*this is getting changed a small tomorrow with a center exit muffler of the correct length I will edit - I will also add some vids this weekend *

I'll call it v.9 and not 1 because the wrong muffler was used (my fault) this one is a 14inch can the one I meant to order was a 22inch can of the same style same basic thing just more noise suppression, anyway 2 more days and I'll get the right one installed.

So far nothing I have seen from all motor s2000 daily drivers has convinced me that a little more peak power and alot of noise is worth losing normal low and mid range power by going with a 3 inch exhaust.

So I was more than happy when I called John @ Hytech about using a 2.5 inch exhaust and mating it to someday to the long tube header set-up when he told me that he had just built one and the owner couldn't stop raving about it's superior power band. = win

So after having heard like a gillion other exhaust I figured I'd save alot of money and get a better product by building my own.

So the basic parts



Tuner Pro test pipe - cheapo but will get replaced by the longer header - 40 bux shipped egay with help parts 40009 twin spark plug defouler o2 cell fix

Maganflow spun cell cat with dual band clamps (summit wont ship this to CA btw but amazon will for 90 bux)

A bit about the cat - since it's a slip fit it can be easily replaced by any muffler shop for a car sound ect for 70 bux so no more 800 dollar honda or 280 dollar dirrect fit high flows + spun cells are incredibly durable and very high flow, most really high end exhaust systems use them for that reason.

Magnaflow offset muffler 14inch shown 18 overall - the offset makes for greater sound suppression but no lost power and in this case a more compact fit - 90 shipped.

So all stainless parts - 15 pounds shown for 230 bux - total exhaust would end up about 20 pounds from the header back for a loss of about 50 pounds which was enough to raise the rear of my car enough to level the suspension height and reduce some camber

And here's what it looks like installed (once it's completed it will be pulled and high temp coated black with rustoleum bbq paint) The fitment looks a little off from this angle plus the longer muffler will push the face of the muffler and angle a little different but I happened to have a moment to type this up will edit later.









LP racing here in cucamonga did the work in about 3 hours and the total including parts was 700

10611 Pullman Court, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 948-9583

Also another great place that stocks all of the parts (will not remove a cat so you'd better have a test pipe installed already)

fast intentions - does true mandrel bending btw for the same money and same great welding

8725 Canby Avenue, Northridge CA (818) 882-2788


Anyway it's meaty now, very deep and alot of midrange and top end but when I get the other muffler installed and driven in I will be posting some in dept vid in action.

 

Which city is the second place you mentioned? I'm in rancho an I need one of my pipes bent.

 

that muffler...

 

exactly what was going through my mind.

Good job on the build, but that muffler looks rediculous hanging like that. I know the black will blend it in more, but it will still be noticable. To each his own.

 

....is meant to disappear, when it's painted black it will be near invisible. The problem is of course if you mount it completely under the bumper you'd have to run a much smaller muffler which would be louder and use more angles or run the n1 style exhaust which I detest -

v1 will have a slightly different fit more flush against the bumper and a smaller visible muffler face.

****The replacement is an offset in center out*** will edit tomorrow don't worry geez... haterade about to explode the internetz!!!!!

 

Eek

 

Props for ingenuity man, sure it will sound great! Any plans to dyno? We need a video clip!

 

kinda cool. kinda not.

 

I give you for being creative and thinking outside the box but $700 is a lot for a custom exhaust. Maybe if it proved good gains it would be worth it. I hope you get your moneys worth.

 

The new HKS 75mm exhaust is only like $600..Berk also just came out with a 3" headerback single that looks pretty awesome, and you have an option to put in one of their cat's for about the same price.