Hey all whats up? I am new to the boards, new to the Honda world, thought I would make my first post and introduce myself. Purchased my first Honda about 5 months ago, a 2002 Honda Civic Si and I love it. I guess I got bit by the performance/mod bug because of my buddy and his Suburu SVX club. Not really into the SVX's myself though. Car is a daily driver, but I am slowly working on it. I can post pics later if anybody is interested, not much heat though, not like some of the big timers on the board here. I am up in the Seattle area, so if there are any Seattle area heads up here, hit me up.

Anyways I wanted to get some suggestions on some exhaust for my ride. I was looking at the Injen and the Greddy, but should I go with a new system, or keep the stock and go with a universal muffler? Suggetions or advice is appreciated. I am learning as I go. Peace


Modified by MercuryAndSolace at 11:37 AM 2/11/2005

 

If you want the stockie looking and NOT some LOUD *** fart can then the Neuspeed SS Catback will do for you. $499 Shipped on their website...

 

if you want to get started, get an intake first. your exhaust is not your primary constraint. unless you want to announce to the world that you have a "modded" car.

 

Cool thanks for the input much appreciated.

 

you should get new suspension first...at least i would. i got springs and strut bars first and they are much more of a difference than my intake, header or exhaust. of course i/h/e combined is cool.

 

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Good idea but I would go with a ITR rear sway bar. As for exhuast HKS or Greddy.

 

yeah, i've been looking at a new rear sway. the hks and greddy are always a sound decision, but there are other options out there that have more appeal. at least to me.

 

Great thanks for the info.

I actually lowered the car when i bought it (through LS), and got rims/wheels for it, its 1" in the front and 1.5" in the back to "even it out"

As for sway/strut bars, not sure there. Like i said gotta get under there and see what the previous owner had installed\(if anything). I my gut tells me there are no sways under there. Gotta do some more research, not that familiar with sways and struts.....hey I am a noob afterall


Ok back on subject....LOL thanks for the exhaust tips

 

upgrade to a 2 1.4 inch midpipe but leave the cat on or it will sound raspy. this setup will sound stock unless u rip it.

 

oh and it will have a growl, but not a mean growl. and you will see gains up top

 

Best performance exhaust: race header (not legal in all states - it removes the cat) and a midpipe of some sort - stock RSX-S will work just fine, 2.25-2.5" custom job will work, too.
Then reuse the stock muffler.
I have that setup and put down 159whp. Not too shabby. Plus, the whole setup cost me around $200 (after selling my comptech, which was loud and served no real purpose).

A new rear sway bar is a must. Pick up an RSX-S one from clubrsx.com or go even bigger. Lots of vendors on here sell them. It will noticeably improve handling and won't hurt your wallet.

 

All I have to say is Buddy club Spec III!! Later if you want add the DC Race header.

What's this ringing I always here??

 

damn i love these ******* threads!
Here's to the Honda-Tech RSX/EP3 Forum
Exhaust threads: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

 

i personally like fujitsubo RM01A or Powergetter
but im stuck between getting the RM01A or T1R exhaust.... its up to you...

 

here are some sound bites of the T1R for an EP with stock intake and header(sorry didn't specify which one on the forum)

http://speedstar-racing.com/images/t1r.htm