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HKS, BuddyClub, 5Zigen which brands exhaust better?

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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Default HKS, BuddyClub, 5Zigen which brands exhaust better?

HKS

Buddy Club spec 4,3

5Zigen fireball

how r they sound? and price?
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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team integra might be a better place... just search for an answer.

Most people here will for the most part just rep what they've got on their car, and dont have that much experience with stuff other than what they have..

Ive got the Zigs, and its not too shabby for how much I got it for.

whatever you do, make sure you're getting the proper cat back.
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Here is the exact link. http://www.team-integra.net/sections...search=exhaust

Apexi WS 2 sounds real nice if you dont want a huge exhaust tip.
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Ive experienced: Apex'i and Tanabe

how loud its gonna sound will depend on which style you choose.

Canister style (ie 5Zigen Fireball, Apex'I N1, Greddy EVO, Tanabe Racing Medallion) are all generally pretty loud because of their design.

Or you could go with the "stock" looking style exhausts (Apex'I WS, Greddy SP, Tanabe Hyper Medallion) and they sound very quiet. Almost close to stock.

Ive got a Tanabe Hyper Medallion on mine and its got a nice low tone. I love it!
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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^^ Wait a minute, didnt you sell your car? LOL

Anyways I also have the Tanabe Hyper Medallion full cat-back and this thing is nice deep and throaty. Its not like those fart cans, plus it looks good and is full stainless steel.

It wasnt the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Stay away from 5Zigen, I had one on my Integra originally, the canister rusted out from the inside. Replaced with a Greddy Evo which was quiet with the stock header and cat.

Right click and save as to hear what the Greddy Evo sounded like. This was with just an intake and exhaust, no other mods.

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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragon
Stay away from 5Zigen, I had one on my Integra originally, the canister rusted out from the inside. Replaced with a Greddy Evo which was quiet with the stock header and cat.

Right click and save as to hear what the Greddy Evo sounded like. This was with just an intake and exhaust, no other mods.
For my own sake... How long did you have it before that happened Wayne?
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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5Zigen sounds really freaky loud, but the buddy club spec 3 and 4 are all stainless steel, probably can last longer. hum,,,,

anyone know where is the Greddy and buddyClub dealer in toronto?
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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the apex'i ws sounds nice....but i don't think i like the way it looks or how it hangs low. Damn that was one of the only choices i liked. I thought the comptech would have been quiet...but it kind of sounds loud.
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 96vtec
For my own sake... How long did you have it before that happened Wayne?
For a couple of years. The condensation from the exhaust is what rusted it out. Once I was backing up, and the tip touched the curb, the entire canister broke and you could see the rust inside.
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Really? Wow... Thats really suprising to me. All the stuff Im hearing about the 5Zigs...

Is my car really that loud? Anyone on the board tell me honestly from experience? I never thought it was that bad...Thought it sounded way better than 99% of the axel backs out there, and weld on mufflers... And the other thing. Ive had it on there for about 75K, maybe a bit more. Through 3 full winters of commuting weather... And the only thing that has a little rust on it is the flanges underneith...

Im really curious now... Any input people?
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 96vtec
Im really curious now... Any input people?
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Thanks Sam, that was great help.

I knew I could count on you!
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Here's the truth about almost every exhaust out there. In the car all exhaust sound amazing. It's once you let someone else drive your car away and you hear it from the outside, that's when your mind changes.
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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HKS Hi-Power sounds better than sex IMO not loud and and has a nice low pitch to it...the ones for gen2's have 2 resonators....Smart
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Buff4Prez Yo
HKS Hi-Power sounds better than sex IMO not loud and and has a nice low pitch to it...the ones for gen2's have 2 resonators....Smart
So does the Kakimoto R that I ended up running , and it was full stainless, piping and canister
Old Jun 25, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WildoutWhiteGSR
Here's the truth about almost every exhaust out there. In the car all exhaust sound amazing. It's once you let someone else drive your car away and you hear it from the outside, that's when your mind changes.
When I sold my car and heard the new owner gunning it, man it almost made me cry. I miss my World Sport.
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