Advice Needed on Exhaust!
 

Hi Everyone,

I'm a newbie to this forum and seeking advice from you experts out there regarding exhaust for RX8:

- Where can I get TRUST, HKS & RE-A exhaust? I know Monster carries RE-A. Any other places?
- Are Fujitsubo & Knightsports exhaust systems the only two brands with LTA approval?
- Seem from previous threats with comments that Fujitsubo is not that good, comments?

Hope to hear some advice from you kind people out there. Thanks in advance!


Leega

bro

you can get
1) TRUST at GAN MOTOR
2) HKS at GARAGE R
3) RE, KNIGHT SPORTS & MANY MORE FROM MONSTER GARAGE

hee hee hope this help

Trust is get from Gan Motorsport. HKS from where else? Garage R lor. RE-A and knightsports is MG.

Hi Guys,

Wow... that's fast response, very impressed!

Btw, where's GAN Motor? Are TRUST & HKS exhaust LTA approved? In your opinion, how do they fare against fujitsubo?

Thanks!



Leega

bro actually there's already topics on which exhaust is suitable for our ride. TRUST and HKS are LTA approved, but different ppl have diff views on it, do chk out the forum coz got 1 of our new buddies already ask the same question as u liao. cheers bro:)

When was the HKS legamax approved? I thought it cannot pass requirements?

yeah!
if its really approved, how much is it?

I'm gonna get 1!

I think Garage R trying to get HKS approved, but last heard LTA still refuse to give leh...

just for info, the new Trust Exo is not yet approved by LTA. I was told by GAN at least 20 ppl purchasing the Exo then they can go and get it approved.:banghead:

Huh? Liddat why dont buy like 20 titanium RE super dolphin tails and get that LTA approved instead?

lol~ good one merv... but i dont think so already. cos i got one good bro blacklisted by rov. LOL~ i dont think LTA will ever let dolphine tail exhaust be approve. hehehehe~:lol:

wah...they dun approve....osama send plane...i send dolphin to their house...hahahaha:lol:

i'm getting autoexe titanium exhaust approval now.

This exhaust is different frm those outside in the market now becos it has a power chamber as the mid pipe, which gives u additional 3-5hp more.

waaa....i wan.

Hi Guys,

Anyone installed Apexi Exhaust? If yes, how is the performance (how increase in bhp)? Does it produced a bassy sound during idling? How is the sound during mid to high range?

Thanks in advance!


Leega

keke :lol:

I'd sell my Trust Titanium exhaust and top up just to buy this new one man.

C7 will my car setup be able to utilize the effects of this new 'power chamber'? Or would it be a waste of time for me?

Hi Bro,

Ur car manual or auto?

Manual - i recomm Fuji, Trust and KnightSpt. (if u got the GUTS (not legal) ..Powerhouse Amuse....one of the best )
Auto - Re-A , power or Trust


reg
Virus

Hey Gabe how r ya bro? When chio me go hotel lim teh again? ;)

Hi Virus,

Mine is 4AT...I'm seriously considering Apexi and though of installing today. That's y I need some advice fast. I'm a bit kia si, that's y only considering LTA approved products....

So Bro, what is your advice for me?


Leega

Hi Bro,

Auto ...2 choice :

1) RE -A - RE guys did their research on auto Rx8 , the exhaust they design will fit pretty well on an auto..powerwise is there as well. If u got the budget go for the titanum ones....super cool

2) Trust Titanum- What i used to have ...btw i no longer drive Rx8...so power wise i would say reasonable but weight saving..u are toking about 12Kg less...imagine how much wieght saving.. Less Weight = More power... LTA approve

Those who seen my car should know what i am toking about,...

Virus

Hi Bro,

Well i will see you at the mega meet...catch up with all u guys...

Reg

Gab, aka Virus aka raven12...heheh too many nick

of cos it wld be good for everyone... cos of the additional 3-5 hp more than the normal exhaust with normal mid pipe.....

got pics bro?

wait til the real thing reach my place then i take the pictures.... am bringing one in for LTA approval...

roughly how much ah?

