S13s exhaust's variables

Post by **S13s Lost Illusion** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I'm just wondering what exhaust is best for an '91 S13. My friend's own civics, preludes, integras, and soon one of them will own a "Supra 7" (Rx-7 with Supra engine). Anyways, most of them recommend the Tanabe Exhaust system, and I was wondering what everyone recommends for S13s. And I found out Tanabe doesn't make exhaust for S13s, only for the years 95-99... That sucks...

Is there a webpage that shows the specs and performance about BLitz, HKs and others? I mean like dyno tests and rated performances against each other, and the how much Hp they add to your car. I've seen it in magazines like Turbo magazine and stuff, and I was just wondering if anyone knew.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

well this is the SR forum...if you dont have a turbo car, then what we will recommend will not help you...you;ll be better off posting this in the KA forum or general...

you'll want a 3" exhaust (if you have a turbo setup)...3" with the least bends as possible...after that its just the quality and finish of the steal that makes the difference...

Apexi N1 is the most popular.....

http://www.hksusa.com will have hks info

http://www.apexi.com will have apexi info, etc etc etc....

Post by **lucky** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Damn you Jesse....I was just about to post the same thing

I still say be a real man and get the HKS Ti 4" exhaust.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

my friend has a 4" on his scooby...and its AUto with a level10 transmission..the thing idles louder than a diesel, lol....

yes, go with titanium, like Lucky said : )

Post by **lucky** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I've never actually heard the HKS Ti on a 240SX but a single turbo supra with that exhaust is the best sounding car I've ever heard. I guess I'll just have to wait till I start my project unless someone has a sound clip of it on a SR powered 240SX

I H8 - Has your friend had any problems with his Level 10 transmission? I've heard nothing but bad things about them.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

My friend Freds brother has one in his 5.0(mustang), and has had nothing but problems...its very very nice when it works, for the first couple of days : )...but then he just has problems.....

ben with the scooby hasnt said anything bad about it....doesnt drag race though....and i dont know how honest the kid is anymore.....sigh

Post by **lucky** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

there's your problem...he doesn't race with it. I'm sure once he takes it to the track a few times it will blow up

Post by **SR20DET240** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

sorry for being american, but i can't stand the 4" exhaust. its the stereotype of a rice burner.

Apexi N1 Duals get my vote!

Post by **S13s Lost Illusion** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Thanks for the info, but you recommend buying the exhaust now, then buying the motor, cuz I can the buy the exhaust now then get the motor later during the year.

Kinda of topic, but does anyone know where I can get an SR in california? I'm gonna have the money by February and I don't know exactly where to look, since it is illegal here in california, i think.

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Yeah you've got some MAJOR MAJOR (did i mention MAJOR) research to do then if you are searching for info about SR's in Cali because yes they are very illegal, wont pass smog/visual check without a bribe and can be attained from more places in Cali than the rest of the country.

These places in California come to mind:http://www.mckinneymotorsports.com http://www.cartunemotorsports.comhttp:/ ... motors.com http://www.sr20store.com/http://www.pha ... pment.com/ (not quite sure of this one)

As well as the TONS of car shops down there that can get them and install them for you.

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Call Wayne at phase2, i got my engine from him... very good shape. tell him ryan sent ya

Post by **chrispy** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

hey buudweizerr what exhaust are you going to run?

Post by **ItzGenX** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I believe they meant 4" piping not 4" tip (well it prob is 4" but they meant piping i think).

Post by **lucky** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

The piping for the HKS Ti is 4" and the tip is 4.5". I seriously wouldn't recommend this exhaust unless you are planning on making major power. There is no need for piping that large if you plan on only making ~300RWHP. Any of the other mentioned exhausts will be fine for most applications.

Post by **S13s Lost Illusion** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

hey BuudWeizErr thanks for the info about phase2. I pratically live like 15-20 minutes from there, and I go there to watch the races sometimes.

So, in general do you guys recommend buying exhaust system i.e. Apex N1 over the HKS (cuz probably won't push more than 325 rwhp) until later?

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I suppose you could think of getting the N1 first if you want to get another exhaust later. If your goal is to get 325 RWHP and you actually think you'll get that much then just pick up a ApexI GT Spec or another exhaust with >3 in piping.

