Zone47
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I never cared for the valved exhaust and the triple uneven exhaust design, so it was time to change it out. I know Honda has to pass Federal sound levels but it just doesn't look/sound very good.
This is the monstrosity that lurks under the Honda, all 26 pounds worth. The main exhaust pipe is only 2.5" OD.
Of course it's smart to save the old stuff as it adds value to the car whenever you sell it!
After some research I ordered some parts from Summit Racing and went with the Flow master chambered and stainless muffler. It's 3" in and twin 2.5" out and weighs 8 pounds. I figure the 3" input gives me some headroom in case I want to upgrade the rest of the exhaust later if needed.
Before installing the new muffler, I fired the car up. The engine tone straight out of the open pipe isn't any louder IMO than with the stock muffler and valve being open. The two resonators tone the noise down more than I expected.
This shaves off nearly 20 pounds of excess weight.
Below is the final result. I left it tack welded and clamped to test drive first in case I want make any changes. I might raise it up about an inch. It has a nice deep tone but isn't too loud inside the cabin. I can hear the burble in between gears, I love it! The exhaust tips are Jones stainless steel. The car finally sounds like it looks, and for around $220!
This is the monstrosity that lurks under the Honda, all 26 pounds worth. The main exhaust pipe is only 2.5" OD.
Of course it's smart to save the old stuff as it adds value to the car whenever you sell it!
After some research I ordered some parts from Summit Racing and went with the Flow master chambered and stainless muffler. It's 3" in and twin 2.5" out and weighs 8 pounds. I figure the 3" input gives me some headroom in case I want to upgrade the rest of the exhaust later if needed.
Before installing the new muffler, I fired the car up. The engine tone straight out of the open pipe isn't any louder IMO than with the stock muffler and valve being open. The two resonators tone the noise down more than I expected.
This shaves off nearly 20 pounds of excess weight.
Below is the final result. I left it tack welded and clamped to test drive first in case I want make any changes. I might raise it up about an inch. It has a nice deep tone but isn't too loud inside the cabin. I can hear the burble in between gears, I love it! The exhaust tips are Jones stainless steel. The car finally sounds like it looks, and for around $220!
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