calaloco

I'm going to buy an exhaust for my rx8, and after my own research I have this to options, please help me decide before buying.

Thanks.

DarkBrew

Less noise = Racing Beat
More noise = MazdaSpeed
Search for sound clips.

Bad_Bob

I myself like the sound of the Mazdaspeed one. A friend of mine (solo7) has the mazdaspeed exhaust and it sure sounds sweet. I will get one soon...

calaloco

But HP gain?

Quality?

SE3PSynergy

both are quality and both will barely give you 2-3 whp if that.

nycgps

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is your car so think what you want.

and Search is your friend.

N rider89

there is an amazing thread comparing the two if you search for it.

rg200amp

racing beat is welded by hand, so the welds are not as clean, and it weights a bit more,

mazdaspeed is welded by machine, the welds are flawless and neat, it weights a bit less.

the mazdaspeed is louder, and ofcoarse ask any honda guy they will concur,
more sound=more power

9G Redline

I have the MS Dual Sport exhaust and I get so many props on it. People say it sounds mean and clean, but isn't over-bearing. At highway speed there's no droning. I'm pretty sure RBs doesn't drone either. Paired with the MS CAI it sounds pretty sweet. Good luck with your purchase, I'm sure you'll be satisfied either way.

swoope

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it depends on if you are running a stock cat..

the ms does drone with anything but a stock cat.. and i think it might with a stock cat.. it is about tollerance...

anyway.. rb more quiet, more weight.
ms more noise, less weight.

rb my guess is a 3" back pipe...
ms 2.5" back pipe..

but what do i know..

beers

alerx-8's

get the ms

S1lveRx8

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Had my MS Exhaust for a week now, and I LOVE IT!! Not rice at all, and I love the deep tone it gives off. +1 for MS Exhaust

MazdaJeff

Do you find it drones from 55 to 90 MPH? Right now that is my biggest exhaust fear, as I'm on the higway a lot.

Jedi54

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I've heard both of them, and I prefer the looks and sound of the RB.

Easy_E1

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Mazdaspeed is lighter and a little bit louder. I love my Mazdaspeed, it has a great tone to it. As far as "Drone" I really don't notice any. And I drive on the freeway alot.
Mazdaspeed FTW!

Trekk

MS dual-can will make more noise then a RB but it is not "loud". You people that think the MS is "loud" must have some weak ears. (I'm sure most that call it loud only do so, cause they heard from a guy who heard from a guy that it was loud)
Most people dont even know I have an exhaust on my car untill I punch it, even then its smooth and deep, most love the sound.

IMO RB is a waste of money. It's not light and it sounds stock... whats the point? (besides wasting money) Do you want to hear the motor winding or the exhaust rumble?

rx8va

I Think Mazdaspeed Cat-backs Sounds Pretty Good For The Money
Thats What I Have And It Sounds Better Then The 350z

dmp

As the RB is nearly 'inaudible' inside the car, ANY other Exh. could seem 'loud' when compared to it.

imput1234

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you wont get much gain with any exhaust system. i think most gain is from TurboXS tho.

scsi

racingbeat is like 10lbs heavier than stock. for this reason, i would choose mazdaspeed

Razz1

I know you like beer.

I would get which ever one is on sale.

SkyLee

MS Exhaust better then Borla??? or HKS??? im asking about hp gain.

faboo

hp gain is negligable...for any of them...

calaloco

Got the mazdaspeed, the cheapest US$ 529.95 S&H included, Rosenthal Mazda. waiting to install it...

Easy_E1

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Good choice. You'll love it. Try some overpass' and tunnels.