I am looking for a better sound then I accelerate but dont have the funds for a takeda exhaust. I read about deleting the resonator but every thread I have read with links are dead. Is this even a good idea on a Lx? Should I just save for the takeda exhaust? What a low rumble not something loud like a bag of rice
Resist the itch. IMO I have learned to wait for the nicer things and it ends up giving more satisfaction. That being said. I plan to get a axle back and have a shop remove the resonator and install the axle back while their at it. I will not make a move until i have the kit in the box in my hands. Planning and patience will pay off.
Folks here have reported that the res delete on an R18 does nothing, and maybe hurts performance a bit.
I would, and did, go a different route. K&N drop-in (which I always do), and an inexpensive axleback. I got a little more sound, and a little more performance.
There are inexpensive axlebacks sold by other vendors. I bought from this vendor after contacting a number of axleback buyers from various ebay sellers. This seller, modified_concept, seemed to me to have the most satisfied customers.
There are inexpensive axlebacks sold by other vendors. I bought from this vendor after contacting a number of axleback buyers from various ebay sellers. This seller, modified_concept, seemed to me to have the most satisfied customers.
An axel back won't do anything but make rice noises the only way you will see a increase of you put a header down pipe then throw a axel back in you gotta start from we're the exahust comes from
An axel back won't do anything but make rice noises the only way you will see a increase of you put a header down pipe then throw a axel back in you gotta start from we're the exahust comes from
I didn't think he was asking about performance but yeah...axle back isn't going to give you much other than a noise change. Same goes for the resonator alone.
The sound will all come down to personal taste. Some call everything 'rice' some like what they hear.
I removed my resonator and lost a lot of torque, on top of that it didn't sound that great so I ended up welding it back on not too long ago.
id probably go with modding the primary muffler instead, much better sound.
Without a real tune, anything but very modest changes will bring negative results - at least that's what I've been reading lots of here.
Personally, I think I have been using a very good combination of mild intake and exhaust mods to increase performance, even if just a bit. But I've been using combos such as this for years on a number of cars.
I totally agree Scotty thats why Iv gone with the 8th gen SI OEM axle back and Takeda intake.Any more and the Air fuel mixture wont adjust to a reasonable level.My 8th gen EX had a K&N SRI and vibrant catback before the Vit tune it was running a 15.5 AFM and after the tune a 12.8 and added about 15 HP edyno is at the crank not wheels
ive used k&n dropins for years on many cars and bikes and always have had good results.
the issue ive had with gas mileage, though, is that because the car runs smoother its hard for me to keep my foot out of it. but if you can manage some restraint your mileage should be the same or better, at least it has in my experience. plus its inexpensive, plus you dont need to pay for air filters anymore, plus you dont need a tune.
Try intake resonator delete, P2R TBS and axleback at the same time then the gain will be enough to noticeable. 2.5hp from TBS, 3hp from axleback and 2-3hp from resonator delete. 7-8hp is very good for r18!
That set up would work rob I love my setup lol
Just for now I already raced a accord and killed him by about 4 car lengths and i had to slow up for a light around 80. I can't wait till flash pro ether like everyone else. I am done doing anything really until it comes out.
I have the full tusudo exhaust with down pipe and takeda intake. Added a lot of performance higher end and a lot more torque lower end. Sounds really good not too loud and very deep sounding. Inside of car is a little loud but I like it for now. I have a video of on the interstate if you want it. I raced a modded teg ls and walked it with no problem if that shows you power range. I'm now looking for tubbing and a better suspension.
honestly there is a torque drop you can feel it off the line unless you double tap the acceleration
sounds meanner then I though for a cvt and automatic
guess Honda has done some engine research
the level of loud is just slightly louder then stock but way deeper esp if you let the low end take over slightly pressing then letting off as much as you can to let the car keep rolling and not loose your current speed
Dang it Scotty, you might have just sold me on changing my muffler. I wasn't going to, but that sounded pretty good. I wonder how it would sound on mine with the CVT? Might be a first.
I will tell you, Vic, that increased exhaust sound is much better with an MT than with a AT. A droning CVT, I have no idea, but you can always give it a try.
I need to make a video (for sound) with my MT and its axleback, with the rear baffle both in and out, and post it in a couple of appropriate threads. :thumb:
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