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Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd
It drives me crazy that all the useful variants are mild steel, but I have yet to find a better choice. And at this point, I've kind of given up. Nothing like rebuilding an exhaust multiple times to end up where you knew you should have started.
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There are very few exhaust systems that sound good on a ‘91 Civic, or any Honda for that matter. The Japanese systems sounded great, however they were pocket breaking in those days. But, 2 1/4” pipe with a Super Turbo allowed that little 1.6 to showcase its tone nicely. Add a glass pack for resonance, and the sound was almost identical to the Japanese systems. This is just one of many applications I’ve experienced. Great Muffler indeed!
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Originally Posted by Serb404
I'll still git a bit more of a growl however with my setup right?
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Definitely! Deleting the resonator will most definitely amplify the sound. The x-pipe will just balance back pressure.
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Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd
Oh yeah. I didn't really care about extra noise. I just couldn't stand the tips. Fixing the hideous turn downs is a huge plus, whether you swap tips, mufflers, or whatever.
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Most definitely! I didn’t even own my X yet, and those mufflers and tips had to go! LoL..
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Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd
And the x-pipe should flow a little better. (Mind you, I don't think that higher flow exhausts will make a meaningful difference until you change the headers. That's where the opportunity is.)
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When I did mine, I upgraded the pipe size as well. That along with the CAI did produce a bit more power under acceleration, but nothing spectacular. Looked and sounded way better though.
The headers though.. Dayum! The X is one of the only vehicles I have slapped headers on and was shocked with the results! The sound, power, the whole 9. Those stock manifolds really do neuter the M54.
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