Drone free exhaust options (besides AWE)

[Lagos]

The most popular one one here is the HKS if you want drone-free. There were some users on this forum that felt that the AWE actually did drone.

I'm currently running the Borla. My center exhaust tip is coved up (no airway) so only the outer ones move exhaust gasses. I'm not sure how the exhaust smoke comes out if you keep the center exhaust tip open (though it makes it louder and beings inducing drone).

Which HKS ? They offer two different versions.

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[tinyman392]

Which HKS ? They offer two different versions.

Both are actually popular on here. The Spec L is a little quieter than the Legamax, but the Legamax can handle more power (I think the piping has a larger diameter as well). Both are kind of regarded to as being OEM+. I don't think either is really a true 3" though, but don't quote me on that.

 

[TheGreekFreak]

What about the clamps that hold everything together. Any rust on those after 4 years?

Nope, clamps were good as new after 4 years. I did power wash the undercarriage weekly though.

Stainless steel quality and rust wouldn't concern me for the AWE. It's more sound, as their stuff varies across platforms in terms of how loud and drone. For my MK7, even their resonator-free track exhaust was pretty damn quiet and tame with zero drone. To the point where most of my friends didn't even notice I had an aftermarket exhaust until I went higher into the rev range. Probably not the same for this platform.

That's coming from me who has very sensitive ears and zero tolerance for drone. Do keep in mind that any exhaust will make the cabin a bit buzzy at certain RPM which could be annoying if your threshold is even lower than mine. It is a civic after all.

 

[SeshMau5]

I have the Ark DT-S catback. No drone and great low tones thanks to the helmholtz resonator.

 

[Lagos]

I have the Ark DT-S catback. No drone and great low tones thanks to the helmholtz resonator.

Sounds really good from the videos I found. Is it a lot louder over stock. I would think it would be since the muffler is pretty small.

 

[haltamer]

Have a look at the Remus if it's in your budget; I've been very pleased with mine.

It's as quiet as the OEM Exhaust with the valve closed, but absolutely raucous at 100% - Either way, Cruising at 70mph there's no increase in droning over OEM.

 

[xXoVrKiLLXx]

ArmyTrix (https://www.armytrix.com/product-exhaust-result?brand=19&model=177&motor=1268) makes a nice unit as well -

Drone depends on the person's sensitivity to vibration, so I highly recommend you test it out by sitting on other ppl's car with exhausts you're interested.

^^ This ^^ - completely agree - unfortunately youtube does no exhaust any justice. Find a FK8 Car club locally if you can and go hang out at a meet, this is your best bet to find a potential winner. Otherwise it can and most likely will be an expensive journey (it was in my case for sure). I can think of way better things I could have spent the cash on (wheels/Flex/WMI.....lol)that I lost selling a used exhaust...

 

[rallyered225]

I've got the HKS Legamax Premium and I absolutely love it. No drone at all. Nice deep grumble.

 

[typearghhhh]

tomei is the best all others are garbage

 

[Lagos]

I've got the HKS Legamax Premium and I absolutely love it. No drone at all. Nice deep grumble.

I keep hearing this one come up as a recommendation from a few people. Does it come with the front pipe and if not is the diameter reduced where the mid pipe and front pipe meet like it is on the Greddy SP?

 

[rallyered225]

I keep hearing this one come up as a recommendation from a few people. Does it come with the front pipe and if not is the diameter reduced where the mid pipe and front pipe meet like it is on the Greddy SP?

Does not come with the front pipe. No reduction in diameter from what I could see.

 

[Lagos]

Anyone have the Blitz Nur Spec? It seems to look and sound great!

https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/...rnt-finish-tips-honda-civic-type-r-fk8-17-21/

 

[xXoVrKiLLXx]

Borla’s exhaust looks nice anyone running it Catless by chance?

 

[kkmillennium]

I have maperformance exhaust and there's no drone

 

[jayevo23]

I have maperformance exhaust and there's no drone

I was just about to mention MAperformance exhaust. I heard there’s no drone, but it does become loud when a DP is added. At least that’s what I saw on YouTube. It sounds good tho from the videos I’ve seen. I would honestly add a DP first, then start looking for an exhaust if you hadn’t done so already. Adding a DP to an stock exhaust system may give you the sound you want without spending a whole lot on an exhaust.

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