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The quest for the best sounding muffler that doesn't rob power

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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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Hey guys i'm looking for a muffler for my N/A EG hatch for the street. Problem is I want something this is quiet and not restritive.

In the past I have fun a stock Type R muffler and it was quiet but a pain in the *** to fit on my EG and it was heavy.

I'm hoping to get some feedback.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Well thats a tough question because sound will vary depending on one's setup! engine, exhaust diameter, header, cat, & resonator all play a role in how an exhaust will sound...I'd suggest getting something straight through w/ a 14" or so resonator.

Check out Kteller.com they have some nice mufflers to choose from.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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I gotta EG with RSR exmag very quiet till vtec hits then its screams.. very good for street use
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Old May 5, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Personally, I rock a Civic Type R complete exhaust, cat back. Sounds great and doesn't attract attention. Right up my alley!
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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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i have a Tanabe hyper medallion cat back.

looks stock on my EF b20 and is pretty quiet (the intake is louder lol)

near 2.5 bore all the way through (though the racing i had tapered in loads down to about 1.75 inches on the rear section....go figure lol)
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Old May 7, 2008 | 04:33 AM
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I am looking for the same muffler, one that is quiet but won't cost me 5hp.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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That is a problem. I just depends on how you define quiet. A lot of people will say their Honda/Acura exhaust has a deep sound. A Mustang with a V8 is deep, a Honda is not. Just depends on how you define it.

Run a cat, because it's legal and the right thing to do. This will help wiht some of the raspiness, run a long resonator and the biggest muffler you can, or an offset muffler. I plan to try out a new style Magnaflow very soon.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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If I'm not cruising on the highway, my SMSP race exhaust is quiet. I have a tolerance for loudness though.

If you're doing it for your sanity, keep a stock exhaust. Power difference won't matter daily. If you're doing it for legality, it doesn't matter what you run. If the cops can hear it, they can ticket you.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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i have a T1R 70mm exhaust . It definately flows , and sound good at the same time ..works great with the SMSP b19 header .. PM me if u like a video clip of it
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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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with something like ws2 or anything similiar with a resonator should be good enough, as far as power, i dont know about that one, but seeing that it would be some what of a straight pipe then i guess u should still have some power there
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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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buddy club spec 2. YES its loud but its a different loud, sounds different in person than on the youtube video. sounds more like a GSXR with an exhaust.

i like it a lot.
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