TRE_

Well I installed an HFP muffler last week and decided I'd make a thread with my thoughts on it just incase anyone was considering this "upgrade".

First impressions: It LOOKS great! Great build quality, awesome fitment, bling-bling finish and a nice design. Installation, obivously, took a matter of minutes and the new muffler comes with 2 new bolts and a new gasket.

Initial start-up: listening from outside the car its a bit deeper than stock, on the inside of the car, with windows up, its hard to notice much of a difference.
Driving: If youre driving civilized(shifting before 4k), and have your windows up while listening to music you will not notice a difference. If you've got the windows down you can tell the exhaust tone is a little louder than before. Once you start putting your foot into it a little more its more noticeable but definantly not annoyingly loud.
Cruising on the highway: no droning or annoying exhaust noise... sounds "stock"! Which, IMO is a good thing

I havent heard it driving except for when I'm in it , but according to my brother its quite a bit louder when pulling up to his house/driving by.

Honestly, if youre serious about getting a little HP and a loud exhaust, this muffler is NOT for you. It looks nice, sounds really clean and doesnt effect any aspect of your warranty but considering the price and lack of any sort of gains, I'd say spend your money on a progress sway, or something of the like that'll make driving more enjoyable.

I'll post pics and possibly a sound clip later.


Modified by TRE_ at 8:53 PM 11/17/2006

95ProjectEJ1

iTrader: (5)

Good to hear. I am currently in the market for a 07 and was weighing out my options as far as mods go. Really don't feel like voiding the warranty too soon once i purchase the car. IMO the car is nice as hell bone stock. Would definitely like to add a Progress Sway and Comptech SS once i get it. And some factory fogs would be nice too. Maybe even some springs... still trying to find out which brand has the best reviews.

mort

Thanks for the mini review. I was curious about that.

Demonis

Thanks for the review, you should go Evo2... i love this exhaust... the note is intimidating, but not intrusive.

Nohawk

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?

Type X

Trevor... pm me a quote

06civicracer

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Si 4 Life &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it? </TD></TR></TABLE>

i believe it cost around $300 or around that range

95ProjectEJ1

iTrader: (5)

But if you go with the Greddy EVO2 don't you void your warranty?

Type X

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95ProjectEJ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But if you go with the Greddy EVO2 don't you void your warranty? </TD></TR></TABLE>

if its a problem relating to the exhaust...

for example.

You install the greddy... and your A/C stops working... your covered
You install the greddy... and your rear bumper melts from rubbing ... NOT covered.

TRE_

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 06civicracer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i believe it cost around $300 or around that range</TD></TR></TABLE>

List price is actually $399 . I paid about $115 less then that.

BAR296

I agree with everything you said! A buddy of mine that works for the dealership i bought my car at hooked me up with a free one. Threw it on last week and i LOVE it. and its a honda part so it warrantied.

originalg00kster

hmms. thanks man...i was thinking about this..because i didnt want to void the warranty too soon. but thanks again.

Fa1

How can I order one from you?

95ProjectEJ1

iTrader: (5)

Nice, thanks for the info Type X. I would imagine if you have the exhaust installed correctly there shouldn't really be any issues regarding exhaust. Still waiting for them to find me an Si so i guess i have some time to think about my mods.

k20nutbucket

i believe collegehillshonda.com has a sound link to the HFP muffler. Sounds pretty good.

Heres the link http://www.collegehillshonda.c...r.htm

Its at the very bottom of the page.

spoonlongblock

not bad still like my evo2 but also I went to honda yesterday to have some tires put on and they told me the HFP lip kit was like $850 not installed collegehillshonda wants like 1100 what a rip off.

LxRacer

thank you for the mini review i been looking at some mufflers but now that i know this one is good and sounds nice i might look into getting one

11sec CR-X

PIX???

Nohawk

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k20nutbucket &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i believe collegehillshonda.com has a sound link to the HFP muffler. Sounds pretty good.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sounds good for being axle-back. It really looks close to the stock exhaust though.

japspecjohn

I Love Mine!!!

originalg00kster

anyone get sound clips for these yet?

WILD_WILL

Def more throaty then the stock 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtASv04R-pE.

japspecjohn

its perfect sounds stock when cruising just got it today!

WILD_WILL

How about wot and just reving it !

Solo2Vtec

that was the worst video ever. sounds like it was recorded in a toilet. lol