Tanabe exhausts
10-31-2006, 01:51 PM
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Tanabe exhausts
Is there a significant difference in power or sound between the different levels of the tanabe exhausts? (super medalion hyper, Ultra Medalion, Super racing) And is tanabe a good exhaust or is there a better one? I had a magnaflow and I am looking for an improvement... not super loud but a throaty growl with decent power...
10-31-2006, 03:08 PM
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As a general rule, the straight-through canister-style exhausts (Hyper Medalion, Apex'i N1, etc) will be much louder than chambered or refraction/ absorption mufflers (RS*R ExMag, Apex'i World Sport / WS II).
While Tanabe is certainly a decent company, the specific products you've mentioned will have a crackling, high-pitched exhaust note that would drive you nuts on any lengthy journey.
I remain a staunch advocate of the Apexi WS II.
If you have enormous power goals in your future, the GReddy SP2 is another decent candidate.
While Tanabe is certainly a decent company, the specific products you've mentioned will have a crackling, high-pitched exhaust note that would drive you nuts on any lengthy journey.
I remain a staunch advocate of the Apexi WS II.
If you have enormous power goals in your future, the GReddy SP2 is another decent candidate.
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10-31-2006, 04:30 PM
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As a general rule, the straight-through canister-style exhausts (Hyper Medalion, Apex'i N1, etc) will be much louder than chambered or refraction/ absorption mufflers (RS*R ExMag, Apex'i World Sport / WS II).
While Tanabe is certainly a decent company, the specific products you've mentioned will have a crackling, high-pitched exhaust note that would drive you nuts on any lengthy journey.
I remain a staunch advocate of the Apexi WS II.
If you have enormous power goals in your future, the GReddy SP2 is another decent candidate.
While Tanabe is certainly a decent company, the specific products you've mentioned will have a crackling, high-pitched exhaust note that would drive you nuts on any lengthy journey.
I remain a staunch advocate of the Apexi WS II.
If you have enormous power goals in your future, the GReddy SP2 is another decent candidate.
10-31-2006, 04:50 PM
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I'm considering an RSR Exmag for my exhaust, mostly because of it's OEM looks, but is there a real difference in performance between the chambered muffler on this type of exhaust and a straight-through like the one previously mentioned? I know there's many schools of thought on it (e.g. more backpressure, more torque, etc.) but what's your take on it, having an Apexi WS? Thanks.
Here's the way I see it: When you use the car on a daily basis, why subject yourself to a barely legal exhaust that drones like hell on the highway and puts you on a first-name basis with the local constable?
From a performance perspective, the WS2 and RSR ExMag have plenty of headroom for most builds.
If all you're doing is cams, I/H/E and a 50 shot, the RSR / WSII won't be a significant bottleneck. The overall capacity of the WSII and diameter of the tubing will be fine.
However, if your plans include turbocharging, the marginally larger diameter of the Greddy SP2 -- which is a straight-through design -- is a better choice.
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11-04-2006, 01:37 PM
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This is a great exaust guide with sound clips:
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=451
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=451
11-04-2006, 06:24 PM
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This is a great exaust guide with sound clips:
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=451
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=451
Doesnt have LS sound clips, and doesnt have the clip for hyper... just super racing...
Thanks Honura...