K thanks bro. Just curious..if the power chamber gives an extra 3-5 bhp on top of the exhaust gains itself, does that then mean that for the FI'd cars - these figures are multiplied?

may or may not, cos the results are dyno-ed on a NA car....

dunno abt the results on a charged rx8....

which exhuast suit 5mt .can use r magic?kindly advice me?if i want to put TC,can be done?

Hello Virus & Bros,

Thanks for all your advice... Can't wait any longer and have installed Apexi N1 exhaust from GMS yesterday ....

Well, not as bassy as I would have expected during idling, but nevertheless, can feel the increase in power.... sounds pretty ok during mid to high range.... can get quite loud if i whack the accelerator hard :) .... Just some comments to share with you kind pple out there...

May I know if changing any kind of cat is definitely non-LTA compliant? This is definitely another way to sound loud... how about air filter / intake... any recommended brands (LTA compliant). I was told that for 4AT, no point to change the air filter as it won't bring any significant improvements to the performance, correct? I'm now using K&N box-up filter...

Looking forward to hear some expert advice...


Leega

Hi Bro,

Depend what setup you want? Track or street driving?

Track often uses ur mid and high end power, so getting an open pod will be more suitable , however, open pod on an auto tran car will greatly affect the low end power...so depnds wat u are after...

Street, best just keep it stock.

So far i would recomm :

Intake (open pod) type: 1) Re-A intake kit (comes with cf box..)
2) Racing beat intake (comes with air box , optional air duct)
3) Blitz sonic power intake kit (comes with heat shield)

For street, i strongly recommend drop in with R' Magic filter element ...power...

Reg

Virus
4) Autoexe intake kit (comes with cf box)

Bro,

Thanks for the good advice. Mine is strictly for street driving..

So where can I get the drop in R magic filter? Roughly how much wld be my damage?

Last question, changing catalyic converter is considered non street legal right?


Leega

Try monster Garage...the filter is not cheap..around $200 to $300..not very sure..but power

changing cat, confirmed kana Fine
Btw, Auto ...best CAT Con is ur stock CAT.or RE-A CAt..Trust me,,


hahaha
Virus

Bro...wat exactly is a power chamber?

^ bro....the power chamber is something very sophisticated.

its......a chamber with power.

thus we call it power chamber.

exactly the same as power ranger. You give the ranger power...he becomes power ranger.

like that also you dun understand....

hahahaha!!!!!

wtf.............

but it sure was some funny crap. hahaha

Aiyah dun put exhaust the best lah...kekekeke:smoker: :naughty: then can sound like a lambo...maybe even louder..hahaha

Haha Kenny is bored at work ...lol poor REI

but i am serious what....

how come no one believe me?

Rei...you have to believe me. look into my eyes and say 'power chamber'

,,!,,

haha...

the power chamber is a replacement to ur ordinary mid pipe... and i not trying to be funny, but the it really is a specially designed chamber that gives u more power... in this case, 3-5hp more......

so far only the autoexe titanium muffler has the power chamber... and it is sold as one set together with the titanium muffler. The stainless steel version muffler does not have the power chamber. it only comes with the normal mid pipe.

RE-Amemiya oso has one, but it is only made for the super dolphin muffler... and is sold separately.

Many pple have this myth that the autoexe muffler is only suitable for the ATs. The answer is NO. It is oso made for the 6MT and 5MT. However it will not lose power for the ATs becos a lot of exhausts in the mkt are developed only for the 6MTs, which caused the ATs to lose power when installed. Wat brands they are, i shall not discuss here but many brands sold locally are only suitable for the 6MTs and those ATs on those all complained loss of power....

Bro.. u damm FOS!

bro do u still remember someone ask u wat does a voltage stabilizer do?
and i remember u ans him the purposes is to stabilize voltage.hahaha...
now u got your retribution.

knn lah kenny san..you make me laff so loud when I read your reply that now everyone in my office thinks that their boss has gone mad :lol:

Aiyo...how do u expect me to ans him?he ask me wat it do so i tell him the
function mah...correct wat...
hahaha... :mdrmed:

knn.. u still remember u ask who meh?? i thought u lost memory le. or u mambo too much??

huh? wat lost memory? :confused:

woah~ very long never see this white fast car liao. ho seh boh mambo king? miss u ley. haha