etc.

[Ten Four]

Thought I'd bump this thread.
What are people running 5 years down the track?
I've got a Hi-Tech one.

[sae]

Running the T1R70REM....looking for 70mm ASM single now..

[Ten Four]

I'm thinking of selling up and getting something single and obnoxiously loud...

[barefootbonzai]

I've got a 70mm Spoon street single, 70mm Tracy Sport single or J's 70RS Ti Single if anyone is interested in buying any of them, hit me up!

[genkitofu]

I've got a 70mm Spoon street single, 70mm Tracy Sport single or J's 70RS Ti Single if anyone is interested in buying any of them, hit me up!

thats baller stats :p

[boss_da_man]

I like cars with dual exhausts

[AusS2000]

I came to the same conclusion. When I went turbo I just had a 75mm single. It was loud and obnoxious in both sound and appearance.

The Invidia V3 twin with a larger mid damper is the ideal exhaust for my set up.

[WhiteLite]

i just got twin varex 4" cannon styles but on with a stainless 2.5" pipe conversion after the Y join. i love the sound, but there is a bit of drone on the low rpm with it fully open. I normally just have it 30% open for daily.

[greek_rambos2k]

HKS Hi Flow

[fatboyz39]

From tuning a few f20c with and without exhaust the conclusion is the factory OEM exhaust flows very well. I've seen the HKS HIFLOW (pm if you want to buy it, its done less then 500km) exhaust which has the same diameter piping as AP2 exhaust, slightly bigger piping Y pipes and round cannon like mufflers.

If you want noise then yeah go ahead and spend 1-1.5k on a aftermarket exhaust. The factory exhaust are well tuned and are capable of flowing with engine making up too 300kw atw (FI).

[philipminge]

have a J's racing 70 rs duel.

you want quiet, put the silencers in.... or buy a toyota echo.

if you buying an exhaust for the look its a bit of a waste.... you buy an exhaust for power increase.

run a nice exhaust and run silencers for the street if u want to be quiet.

my old skunk 2 use to set off car alarms.... but put silencers in and was not bad at all.

T1r make a nice exhaust... but for some reason i like J's

[philipminge]

fatboyz i have never seen a stock exhaust flow that well with a tune... i must have a shitty tuner.... i'd love to see dyno sheets if you have any?

i feel that the stock exhaust was VERY restrictive.... and the stock cat!... that must go IMO.... run a berk 70mm or if track use just a TP.... thats where you gain some good power... and then if u tune also, you will be surprised...

[vyets]

have a J's racing 70 rs duel.

you want quiet, put the silencers in.... or buy a toyota echo.

if you buying an exhaust for the look its a bit of a waste.... you buy an exhaust for power increase.

Then you should have bought a single :P

Stock S2000 Exhaust flows very well which is why alot of aftermarket exhaust out there struggle to make much more power then the stock setup. Didn't think it would be able to handle upto 300kw but now you got me interested, pig power setup but with stock exhaust is quite the sleeper.

[philipminge]

i wanted to go single but every talked me out of it because they said that its stoll going to be a street car and to keep it looking somewhat oriiginal.. not have the AP2 bumper with one massive hole in it... i didnt care but everyone made me do it... i fell for their BS... worst mistake ever!!!!

[connorling]

buddyclub spec 4 single

sounds loud with Berks high flow cat and T1R header.

[AusS2000]

I had two singles. First was a Kakimoto N1. It was ear splittingly obnoxiously loud. I put a silencer in it and lost all the high flow benefits. Went back to a dual.

Then when I went turbo I was getting to the end of my budget so had a 75mm single with a cannon muffler made. And I brought a single exhaust cap back from New York to make it look better.

Eventually wised up and bought an Invidia V3 which had been modified with a big Lukey mid muffler. The thing flows, looks good and is nice and subtle when pootling around but has nice sound when I get on it.

My neighbour asked me the other day if I had sold the car as they hadn't 'heard' it in a while. ;)

[connorling]

I had two singles. First was a Kakimoto N1. It was ear splittingly obnoxiously loud. I put a silencer in it and lost all the high flow benefits. Went back to a dual.

Then when I went turbo I was getting to the end of my budget so had a 75mm single with a cannon muffler made. And I brought a single exhaust cap back from New York to make it look better.

Eventually wised up and bought an Invidia V3 which had been modified with a big Lukey mid muffler. The thing flows, looks good and is nice and subtle when pootling around but has nice sound when I get on it.

My neighbour asked me the other day if I had sold the car as they hadn't 'heard' it in a while. ;)

nice.

been thinking of getting js racing 70RS twin.

missing that twin exhaust look

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248662_2008103994625_187046_n.jpg

vs

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/298435_10151179559478288_1960125902_n.jpg

[black8thgen]

i've got js 70rs titanium single - its pretty annoyingly loud with that bad drone between 3-4k RPM, however for driving daily around local areas you can probably stay under 3k RPM and it's not too bad at all, but highway driving with this exhaust is a serious pain and i dont doubt that my ear drums are slowly getting damaged everytime im cruising around 80+ km/h

that being said, the exhaust sounds awesome when opened up and it is very light as well if weight is something you're considering

[AusS2000]

i dont doubt that my ear drums are slowly getting damaged everytime im cruising around 80+ km/h

THEN I GUESS IT WON'T BE A PROBLEM FOR LONG.

(shouting so you can hear me)

[black8thgen]

Lol, good thing I don't do much highway driving

[AusS2000]

Damn, I typed all CAPS. Guess OzHonda has a muffling filter.

[fatboyz39]

fatboyz i have never seen a stock exhaust flow that well with a tune... i must have a shitty tuner.... i'd love to see dyno sheets if you have any?

i feel that the stock exhaust was VERY restrictive.... and the stock cat!... that must go IMO.... run a berk 70mm or if track use just a TP.... thats where you gain some good power... and then if u tune also, you will be surprised...

This was a AP2, are AP1 and AP2 share the same diameter exhaust/mufflers besides the tips?

Stock cat (AP2) was good up too 260kw, so as i said the OEM items flows nicely. Changing the exhaust to 70mm (bigger then OEM) it will gain power on WOT, you will tend to lose some part throttle.

[(Ryanswhites2k)]

I've got a Fujitsubo legias r and love it. Slightly louder than stock and sounds a little deeper than stock it's a dual and looks pretty good, the only thing I don't like are the tips of the muffler could be a little shorter, I've been tempted to chop them back a little but trying to get a nice neat cut on them could be hard