Sad truth is, I'm just now falling into tuning. My roommate last year got me interested in cars, and since then that interest has only exploded. Problem is, I have no clue where to begin =/ I've been reading as many forum posts as time permits, because I know that most of you have the experience I'm looking to learn from.

The victim is a 97 Accord LX 2dr, and I'm looking for some help with an exhaust system. I'm pretty certain I want to go dual, but I haven't found much to work with online. It seems dual kits are only for the V6, so my questions are:

a) Is it possible (and relatively simple) to install a dual exhaust system on my ride?

b) Does that involve converting the current system, or would it be a simple bolt-on?

c) What companies would offer those options for me, and which would be the best to go with?

Really looking for some help with this one, and I'm sure I'll be back later for more advice :dunno:

Also, more specifically for a 97 Accord, what other forums might you guys point me towards? Thanks.

 

First of all, might I ask why you want dual exhaust? You will lose performance...

Other than that it is very possible but you will have to find a local shop to do it for you custom... should cost from 250-500 dependant on what mufflers you use.

More explanation to come... bell just rang.

 

no one makes a bolt on dual muffler system for the 5g accord. you have to have it made at a muffler shop. since theyre not tuned by any manufacturer, they tend to sound pretty crappy.

 

^^Agreed, theres really no need for dual exhaust. It is definately possible but what you'll have to do is proabably split from the main pipe after the rear axle and make sure you split as evenly as possible. If its split wrong, in cold starts you'll see exhaust coming out one side and not the other. Either way you'll lose power and it should be done striclty to show cars.

 

ehh... u wont loose much power... not like the accord has much power to begin with. eitherway, its still slow

 

Thanks for the advice... Since all of you seem to be in agreement about the performance issue, I think I'll avoid the dual exhaust. Granted, I think the dual carries a nicer look, but like you said, that's a thing for show cars.

So lets take a look at single tube exhausts. I was reading over a post earlier on the Tsudo Fireball, and a few people seemed to be really pleased with it. Any suggestions for a system that'll carry decent performance, provide a deep, clean sound, and carry a nice look. I'm not interested in the coffee-can size mufflers or anything that sounds like a dirtbike. Looking for something classy.

Again, thanks for the advice on avoiding the dual system.

 

GReddy EVO.

 

greddy evo...

 

answer to A) yeah its simple the hardest part is welding a second set of hangers thats about it
answer to B) u can either get a bolt on kit (many companies do them but mostly for the V6) out side of that all it is, is pipe work any good shop can do it
answer to C) personally i would do a single exhaust but a full cat back system since its a straight bolt on no welding or mod'ing needed

outside of the answers if u have a I4 accord the dual exhaust is just for show and noise u'll have no real gains. most cars today do a dual exhuast due to sound restrictions only. on an I4 u'll have so much lag in ur system its defeats any gains u'll have. its up to u and what u want gains or show.. my 2c

 

greddy evo or apexi ws seem to be the most popular

imo greddy evo is the best.