Exhausts the age old question

[jdmishcb7]

Okay here's the question:

I like the Apex'i WS and GReddy SP

However, I would like something else, I read down below that Thermal sounds nice, but I haven't seen them online anywhere. I REALLY like the Apex'i Dunk Catback, but I haven't seen any CB7s with them installed. Anyone have anything to add?

[ZigenBallZ]

DC Sports... perfect sound, all SS.... my personal favorite.

or

Tanabe Super Hyper Medallion... supposed to be on the quiet side and all SS...

only other one I'd consider would be the Thermal...


Greddy SP & Apexi WS are played out on 4thGens IMO...

[peartrox]

I'm looking into the OBX DTM cat-back, but really want to know what the sound is like. Only thing I've heard so far was it was a little on the loud side. Still up in the air on it I guess. I really like the almost stock look of it for my EX

[h22sparkle]

go custom unless you got like 500 or 600 bucks to burn or save up towards the swap

[jdmishcb7]

Does anyone have anything to say about the Dunk?

I'd perfer not to go custom just so i can have manderal bends, it's a xmas gift anyway

[MansuAccord]

I got a APEX'i Dunk on my car.:D


Glenn

[HondaFan81]

These are best prices off my bookmarked websites on the followins exh. systems. hope it helps.

www.nipponpower.com has:

Thermal R&D classic SS, 60mm piping $496

www.adventon.com has:

Tanabe S. Medallion Hyper (SS, 60mm piping w/100mm tip) $444

Apexi World sport $367

www.modacar.com has:

DC sports SS $518

[jdmishcb7]

Thanks for the replies,

I have one more question, I've found an exhaust on eBay for like $250, mandral bent, 2.5" I think it's Invidia or Tsudo, I can't remember which it was, I think I may get those, since an exhaust is a exhaust, and if it's mandral bent, I'm happy. Any experience with these ones?

[Andrew]

Unless you're forced induction, or you're making more power than most higher displacement engines, 2.5" is a bit large. It'll work, and you'll feel gains in the top end, but you may (or may not) feel a drop in power and torque in the midrange. My advice would be to stick with a 2.25" system.

[h22sparkle]

hmmm smsp is just right for you bro guaranteed to give you some hp http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=683568

[h22sparkle]

no but you may wanna try a smsp and the best part its nice and quiet and has a good rep.

[acch22]

Originally posted by jdmishcb7
Thanks for the replies,

I have one more question, I've found an exhaust on eBay for like $250, mandral bent, 2.5" I think it's Invidia or Tsudo, I can't remember which it was, I think I may get those, since an exhaust is a exhaust, and if it's mandral bent, I'm happy. Any experience with these ones?

Thats where you're wrong, and exhaust is not just an exhaust. What is it that you want for your car, looks or performance? Take your time and get some thing that is worth it. I was going crazy finding something that was quiet, appealing to the eye and put up good numbers. Took me along time to find what I wanted but I got. I was going with the high priced brands but found Magnaflow and I don't regret it not one bit. By the way, Thermal and Magnaflow is the same company.

[acch22]

Read where it starts talking about The Muffler. http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/9912scc_ssbbpart2/index.html

This is from SCC:
"a typical stock muffler must have an intricate and labyrinth-like internal flow path to help slow and cool the hot vibrating exhaust gas. It contains baffles that cause the exhaust flow to reverse direction and intermix. These are great for reducing noise but are not so great for having good power-unleashing flow."

"A good, properly sized, perforated-core, straight-through muffler will add only about 1 to 2 psi of backpressure to your exhaust system. Mufflers like the Walker Ultra Flow, Thermal, A'PEX, Borla, Edelbrock or Magna Flow are examples of a good, low backpressure mufflers with an absorption design. Many premade exhausts like A'PEX, Tanabe, GReddy or HKS are also of the free-flowing absorption design."

[SoySauceCb7]

Ok i can tell you from experience dont go with a cheep exhaust i had a ractive exhaust and even though it worked it sounded like ass, now there are many options you can go with a thermal research and development which is a beutiful exhaust that im getting, you can get a apex'i which is a beutiful stainless steel exhauts with a quiet exhaust note, and then there is the greddy sp and evo systems even though i liek the evo its absolutly huge and when i sau huge i mean HUGE dude you have no idea how large the canister is untill you see it in person its ridiculous, i wouldn get that for that reason even though its quiet, To give you an idea of how large it is if you cut it in half you could fit you head in it with room to spare, no joke its the most bulbus thing in teh world so in my opinion and experience either go apex'i ws or thermal r and d, o yeah there is one more exhaust, rs-r makes a exhaust that is dyno tested and is excellent, it doesnt however look as good but i can tell you that it performes engineered and designed in osaka japan. Heres the site, www.rs-r.com/products.htm ok then you also have tanabe's hyper medallion exhaust which is awesome in quality but to me lacks the finess and look of other exhausts. Enjoy

[deevergote.]

I know this thread is old, but if you're still in the market for an exhaust, I believe 92accordDX has the Apexi Dunk on his CB7. It's a little big, IMO, but still nice... and it sounds WAY better than my custom exhaust!

[92accordcoupe]

I would suggest to NOT get an oval canister. I have a universal Ractive muffler with 2-1/4" piping I bought off some site (Don't remember, been like 2-1/2 years). It's too loud, I've got 3 tickets for it so far, doesn't help that you can't go 2 minutes w/o seeing a cop :angry: Anyways, I'd go with a system with an oval canister, such as the Greddy SP, RS-R, and DC I think has an oval canister. That RS-R isn't the best looking, but it seems like a good system, and it's supposed to be very quiet. Every oval canister I've heard sounds nice and deep, and isn't too loud where you're getting a little too much attention.

