you work for GameStop? can you hook me up with new games's discounts?

 

I have a HKS, my g/f has the Comptech. HKS is louder, but Comtech has less drone. Im starting to like her Comptech more than mine.

 

Comptech = Higher BLING factor and a more subtle note. HKS sounds more aggrezzive, but from what I have heard it will make you want to shoot yourself on a long road trip (just hear-say). My Comptech sounds aggressive down low, no drone, and looks closer to stock. I have also heard that HKS also loses power. Comptech has dyno'd at a 2-3whp gain (check comptechusa.com for the sheets). Another good thing (IMO) is that in VTEC intake noise overtakes the exhaust note, which I LOVE (I have an INJEN CAI).

John

 

HKS , no drone in my AP2. I've got the comptech intake and header also. Does the AEM/Injen CAI make cars more prone to droning? It sure seems like it!

 

Both look really nice. The Comptech mufflers are larger than the HKS'. There is considerable "booming" at lower rpms with the HKS. I am hesitant to call it droning because it goes away at light throttle applications. Just very bassy. On a long trip, the HKS is barely louder than stock and at higher rpms, the engine noise takes over.

I would never trust a manufactuer's dyno sheets. Until I see real before and after results, I am going to assume that all aftermarket dual exhausts have negligble gains/losses. They are merely for sound. Only a single can show gains to speak of.

 

Comptech provides 2-4 whp gain. HKS provides 0.
HKS looks way better.
HKS sounds way better.
My HKS never droned. I used to have it but then opted for a single only because I wanted power. I sometimes wish I kept it despite everything. HKS is a sweet exhaust.

 

I had a Comptech and I loved it!

 

I have an HKS, and even if it lost 10hp (which I dont think it loses any) its worth the sound.

 

i would say that HKS is the favorite. the HKS Hi-Power sounds really clean. what do you think if the Amuse R1? $1,000.00 + exhaust.

who makes better headers? Toda or Amuse or J's Racing?

 

hks but only if you dont live in a salty area, beach or winter since the aluminizing piping rusts.