MCNease

I'm getting a DRAG III turbo kit and a B16 engine!!!! Anyway, I need an exhaust as well and the ones that caught my eye were the Tanabe racing medalion and the Apex'i N1. I know both get good performace and are both rather loud. What do you think the best for a turbo application is?
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Black_eh2

Tanabe all the way...... always known for being good and quility.

Kris

i would just get a muffler and custom 3" piping for turbo

Lookincrazy

tenabe racing medallion or apexi N1 for all motor setup............which is betetr??????

BERT-O

if i'm not mistaken, i believe Thermal makes a 2.5inch exhaust for hatchbacks.
perfect size for turbo(if not to extreme with boost),kinda looks like the apex a little,though, the tanabe will be alot louder.

b18cef

Tanabes are a great quality. The N1 i beleive sits real low to the ground(runs under the lower control arm). Really up to you, both are kind of on the loud side.

00MRSi

Both are good systems. The Thermal exhaust is 2.25" piping. The Thermal turbo exhaust uses 3" diameter piping. If your gonna boost, get the 3" Thermal exhaust.

broke1

The N1 i beleive sits real low to the ground(runs under the lower control arm). Really up to you, both are kind of on the loud side.[/QUOTE]

very true

HXMan

My tanabe RM sounds great! Even some domestic gearheads like it!

ej20_chris

all exhausts give similar power. Just get the exhaust that you think sounds and/or looks the best

blackANESE

iTrader: (2)

That is correct. It all depends on which one you like better.
They both are gonna give about the same gains. It's all
personal preferance.

civicR1

thermal turbo exhaust all the way

1HotHonda

I have the TRM on my 98 Civic, and that thing screams! My friend's got the N1 on his Si, and it actually sounds a little tinny imo. The TRM has a nice throaty growl at low RPM, too... Just my 2 cents...

cr00klyn718

both are good...i would say apexi N1 cause thats what im getting ..

RACarboy

I have had both the Tanabe Racing Medalion and The APex'i N1 on my 98 INtegra GSR. I didn't like the TRM because it was really loud and with the silencer in, it was still fairly loud and obnoxious. The N1 is loud and raspy. It is a little on the tinny side while the TRM is a full-bodied exhaust.

The Tanabes are going to be renamed Super Medalion Racing Spec. They will be a full stainless steel exhaust and the price will only go up 10-15 dollars from the Racing Medalion.

If you are going to be getting a turbo, get custom piping and get the APEX'i N1 Turbo muffler. It has a bigger inlet.

FYI, getting a turbo also changes the tone of the exhaust too.

Good luck in your decision.

mantic6t9

the turbo will quiet the exhaust down quite a bit.

B18C-EJ1

For Turbo low boost - N1
For NA - N1
For Turbo high boost - Thermal 3"

Tanabe blows. Literally. After 6 months, expect the resonator to go south on you. (not always, but usually)

TurboBumblBee

the n1 will go OVER the lca on a civic coupe just like it does on mine.. the n1 for a hatch will go UNDER the lca and is really low to the ground.. my n1 exhaust is at a perfect height to the ground and looks good..

direct_connect

go with what you think is best for your car. its YOUR car but all we can do is give you our opinions and advice. both are nice. so its a hard decision. good luck on your pick.
but yeah if your gonna run high boost just get the thermal because its better for the car.


[Modified by blackEJ1, 10:17 AM 5/8/2002]

Eg6_JDM

i would go with 5zigen fireball....since its a str8 through design for turbo

FreeMyndz v.FP

thermal 3"

Jet Phi

all i gotta say is that i've had my TRM for about 8 months now and i'm still loving it. i have it on my EBP Si