Racing Beat exhaust (which one should I buy)
03-26-06, 03:36 AM
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I've had a Racing Beat header and pre-silencer on my car since early 1999. That's seven years. Had the RB Y pipe with stock mufflers at first then got a used HKS back half. The header is still in excellent shape,no rust just has turned colors from the heat. The presilencer is starting to rust some on the right side. I don't think they are stainless, though I too thought they were when I first got them. I think they are just chrome over mild steel. My point is I think they are a very durable and quality product and will last a long time. Though the presilencer is starting to rust I think it's got a good five years left in it. I wouldn't worry to much about RB durability as from my experience they will last for many years. As for which to get I like my single(though I have HKS mufflers) but I have no experience with the dual so I can't comment on it. On a side note the welds on the HKS system are rusting especially on the Y pipe.. I've had it six years but it was used when I got it so no idea on it's real age. No rust on it when I installed it though. It is the 50mm catback Mazdatrix sells. Point being just because it comes from Japan doesn't mean it won't eventually wear out. I'm sure the RE Amemiya is quality stuff but you pay a premium for it.
03-26-06, 01:44 PM
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Well, I think I am going with the collected system for simplicity sake(unless someone can prove that the true dual is better).
Hey, Black91n/a and Dak, got any exhaust sound clips
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thanks for all the help guys
Hey, Black91n/a and Dak, got any exhaust sound clips
.thanks for all the help guys
03-26-06, 06:14 PM
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Unfortunately I don't. It sounds nice, with no tinny sound. It's reasonably quiet below 3000rpm, then it drones for a bit untill about 4000rpm, then it gets higher and higher pitched and it really screams at high rpm. I really like the way it sounds. At first I was disappointed that it wasn't any louder, but now I think it's perfect, as any louder would get seriously annoying and tiring for long journeys and may generate too much of the wrong kind of attention. I heard a couple FC's with true duals at a race in Seattle and they sounded weird, like they were hardly revving at all, it was a much deeper, lower sort of sound. Apparently everyone kept telling them not to short shift, but they weren't, it just sounds different.
03-26-06, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RX710thAE
what do you guys think of this particular one?? http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/rbfullexhaust.htm I'm thinkin bout buyin it for my T2....
03-26-06, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 90FC
well were I live they don't do a visual inspection, so I wont have to remove the header to pass.
RB stuff kicks ***. I have a full turboback RB exhaust, its great!
03-26-06, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 90FC
Well, I think I am going with the collected system for simplicity sake(unless someone can prove that the true dual is better).
Hey, Black91n/a and Dak, got any exhaust sound clips.
thanks for all the help guys
Hey, Black91n/a and Dak, got any exhaust sound clips
.thanks for all the help guys
03-27-06, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by alucardm4
I like Apexi they do have better quality in their parts... I have their exhaust on my Stang and my buddy has the racingbeat on his... Not only do I have a deeper throatier sound it looks to be a straighter pipe system... just my $.02
03-27-06, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rx7Tunr
hey people, im new to the rotary scene, im coming from a honda background and im thinking about the Apex'i N1 or maybe GT dual exhaust for my 86 GXL. I know it's got a T2 hood on it, not my idea. First owners.
I know im probably gonna get flamed for mentioning the "H" word but im seriously into my new mazda and im looking for some real advice. I mean i've never even heard of RB or RE Amemiya so i just want to get an idea of wut's out there so i dont waste money, because god knows i did enough of that on my civic.
I know im probably gonna get flamed for mentioning the "H" word but im seriously into my new mazda and im looking for some real advice. I mean i've never even heard of RB or RE Amemiya so i just want to get an idea of wut's out there so i dont waste money, because god knows i did enough of that on my civic.
03-27-06, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by '87 trubo FC
I'm going to get the complete system, I can't give up that 59hp increase!
03-27-06, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dak
I have some but they are too large to uplaod and I don't have anywhere to host them. I can send them to you or someone else if they want to host them. Just PM your Email. One thing to remember is I have the HKS mufflers. They sound different than the Racing Beat mufflers. I think the RB have a raspier sound to them. So if you listen to mine you still won't know exactly what the RB collected setup will sound like.
Oh, I wont be able to host them so if other people want to hear them you will have to send them to someone else.
thanks
03-27-06, 09:42 AM
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Go here for pics of my car with the Racing Beat exhaust... http://www.teamfc3s.org/forum/showth...threadid=44264
03-27-06, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 90FC
sweet, you have a pm sir.
Oh, I wont be able to host them so if other people want to hear them you will have to send them to someone else.
thanks
Oh, I wont be able to host them so if other people want to hear them you will have to send them to someone else.
thanks
03-27-06, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by maxrx7man@yahoo.com
that 59hp increase comes from added boost. i hope you are reading for more fuel for your vehicle and an FCD.
03-27-06, 10:11 PM
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"The bolt-on exhaust system increases horsepower approximately 32% - a 59 HP increase on a 1987 Turbo II RX-7!" quote from the site and here's the link
http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm
Edit: ahhh I see what you're saying, the exhaust increases boost, gulps fuel and kills the engine...... **** that, catback it is.
http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm
Edit: ahhh I see what you're saying, the exhaust increases boost, gulps fuel and kills the engine...... **** that, catback it is.
03-27-06, 11:15 PM
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Just get their "fuel cut defensor" or consider the Rtek 2.0 ECU upgrade which includes the "fuel cut defensor" as well as removing the "accelerated warm up" (which is good if you get rid of your cats and do the turbo back version). It also includes a "fuel pump" cut that helps you if your engine gets flooded. Beyond that, it offers engine management using a Palm OS PDA (much simpler than a laptop). We're on the verge of getting our own subforum in the Engine Management section where we can share information.
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