HKS Exhaust install.
10-18-2000, 09:38 PM
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Got the exhaust today and installed it myself. Used ramp on the back wheels. This was sufficient to access under the car; guess I'm not too big for that!
Taking off old exhaust covered pretty well before, I think. Hung the back mufflers first, then the forward muffler behind the cat. Then used the bolts to put the middle part in place. Tightened to 33 n-m (~25 ft-lbs). Replaced back brace I had taken off to do the job.
About the cat-back... well made and nice to see that the pipes are are merely perforated where they are in the canisters: no baffles.
Sounds deeper and throater than stock with sound only slightly louder at idle. I found less tendency to decelerate below 3.5K rpm, perhaps due to less back pressure. I think Gregstevens' feeling of more pep midrange is right on, and the sound is truly nice.
I am very pleased with this purchase and feel I notice objective changes in better performance and sound. I too would be interested in dyno results.
Taking off old exhaust covered pretty well before, I think. Hung the back mufflers first, then the forward muffler behind the cat. Then used the bolts to put the middle part in place. Tightened to 33 n-m (~25 ft-lbs). Replaced back brace I had taken off to do the job.
About the cat-back... well made and nice to see that the pipes are are merely perforated where they are in the canisters: no baffles.
Sounds deeper and throater than stock with sound only slightly louder at idle. I found less tendency to decelerate below 3.5K rpm, perhaps due to less back pressure. I think Gregstevens' feeling of more pep midrange is right on, and the sound is truly nice.
I am very pleased with this purchase and feel I notice objective changes in better performance and sound. I too would be interested in dyno results.
10-18-2000, 09:54 PM
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I was part of the group buy from MG racing. Paid about $700 total because the shipping was over $100.
The sound IS sweet. Varies according to throttle pressure but never raspy or tinny or "farty".
No welding required at all. Old cat back came out after undoing only 3 nuts and taking off the hangers. Power wrench not required. HKS installed by bolting 3 pieces together. Piece of cake but patience required to get the old back mufflers off the hangers.
Took me about 2 hours to do. I was able to do it without help, and I knew I could call my son anytime to help if I needed it.
The sound IS sweet. Varies according to throttle pressure but never raspy or tinny or "farty".
No welding required at all. Old cat back came out after undoing only 3 nuts and taking off the hangers. Power wrench not required. HKS installed by bolting 3 pieces together. Piece of cake but patience required to get the old back mufflers off the hangers.
Took me about 2 hours to do. I was able to do it without help, and I knew I could call my son anytime to help if I needed it.
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