Hey guys I would like some recomendations on muffler systems. I wanna install a new muffler to my 98 hatch but idk whih ones are good. I'm looking for one that is not too LOUD! I don't wanna get pulled over. If anyone can help me out ill apraciate it. Tks.

 

I did 2 3/4 piping with high flow cat to a magnaflow muffler. Looks factory and sounds clean and deep. Doesn't sound like a fart can at all like 95% of every other hondas on the street lol. I'll get the series and post what it is.

 

Go look on Youtube. No one can tell you what something sounds like.

 

Or which sound you will like.

 

I'm rocking no muffler right now... Sounds like a quiet buddy club spec 2. lol

 

I don't care how it sonds like I just want one that doesn't sound too loud. And no I don't want stock.

 

That's the problem. NO one knows what YOU think sounds "too loud". Take your fingers over to Youtube and type in Civic exhaust and listen.

Or you can do a search and read all the other eleventy-billion posts JUST LIKE THIS that have been made with the same answers each and every time.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi2gC...eature=related

mine sounds just like this

 

Mugen Twin loop

 

Here we go.

 

I haven't had a problem with my stock muffler...

 

rsr ex mag- pretty good muffler, but almost impossible to find

es tuning/vibrant mufflers-both are kinda same thing, looks pretty stock and pretty cheap, but you will need to build it... if your looking at that route look up kteller, as he offers kits on the site

tanabe touring medallion- had one on a del sol so i can attest as to how nice these are. does not need a silencer and is under 95 dbs, but they are getting harder to find

thermal R&D also makes some nice exhuasts and have a kinda unique sound imo

apexi noir or ws2 are also known for not being incredibly too loud and/or cop attracters

those will at least get you started on your search

 

yonaka cat back, its pretty much a apexi ws2 at a much cheaper price. fitment is bang on i just put one on my hatch about 2 months ago and i love it. there is some drone in the car but it's not too loud at all. cost me about 350 bucks shipped to my door and it's 304 polished stainless and 60mm piping approx 2 3/8"

 

ftw lol but im going to the ebay one for my year civic it comes with headers and all its not to bad every one i kno uses the cheap ebay exhaust its only 100 bucks shipped and its not to loud but im going to cut the tip off and put a maganaflow or thrush welded on the end cuz i dont like cans

 

HKS

 

The issue with listening to the sound of mufflers on youtube is systems sound different with a turbo or with an NA motor. And you can't really tell the volume. How far away the camcorder is, their volume, your volume effect it. And few people rev the motor out to where you usually get drone or buzz.

You could find a RSX-S or ITR muffler. OEM but it will look a little different, flow better, and still be pretty quiet.

EBay/Mugen twin loop sounds...different.

The Apexi WS2 and the Yonaka are very similar. I've had both. They're quiet, pretty smooth but at high RPM you get a little drone and around 3k you will probably get a little buzz. Fit is excellent on both. The Apexi tucks up nicer, the Yonaka hangs down just a little on the straight back part, but it's not going to be an issue unless you're slammed. I got my Yonaka for 260 shipped off eBay a while back and I'd have been willing to pay more if I knew how well it would fit and sound.

One issue with the Apexi and Yonaka is the tips. They're a little large for my taste, but a turn down could easily be fitted. And the Yonaka 2/4 door version is more made for 2 doors. I have it on a 4 door and it fits ok, but I had to pull the hangers back all the way, so I just recommend installing the system from the rear to front.

 

drill some holes in your current one

 

Mine sounds just like that too........

its a stocker...with a few salt holes. Im in the northeast, so Im not changing it now...going to wait til March....when the salt/winter is over.

Passed inspection with the holes tho, so its pretty small.