I need some help with an exhaust choice...

SCSi · 06-27-2007, 12:33 AM

Hey everyone, its my first post on a new username but I have been reading for a while. I am in the SoCal, USC area (hence the name) for the record. First car was a Chevy Crapalier (ohv piece of crap), then an EJ20 WRX, now the Si which i am starting to love as much as the wrx.

Let me first of all say, yes I have searched and looked in many threads about exhausts and I am not looking for a (insert exhaust here) FTW opinion. I have narrowed it down to the Greddy Ti-C which I believe is 60mm and the Vibrant, which is 2 and a half, correct me if I am wrong.

My problem is that all of the sound clips are discouraging. I know that all of the exhausts sound different in person, but I can't seem to find the sound I would like. Granted, I am coming from a wrx that had a Borla exhaust that sounded like heaven and steel had beautiful smooth deep sounding babies. I just want to make sure that I am not going to end up with a can of burnt rice after dropping some hard earned money. I think I am looking for what everyone is looking for, a deep smooth tone that is lively sounding, but not like a jet aircraft engine.

So please, I need your help. Thanks in advance because

has been winning me over quickly from my old boxer engine.

LoverOfCivics · 06-27-2007, 05:23 AM

Skunk 2 Ftw

FTalento · 06-27-2007, 07:49 AM

Try the Magnaflow cat back.

jimmychoi · 06-27-2007, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoverOfCivics

Skunk 2 Ftw

I have the skunk2 as well...one of the deepest but loudest exhausts out there...

inyong1988 · 06-27-2007, 10:27 AM

vibrant

**Yodums** · 06-27-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCSi

Hey everyone, its my first post on a new username but I have been reading for a while. I am in the SoCal, USC area (hence the name) for the record. First car was a Chevy Crapalier (ohv piece of crap), then an EJ20 WRX, now the Si which i am starting to love as much as the wrx.

Let me first of all say, yes I have searched and looked in many threads about exhausts and I am not looking for a (insert exhaust here) FTW opinion. I have narrowed it down to the Greddy Ti-C which I believe is 60mm and the Vibrant, which is 2 and a half, correct me if I am wrong.

My problem is that all of the sound clips are discouraging. I know that all of the exhausts sound different in person, but I can't seem to find the sound I would like. Granted, I am coming from a wrx that had a Borla exhaust that sounded like heaven and steel had beautiful smooth deep sounding babies. I just want to make sure that I am not going to end up with a can of burnt rice after dropping some hard earned money. I think I am looking for what everyone is looking for, a deep smooth tone that is lively sounding, but not like a jet aircraft engine.

So please, I need your help. Thanks in advance because

has been winning me over quickly from my old boxer engine.

Judging from your needs and past experiences, I would probably recommend a non-canister setup to avoid any excessive raspy or "farting" noises. I'd probably recommend the following choices:

Vibrant
Apexi WS2
Tanabe
GReddy SP2
Comptech

I'd probably look into the Vibrant. It's got a nice deep tone to it and from what I've seen, nothing "ricey" per se. Otherwise, the WS2 seems to be promising as well. Tanabe is very quiet. It's quieter than the stock exhaust. The SP2 is also very quiet. The Comptech is going to be hard to come across.

As a suggestion, I would probably post in the So. Cal forum whether or not anyone could help you out and demonostrate what the exhaust sounds like in person. As you stated, the sound in the videos and real life differ greatly. I personally think you'd be making a wrong choice with a canister setup, if you did go that route.

Moved to Bolt Ons and All Motor.

robinsonda1 · 06-27-2007, 01:46 PM

Based on what I've read so far, I would recommend Vibrant or Tanabe. The Vibrant sounds good and looks almost stock. The Tanabe looks similar to stock as well and is quiter which is good if you're in CA, you won't attract any attention from 5-0.

inyong1988 · 06-27-2007, 01:50 PM

SCSi · 06-27-2007, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the help everyone, looks like from everyone's responses I'll probably be going with the vibrant when I get the cash. I'll check in with the socal forum to see if there is a meet where I can better sense of the sound I can expect.

junkcheung1 · 06-27-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCSi

Hey everyone, its my first post on a new username but I have been reading for a while. I am in the SoCal, USC area (hence the name) for the record. First car was a Chevy Crapalier (ohv piece of crap), then an EJ20 WRX, now the Si which i am starting to love as much as the wrx.

Let me first of all say, yes I have searched and looked in many threads about exhausts and I am not looking for a (insert exhaust here) FTW opinion. I have narrowed it down to the Greddy Ti-C which I believe is 60mm and the Vibrant, which is 2 and a half, correct me if I am wrong.

My problem is that all of the sound clips are discouraging. I know that all of the exhausts sound different in person, but I can't seem to find the sound I would like. Granted, I am coming from a wrx that had a Borla exhaust that sounded like heaven and steel had beautiful smooth deep sounding babies. I just want to make sure that I am not going to end up with a can of burnt rice after dropping some hard earned money. I think I am looking for what everyone is looking for, a deep smooth tone that is lively sounding, but not like a jet aircraft engine.

So please, I need your help. Thanks in advance because

has been winning me over quickly from my old boxer engine.

Go PM Excelerate, he knows exhaust.

