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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Hi relatively new at this, so bare with me pls. I just bought a 93 si hatch with jdm b16. It came with an exhaust/pipes all the way back, Ive done some searching, but cant figure out what kind of exhaust it is and if theres is anything i can do about the noise, its just too loud and attracts too many cops (gotten a couple of warnings, only had it for a week).
If anyone can identify it and kno if they make a silencer that will fit this? or should i just replace the exhaust with something else? if so any suggestions? Any suggestion/help would be appreciated, thanks guys.

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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do you have a cat? get a 22'' resonator on there.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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yea i have a cat, how hard would that be to install?
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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you need to have a resonator welded on
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: Exhaust too loud, what can i do? silencer? change exhaust? (doood)

like they said get a resonator... that just looks like a custom pipe job and muffler... not anything special... if you want a quieter sounds and you are willing to get a different exhaust and spend $600 the apexi World Sport 2 exhaust would be the way to go.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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yea the WS is nice, but is there anything temp i can do? like a silencer? or is that out of the question cause its a no name muff? the ones ive found seems to be too big. thanks
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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More confirmation... get a resonator. That exhaust sure looks like an ES. I have 2.25 dia pipe and an 18" resonator... its not too loud, but its not quiet. You can serach the marketplace for RSX and 06/07 SI mufflers. I have seen them for 60+
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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boost it lol my car sounds like a stock s2k with an apexi n1...

jk dude boost is a huge project... just get a resonator
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Yea resonator looks like the way to go without having to get a new exhaust system. Should i just get a 22'? or does it depend on ur pipe size? plus any brand recomendation? and how much does does it usually cost labor wise?

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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I'm in need of a resonator too. I want a quality one. What do you guys suggest? I have a magnaflow catback and the resonator is $75.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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do u guys know if any resonator (18'-22') will fit on any catback? or does it matter cause of ur pipe size? thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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I was pulled over for my exhaust not to long ago. I ended up talking to the performance shop by my house and getting a Vibrant "stealth" muffler. It's quieter, sounds a hell of a lot better, and i felt a little more pedal response because i think the old exhaust was TOO open. I would check out Vibrant mufflers.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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is this catback muffler?? cuz catback very loud!!.. my catback muffler almost like your's..
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Default Re: Exhaust too loud, what can i do? silencer? change exhaust? (Kiddox)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiddox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is this catback muffler?? cuz catback very loud!!.. my catback muffler almost like your's..
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O RRY?

Thats a broad overstatment.
Not all Catbacks are loud, only cheap ones, and ones designed to be loud.
Apexi WS2, Greddy evo, mugen twinloop, tanabe, and many other systems (or mufflers) are designed with a dignified sound in mind.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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4 Sure get the resonator that is a must for any Honda. Nice exhaust or not. People just laugh when they see a Honda that sounds like it is going 100mph in a 25 zone.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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the exhaust looks already loud...and the shiny part is gonna draw the wrong attention and get pulled over....

change it...
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kbear158 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do u guys know if any resonator (18'-22') will fit on any catback? or does it matter cause of ur pipe size? thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

as long as the diameters of the resonator and exhaust piping match there's no problems
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek2k &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the exhaust looks already loud...and the shiny part is gonna draw the wrong attention and get pulled over....

change it... </TD></TR></TABLE>

would replacing the muffler with a 2005 rsx type S muffler make a difference u guys think? and would it just bolt on? thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Exhaust too loud, what can i do? silencer? change exhaust? (93egB16A)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93egB16A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...spend $600 the apexi World Sport 2 exhaust would be the way to go.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree, best sounding exhaust I've heard. Save some money and do it, loud exhaust make you look like an idiot. I don't think there's much you can do for a quick fix on what you have.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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resonator and your done
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Yea i did alot of research and it seems the best result would deff be a resonator. I guess i can try that and if it still too loud then get a vibrant stealth exhaust.
My questions now would be is there any diff between the resonator size? (14"-22") is it just bigger size less noise?
Is there a certain brand thats better? or are they just all sorta universal and dont make a diff?
Plus has anyone had this done and knows an estimate for the labor?

thanks guys
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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I argee, Apexi WS2, Greddy evo, mugen twinloop, tanabe, and many other systems (or mufflers) are designed with a dignified sound in mind.

yo, kbear158...Apexi WS2 is better....
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