Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???

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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.

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!

Originally Posted by Serb404

I'll still git a bit more of a growl however with my setup right?

Definitely! Deleting the resonator will most definitely amplify the sound. The x-pipe will just balance back pressure.

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.

Most definitely! I didn’t even own my X yet, and those mufflers and tips had to go! LoL..

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.)

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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