Going Greddy

[b16a2si]

If I'm correct, Thermal R&D makes all stainless exhaust systems.

[CivSiGuy]

Thermal, DC, some tanabes, and others are stainless

[h82lose]

I don't think I like tanabes because I've heard that they are very ricey, only what I've heard. The Thermal though sounds nice but I can't seem to locate a price. Anyone have a thermal exhaust either a classic or stealth. Which exhaust is closest to performance and sound of a greddy. Oh and last question is with a greddy sp is it how long do you guys think until it rusts out?:sun:

[delsolguy]

What do you mean by "ricey"?


It all depends on where you live with rusting. I know a guy in Florida who's exhaust developed a hole in a year and a half. Then again, I know several people where I live who have had their mild steel exhausts for two years+ and they haven't had a problem.

It's not a huge deal...I wouldn't obsess over it. My exhaust isn't stainless. It's just that if you are paying that much money I'd want something that would be sure to last a while. Especially considering that Thermal stainless systems go for somewhere in the high $400 price range I believe.

[h82lose]

Right thats how much a new greddy sp exhaust system goes for. Maybe the thermal would be better for me. Does anyone know of any web sites that show dyno results with a thermal on?

[ric]

if you get a mild steel exhaust like myself just buy a can of ceramic spray paint and when you rub something or even if you dont every once in a while just hang under the car and spray over the tubing to prevent rust and make another layer. simple as that.

[petzride]

Originally posted by h82lose
I don't think I like tanabes because I've heard that they are very ricey, only what I've heard. The Thermal though sounds nice but I can't seem to locate a price. Anyone have a thermal exhaust either a classic or stealth. Which exhaust is closest to performance and sound of a greddy. Oh and last question is with a greddy sp is it how long do you guys think until it rusts out?:sun:

here's my tanabe hyper...



It's great~!! Please CLEARLY explain what u mean by ricey??!!

[h82lose]

Ok what I meant by ricey is that a lot of people around in a town next to me that I go to have tanabes exhausts. From what I've heard when they drive around they are very loud and annoying. These people put nothing but the exhaust, some rims, and then those nasty nozzle lights on their car and they think they're all big and bad. They annoy the crap out of me.

[petzride]

I believe what u heard was tanabe racing M and they are suppose to be loud due to their designs. I bet u've never hear a tanabe hyper in person cuz it's not annoying at all. I've heard a greddy sp on a 94 accord and it's a little bit louder than my hyper. However, it's a good exhaust and pleazz don't use the word "ricey" on tanabe.

oh, and forget about getting thermal cuz you are not gonna like it if u think tanabe racing M is annoying or ricey from ur point of view. I've heard a thermal on a civic myself and I think those n1 style exhaust, such as apex n1, hks hiper, tanabe racing m..etc, are all sound almost the same (I mean loud). But, they gain the most power.

If u want a quiet one, you can also check out apexi ws (or tanabe hyper). Many people in this forum have it and they all seem happy with it.

[h82lose]

Alright I'm sorry I shouldn't generalize all tanabes are loud and annoying or "ricey" just ignorance on my part. I'm going to order the greddy sp tomorrow for 529 and then when it comes in I'll put some coating on it to inhibit rust. So how long do some of your exhuast last meaning cat back or just muffler.

[petzride]

check this out...

http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.asp?row_id=5715

it's $472 shipped.....