ok I own a 2004 Honda Civic Si hatchback, im ganna put exhaust on it but i was wondering something. I know a catback system can cost like 5 or 6 hundred bucks, but I can get just a muffler for no more than 200 (for a good one). What my question is, will I get close to the same sound and hp gain with just a muffler instead of a catback system? Any info on this is very appreciated. and also if you guys know a good brand of muffler to but tell me i was thinking if i could get the same hp gain and sound (or close to it) I was looking at a greddy or skunk2 muffler.

 

no. muffler u pretty much wont gain any power, and the sound of just a muffler sometimes isnt as good as a cat-back. u'll gaina pretty decent amount of power from a cat-back, def. alot more than just a muffler. i can vouch for the HKS HiPower exhaust. my friend has one on his EP, it sounds great but its really loud since he's running catless. the tips huge but it actually looks pretty good on that car IMO.

 

muffler = sound catback = sound + hp

 

yup. muffler = soundcatback = sound + hp

 

thanks guys!!! I guess i will just spend the money on the catback. im thinking either the greddy EVOTT or something from skunk2. I have a skunk2 system on my CRX. oh and the rubber duckie is awsome civicexracer.

 

is it jus me or does that muffler not look str8???? lol

 

its supposed to be angled..there are alot of angled exhausts out there, most of which look pretty sick

 

THANKYOU for not puting a stupid muffler on your car.


My exhaust is angled just a tad, I think it's sexy.
Also, it hangs to the right, just like me.

 

i love the angled tip, but not the angled muffler haha

again, cat back ftw. GReddy, Apexi, RSR, and Megan all make awesome cat backs. Or you could go custom (use the Search feature for info on that)

 

def cat back ....i have skunk2 cat on a b18 motor and get compliments on it all the time nice and deep sound
i also have a apex n1 cat back on my civic b16a (no cat) people hate the sound really loud and raspy...