CanyonM28Si · 06-27-2007, 06:43 PM

Go with the vibrant it got a nice deep tone has that stock appearence i just ordered mine im just waiting for it to come in

ibanez37 · 06-27-2007, 06:59 PM

+1 to Vibrant... Trust me I was just like you. The uneven header setup on the Boxer combined with a nice exhaust = PURE SEX. This as well as my old 4.6 Mustang

Most 4 cylinder exhausts sound like ass to me no matter what. But I like some sound coming from my car. Got the Vibrant and it is DEEP. The clips really don't do it justice. Sounds great. Really getting this 4 cylinder to grow on me now. Also, my friend has the Skunk2 60mm and it sounds great as well. No rasp, very deep, decently loud, but not too loud. You can't go wrong with either, and this is coming from the last guy who would be liking 4 cylinder exhaust systems :)

robinsonda1 · 06-28-2007, 02:18 AM

I was on the fence about which exhaust to get also, I finally ordered the Vibrant last night. Can't wait to install it!

civic08 · 06-28-2007, 04:00 AM

there are plenty of honda exhaust choices that you can choose from. there is borla, magnaflow, flowmaster, etc.. it would really depend on your choice and the money that your willing to spend on one.. good luck.. just get the one which you think best for your ride.. :)

pure2.0 · 06-28-2007, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civic08

there are plenty of honda exhaust choices that you can choose from. there is Skunk2, APexi, GReddy, Tanabe, Buddy Club, etc.... it would really depend on your choice and the money that your willing to spend on one.. good luck.. just get the one which you think best for your ride.. :)

Edited for you.....

LoverOfCivics · 06-28-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civic08

there is only one choice you should get Skunk2

Quote:

Originally Posted by pure2.0

Edited for you.....

No I fixed it for him

FA5SI · 06-28-2007, 12:08 PM

i might go with vibrant as well when they come out with a catback for the fa5

civicrider56 · 06-28-2007, 12:37 PM

i got a cat back magnaflow exhaust system and its tight as hell....it sounds really good but its not too loud

blueice1984 · 06-28-2007, 12:40 PM

Am I the only one who likes buddy club pro spec??? I heard clips on youtube, it sounds sick!

pure2.0 · 06-28-2007, 12:45 PM

The Buddy Club sounds amazing, but it is very loud. I had it on my car for about a week and then sold it. Just could not take the volume.

06-27-2007, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
SCSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I need some help with an exhaust choice... Hey everyone, its my first post on a new username but I have been reading for a while. I am in the SoCal, USC area (hence the name) for the record. First car was a Chevy Crapalier (ohv piece of crap), then an EJ20 WRX, now the Si which i am starting to love as much as the wrx. Let me first of all say, yes I have searched and looked in many threads about exhausts and I am not looking for a (insert exhaust here) FTW opinion. I have narrowed it down to the Greddy Ti-C which I believe is 60mm and the Vibrant, which is 2 and a half, correct me if I am wrong. My problem is that all of the sound clips are discouraging. I know that all of the exhausts sound different in person, but I can't seem to find the sound I would like. Granted, I am coming from a wrx that had a Borla exhaust that sounded like heaven and steel had beautiful smooth deep sounding babies. I just want to make sure that I am not going to end up with a can of burnt rice after dropping some hard earned money. I think I am looking for what everyone is looking for, a deep smooth tone that is lively sounding, but not like a jet aircraft engine. So please, I need your help. Thanks in advance because has been winning me over quickly from my old boxer engine.

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robinsonda1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany/ San Antonio Posts: 393 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	Based on what I've read so far, I would recommend Vibrant or Tanabe. The Vibrant sounds good and looks almost stock. The Tanabe looks similar to stock as well and is quiter which is good if you're in CA, you won't attract any attention from 5-0.

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06-27-2007, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
SCSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the help everyone, looks like from everyone's responses I'll probably be going with the vibrant when I get the cash. I'll check in with the socal forum to see if there is a meet where I can better sense of the sound I can expect.

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CanyonM28Si Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 17 Mike Canon iTrader: 0 / 0%	Go with the vibrant it got a nice deep tone has that stock appearence i just ordered mine im just waiting for it to come in

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ibanez37 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Age: 23 Posts: 1,954 Blake iTrader: 2 / 100%	+1 to Vibrant... Trust me I was just like you. The uneven header setup on the Boxer combined with a nice exhaust = PURE SEX. This as well as my old 4.6 Mustang Most 4 cylinder exhausts sound like ass to me no matter what. But I like some sound coming from my car. Got the Vibrant and it is DEEP. The clips really don't do it justice. Sounds great. Really getting this 4 cylinder to grow on me now. Also, my friend has the Skunk2 60mm and it sounds great as well. No rasp, very deep, decently loud, but not too loud. You can't go wrong with either, and this is coming from the last guy who would be liking 4 cylinder exhaust systems :)

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robinsonda1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany/ San Antonio Posts: 393 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	I was on the fence about which exhaust to get also, I finally ordered the Vibrant last night. Can't wait to install it!

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civic08 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	there are plenty of honda exhaust choices that you can choose from. there is borla, magnaflow, flowmaster, etc.. it would really depend on your choice and the money that your willing to spend on one.. good luck.. just get the one which you think best for your ride.. :)

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06-28-2007, 12:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
pure2.0 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 681 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The Buddy Club sounds amazing, but it is very loud. I had it on my car for about a week and then sold it. Just could not take the volume.