Greddy Cat-back Exhaust Info
12-21-2003, 03:30 AM
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Received, Paid, Installed GReddy SP EXHAUST!!!
ok I got my GReddy Street Performance cat-back exhaust system today and I am stoked! Here is what I got straight from Trust Japan. Got it at 5pm, installed right after! Box is flat, and quite wide and long (like if you shipped a painting on canvas).
1) Greddy Dual Muffler with dual tip exhaust w/ Greddy embossed tip
2) Cat-back piping to the muffler. (Attaches to the resonator flange)
3) Greddy Warranty, Trust warranty, Survey, 2 Nuts, 2 Lock Nuts, 2 Bolts, 2 Washers, and 1 Plastic Metallic Greddy "Exhaust System" badge.
All nicely packed in with good cushioning from foam.
Initial Impressions - The Tips are quite big, about twice the size of the stock ones, and have a little lip on the edge. Chrome silver finish with nicely welded connections that gleam different colors such in the light.
Install - A TOTAL Bitch if you do it yourself with Jackstands and a Jack... let me tell you it took approximately 3-4 hours to do this install - but its worth it! The rubber hanger holders are totally annoying. HIGHLY suggest letting an exhaust/muffler shop do the install for like $60 cuz its worth it! UN-INSTALLING THE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM was the worse part, installing the GReddy system took approximately 30 mins. A real simple bolt-on procedure.
Some TIPS FOR INSTALL - Jack car up as high as possible. Take the black rear section that holds out the exhaust tip and rotary crest on the rear bumper off. The little clips that hold it in are very annoying - suggest using small screwdriver and plyers to take them out. WD-40 or Valvoline lubricant can aid in the seperation of the hangers and the hooks that hold the exhaust up.
1) Need 17mm deep socket
2) Socket Wrench
3) Flat Head Screwdriver
4) Plyers (needle nose)
5) Grippy device
6) Shop Light
7) Jackstands/Jack
8) Creeper
9) Protective Glasses
10) Gloves
11) Friend helps too!
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OK THE BORING PART IS OVER! (just want to be thorough!)
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DRIVING TEST
Cold Start - in California weather - night, approx. 11pm coastal area with light mist and about 60-70 *F temperature. Hilly to Flat. 2004 RX-8 STOCK with GReddy SP Exhaust. 2 passengers. 6 speed transmission. 7500 miles Odometer reading.
From the start I could feel an increase in power at low RPMS meaning under 3500 rpm, then there is like a "dead" spot at about 4000-4300 rpm, then as the secondary ports open up and the 2nd intake tract activates at approximately 4500 rpm, you can feel the increase in performance all the way to 9000 rpm. Not like a huge increase but a nice little nudge, not a head snapping jolt.
Sound is pleasant to say the least. Low pitched tone with a nice little woosh when shifting.
Idle is slightly louder than stock, with a nice hum.
Regular driving and shifting under 4000 rpm, nice sound, but not a roar at all, conservative and inconspicuous but louder than stock.
Spirited driving very loud and roars after the ports open up. It sounds like a real race car. Not like a cheap exhaust muffler or system, sounds very "racey" for lack of a better term. When I got to higher rpms after around 6000 rpm, the car pretty much is where the sweet spot is for this exhaust. The performance is really felt in my opinion and for some odd reason it seems to climb to 9000 rpm a bit quicker than normal even with a passenger load.
RICE FACTOR! - My friend used to have a riced out Accord (which he admits is riced out) and he says the GReddy SP Exhaust it doesnt sound ricey at all. And he should know since he is the king of rice! And has been in the import scene for years and knows what "rice" sounds like.
Driving down the infamous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) in California coastal parts was awesome with this mod. Not only did a brand new Brabus Modified C-Class Mercedes-Benz want to race me, but it turned heads, and people were doing the booty call beep with their alarm at me. Definately adds to the look of the RX-8 from the rear and sides. The tips are large, but they do not look stock, nor flashy.
Why did I buy this exhaust?
Excellent price, its JDM, nice look, excellent performance gain, reputable manufacturer and quality, and its legal emission and decibel wise. It meets all my quotas for an exhaust and it came through with flying colors!
Sound - 5/5
Price - 5/5
Performance - 5/5
Appearance - 4/5
Quality - 5/5
* will post pics in a day or so, anything you would like to know, just ask!
Hope this helps!
1) Greddy Dual Muffler with dual tip exhaust w/ Greddy embossed tip
2) Cat-back piping to the muffler. (Attaches to the resonator flange)
3) Greddy Warranty, Trust warranty, Survey, 2 Nuts, 2 Lock Nuts, 2 Bolts, 2 Washers, and 1 Plastic Metallic Greddy "Exhaust System" badge.
All nicely packed in with good cushioning from foam.
Initial Impressions - The Tips are quite big, about twice the size of the stock ones, and have a little lip on the edge. Chrome silver finish with nicely welded connections that gleam different colors such in the light.
Install - A TOTAL Bitch if you do it yourself with Jackstands and a Jack... let me tell you it took approximately 3-4 hours to do this install - but its worth it! The rubber hanger holders are totally annoying. HIGHLY suggest letting an exhaust/muffler shop do the install for like $60 cuz its worth it! UN-INSTALLING THE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM was the worse part, installing the GReddy system took approximately 30 mins. A real simple bolt-on procedure.
