headers / exhaust - best value for $$

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22-09-2004, 03:12 PM
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headers / exhaust - best value for $$

Hey guys..

I know the topic of Headers / exhaust has been covered more times than i can count, and i bet half of you guys are looking at this post just to reply with "do a search"...

but what i was wondering is, what do you feel is the best value for money setup out there?.. i dont want the cheapest, nor the most expensive, i would like to find out what will give the best bang for my buck.

the note of the exhaust doesnt matter too much, just as long as it doesnt sound like asshole or is excessively loud..

cheers
22-09-2004, 03:41 PM
monstaR

Hey I think a mugen replica 4-1 extractor and spoon n1 will be the most worth it......... :thumbsup:
22-09-2004, 03:53 PM
vtml

X-Force extractors aren't too bad. There's one for sale on EBay. In regards to exhaust, just get it custom made from exhaust shop if you are tight on money, it's just a pipe (that's how I look at it). As long as the material is good, and flows well, that's all you really need.
22-09-2004, 04:09 PM
Yspool

TODA headers, Spoon B-pipe and Spoon N1!

Great stuff and not to $$ IMO!

Mark
22-09-2004, 04:12 PM
type one

yeah that. the best mainstream bolt on combo around

or j's racing header and amuse titanium exhaust... i love all of the jap tuners :)
22-09-2004, 04:13 PM
supernatural

wat yspool said... :D best combo... but gonna cost u a bomb...
22-09-2004, 04:36 PM
type one

i had spoon b pipe and spoon n1... its loud. i took off n1 partly for this reason. i have a sound clip somewhere... see if i can find it.

sorry can't upload mpg file :(
22-09-2004, 04:52 PM
lerroy

Xforce 4-1 header
Xforce Exhaust 2 1/4 piping installed

450 for headers
600 for exhaust

not bad
22-09-2004, 04:53 PM
Domokun SPL

The TODA headers are not 'better' than the Spoon headers... If you were to purchase a B pipe and N1 muffler, it would be easier to just get the header as well.

I have seen extensive testing from both, and the Spoon header produces more overall power. The TODA header produces slighly (~2hp) more horsepower at the very top rpm. This is based on a DC2 Integra type R. Both offered SUBSTANTIAL gains over standard. The TODA header also had the best ground clearance.

I also have information on the N1 exhaust that you may be interested in. From memory, the N1 emitted 124db (!!) on drive by sound testing, compared to 96db for the stock twin muffler system. This was tested on an S2000. Most other aftermarket exhuast systems in the test recorder around 103db.

With the silencer in place, noise was reduced to 116db.
22-09-2004, 04:58 PM
Domokun SPL

A spoon header, B pipe and N1 muffler will cost around $2,500 from japan, pre shipping and taxes.

Probably not the best bang for buck, but the N1 muffler is cheaper than the 'street type' muffler.
22-09-2004, 05:05 PM
type one

i thought re ground clearance it was the other way around and the spoon has better clearance?
22-09-2004, 05:47 PM
Javed

I got the N1 off type one, lovin my spoon :D
22-09-2004, 06:00 PM
supernatural

where u located javed?? i wanna hear it... :) it is as good as ppl say it is?? u have spoon n1 muff only?? or including the b piping
22-09-2004, 06:25 PM
qup70c

What about toda headers? 4-2-1's dont get 4-1's

Youll stuff up the feel of the car

And get the fujistsubo cat back
22-09-2004, 06:31 PM
tinkerbell

best VALUE for money you cant go past JDM ITR 4-1's with press bent 2.25in pipe with a high flow cat = abt $1400 all up depending where you get it done...

i wouldnt pay for a jap bolt-on exhaust as the quality of reputable exhaust shop work is quite good eg fussys or liverpool exhaust

plus wont piss off your neighbours ;)
22-09-2004, 07:32 PM
Teggy-Vtir

i agree with tinkerbell
22-09-2004, 08:09 PM
tanghy

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerbell

press bent 2.25in pipe

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22-09-2004, 08:16 PM
tinkerbell

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanghy

?????????????????????????????

ie not mandrel bent & welded exhaust pipe from cat back ;)
22-09-2004, 10:23 PM
wynode

Why press bent?
22-09-2004, 10:28 PM
tanghy

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerbell

ie not mandrel bent & welded exhaust pipe from cat back ;)

ins't that such a waste of money
23-09-2004, 02:20 AM
EXIT

i got toda header+ straight pipe (custom) + apexi N1 muffler = 1900

and the result was pretty good, i can get ahead of stock DC2R about one car, end of 3rd.(rolling)
23-09-2004, 09:05 AM
type one

Quote:

Originally Posted by EXIT

i got toda header+ straight pipe (custom) + apexi N1 muffler = 1900

and the result was pretty good, i can get ahead of stock DC2R about one car, end of 3rd.(rolling)

yeah but how loud is the mother?? hahahaha

i can get three car lengths in front of a stock dc2r in 3rd and i have a stock muffler :confused: just kidding ya's.
24-09-2004, 02:31 AM
EXIT

ahahhaahaah, its loud, but i dont drive like a Ps ! so i havent got pulled over yet (got this set up for like 2years now) !!

hahaaha and about the car lenght, just trying to justifiy the 1900 i spend !
24-09-2004, 10:31 AM
tinkerbell

Quote:

Originally Posted by wynode

Why press bent?

mandrel bends cost about 30 dollars each off the shelf. plus you have to individually weld each piece all together...

my exhaust would have about 6 bends, so i reckon press bending (which is virtually free) is a much more cost effective method of making an exhaust pipe.