apexi worldsport vs straight through custom exhaust
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apexi worldsport vs straight through custom exhaust
back in the day when i didnt know what i was doing i bought a 2.5" ebay exhaust for my d15 which actually measures to like a 2.4". wanted to get rid of the fart can so i got a vibrant 2.5 flat black straight through muffler put on. the tone was deeper, but got twice as loud so i had a 20" resonator put on. better, but still way too loud.
eventually got a new car, ej8, and im happy keeping the stock exhaust, but plan on going turbo and am planning out what i should do for exhaust. the apexi worldsport has good reviews for loudness/tone and is something i think i'd be happy with. i want something that i will barely be able to hear unless i start getting heavy on the pedal
<U>custom</U>
+ straight through (+ hp)
+ flat black
+ already paid for
- tone
- -100 for 2nd resonator
- -30 rust prevention
<U>Apexi</U>
+ tone
+ needs no further work
- $300-500
- restricted muffler
- steal muffler
what should i do H-T?
eventually got a new car, ej8, and im happy keeping the stock exhaust, but plan on going turbo and am planning out what i should do for exhaust. the apexi worldsport has good reviews for loudness/tone and is something i think i'd be happy with. i want something that i will barely be able to hear unless i start getting heavy on the pedal
<U>custom</U>
+ straight through (+ hp)
+ flat black
+ already paid for
- tone
- -100 for 2nd resonator
- -30 rust prevention
<U>Apexi</U>
+ tone
+ needs no further work
- $300-500
- restricted muffler
- steal muffler
what should i do H-T?
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Re: apexi worldsport vs straight through custom exhaust (dafuzzbudd)
the WS2 is amazing sound wise for boost. i have it and all u hear is the turbo spool then the wastegate scream... but the downside is for performance, im replacing with a thermal r&d turbo catback. i read that it is a 10 whp difference because the WS2 is too restrictive...
other then that the WS2 is an amazing exhaust, great sound, look and price
other then that the WS2 is an amazing exhaust, great sound, look and price
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how big of a turbo are you looking to run? something stock? or aftermarket?
I have the ws2 on my ej8 and i have no complaints. Looks great, performs great, and sounds very low toned.
I do agree with egmatt93, the ws2 might be too restrictive. For 96-00 civic applications, piping is only 2.25inchs (60mm). If your going turbo, you'll def. need a good high flowing muffler and go at least 2.5inchs on the piping diamater. Anything more than 2.5inches will probably make you lose power.
I have the ws2 on my ej8 and i have no complaints. Looks great, performs great, and sounds very low toned.
I do agree with egmatt93, the ws2 might be too restrictive. For 96-00 civic applications, piping is only 2.25inchs (60mm). If your going turbo, you'll def. need a good high flowing muffler and go at least 2.5inchs on the piping diamater. Anything more than 2.5inches will probably make you lose power.
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thinking about having a nice sounding exhaust excites me
maybe the vibrant will sound better once i tone down the volume.
maybe the vibrant will sound better once i tone down the volume.
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I have the WS2 axleback and I LOVE it. Sounds like a very sexy OEM note...I imagine the full exhaust sounds even better.
Apex'i makes fantastic exhausts. My buddy had the full Apex'i N1 on his EF--a built D16A6 with I/H/E...I've never heard a D series sound better
Apex'i makes fantastic exhausts. My buddy had the full Apex'i N1 on his EF--a built D16A6 with I/H/E...I've never heard a D series sound better
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Re: (hushypushy)
i think im sold on the worldsport.
it only comes in a 2.25?
Im not looking to be power hungry so i can make that work.
it only comes in a 2.25?
Im not looking to be power hungry so i can make that work.
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