Exhaust system shopping
08-21-2007, 02:50 AM
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Exhaust system shopping
Next up, exhaust purchase...
I want bang for buck and a deep throaty sound (no buz buz rice burner crap)
FM seems to be great but pricey
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RB sounds nice but diameter is 2.3
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custom 2.5 with flowmaster or magnaflow
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Or what about the conversion to a 1.8 cat to elliminate the 1.6 cat 2" diameter????
what do you suggest
I want bang for buck and a deep throaty sound (no buz buz rice burner crap)
FM seems to be great but pricey
or
RB sounds nice but diameter is 2.3
or
custom 2.5 with flowmaster or magnaflow
our
?????
Or what about the conversion to a 1.8 cat to elliminate the 1.6 cat 2" diameter????
what do you suggest
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08-21-2007, 03:01 AM
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Well, why not get a universal cat that is 2.5 or 3" and then find a muffler that is the in/out diameter you want and have a shop weld it all up for you? That is what I am working on right now actually so this thread is timely.
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08-21-2007, 11:41 AM
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+1 on the Enthuza. (and BTW, it's http://www.enthuzacar.com/)
I've got the 2.5" NA Turbo unit, and the sound is absolutely beautiful. Very quiet at idle and cruise, a nice mellow burble on deceleration, and on hard acceleration it lets you know it's there, but it's not overly loud or ricey.
The Aluminized version at $359 is probably the least expensive good-quality turbo exhaust you're going to find.
I also bought a cat from TurboTony that is 2.5" in and out. It was less than $150 if I recall correctly. Choice of cat will vary somewhat with your downpipe, but don't bother trying to convert to a 1.8 style- there are better and cheaper options.
I've got the 2.5" NA Turbo unit, and the sound is absolutely beautiful. Very quiet at idle and cruise, a nice mellow burble on deceleration, and on hard acceleration it lets you know it's there, but it's not overly loud or ricey.
The Aluminized version at $359 is probably the least expensive good-quality turbo exhaust you're going to find.
I also bought a cat from TurboTony that is 2.5" in and out. It was less than $150 if I recall correctly. Choice of cat will vary somewhat with your downpipe, but don't bother trying to convert to a 1.8 style- there are better and cheaper options.
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08-22-2007, 12:50 AM
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Brain, why do you suggest against the flowmaster option?
Also, if I went with the Enthuza, just use the stadard 1.6 cat (I have a FM high flow cat) or is it worth the extra $$$ to get the cat from Tony?
Also, if I went with the Enthuza, just use the stadard 1.6 cat (I have a FM high flow cat) or is it worth the extra $$$ to get the cat from Tony?
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08-22-2007, 08:53 AM
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Also, if I went with the Enthuza, just use the stadard 1.6 cat (I have a FM high flow cat) or is it worth the extra $$$ to get the cat from Tony?
And another:
It's not really worth spending money on a 2.5" catback exhaust if you're going to choke it with a tiny downpipe or catalytic converter.
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08-22-2007, 09:04 AM
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I have an 'xcelerator' brand muffler, 1 in 2 out. It was spec'd for a Camaro, but happens to fit under the stock miata muffler heatshield perfectly. It's scarry amazing how well it fits.
It sounds bad ***. Just a little more mellow than the enthuza budget single, and quiter but similar to the enthuza turbo duals (old style). Not loud, not buzzing, not droning. I get compliments all the time on it, even from other turbo miata owners.
It sounds bad ***. Just a little more mellow than the enthuza budget single, and quiter but similar to the enthuza turbo duals (old style). Not loud, not buzzing, not droning. I get compliments all the time on it, even from other turbo miata owners.
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It'll be waiting for me in Jacksonville when I go on leave. 