Post by **Onizuka** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

the Apex'i GT Spec has 3.74 inch mandrel bent tubing.... very fine :boink

Post by **S13s Lost Illusion** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

REally my goal isn't 325rwhp, it's actually 500rwhp haha but, that's later, for now all I really want to kill is most turbo Imprezas. Thanks for info

Post by **implict** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Wouldnt be cheaper to just get the muffler.... liek say the apexi N1.... and jsut go to a shop around you and just get 3' all the way.... like... get a n1 muffler with a 3'inlet... then just weld 3' pipeing to it.... Mandrel bent...( less bents...)...im thinkn about doin that... cause these cat back systems are TOO damn pricey...

Gawd i cant type ^^^^:ylsuper

Post by **chrispy** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

i orderd my bee*R dual last week, should be in soon

ill keep you guys posted

Post by **Silviagirl79** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

S13s Lost Illusion wrote:REally my goal isn't 325rwhp, it's actually 500rwhp haha but, that's later, for now all I really want to kill is most turbo Imprezas. Thanks for info

Yeah my good friend has an auto 2002 WRX Impreza, he is starting to do mods to it though. What mods will my s13 redtop sr (in an s14 chassis), need to beat a 2002 WRX with Intake and 3in Exhaust?

Thnx guys

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

implict wrote:Wouldnt be cheaper to just get the muffler.... liek say the apexi N1.... and jsut go to a shop around you and just get 3' all the way.... like... get a n1 muffler with a 3'inlet... then just weld 3' pipeing to it.... Mandrel bent...( less bents...)...im thinkn about doin that... cause these cat back systems are TOO damn pricey...

Gawd i cant type ^^^^:ylsuper

A good/quality custom job wont save you much money, unless your doing it yourself, or have a hookup....A great custom job will cost you more than a manufactured setup, thats the same in any industry, ya know? catback systems are mass produced, and save money on manufacturing, a custom system is one of a kind, and wont save money, but what happens with most people going the 'custom' route, is they shop around for the cheapest price they can find, so they really arent getting anything the quality of the manufactured exhaust systems...

Post by **Silviagirl79** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I H8 UR DSM wrote:A good/quality custom job wont save you much money, unless your doing it yourself, or have a hookup....A great custom job will cost you more than a manufactured setup, thats the same in any industry, ya know? catback systems are mass produced, and save money on manufacturing, a custom system is one of a kind, and wont save money, but what happens with most people going the 'custom' route, is they shop around for the cheapest price they can find, so they really arent getting anything the quality of the manufactured exhaust systems...

Yeppers, I got my current exhaust from a muffler shop. 2.25 inch, for $100 including labor (already had aftermarket dual muffler tip), BUT I dont believe the bends were mandrel, I think for $100 you'd only get crush.

Post by **Justice** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

My father has a tig and a mig wielder. i been playing around with wielding titanium. im gonna weld my own 3.5" exaust system. much better. people ask who did it. im gonna say ME DAMNIT!

other than that why dont you just make the whole back end of your car your exaust tip? go for that look uncle ben rocket engine thing.

Post by **mike_do** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

lucky u live in the houston area?? where did u get ur SR20 from??? or where are u going to get it from?? thanks

Post by **lucky** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I will probably get my SR from Heavy Throttle, Unstable Hybrids, Afterdark-Tuning, etc. It just depends on who has one in stock or who can get me one the fastest.

Post by **Koua Jones** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Anyone have experience with the Buddy Club Racing Spec Muffler Spec II or the Kakimoto GT 1.0Z series exhausts?

Post by **Koua Jones** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Post by **Silviagirl79** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

I H8 UR DSM wrote:A good/quality custom job wont save you much money, unless your doing it yourself, or have a hookup....A great custom job will cost you more than a manufactured setup, thats the same in any industry, ya know? catback systems are mass produced, and save money on manufacturing, a custom system is one of a kind, and wont save money, but what happens with most people going the 'custom' route, is they shop around for the cheapest price they can find, so they really arent getting anything the quality of the manufactured exhaust systems...

As long as it's 3 inch exhaust mandrel bent, that's all I need.

I already have an aftermarket muffler. And dont need all the pretty chrome that u pay for when u buy from a manufacturer. If you dont think theyre pricey, u are crazy.

Post by **bp2ooo** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

Lucky not all applications of the hks ti are 4 inch piping. My friend has the hks ti on his wrx, and its 3 inch piping with 4.5 tip. Id say get n1 if your worried about price. They have a 3 inch application, with 4.5 tip

S13s exhaust's variables

S13s exhaust's variables

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