I'm thinking of buying either a Turboxs w/ xs racepipe or Mazdaspeed catback with a RB midpipe. Both systems will cost about the same. I am conflicted, any opinions before I take the plunge! Thanks in advanced.

-AJ

 

Turbo XS = loud
MS cat back with RB mid pipe = meh just over stock. Kinda like my obx cat back with RB mid pipe set I had.

 

Mazdaspeed is 3' in right? I like the sound just over stock. Can I put a dual resonated midpipe on the Turbo XS?

 

mazdaspeed is 2.5"

and its $620 just for the catback. add $200 for the rb midpipe its well over $800.

the turboxs is $500+shipping. how do they cost the same?

you can put another resonator on the turboxs pipe. there is room.

 

I found one used. 2.5? Argh! Maybe I'll go back to Racingbeat.

 

Mazdaspeed is 2.75" not 2.5". Stock is 2.5".
Call Rosenthal Mazda, Phil's favorite dealer. I bought my Mazdaspeed catback from them for $495.00 shipped. Why do you want a dual resonated midpipe? Looking for extra weight?

 

I had the same dilema as you (except I was stuck between MS and Racing Beat). I went with the RB because it is a 3inch.

It is not very loud at all and is a lot deeper than stock. I am very happy that I went with the RB. With your mid pipe it would probably sound perfect. G/L

 

I have the MS exhaust. I can definitely say that the piping is a little bit bigger than stock. So the 2.75" size sounds more like it. It is definitely quiet and I love not having the attention of the police......especially here in Cali.

Get the MS exhaust if you're in for a more grown up sound.

 

yes,,, mazdaspeed sound good plus it will be good for the dealer not giving problems for warranty with really visible aftermarket parts

 

Thanks for the advice Eric, sorry to hear about your 8. If I talk to Phil he'll put me back into a Racing Beat for sure, which is what I'm leaning towards now since it is 3' inches.