exhaust system help within price range, <$400?
 

I am extremely interested in the HKS silent hi-power axle back exhaust system, but I'm not 100% sure it will fit properly on the MDM Fit (it's designed for the JDM Fit). Does someone have another suggestion that is of better quality/sound/price? The HKS is $342 and free shipping from Japan at kamispeed.com.
All replies welcome!

It Should bolt up no problem, but the JDM bumper is flush with the hatch and the USDM extends a few inches out so it might not be flush with the bumper. HKS/SPOON/J'sRacing are all good choices too.

hks exhaust
 

Got to the kamispeed site that shows the hks system and look at the post a question section. I asked if it fit he USDM 2015 fit properly. They said the exhaust will work but the outlet will be flush with the bumper. Hope that helps. Their site is HKS Silent Hi-Power Axle-Back Exhaust - 2015 Honda Fit | KamiSpeed.com



James

Guahan671 and James,
Thank you soon much for the info and help! That definitely assures me that the system will work properly! Can't wait to get it soon! I'll make sure to post pics and videos if I can to show you all how it looks and sounds!

Hks info
 

Thanks for ordering one . Is it in stock ? What delivery time for it to come in? Is it on backorder?


James

James,
I haven't ordered one yet, but soon!

I ordered the HKS hi-power silent from Kamispeed. They said it's gonna take 4-8 weeks to have it shipped cause they have to special order it.

I ordered the HKS Hi-power muffler stainless steel, 130mm shell, 60mm pipe, 96mm tip. Will this fit and install properly? What adapter should I use to fit the muffler pipe (2.3") to the stock exhaust pipe (1.75")? I've never done custom exhaust before. Can anyone help? I will have it in a week.

hks muffler
 

Do not worry any good muffler shop can adapt the HKS to fit the stock diameter pipe. Also they will make a couple of hanger rods to hook to the muffler and fit up perfectly. My guess is they will charge 100 to 125 dollars for the work. Carry some old cardboard in the back so you can get the old muffler in case you ever need to go back. Let us know how you like the install and post so pictures.


James :vtec:

James,
thank you for the assurance that it'll work out fine and the heads up about the cost involved. Greatly appreciated! Would you have a high recommendation to a shop in particular that will do the job right at a good price? I know a shop I've taken my car to before close by that does custom exhaust and have met the owner, not a chain or anything, just a small auto shop.

muffler fitment
 

I would think the shop you are looking at will be able to do that for you. I too am looking at doing something similar if I do not buy an axel back system like HKS.

James :vtec:

I might be sending it to the Honda dealership I bought it from since the Fit is so new. I'll see what's best. I think the HKS Hi-Power muffler is going to be perfect. I didn't see a reason to go cat-back (too expensive) or axle-back (still expensive and what efficiency increase? Same pipe size/bends) The stock piping is perfect in my opinion, especially for a N/A engine, turbo I'd go big pipes for sure of course. Honda did a beautiful job, in my opinion, on the piping on the new Fit as is. Any thoughts on my logic? Faulty/reasonable? I don't see a reason to do anything more than a high quality free flowing muffler, maybe a more free flowing resonator. Then again, you don't want to decrease too much back pressure, right? I'm interested to see what this minor change will do for the car and will be sure to post feedback, pics, and videos/sounds when I have it set up.

J'S RACING GK5 FIT C304 SUS exhaust system Riateru 50R
 

I am eyeing a J's Racing muffler as I type this. Hope it fits!

J'S RACING GK5 FIT C304 SUS exhaust system Riateru 50R


Have any of you guys received the HKS muffler yet? Any pics?

Just leave it stock. Nobody wants to hear you go 0-60 in 15 seconds.

I will have the muffler tomorrow and will possibly have it installed then too, hopefully! Will have pics and vids ASAP!

Nice! Looking forward to seeing and hearing both the J's and HKS.

**Clap, Clap, Clap**

Looking for pics! Sound! :p

Here's a video of it on a Civic.

Ignorance is bliss isn't it ?

