Opinions on HKS rear section for teh 5th gen.

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10-19-2006, 10:20 AM

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Opinions on HKS rear section for teh 5th gen.

Let me start off first by saying I did do a serach. Anyways I would like to know if any 5th genners have the HKS rear section and if so how do you like it? Was the install easy (direct bolt), sound, gains?

10-19-2006, 10:29 AM

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Just like any other axle back for this car... minimal gains. IMO it sounds great, and looks great. From what I hear it is a quality piece (better be for that price) and is a direct bolt on. Heck, if I could find one used I'd get it.

People who I know have/had it: Edward Lee, vq356sp, whazzzuup, SR20DEN (but his got wrecked), TitaniumMax03, Gooey (sold to whazzzuup).

10-19-2006, 10:38 AM

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Awesome, just who I wanted to respond! By any hair of a chance you would happen to have a sound clip of it on a VQ30 would ya?

10-19-2006, 10:51 AM

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See if xlcrew's links in the Exhaust sticky still work, if not, you can PM him for clips or I'll check to see if I still have em on my computer at home.

I forgot that he has a HKS too.

10-19-2006, 10:59 AM

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Like puppetmaster said, I have one on my Max. It is a simple/easy bolt on no problems and great fitment/quality I have had mine for yrs and still looks awesome. My only Warning to you is if you have or plan on getting headers I would steer away from it cause it is LOUD I hate how loud it is but wont part with it cause it looks so damn nice and cost me a nice chunk of change. As for gains I would say they are minimal cant say for sure cause I never dynoed it alone. IMO 1 of the best looking mufflers for the 5th gen max

10-19-2006, 12:15 PM

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that looks pritty nice, its pricey tho for just a exle back but.......

find a nice b-pipe and your set

10-19-2006, 02:34 PM

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The rear section sounds amazing on a stock car or a car with y and/or b-pipe. The quality is top-notch, as expected from a reputable company. On the other hand, the HKS is too loud at WOT with headers.That is my subjective opinion. I am currently running the stock rear section with the Hotshots. However, it is certainly not loud to a guy that is familar with modified Hondas. It is quieter and much deeper than my H22 Accord with Greddy Evolution exhaust.