HKS -- SLANDER! Why?!

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Jan 5, 2007 | 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OCMusicJunkie,Jan 5 2007, 03:33 PM

I think the HKS has ~1-2hp gains by itself, which can easily turn into a loss on a dyno, if conditions aren't identical to the baseline.

I almost bought one, but I couldn't stand the idea of something other than stainless steel for the pipes. I've seen used HKS exhausts for sale, and they don't seem to hold up very well over a period of time.

Those are the old models. The new models dont rust. Ive had mine for 3 years, of abusive NY weather, salt and all, and it looks brand new.

Jan 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM

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[QUOTE=Witch D0ct0r,Jan 5 2007, 05:53 AM]I too am considering the HKS.

Jan 5, 2007 | 01:51 PM

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slander is spoken...when it's written, it's libel. I would have gotten the HKS, but I fell in love with my Invidia again when I outfitted my baby with a test pipe.

Jan 5, 2007 | 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chungtachicken,Jan 5 2007, 02:51 PM

slander is spoken...when it's written, it's libel.

your right..

Jan 5, 2007 | 07:06 PM

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Thanks for the info TJ, I may just go ahead and order it tomorrow. I plan on putting a Comptech blower on in a month or so, will this exhaust suffice for that as well? I've noticed on their website they sell a few different configurations and diameters.

Steve

Jan 5, 2007 | 08:11 PM

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no dammit i said buy my amuse

Jan 5, 2007 | 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Witch D0ct0r,Jan 5 2007, 08:06 PM

If you're going to SC it, I think you should go with a more free-flowing exhaust. The 70mm Sparrow or even the Invidia would be better options...

Jan 6, 2007 | 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vitt,Jan 5 2007, 01:08 PM

I've been wondering about the WS too. Your post is the first I read about that exhaust for the S. Did you end up getting one for your car?

I think it is similarly priced to the HKS. I wonder which is lighter?

Yeah, I ended up getting the WS2...I'm not a big fan for loud exhaust, especially for this car..I'm not a JDM whore either...Out of all the S2000's around that I have heard, I like the HKS, WS2 and stock....Everything else that I have heard in PERSON (Which I have heard many) is ricey to me...I think you should go with the HKS if you want something that has a more noted exhaust tone, but not too loud..The WS2 is just a tad louder than stock, but gives a nice, deep tone and no raspy noise no matter how high the revs..As far as gains, I have only seen a couple of dyno's that prove that a exhaust alone makes power...Usually the single, JDM one's do, but I can't justify paying $1,200+ for something that only makes a couple of HP and sounds like shit unless I was to go FI...