[92accordDx]

I have the dunk. I like it alot the only think i wish i could change is how low it sits i scrape on everthing. Its not loud when your crusing alog but when you get on it its loud. It doesnt have a lould drone in side the car you cant really hear it. good luck finding one though becuase they stop making them. but im sure you could find one used Apexi makes the best exaust in my opinion.

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by HondaFan81
These are best prices off my bookmarked websites on the followins exh. systems. hope it helps.

Tanabe S. Medallion Hyper (SS, 60mm piping w/100mm tip) $444



I got mine for $350 (picked it up so no shipping).

http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com/

[ZigenBallZ]

Originally posted by 92accordcoupe
I would suggest to NOT get an oval canister....

Anyways, I'd go with a system with an oval canister...

Every oval canister I've heard sounds nice and deep...

I'm cornfused...:shocked:

and BTW just to confirm....the DC does have an oval can...which is either good or bad or both according to 92accordcoupe...:D

[92accordcoupe]

Sorry, I meant not get a CIRCLE canister. Some of them sound good, I'm not saying they all sound bad. I just think that oval canisters sound better.

[DrLove'sKuDang]

i think thats cause the circular mufflers uually have a straight through design with just a perforated tube to help reduce sound.

[deevergote.]

Straight through designs are technically better for exhaust flow, but for most purposes, an oval canister with low restriction would be fine... and not nearly as loud.

[goeatsomestuff]

The Magnaflow looks like a good exhaust for the money, but does anyone have pictures of it on their CB7, or even better a sound clip?

thanks in advance
-goandeatsomestuff

[deevergote.]

Magnaflow is definitely quality. You'd pay more for some of the popular "import" brands for less quality.

[excalibur02]

if Apexi is played out then i am played out

i got it and its lovely i have the dc sports 4-2-1 headers to the magnaflow hi-flow cat then to the 2.5 inch mandrel piping then the apexi and its loud not to mention a nice back fire its sick if i am at 2nd gear around 3gs just let go then hit the gas slightly and pop pop pppop yup dats it

no sound clip sorry

hey dx i wanna hear urs to compare ours both maybe in a meet i hope

[92accordDx]

i would like to put up some sound clips but my camera takes 60 sec. videos but no sound.

[Fearit22]

Originally posted by 92accordcoupe
I would suggest to NOT get an oval canister. I have a universal Ractive muffler with 2-1/4" piping I bought off some site (Don't remember, been like 2-1/2 years). It's too loud, I've got 3 tickets for it so far, doesn't help that you can't go 2 minutes w/o seeing a cop :angry: Anyways, I'd go with a system with an oval canister, such as the Greddy SP, RS-R, and DC I think has an oval canister. That RS-R isn't the best looking, but it seems like a good system, and it's supposed to be very quiet. Every oval canister I've heard sounds nice and deep, and isn't too loud where you're getting a little too much attention.
What did they give you a ticket for? As far as I know as long as it is under 90 db they can't write you a ticket.

[NutBucket]

Yeah, that's the law but its also the cop's discretion. If he feels its too loud boom, ticket.

[92accordcoupe]

I got tickets for my exhaust being too loud. :angry: Cops in Bellevue are complete assholes. Every night I'm out, I usually see at least a couple people pulled over. I once saw 8 cops within about 1/2 mile, some driving and some who had people pulled over. Two of the times I got exhaust tickets, the cop had his blinker on one way, then I drove by and he switched his blinker the other way and pulled me over. All 3 times it was around 11:00-12:00 at night. I try to avoid driving in Bellevue at night, and if I do, I stay off main roads.

[Fearit22]

That's really ***. If I got a ticket like that I would at least fight it. I'm suprised I haven't had any problems. I have a full exhaust and I'm running a test pipe. That thing is loud as hell. If I ever get in trouble like that I'm going to put my catalytic converter back on and fight the ticket ... cops are bitches sometimes...

[Sho Nuff]

I thought that backfire was bad? Wish i had it though :rolleyes:

[excalibur02]

hey sho nuff wish all u want man its that day

happy bday man

oh yea backfire i dunno had it since i installed the exhaust from the cat back and then when i got the headers it was louder and nicer my car runs fine since june and the headers since like october

[Sho Nuff]

Thanks man

Maybe headers will help me hear or obtain backfire. I guess i will get one afterall (last mod for this engine).

[Fearit22]

I really don't think the headers will help. I have cam, i/h/e etc. etc. and I still get a little bit of backfire. I think it might just be soem misfire due to my distributor being messed up.

[deevergote.]

Strange... I never really thought backfire was something that was desirable... to each his own, I guess!

I would think a quality header (you only need one) would probably reduce the chances of backfire, since they should increase steady exhaust flow.

Backfire is the explosion of prematurely ignited or unburned fuel in the manifold or exhaust... Not really a good thing, if you ask me! excalibur02, did you play with your ignition timing at all?

[Fearit22]

I sure as hell don't think backfire is desirable. I'm really hoping to get it fixed asap.

[excalibur02]

nah cheif i didnt do anything to the ignition timing

i started hearing it after i got the 2 1/2 inch piping wit the apexi n1 i got and then it got a little louder after i got the dc headers put in

and i have been taking it the mechanic and it runs fine he says and no he dont lie to me he installed my headers for free and does a bunch of shit for me so he is cool wit me

i will be changing my spark plugs and the wires soon maybe after all this snow goes away so i dont get like frost bite n shit

peace

[92accordDx]

back fire is not good :nono: