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11-11-2007, 09:14 PM
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Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a.....
I have a loud cat back right now on my 00 SI (tanabe racing medallion) and I'm thinking of buying either an RSX type S muffler or the newer SI's(06,07) mufflers. Is there a way to tell whether they are the type S rather than the regular rsx muffler; and the SI rather than a regular civic muffler? Also any recommendation on either. Thanks 
11-11-2007, 10:57 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (lamboextreme)
the regular rsx muffler has a silver (untreated metal) finish. the rsx-s is black in color.
i cant really help you out on the civic muffler, sorry.
i cant really help you out on the civic muffler, sorry.
11-12-2007, 11:58 AM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (da1lydr1ver)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by da1lydr1ver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the regular rsx muffler has a silver (untreated metal) finish. the rsx-s is black in color.
i cant really help you out on the civic muffler, sorry.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks. Does anyone know the diff on civic mufflers?
i cant really help you out on the civic muffler, sorry.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks. Does anyone know the diff on civic mufflers?
11-12-2007, 06:57 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (PhoeNix007EG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PhoeNix007EG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just order a 06 si HFP axleback exhaust. like $250. your set</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was looking into it but i'm sure i'm going to have to modify it in order to fit a 00 SI and $250+ for an axleback that i'm still going to modify, i'd rather find an rsx or civic SI muffler ( and since i'll use the piping from my cat back which is 60 mm is still a descent system). I also read somewhere in here that the type R muffler has some sort of valve in in that at WOT make it flow better. Is it true? it also said that the 05, and newer rsx type s have a system "like" the type R.
i was looking into it but i'm sure i'm going to have to modify it in order to fit a 00 SI and $250+ for an axleback that i'm still going to modify, i'd rather find an rsx or civic SI muffler ( and since i'll use the piping from my cat back which is 60 mm is still a descent system). I also read somewhere in here that the type R muffler has some sort of valve in in that at WOT make it flow better. Is it true? it also said that the 05, and newer rsx type s have a system "like" the type R.
11-12-2007, 07:03 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (lamboextreme)
you are correct. the stock muffler of the RSX-R has a valve that opens under WOT for better exhaust flow.
however, it is often mistaken that the '05-'06 has a similar system. IT DOES NOT. someone on clubrsx actually cut open their stock '06 muffler and discovered to their disappointment that there is no valve that opens under WOT. do a search on that site, theres pictures too.
if you're trying to find a rsx-r axleback, good luck. they're hard to find, i tried before, and if you are able to find one, they'll want more than its worth.
however, it is often mistaken that the '05-'06 has a similar system. IT DOES NOT. someone on clubrsx actually cut open their stock '06 muffler and discovered to their disappointment that there is no valve that opens under WOT. do a search on that site, theres pictures too.
if you're trying to find a rsx-r axleback, good luck. they're hard to find, i tried before, and if you are able to find one, they'll want more than its worth.
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11-12-2007, 07:06 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (lamboextreme)
The Type-S has a bigger tip. I had a '02-04 style on my BB4, the 05-06 is a different style, and even bigger tip. All are 2.25" inlet. The New Si is oval tip, sounds like you knew this part already. Here's a pic of my old Prelude's RSX Type-S muffler...
11-12-2007, 07:37 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (da1lydr1ver)
thanks, yeah i won't even try and look for a rsx type r muffler.
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (Rok_Stok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rok_Stok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The Type-S has a bigger tip. I had a '02-04 style on my BB4, the 05-06 is a different style, and even bigger tip. All are 2.25" inlet. The New Si is oval tip, sounds like you knew this part already. Here's a pic of my old Prelude's RSX Type-S muffler...
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Thanks for the pic how did you like the sound?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thanks for the pic how did you like the sound?
11-12-2007, 08:09 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (lamboextreme)
Well, I could barely hear it when putting around, but when at WOT it was pretty badass, because you could barely hear it over the engine (JDM H22A). It was a perfect balance between exhaust noise and engine noise. I had a magnaflow cat, 2.25" piping, 18" resonator, and the 02-04 RSX Type-S muffler.
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (Rok_Stok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rok_Stok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well, I could barely hear it when putting around, but when at WOT it was pretty badass, because you could barely hear it over the engine (JDM H22A). It was a perfect balance between exhaust noise and engine noise. I had a magnaflow cat, 2.25" piping, 18" resonator, and the 02-04 RSX Type-S muffler.</TD></TR></TABLE> 
Nice now i got to find one.... 
Nice now i got to find one....
11-12-2007, 08:25 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (lamboextreme)
some had a butterfly valve in them i think it is the 05 type s rsx that would be tight also
11-12-2007, 08:30 PM
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Re: Is there a way to tell the difference between an RSX type S muffler and a..... (tcooper1.6)
I wouldn't doubt it if they did, those 05-06 mufflers were a huge step up in quality and finish. My 02-04 was just a straight-through perforated core type muffler, which is pretty awesome for a stock muffler. Props to Honda
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