Allright...finally got some pictures back from a friend of mine that took pictures of me putting in the Nippon exhaust.

I worked on the exhaust at a friend's bodyshop...without a lift...it probably would have extended by install another hour.

Nippon Exhaust Install:

Time: 1 and 1/2 hours
Tools: Metric socket set, a friend to help out, wd40, borrow someone's lift if possible

Parts
-It came with Honda oem gaskets and stuff...pretty cool



Starting off
-You have to remove that brace on the right hand side...not too bad.
-The cat has some hard to reach 10 mm bolts...use a socket flex extention.

http://www.digicomp.cc/grandtouring/Nippon...nInstall001.jpg

Gettin Messy





[Edited by Unicron on 04-17-2001 at 07:54 AM]

 

Underside Shot
-Nippon exhaust has the ability to telescope horizontally and vertically (for the perfect fit). There are 3 brackets than can be loosened and the exhaust peices telescope.



Finish Line



http://www.digicomp.cc/grandtouring/Nippon...nInstall005.jpg


Afterthoughts

Great looking exhaust. Most of the sound difference between stock is below 3000 RPM...after that, it sounds pretty close to stock. Installation was a breeze, the Nippon exhaust fits great (love the adjustment ability)...the hardest part is unhooking the stock rubber hangers. It's easier to take the hangers off of the car instead of the exhaust (leave the hangers on the exhaust and lift the hangers off the car...it helps to have someone push up on the exhaust). I can't say I notice a performance gain...but you really can't notice even a 5 HP gain.


[Edited by Unicron on 04-17-2001 at 07:55 AM]

 

Great looking exhaust

Pancho

 

Who is that guy? He looks like Brad Pitt in Fight Club!

(Sorry I'm throwing in some useless posts to get to 400!)

 

It does look good. I especially like the low profile of the mufflers(can't stand mufflers that 'droop')

How would you characterize the difference in the exhaust note from stock? Is it deeper or more high pitched? I guess a good point of reference would be the HKS.

And how much was it?

Thanks

 

MHK S2000,

Nippon is a bit lower than HKS at 1000 to 3000 RPM. After that...there isn't much noise comming out of the Nippon exhaust. The exhaust is from MG Racing...and it's $1000 plus shipping.

http://www.mgracing.com/

Nippon MPG
http://www.digicomp.cc/grandtouring/movies/nippon.mpg

HKS MPG
http://www.digicomp.cc/grandtouring/movies/hks.mpeg

pancho,

Haha...thanks for answering my questions about the exhaust previously!

joe_s2k,

Lol...



[Edited by Unicron on 04-17-2001 at 08:40 AM]

 

Bruce Lee, I mean Unicron,

Looks nice. I like the tips. Did you get a chance to weigh it compared to the stock exhaust?

Thanks...

 

That's it... I'm going to start hitting the Gym!!! Oh... duh... were talking about the exhaust right?! LOL

Cool looking exhaust Uni!

Later,
:Kibro

 

Hey Timmeh,

Nice exhaust buddeh. It sure was damn hot outside when you and Ada were working on that thing. I got there when it was 3/4 of the way done and I was sweatin' like crazy. I still haven't heard it w/you driving yet, but I'm sure it sounds pretty nice.

Peace.

-Shawn

 

Please tell me Ada was topless too!! Where are those pics?!?!?

Looks cool. I know it helped to drop your times...you beat me!!

Mark