Just picked up the new HKS Single Sided Hi Power Ti. exhaust. Man, this thing is awesome! It really brings out the rotary sound the rx8 has been missing. As I stated in the previous thread about the exhaust, this was specifically made for turbocharged applications. There was a significant increase in power vs. that of a standard aftermarket exhaust. I can't release any dyno information as of yet, but I have seen first hand of what this exhaust can do for turbocharged rx8's. On top of that, it weigh's in at 23 lbs (including center pipe). The tip is titanium and is adjustable, great for those that get body kits (you won't be underhung). Installation took me less than an hour (with 3 people helping out) haha. The exhaust note measured in at 97db vs. the other hks legamax exhaust which was at 94db. Like I said, it sounds more like a rotary now. At idle, there is a noticable difference in sound. This exhaust can be used for non turbocharged 8's as well. In case your wondering what i did with the empty exhaust shroud on the right, I made a grill that attached to the inside of it and painted it a semi gloss black. Enjoy the pix and video.












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hell yea! i've heard it guys, this thing sounds awesome. that right side looks very clean as well. haha looks much better than those that left off the shroud.

 

Looks awsome and at idle it sounds nice. Reving it sounds too raspy/farty for my taste.

 

keep in mind, the video was shot during a cold start..

 

nice,

sounds like a borla then goes rotory at my guess is 5 k..... and i like how the empty side ended up...

beers

 

I love the sound, I just wish it looked more normal to me to have a single exahust. If only I could have that sound with a double. Other then that i'm sure you're really happy with the sound.

 

that is a great sound not one for me but i still like it. very much more like a rotary sounded. the 3 clips on you tube are all great as well. I have to say i am not a fan of the single but it serves ie purpose....i am not sure are you FI are you thinking about it?

 

looks good! Can't wait to see it in person.

 

big question: is there a cat-deletion mid-pipe (racepipe) available from HKS with this cat-back or will there be? I would like to see the numbers and then compare them with the full TurboXS setup (mid-pipe and exhaust).

i like the idea of a single-side exhaust. however, i'd also like to see a decent rear bumper made to accomodate it.

dd sends...

 

BTW, great clip, XDEEDUBBX! Let's see more!

dd sends...

 

thanks swoope...

Me too, too bad there isnt a bumper out there that accomodates a single, oh well, its starting to grow on me now.. =)

i'll go FI one day.. =/

hks did come out with a hi flow cat, but i never got it....it would have been a little on the loud side with this pipe on..i believe it is a japan only part, not available here.

 

hmm.. another owner with single exhaust,thats cool it will look great with single outlet bumper like these one,just my opinion:

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/my-new-super-advan-racing-ver-2-not-gen-2s-95257/

 

That mesh over the other side was a good idea. All of the other cars out there with single exhausts that don't have that, appear to be missing something. That takes care of that problem.

 

thanks god, i got the idea from teamrx8, but did it a little differently. Thanks to him for the idea.

 

It sounds like a modified rotary should (without using a high-flow cat) and looks really nice!!! Great job XDEEDUBBX!

 

thanks FE3P~!

 

i think it looks really nice and is very fuctional. like the mesh too

 

thanks niel...

 

I love how you made the car look more natural with the screen. I'd be interested in how this exhaust sounds with a turbo on it, though. I understand that the power gains are better and that it's designed for performance, but the sound at high RPMs made me wince - not quite my tastes. It's still an awesome part.

 

sounds bitchin' XdeedubbX!!! Can't wait to see this in person tomorrow....

 

well, i love that kickass screamin' rotary sound! anybody ever hear Drift Alliance's FD? now that freakin' rocks!

 

thanks fellas. The exhaust note is a little more quiet with a turbo on it.

see ya tommorow jorge..

 

damnit deedubb u suck i so wanted to be first oh well you win i'm a loser. lol congrats sounds awesome looks even better

 

its not a matter of winning or losing...you will get yours soon as well! and i can guarantee you will love it as much as I do.

 

doubtful cashflow is hurting bad lately