0-60 times has the Honda Fit 2015 (manual) at 7.8 seconds. I'm not sure why everybody thinks this car is so slow. The motor is capable. It's not sport car turbo fast but for a normally aspirated 1.5L, it's more than decent. I know a few subcompact cars with gas turbo motors that are slower than that.

Honda 0-60 Times & Honda Quarter Mile Times | Honda Civic, Accord, CR-V, CRX, Ridgeline, Pilot & more 0 to 60 stats!

Also, not seeing the outlet pipe in the Fit is a real eyesore. It almost appears as if there is no muffler on the car at all.

HKS Hi-Power universal muffler installed and thoroughly tested for feedback!!!
 

I have the HKS Hi-Power universal stainless steel muffler installed now! Wow, what a product! The car is nothing like it used to be. It went from a hybrid sound to a JDM spec type-R/Si version of the '15 Fit and that is absolutely what this revamp of this wonderful car deserves, hands down! Beautiful sound, 100% not ricey at all! Pure deep bellowy performance exhaust note! Never heard anything like it! Its a symphony on a bass pipe organ! There is absolutely a difference in the performance as well even though just a muffler swap along with about two feet of pipe to adapt from the stock to the muffler pipe (half axle-back). It has power and acceleration in every part of the rev range, any speed, from 10-100mph! The car can breathe without any restriction! It is completely noticeable from stock. That thing was choking the poor car. Responsive anytime you ask for it. It has an almost overwhelming booming low tone from 3-4k rpms especially more intense under heavy engine load up steep gradiants. This rationalized by fluctuationg the rpms between 2500-3k and just holding 4k the deep bellowing tone flattens out. I don't know the reason for it, but I'm assuming the perforations in the muffler for sound are producing this sound due to a certain exhaust flow rate at that rpm range along with increased exhaust flow due to heavy engine load. I am receiving a silencer, which is to tone it down it bit for that situation as I'm going to have a newborn in the car as well. It is supposed to decrease the decibels by 7. I think that'll be perfect! Everything about the muffler I am more than satisfied! I am now also ordering an HKS emblem to put on the other side of the hatch from the Fit emblem to advertise to all who hear will know what makes that beautiful sound!

Wow thats a sterling review. Thanks for posting. Are you able to post a sound clip?

Damn...that is a helluva review! I think I'm gonna read it a couple more time. :rotfl: Thanks for taking the time to post it up. Makes me real excited about getting an aftermarket muffler. Wow!

I have videos and pics but I am not sure how to post them...

I drive this car daily, hundreds of miles a day for work. I get plenty of thorough testing and this muffler has been the best thing I have ever done for this car. It has made driving a Fit, a great car, an exceptional car that I am now so much more passionate and excited about turning the key for the startup alone, let alone driving it all day, day in and day out! It has revolutionized my daily driving experience! Take it from someone that drives thousands of miles a week. Complete driving satisfaction and enjoyment. The void is filled! I always have a smile on my face going down the road in this car, nothing like it!
The only other driving enhancement I may make in the future is a CAI from HKS only if they make one for this car. I am now a diehard HKS fan. My car is a Honda Fit EX HKS spec! I am super excited for the future of this car!

2015 Honda Fit EX HKS Hi-Power universal muffler
 

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Wow....that looks very nice in my opinion! Awesome purchase and I'm glad you like it. :thumbups:

great pictures
 

Install looks great. I am glad you like it. How hard was the install? About how long did it take?

James

The install was really quick surprisingly! I will show you the work the muffler shop did to fit it underneath with the welds and pipe they adapted to the stock exhaust. The whole installation maybe took an hour and a half. $80. Extremely impressed with the quality work for the price. The guy really knew what he was doing and did a phenomenal job. It was a muffler shop in Hyattsville, MD, Carlos Auto Mufflers.

Here you guys go for sound -->

How do I post videos? I have a thorough set of fly byes, startups, and takeoff to give you all the sounds.

2015 Honda Fit EX HKS Hi-Power universal muffler sound clips!!!
 

silencer for the beast