I've been wanting to make this exhaust system review thread for a while now, but have been putting it off over and over again. Since it's finally the new year, I thought I'd step it up finally get it over with. If you wish to leave your own review, please follow the template below. Thanks.

Name of exhaust:

Cost:

Year/Model/Motor:

Intake/Catalytic Converter Setup:

Your Impression:

Pros:

Cons:

Overall Rating: (1-5) 1=sucks ass 5=FTMFW!

Pictures (Optional):

Videos (Optional):

Now let's see those exhausts!

 

Name of exhaust: HKS Hi-Power axle-back exhaust system

Cost: $325.00

Year/Model/Motor: 2009/Fit Sport/L15A7

Intake/Catalytic Converter Setup: K&N 69 Series Typhoon air intake kit / OEM catalytic converter

Your Impression: Being a fan of the HKS Hi-Power and the company itself, I didn't have a hard time coming to decision when it came down to ordering an axle-back system for my GE8. I knew I wanted something not too quiet or loud, something just right. I also wanted something that would look good too. The HKS Hi-Power answered all of my requests. And once I received it and installed it, it didn't disappoint. I love everything about it. It sounds great, looks sexy, and even provides some extra horsepower. I get a smile on my face every time I turn on the ignition.

Pros:
- Inexpensive
- Great quality
- Looks good
- Sounds amazing

Cons:
- Loss of some low-end torque

Overall Rating: 5

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Name of exhaust:
A'PEXi N1 Evolution Axle Back for the GE8

Cost:
Paid $299, MSRP $469

Year/Model/Motor:
2010 / Honda FIT Sport / L15A7

Intake/Catalytic Converter Setup:
DIY Short Ram Intake / OEM catalytic converter

(Video taken with stock intake)

Your Impression:
I really like this exhaust! I was on the fence for awhile trying to decide which exhaust to purchase (HKS Hi-Power, GREDDY SE, Tanabe Touring Concept G) and this deal came across my way and I couldnt resist. I am glad that I did it, as the sound is very smooth and does not sound as "buzzy" as other exhausts in the higher RPM's. Definitely a great choice!

Pros:
Deep growl at low RPM's and Idle is very subtle. The size of the tip is just right and looks great from the rear. Does not drone or get too buzzy at higher RPM's so its tolerable on the highway. Sounds great with aftermarket intakes.

Cons:
The only con I can really think of is a very very slight loss of torque on the low end.

Overall Rating: (1-5) 1=sucks ass 5=FTMFW!
I would rate this exhaust a 5

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Videos (Optional):
Taken at 3ft A'PEXi N1 Evolution Axle Back GE8 Exhaust 3ft Honda FIT - YouTube

Taken at 10ft A'PEXi N1 Evolution Axle Back GE8 Exhaust 10ft Honda FIT - YouTube

 

Name of exhaust: J's Racing 50RS complete Ti front-pipe to canister (3 pieces)

Cost: $2100 (because of the $uck/¥)

Year/Model/Motor: 2010 / GE8 RS / L15A (no numbers used in Japan)

Intake/Catalytic Converter Setup: Top Fuel / stock upper and J's downpipe

Your Impression: No complaints really, the Fit sounds quite mean, but really the sound exceeds the speed of the car.

Pros: Lightweight, all 3 pieces shaved 19lbs from stock. Somewhat hidden canister as it sits back and turned down tip

Cons: Expensive. Without the J's reflash, loss of low-end a bit, but nice feel above 3500 (not a con really as I have J's reflash)

Overall Rating: (1-5) 1=sucks ass 5=FTMFW!: 4.5, doesn't get a 5 only because this exhaust cost more than the J's70RS dual I had on the Snisen and more than the Amuse R1 Titan I had on the 5R Teggy.

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Don't have any really decent pics of it installed.

Videos (Optional):

Will get some up in near future.

 

Ugh, I know Matt wants to avoid comments in this thread but....

555 that J's exhaust is gorgeous. I'm very, very envious.

 

In for more reviews

 

Name: Type One Racing muffler, converter, and b-pipe

Cost: About 1000

Year/Model/Motor: 09/ sport/ L15

Stock Intake/ Type one racing converter/test pipe

Sounds great. Deep throaty sound, loss of low end but gain in high end

I give it a 4.5

 

Name of exhaust: 5Zigen ProRacer ZZ

Cost: Php 30,000.00 / $690.00

Year/Model/Motor: 2009 / GE8 / L15

Intake/Catalytic Converter Setup: K&N Typhoon Kit / Stock

Your Impression:

Pros: If you wanted a quiet exhaust, this would be perfect since at idle, it's really quiet but once you step on the throttle, that's when you'll hear it

Cons: Buzzing sound at high speed at around 4500, the noise is irritating for me compared to my new muffler, and them being both chambered, I'd go hands down with my new muffler

Overall Rating: 3.5

Pictures (Optional):

Just a pic of the tip



Videos (Optional):

* Pardon the chicken since it was early morning when I videoed this

http://youtu.be/rAidYmvtfHA

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Name of exhaust: GReddy Spectrum Elite

Cost: Php 31,000.00 / $720.00

Year/Model/Motor: 2009 / GE8 / L15

Intake/Catalytic Converter Setup: K&N Typhoon Kit / Stock

Your Impression:

Pros: Deep sound while idle and low RPM, just like how I want it. Didn't have the buzzing sound just like with the 5Zigen

Cons: Nothing I can think of since I just had the exhaust installed for 3 days

Overall Rating: 5

Pictures (Optional):

Just a pic of the tip



Videos (Optional):

http://youtu.be/kKNUCRfxlNA