Was wondering what are your guys opioion on the OBX exhaust system for the fd? I mean for $250 shipped you cant go wrong with stainless piping. Any comments appreciated and If possible a pic of it mounted on to the car! Thanks guys

 

I rather get a used, more reputable brand name exhaust. Are you getting an exhaust soley because of the price? Theres lots of GOOD exhausts on this forum for the same price, maybe a bit more.

I got my used PFS over 4 years ago and the fitment was spot on, piping isnt rusting out and chipping away, muffler is nice and shiny (when i clean it lol).

I dont think an exhaust off ebay would give you the same treatment.

 

I have a general rule with car parts that has served me well: if it's only for sale on ebay, there is a reason.

Finding a good used exhaust in great shape will cost about the same and actually work too.

Dave

 

I had an ebay exhaust on my old FC and i can tell you first hand....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR...

 

i've had mixed experiences with "ebay parts" aka the ultra-cheap made in china parts.

i would say about 75% of them time you're "getting what you pay for" (i.e. junk):

20% of the time you get something that's not bad, but might have to be modified to work how it's supposed to.

5% of the time you get something that works great straight out of the box.

it's best to just do your research first, or be willing to toss it in the trash if it turns out to be complete junk.

when it comes to exhausts:

personally, i wouldn't go with the OBX brand exhaust. why? because its probably going to sound ricey. high-end part manufacturers don't just weld pipes onto mufflers - they specifically design the piping shape, bends, etc. specifically for each car to create a specific sound, flow, etc.

i mean, you might be able to get away with a ebay short shifter or ebay turn signal lights, but don't waste your time/money on an ultra-cheap cat back.

 

junk.....if you can pretty much buy it at autozone, which is a similar product, it's not worthy of the FD and it's gonna rot in a year.



OBX huh? that's like putting APC stickers on a ferrari, not worthy.

 

I have had obx headers for my 86 and they were good quality and filliment. I think obx is probly in between say greddy and a generic ebay junk.

 

I have the OBX-R 3 1/2" cat back for the FD and did a write up and there is a crummy phone vid of it on YouTube.

To recap my review, it is a good cheap system and my only real complaint was there was a neck down at the end of the muffler that I cut out for full 3 1/2" all the way back.

The welds on this Korean exhaust are not as good as what you find on the Japanese systems, about Racing Beat quality I would say. The overall execution may even be below Racing Beat quality though.

Here is the thread w/ pics and links to sound vids-

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/bought-obx-r-catback-my-fd-843291/

 

I would have to say that they have came a long way since the days of cracking turbo manifolds.
I have a generic OBX muffler on my FD and so far (about 3 years) it has held up and still sounds good.

 

you should get the St. May's Shotgun exhaust on ebay. I just got mine and am loving it =D

Jasma Approved

Long Canisters means quietness

3in inlet


Dual pipes


That's what you get for having something shipped though......

 

This is good advice right here. The key statement is the last one though. If you are willing to potentially trash it b/c it is just not up to standards then sure I would buy it off ebay. If not, then I would just go with a reputable company from the start.

 

blitz nur-spec is the ****, I have a greddy but my buddy has the blitz. I love his exhuast.

 

i understand u can find a good apexi exhaust for about the same price but just because its off ebay doesnt mean its garbage. I had an ebay ssautochrome exhaust on my 240sx and it lasted more than an apexi on the other . I live in new england and weather is terrible. Cops are even worse and cannons aint gonna cut it, even tho they look mean on a fd. I need something more along the lines of a world sport , or rsr ex mag! and this is a cheap alternative!

Also, if your not buying a turbo , wastegate , then you should be all set.


Thanks for the link , and help guys