Some TIPS FOR INSTALL - Jack car up as high as possible. Take the black rear section that holds out the exhaust tip and rotary crest on the rear bumper off. The little clips that hold it in are very annoying - suggest using small screwdriver and plyers to take them out. WD-40 or Valvoline lubricant can aid in the seperation of the hangers and the hooks that hold the exhaust up.
1) Need 17mm deep socket
2) Socket Wrench
3) Flat Head Screwdriver
4) Plyers (needle nose)
5) Grippy device
6) Shop Light
7) Jackstands/Jack
8) Creeper
9) Protective Glasses
10) Gloves
11) Friend helps too!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
OK THE BORING PART IS OVER! (just want to be thorough!)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
DRIVING TEST
Cold Start - in California weather - night, approx. 11pm coastal area with light mist and about 60-70 *F temperature. Hilly to Flat. 2004 RX-8 STOCK with GReddy SP Exhaust. 2 passengers. 6 speed transmission. 7500 miles Odometer reading.
From the start I could feel an increase in power at low RPMS meaning under 3500 rpm, then there is like a "dead" spot at about 4000-4300 rpm, then as the secondary ports open up and the 2nd intake tract activates at approximately 4500 rpm, you can feel the increase in performance all the way to 9000 rpm. Not like a huge increase but a nice little nudge, not a head snapping jolt.
Sound is pleasant to say the least. Low pitched tone with a nice little woosh when shifting.
Idle is slightly louder than stock, with a nice hum.
Regular driving and shifting under 4000 rpm, nice sound, but not a roar at all, conservative and inconspicuous but louder than stock.
Spirited driving very loud and roars after the ports open up. It sounds like a real race car. Not like a cheap exhaust muffler or system, sounds very "racey" for lack of a better term. When I got to higher rpms after around 6000 rpm, the car pretty much is where the sweet spot is for this exhaust. The performance is really felt in my opinion and for some odd reason it seems to climb to 9000 rpm a bit quicker than normal even with a passenger load.
RICE FACTOR! - My friend used to have a riced out Accord (which he admits is riced out) and he says the GReddy SP Exhaust it doesnt sound ricey at all. And he should know since he is the king of rice! And has been in the import scene for years and knows what "rice" sounds like.
Driving down the infamous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) in California coastal parts was awesome with this mod. Not only did a brand new Brabus Modified C-Class Mercedes-Benz want to race me, but it turned heads, and people were doing the booty call beep with their alarm at me. Definately adds to the look of the RX-8 from the rear and sides. The tips are large, but they do not look stock, nor flashy.
Why did I buy this exhaust?
Excellent price, its JDM, nice look, excellent performance gain, reputable manufacturer and quality, and its legal emission and decibel wise. It meets all my quotas for an exhaust and it came through with flying colors!
Sound - 5/5
Price - 5/5
Performance - 5/5
Appearance - 4/5
Quality - 5/5
* will post pics in a day or so, anything you would like to know, just ask!
Hope this helps!
12-21-2003, 04:05 PM
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There is already another sound clip for this exhaust posted by Genom in the "getting a GReddy" thread for anyone that can't wait.
Great post though
Get the sound clip to see if there is any difference between recordings.
Great post though
Get the sound clip to see if there is any difference between recordings.
12-21-2003, 11:16 PM
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The rubber hangers are easiest to deal with if you spread silicone grease on them. Try to keep it off your hands though, as it will make it hard to hold on to anything. BTW, the silicone grease stops the rubber from aging (hardening) and extends its' life.
12-22-2003, 09:08 PM
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Great post, great exhaust! It'd be interesting to see if the tips will discolor to a goldish-hue after awhile like mine have, or if GReddy addressed that during production. It took approx. 1500 mi. of driving before they did, though. Let me know!
12-22-2003, 09:37 PM
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whats happening to ur car at tony's shop rob? I heard that the dude that bought ur wrx blew the motor and is changing the color of it and stuff. After u installed it did idle from a cold start go up and down repeatatively without modulation of the acclerator pedal?
12-25-2003, 03:25 AM
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the goldish tinge I believe is part of the composition of stainless steel. If you take a look at other stainless steel objects a goldish tinge as well as silver, purple, green, yellow are visable. I believe its just a characteristic of manufacturing process of stainless steel or the components of its material nature.
12-25-2003, 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by spdspappy
I'm glad that you're enjoying your new exhaust... "booty call beep?"
I'm glad that you're enjoying your new exhaust... "booty call beep?"
Great write up. I can't wait to get an exhaust on my car.
12-30-2003, 02:43 PM
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Because we put the unit ON the car. It's not sitting on a desk to measure whenever someone feels the fancy to know about it. Why not do the smart thing and a: look for it on the greddy website, or b: Call Greddy and find out in all of 2 minutes rather than bitch at people you dont know?
12-31-2003, 03:02 AM
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Originally posted by Genom
Because we put the unit ON the car. It's not sitting on a desk to measure whenever someone feels the fancy to know about it. Why not do the smart thing and a: look for it on the greddy website, or b: Call Greddy and find out in all of 2 minutes rather than bitch at people you dont know?
Because we put the unit ON the car. It's not sitting on a desk to measure whenever someone feels the fancy to know about it. Why not do the smart thing and a: look for it on the greddy website, or b: Call Greddy and find out in all of 2 minutes rather than bitch at people you dont know?
I have checked GReddys site, and thousands of others, my statement wasn't directed only at you. Stop being an ***.
I was under the impression that people would like to know things about products before they buy them, or could be so kind as to pop under the car with a god damn ruler for 20 seconds...