02-11-2004, 09:37 AM
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AF Newbie
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Exhaust for Spec V a bad idea?
I know a header/intake would be a good combo for a Spec V but I've read that the SE-R has a tuned exhaust and variable capacity muffler. I've also heard the exhaust note can be quite raspy with a header and without an exhaust on an SE-R. So, my question is, would an aftermarket exhaust really make that much difference? Thanks in advance.
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02-11-2004, 01:56 PM
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Re: Exhaust for Spec V a bad idea?
No it won't make much of a difference, it's mostly for the sound. Though that "tuned exhaust" and "variable capacity muffler" is a load of crap. Exhaust systems on NA cars never gain much power at all, you might get 2-3 if you're lucky.
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Weapon-R intake, HS header, HKS catback, ES motor mounts, B&M short shifter, Tein coilovers
Alpine 9835, Adire Koda 6.1, Adire Brahma 15, Arc 2100cxl, Linear Power 2.2hv, Cadence ZRS-8
'05 Silver WRX STi
Injen SES Downpipe, HKS Carbon-Ti catback, Cobb Stage 2 Tune, TiC Super Shifter, TiC Klunk Killer, Tein springs, Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
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02-11-2004, 03:10 PM
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Re: Re: Exhaust for Spec V a bad idea?
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Originally Posted by sr20de4evr
No it won't make much of a difference, it's mostly for the sound. Though that "tuned exhaust" and "variable capacity muffler" is a load of crap. Exhaust systems on NA cars never gain much power at all, you might get 2-3 if you're lucky.
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So, let's say I got a Tanabe Racing Medallion exhaust. Would that be a good choice? Thanks.
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02-11-2004, 04:01 PM
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Re: Exhaust for Spec V a bad idea?
My friend with a spec has one in the mail right now, so once his gets installed, I'll let you know 
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'01 Black Sentra SE
Weapon-R intake, HS header, HKS catback, ES motor mounts, B&M short shifter, Tein coilovers
Alpine 9835, Adire Koda 6.1, Adire Brahma 15, Arc 2100cxl, Linear Power 2.2hv, Cadence ZRS-8
'05 Silver WRX STi
Injen SES Downpipe, HKS Carbon-Ti catback, Cobb Stage 2 Tune, TiC Super Shifter, TiC Klunk Killer, Tein springs, Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
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02-11-2004, 04:20 PM
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Re: Re: Exhaust for Spec V a bad idea?
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Originally Posted by sr20de4evr
My friend with a spec has one in the mail right now, so once his gets installed, I'll let you know |
Hey, I appreciate it. Thanks. 
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02-15-2004, 05:56 PM
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Re: Exhaust for Spec V a bad idea?
he got the exhaust on, it sounds pretty nice
He has the AEBS header so it would sound a little different if you have the stock one, but it sounded pretty aggressive and not raspy at all. Looks like a pretty good choice
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'01 Black Sentra SE
Weapon-R intake, HS header, HKS catback, ES motor mounts, B&M short shifter, Tein coilovers
Alpine 9835, Adire Koda 6.1, Adire Brahma 15, Arc 2100cxl, Linear Power 2.2hv, Cadence ZRS-8
'05 Silver WRX STi
Injen SES Downpipe, HKS Carbon-Ti catback, Cobb Stage 2 Tune, TiC Super Shifter, TiC Klunk Killer, Tein springs, Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
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