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mr2_jake · 09-21-2009, 02:00 PM

Hushpower still betta! It's too easy to make custom exhaust for the MR2. Don't waste money on pre-built systems, that is unless it is something like Fujitsubo or HKS... Get on eBay, or Summit racing (same s***) and get yourself a hushpower and the tightest 180º bend they sell, take your old system off, make a few measurements, grab a handy hack saw and cut as necessary, weld 'er up, and your good! I have made something like 3 or 4 exhaust systems for my two's and they all sounded better than pre-fab ones. Not to mention they all cost me under $200 and only took about 3 hours to make!

espguitarist33 · 09-21-2009, 02:07 PM

how loud is that hushpower compared to stock would you say?

YellowJacket · 09-21-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mr2_jake

Hushpower still betta! It's too easy to make custom exhaust for the MR2. Don't waste money on pre-built systems, that is unless it is something like Fujitsubo or HKS... Get on eBay, or Summit racing (same s***) and get yourself a hushpower and the tightest 180º bend they sell, take your old system off, make a few measurements, grab a handy hack saw and cut as necessary, weld 'er up, and your good! I have made something like 3 or 4 exhaust systems for my two's and they all sounded better than pre-fab ones. Not to mention they all cost me under $200 and only took about 3 hours to make!

Thats all this guy is doing, but he isnt doing it for free. Lets see what you put together for $200... got some pics?

edit: and both the BMW and Camry videos posted sound like rice sh!t.

here is an old video of mine... taken using a macbook in the driveway
I am happy with the exhaust, so I guess thats what matters. If you like hushpower, then thats whats important - that it sounds good to you.
If you feel inclined, bash away

espguitarist33 · 09-21-2009, 04:17 PM

woaah just watched the videos...okie not my kinda sound...i wonder what the hks sounds like

mr2_jake · 09-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Pics are kinda old. Sounds a bit louder than stock, no fart-honda sound. Purrs beautifully at idle, and growls F*****g intense at high RPM's.

There ya go Yellowjacket... Cost me exactly......Hushpower - $100, Thunderbolt cat - $40, 2" 180º - $25, Tip - $10, Hangers - scraps around the shop. I can get more pics on request!

BTW - I don't build things that look, nor sound like rice s**t haha.

espguitarist33 · 09-23-2009, 02:05 PM

those bmw and whatever videos sounded like bees in a can...i'm curious to hear it on the mr2

mr2_jake · 09-23-2009, 07:23 PM

Like I said, it sounds great. the muffler isn't the only thing to consider. pipe diameter, number of bends, how tight of bends, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, are all factors of how it will sound. I would post a sound clip but i've already pulled that system off and replaced it with a new experimental one

. My particular system sounded extremely similar to the Bimmer, only deeper and more of an exotic-esque growl.

Many times people make there cars sound like **** due to poorly matched parts.

I've tried many different mufflers from many manufacturers and Flowmaster seems to have there s*** figured out.

YellowJacket · 09-24-2009, 12:51 AM

+1 for you on the looks. Slick and compact for sure. But as ESP said I would have to hear it... I am sure its acceptable, unlike the bimmer.

So yours was 175 parts only, and I paid $450 shipped for a complete mk1 fitted and tested custom dual exhaust system which also included the downpipe, cat, two resonators and included shipping -- plus knowing the guy on the end has to make some money I think $450 shipped was and is a fair price to buy a full system if you are doing nothing yourself.

espguitarist33 · 09-24-2009, 01:02 AM

damn and i couldnt even grab one of those because i dont want anything before the cat..(as far as i know we'll see after inspection)

YellowJacket · 09-24-2009, 01:12 AM

He makes everything to order... you tell him, he makes. my downpipe was a mess, I needed a new one.

espguitarist33 · 09-24-2009, 01:32 AM

oh okay..i have one that aaron made for the 20v...not interchangable lol

YellowJacket · 09-24-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espguitarist33

oh okay..i have one that aaron made for the 20v...not interchangable lol

Aaron is da man! You could mate up my exhaust to your downpipe though. Easy enough. (of course you would have to buy me drinks first. j/k

)

espguitarist33 · 09-24-2009, 01:46 AM

09-23-2009, 12:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Pics are kinda old. Sounds a bit louder than stock, no fart-honda sound. Purrs beautifully at idle, and growls F***g intense at high RPM's. There ya go Yellowjacket... Cost me exactly......Hushpower - $100, Thunderbolt cat - $40, 2" 180º - $25, Tip - $10, Hangers - scraps around the shop. I can get more pics on request! BTW - I don't build things that look, nor sound like rice st haha. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by mr2_jake; 09-23-2009 at 12:53 PM.

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09-21-2009, 02:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hushpower still betta! It's too easy to make custom exhaust for the MR2. Don't waste money on pre-built systems, that is unless it is something like Fujitsubo or HKS... Get on eBay, or Summit racing (same s***) and get yourself a hushpower and the tightest 180º bend they sell, take your old system off, make a few measurements, grab a handy hack saw and cut as necessary, weld 'er up, and your good! I have made something like 3 or 4 exhaust systems for my two's and they all sounded better than pre-fab ones. Not to mention they all cost me under $200 and only took about 3 hours to make!

09-21-2009, 02:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	how loud is that hushpower compared to stock would you say?

09-21-2009, 04:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	woaah just watched the videos...okie not my kinda sound...i wonder what the hks sounds like

09-23-2009, 02:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	those bmw and whatever videos sounded like bees in a can...i'm curious to hear it on the mr2

09-23-2009, 07:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Like I said, it sounds great. the muffler isn't the only thing to consider. pipe diameter, number of bends, how tight of bends, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, are all factors of how it will sound. I would post a sound clip but i've already pulled that system off and replaced it with a new experimental one . My particular system sounded extremely similar to the Bimmer, only deeper and more of an exotic-esque growl. Many times people make there cars sound like ** due to poorly matched parts. I've tried many different mufflers from many manufacturers and Flowmaster seems to have there s* figured out.

09-24-2009, 12:51 AM	#28 (permalink)
YellowJacket 1985 N/A 6-Speed Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 271 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	+1 for you on the looks. Slick and compact for sure. But as ESP said I would have to hear it... I am sure its acceptable, unlike the bimmer. So yours was 175 parts only, and I paid $450 shipped for a complete mk1 fitted and tested custom dual exhaust system which also included the downpipe, cat, two resonators and included shipping -- plus knowing the guy on the end has to make some money I think $450 shipped was and is a fair price to buy a full system if you are doing nothing yourself.

09-24-2009, 01:02 AM	#29 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	damn and i couldnt even grab one of those because i dont want anything before the cat..(as far as i know we'll see after inspection)

09-24-2009, 01:12 AM	#30 (permalink)
YellowJacket 1985 N/A 6-Speed Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 271 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	He makes everything to order... you tell him, he makes. my downpipe was a mess, I needed a new one.

09-24-2009, 01:32 AM	#31 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	oh okay..i have one that aaron made for the 20v...not interchangable lol