Downpipes: PRL vs RV6 vs MAPerformance

[kstawowczyk]

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the forum and this is actually my first post. I didnt see anything that addressed these specific downpipes in regards to comparison, but forgive me if something already exists.

As the title suggests, I'm looking into a downpipe and front pipe combo, and specifically at PRL, RV6, and MAPerformance. Does anyone who has run any of these have any complaints, suggestions, or comments? I like to get the most information I possibly can before purchasing parts, and was hoping you guys could help me out.

I'm leaning towards a catted downpipe in order to pass emissions. I'm not really interested in having to put the stock pipe back on each time I need to have my car inspected.

Thanks for the help in advance, I know this forum is extremely helpful to its members and I'm hoping that stays true now!

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[Sly_Si]

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the forum and this is actually my first post. I didnt see anything that addressed these specific downpipes in regards to comparison, but forgive me if something already exists.


As the title suggests, I'm looking into a downpipe and front pipe combo, and specifically at PRL, RV6, and MAPerformance. Does anyone who has run any of these have any complaints, suggestions, or comments? I like to get the most information I possibly can before purchasing parts, and was hoping you guys could help me out.

I'm leaning towards a catted downpipe in order to pass emissions. I'm not really interested in having to put the stock pipe back on each time I need to have my car inspected.

Thanks for the help in advance, I know this forum is extremely helpful to its members and I'm hoping that stays true now!

Hey man, i know people here praise PRL stuff so much, but if you wanted some catted downpipe, i think RV6 is the way to go..

Cheers bro!

 

[Vr6chris]

What about PLM, Rev9, Redline 360, or Invidia?

 

[kstawowczyk]

What about PLM, Rev9, Redline 360, or Invidia?

I haven't really looked at those brands. I know PRL and RV6 are heavy hitters in this category, and have the R/D to back up their products. Not saying that the ones you mentioned don't, I honestly don't know. Those 3 I listed were just the 3 I had personally looked into.

 

[Sly_Si]

I haven't really looked at those brands. I know PRL and RV6 are heavy hitters in this category, and have the R/D to back up their products. Not saying that the ones you mentioned don't, I honestly don't know. Those 3 I listed were just the 3 I had personally looked into.

The RV6 catted DP is ceramic coated, helps keep heat inside the DP. That, and plus more ceramic wrap, turbo blanket. Chillest engine bay

 

[kstawowczyk]

The RV6 catted DP is ceramic coated, helps keep heat inside the DP. That, and plus more ceramic wrap, turbo blanket. Chillest engine bay

Do you have the RV6 downpipe?

 

[Sly_Si]

Do you have the RV6 downpipe?

No, but i am trying to get one.
I live in California, and i am betting on it to let me pass SMOG check. LoL...

 

[WOPSiWOT]

You would be fine with any of those three. The RV6 would let you retain top heat shield on catted. MAP has option to retain heat shield too I think. You have chosen the right selections. Let pricing and desired options be your guide.

 

[givemeadollar]

if you want maperformance jump in on the exhaust group buy and get a huge discount for downpipe, frontpipe, exhaust.

 

[kstawowczyk]

if you want maperformance jump in on the exhaust group buy and get a huge discount for downpipe, frontpipe, exhaust.

I saw that but I thought that the sale ended awhile ago. Is it still going on?

 

[givemeadollar]

the sale ends today, this is the thread for it, if you go with the full maperformance setup its a true 3" turbo back exhaust no reducing flanges.

https://www.civicx.com/threads/maperformance-civic-si-1-5t-catback-release-and-group-buy.28925/

 

[Boss240]

Group buy ended at close of business I believe.

 

[Pur3MotioN770]

Can't go wrong with RV6 or PRL. The welds on RV6's stuff are second to none. As someone else mentioned earlier, with the RV6, you also have the ability to retain the top heatshield. With that said, PRL's pipes over and over again, have proven to perform superbly. These guys do great work, have excellent customer service, and are really involved in the 10th gen community. Don't forget to use the "civicx" coupon code if you order anything from PRL.

 

[360glitch]

I’d consider all three of those top tier, can’t go wrong with any of them.

 

[kstawowczyk]

Thanks for all the advice guys, looks like I have a tough decision to make....

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