Like the title says why is the exhaust so much cheaper the others. I just picked up a full 3" inch system for $500 with race pipe.

 

I don't know... I think there was a thread about why though... just can't remember. Isn't that one super loud though?

 

yes it is super loud but with the silencers it should tone down to a bareable level.

 

because it comes with a free exhaust shroud melter.

 

huh?

 

turbo xs exhaust was too short, would melt exhaust shrouds. I believe there's a few threads on it. I think some people added different tips to cure the problem.

Australian models seemed okay though.

I'd give ya a link but I"m (miserably) multi-tasking at work.

 

ahh!! way ahead of you

 

it wasn't always cheap. The exhaust was around $700 and the midpipe was around 300. It's a $1000 + shipping exhaust system.

2 years back they were asking for feedback, and everyone jumped on their case for making the exhaust tips so recessed. They're about 4" too short. This caused several member's rear exhaust shrouds to melt from the heat.

Long story short, people got on turboxs' case to lengthen the tips. TurboXS guys said they weren't interested in aesthetics and were going only for performance. They got pissed and said they'd discontinue the exhaust. Shortly after it was up for sale at $499 on their website. It has continued to be listed at that price for the last two years. So either they had a huge amount in stock, or they forgot about discontinuing it.

 

Has anyone had problems with the melted bumper after extending the tips? I like the sound of the exhaust, but im thinking I'll have to extend the tips to save my bumper.

Also, does anyone know how much the exhaust weighs in comparison to the stock one?

 

well, I have it on my car, all i can say is, it's wicked sick, it gives you that Insanity feel

you know, the kinds you get after killing someone, or like when you killed someone, or like when you're about to kill someone

 

Just this guy

 

Go figure....Aussie made product and it cheaper in the US!

 

you need to be on TV selling Ronco products

 

that is sick

 

Before and after turboxs tip install:

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180

4" too short.

 

Pretty nice, also that's a nice looking heat shield you made for them.

 

sorry mysgl I'm pretty sure I have the same tips as you. I got the slp uni from LMPerformance.

 

That's the mazda exhaust shroud shield thingies. They're way too expensive to buy new. Something like $220. I got them used from shinka123.

 

ORLY? Didn't even know Mazda made something like that. Good to know.... but I'm gonna see how bad of a job I can do trying to replicate it.

 

I have the Corksport catback and my exhaust shrouds started melting after I installed it. I got under the car with a Dremel tool and cut away enough to stop it. You don't notice the difference from the back of the car.

 

My exhaust shrouds melted with the full TurboXS exhaust system, http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s...rntShrouds.jpg
I replaced the tips, this is very easy to do. But this exhaust without a turbo fitted is very loud and can be very annoying on long journeys or at sustained high speeds.
On the positive side with the full system installed (no CAT) you can get 2' to 3' flames out the exhaust.

 

WTF is a Ronco Product?

 

THAT LOOKS SOOOOO MUCH BETTER NOW! I have the turboxs headerback and i'm looking to replace the tips too. what kind did you use? where from? how much? what did they charge to weld them on?

 

I just did a google search for turboxs exhaust for rx-8 and found this: scroll all the way to the bottom. they're claiming the exhaust and midpipe together gave them 25 WHP!! and 8 ft/lbs of torque!! They're not specifying if these numbers were on a heavily modded car or what. I just don't think it's possible on a completely stock car without even the cobb accessport. Maybe with the Cobb we'd get gains like that with full catless exhaust. Thoughts anyone? Here's the link:

http://www.modacar.com/products/Mazd...ckexhaust.html

 

stop crapping on threads!! No one cares what a Ronco is unless your from Texas that is. j/k