I need some exhaust advice.
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I need some exhaust advice.
ok i have my 93, it is stock. i dont know a whole lot but ive been told i should think about doing the exhaust first. I am looking for some advice on what kind of exhaust i should run on it and if anybody knows some shops in the area that i can check on? thanks
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well get a new cat-back and dp... for the mp wait till you get a boost controller or else u'll end up having boost creeps
think about what your goal is before purchasing an new exhaust line... are you looking for something quiet? loud? something lightweight?
and it all depends on what your wallet can feed !!!
think about what your goal is before purchasing an new exhaust line... are you looking for something quiet? loud? something lightweight?
and it all depends on what your wallet can feed !!!
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well get a new cat-back and dp... for the mp wait till you get a boost controller or else u'll end up having boost creeps
think about what your goal is before purchasing an new exhaust line... are you looking for something quiet? loud? something lightweight?
and it all depends on what your wallet can feed !!!
think about what your goal is before purchasing an new exhaust line... are you looking for something quiet? loud? something lightweight?
and it all depends on what your wallet can feed !!!
A boost controller will not help with boost creep. Best bet is to keep you stock cat.
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well i have no problem with it being a little loud, thats fine and money isnt too much of an issue, i dont plan on doing too much to it just some mild upgrades nothing too crazy. i just want to know where to start and make sure i do it right.
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I don't think you have to replace the AST (I just did myself however), or the radiator (although I'm thinking about a replacement). I'd definitely replace radiator hoses if they are original.
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I noticed you also live in NorCal. Trust me, you will want a radiator. I hate having to be careful with my car so that it doesn't get too hot. The radiator will be my next serious mod.
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if money isn't the issue I would go for the reliability mods first then go for power mods. Start off with larger radiator, oil cooler, boost/oil pressure/Air Fuel Ratio gauges, AST, silicone hose job, etc. Then go for the power upgrade mods such as down pipe, mid pipe, exhaust, intake, etc. Most importantly if you go over 3 power mods you need to purchase a Power FC commander to remap your ECU. Running your car lean with power mods cause a higher chance of your motor go Boom! hope that helps out for now, just my .02
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Mike,
As is so often the case, folks here (including myself) have told you everything they think you should know and not bothered to answer your initial question.
For exhaust, at least a cat-back, I really, REALLY, like my Racing Beat Dual Tip. The sound is good, but not too loud. I've read that it provides a marginal performance boost, and the dual tip looks cool. Not sure where you can find it, but if money isn't a problem, then I'd go for it.
Any decent muffler shop can install it for you once you find it. It is a bolt-on, so you could do it yourself if you wanted, but a muffler shop would not charge much for the labor.
As is so often the case, folks here (including myself) have told you everything they think you should know and not bothered to answer your initial question.
For exhaust, at least a cat-back, I really, REALLY, like my Racing Beat Dual Tip. The sound is good, but not too loud. I've read that it provides a marginal performance boost, and the dual tip looks cool. Not sure where you can find it, but if money isn't a problem, then I'd go for it.
Any decent muffler shop can install it for you once you find it. It is a bolt-on, so you could do it yourself if you wanted, but a muffler shop would not charge much for the labor.
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I would definitely install a downpipe, as the precat is a source of high heat in the engine bay. For a cat back, I would recommend the RB dual tip. It has a nice look and sound, and it blends into the stock body nicely. Both can be purchased from www.rx7store.net, as well as a few other places. The cat back is $499, and downpipe around $175.
Some other things to consider:
Boost and water temp gauges
Metal ast
FC thermoswitch mod (more info here: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/its-official-do-not-buy-miata-thermoswitch-until-you-read-397156/ )
Aluminum radiator
Some other things to consider:
Boost and water temp gauges
Metal ast
FC thermoswitch mod (more info here: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/its-official-do-not-buy-miata-thermoswitch-until-you-read-397156/ )
Aluminum radiator
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id go with the apexi N1 catback if you can afford it, thats what we threw on my friends fd and its working pretty well... im not sure what he has for the dp (i have a feeling its the generic 3" one from rx7store.net) but i think his main cat is stock.
as far as doing it for your first mod though, i dont know.... when we modded his car this last christmas we did the:
cold air intake
exhaust
intercooler
radiator
pfc + commander
braided oil metering lines
silicon hoses
pineapple street port
all at once.. .still havnt gotten a tune for that pfc but its not being driven much.
as far as doing it for your first mod though, i dont know.... when we modded his car this last christmas we did the:
cold air intake
exhaust
intercooler
radiator
pfc + commander
braided oil metering lines
silicon hoses
pineapple street port
all at once.. .still havnt gotten a tune for that pfc but its not being driven much.
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as far as doing it for your first mod though, i dont know.... when we modded his car this last christmas we did the:
cold air intake
exhaust
intercooler
pfc + commander
pineapple street port
all at once.. .still havnt gotten a tune for that pfc but its not being driven much.
cold air intake
exhaust
intercooler
pfc + commander
pineapple street port
all at once.. .still havnt gotten a tune for that pfc but its not being driven much.
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+1 to the downpipe, that will actually help get some of the heat out of the engine. I dont think a catback would cause any realy increase in engine temps, but i do agree a larger radiator should be coming soon if you plan on modding the car.
I have a Kyo (i think thats the name) catback. it was a really good price, 3" stainless steel all the way back,straight through design, it's not loud at all, and im running a midpipe. I was really surprised at how quiet it was. No droning on the highway either. I'll try to get some sound clips of it one of these days, i also have a DBL sound reader i'll see how loud it actually is.
I have a Kyo (i think thats the name) catback. it was a really good price, 3" stainless steel all the way back,straight through design, it's not loud at all, and im running a midpipe. I was really surprised at how quiet it was. No droning on the highway either. I'll try to get some sound clips of it one of these days, i also have a DBL sound reader i'll see how loud it actually is.
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An aftermarket downpipe replaces the precat. Any DP will work, but some of them like the one i have are designed for RHD cars. Just look for straight piping. A lot of reputable vendors on this forum carry it.
I noticed you also live in NorCal. Trust me, you will want a radiator. I hate having to be careful with my car so that it doesn't get too hot. The radiator will be my next serious mod.
Randy
I noticed you also live in NorCal. Trust me, you will want a radiator. I hate having to be careful with my car so that it doesn't get too hot. The radiator will be my next serious mod.
Randy
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