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Old 08-06-02, 11:37 AM
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Apexi N1 vs. N1 style

Is there a difference between them? I can get a Apexi N1 style muffler for about $75 US right now instead of the $450 N1's or so that places like the RX-7store sell. What I would like to know is if there is any actual difference between the two and maybe some feedback from people with this N1 style type of muffler.
Old 08-06-02, 11:39 AM
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well, there's a difference between the N1 MUFFLER and the N1 CAT-BACK (which from the prices you have shown, is probably the difference between the 2)
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I have a Racing A stainless steel N1 spec muffler. Same dimensions as the Apex N1. Only difference, because it is a custom job, it dosen't have that trademark angle that the Apex unit has, it just sticks out straight.
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Yeah, I can understand that, but I doubt they are charging $300 for a pipe that I can get my local shop to do for cheap.
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It depends on the manufacturer of the N1 style muffler..


Have a brand in mind?


And a Apexi N1 goes for ~200 retaill so you are getting about a $100 discount from that.


If it is all SS construction then it should be fine..


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It would be the same as this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1847938533
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Looks pretty nice.. I would kinda be worried about what it is packed with.. Probably glass.. so it will melt out in about a year.. but you should check on it..


Also notice the inlet is only 2.5 so for the turbo guys, your 3" exhaust won't work.


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Except for the "Racing A" embossed on the side, it is a dead match for the N1. I even get folks who ask me if it is an Apex unit. And I saved a couple hundred
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Do you know what it is packed with rico?
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i like my SS packed Cork Sport muffler for 98$ with shipping
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Not sure. It looks just like the Apex, so I assume it is filled w/ whatever it is.
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i got the N1 Style muffler from ebay
they aren't bad
pretty good
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I have 2 of those N1 style mufflers from that same seller on eBay. I installed them on my vert last weekend and I really love them. They aren't as large as the A'PEXi N1's which I like, as the vert is a street car and I don't like too much attention from the local law. They come with the silencer and it REALLY makes it alot quieter. They are LOUD when they are run open. I have a stock manifold and a double cat Bonez system on it now. I have a 2.5" SS y-pipe from the cats to the dual N1 style mufflers. I also chose to have mine stick out straight. I like the angle of the single, but I thought it looked stupid with 2 coming out at the angle. I will take a few pics later and show you all what they look like. They fit the bumper and the car really well.
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