View Poll Results: Which one is better?
GReddy Racing TI
30
54.55%
HKS Carbon TI
13
23.64%
Screw it, keep the Racing Beat dual-tip
12
21.82%
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GReddy Racing TI vs. HKS Carbon TI
06-12-07, 12:27 PM
#1
GReddy Racing TI vs. HKS Carbon TI
I'm only wanting to compare these two exhausts. I searched the 3rd gen forum but couldn't find a shoot-out between these two specific exhausts.
Currently I have a Racing Beat dual-tip on my FD (along with a high-flow cat, and a high-flow pre-cat welded into a Pettit downpipe).
I like the Racing Beat exhaust, it's clean, quiet, but I'm looking to put on something a little more "after-market" with a different tone. On my previous FD I had the HKS Carbon TI exhaust. It looks great (the tip is a little big...) and it sounds like a rotary should, but now I'm wondering abuot the GReddy Racing TI exhaust...
Here's the specs:
GReddy Racing TI
Here’s the lightest catback ever made for an RX-7. Weighing in at 7.8lbs this system is about 1/4 the weight of the original. This system features all-titanium construction. Tubing, cannister, flange, tip, everything titanium. One look at the welding and you’ll swear it’s a work of art, not an exhaust system. This is a 3" straight through system designed for excellent power. The cannister is large enough for good dampening with a deep resonant sound.
Cost: $619.00
HKS Carbon TI
Special Edition HKS Carbon / Titanium Hi-Power Exhaust systems are available for certain popular applications. These exclusive versions of the Hi-Power Exhaust consist of a carbon fiber wrapped stainless muffler shell, a 120mm titanium tip, and polished stainless steel piping.
Cost: $535.00
So, it looks like the GReddy is all titanium and the HKS only has a titanium tip. They both look very similar except the HKS has the carbon fiber wrapped around the canister.
Can anyone compare the sound of the two? The seem like they would be very similar because of the construction and dimensions.
Currently I have a Racing Beat dual-tip on my FD (along with a high-flow cat, and a high-flow pre-cat welded into a Pettit downpipe).
I like the Racing Beat exhaust, it's clean, quiet, but I'm looking to put on something a little more "after-market" with a different tone. On my previous FD I had the HKS Carbon TI exhaust. It looks great (the tip is a little big...) and it sounds like a rotary should, but now I'm wondering abuot the GReddy Racing TI exhaust...
Here's the specs:
GReddy Racing TI
Here’s the lightest catback ever made for an RX-7. Weighing in at 7.8lbs this system is about 1/4 the weight of the original. This system features all-titanium construction. Tubing, cannister, flange, tip, everything titanium. One look at the welding and you’ll swear it’s a work of art, not an exhaust system. This is a 3" straight through system designed for excellent power. The cannister is large enough for good dampening with a deep resonant sound.
Cost: $619.00
HKS Carbon TI
Special Edition HKS Carbon / Titanium Hi-Power Exhaust systems are available for certain popular applications. These exclusive versions of the Hi-Power Exhaust consist of a carbon fiber wrapped stainless muffler shell, a 120mm titanium tip, and polished stainless steel piping.
Cost: $535.00
So, it looks like the GReddy is all titanium and the HKS only has a titanium tip. They both look very similar except the HKS has the carbon fiber wrapped around the canister.
Can anyone compare the sound of the two? The seem like they would be very similar because of the construction and dimensions.
06-12-07, 12:37 PM
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The Greddy Ti is actually all titanium while the HKS Carbon has a carbon wrapped can and a titanium tip, the rest of it is regular steel. For that alone, I'd go with the Greddy. Not to mention I've seen someone lift the Greddy with literally their pinky finger, which is just cool. 
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06-12-07, 01:30 PM
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The Greddy Ti is actually all titanium while the HKS Carbon has a carbon wrapped can and a titanium tip, the rest of it is regular steel. For that alone, I'd go with the Greddy. Not to mention I've seen someone lift the Greddy with literally their pinky finger, which is just cool.
06-12-07, 01:41 PM
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How much do the HKS weigh? With the stock cat-back weighing almost 35lbs (feels the same as my RB duals), you could save about 27lbs on the rear end from just a catback. I'm assuming both of these are pretty loud though, maybe a resonated high flow cat would lessen the sound.
06-12-07, 01:56 PM
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How much do the HKS weigh? With the stock cat-back weighing almost 35lbs (feels the same as my RB duals), you could save about 27lbs on the rear end from just a catback. I'm assuming both of these are pretty loud though, maybe a resonated high flow cat would lessen the sound.
where can i find more info on this exhaust?
06-12-07, 02:51 PM
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PM Ramy at fdnewbie imports or go to www.jic-magic.com, I currently run this catback on my single, its LOUD! I have no resonated midpipe so that prolly explains it. Weighs only 7 pds.
06-12-07, 02:54 PM
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06-12-07, 03:01 PM
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I have the Greddy Ti on my car. I have a down pipe a stock cat on right now. The exhaust is not loud with my set up. The Ti is 3" piping. Hks I think is 2.5" piping. The problem with the Ti is that finding a mid pipe to match the 3" piping is hard to find in titanium. I am still looking to find one.
I will try to take apic this week an load it up.
I will try to take apic this week an load it up.
06-12-07, 03:15 PM
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It's on the car now, so i can't weigh it again unfortunately. I know it was light as hell, if that helps any. way lighter than the other exhaust in question, the HKS Carbon with TI tip.
06-12-07, 04:12 PM
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thanks guys,
i think i am going to go with the GReddy Racing TI. it's a litle more expensive but i think i'll be happy with it. besides, since i've had the HKS in the past, i can compare them and if i'm not happy, i'll sell the GReddy to get another HKS.
i think i am going to go with the GReddy Racing TI. it's a litle more expensive but i think i'll be happy with it. besides, since i've had the HKS in the past, i can compare them and if i'm not happy, i'll sell the GReddy to get another HKS.
