Hi,

I've been looking through all the threads on exhausts (far too many) and now I'm very confused...

So a little clarity would be nice:

Peco .... 100mm, sound okay, quiet on motorway.

HKS .... Hiper, 115mm, loud, exits at angle.

HKS .... Super Drager, 120mm, straight exit, quieter than Hiper.

TTE .... (remus), square exit, sounds okay, but quiet.

So my questions are as follows:

1. Does anyone have photos of the different options?

2. Is there any good exhausts I have missed?

3. How much do the HKS cost? and can you buy just the back box, or do you have do buy the complete system?

Drager from behind


Drager from an angle:


Hiper from below


Hiper from angle


Can't find the peco i'm afraid

Peco Big Bore 4



HKS muffler can be bought on it's own


HKS with a rear section suitable for your car, (see darky's piccys above)

or

the complete exhaust.


See HERE for a sample list of other makes of mufflers suitable for the IS.

that blue car is my first is2......

I don't know anyone that has an HKS exhaust and is not pleased with it.

Remember though that all that glitters is not gold. Before you make your choice ensure that the pipe work is mandrel bent, that the welds are tig'd by robot, that at least the internals are stainless steel. BTW just because it is stainless does not mean it is any good - I have seen plenty of Euro made stainless systems that I would not have on my car.

i have tried both hyper and TRUST power extreme2

the power different from the two are about the same

but hyper just too noisy, i am current using power extreme, because i am scare that get pull over by the cops

I love the HKS Hiper, it sound Awesome, wouldnt change my for any other make of exhausts....

I'll second that, I wouldn't change to any other manufacturer after having HKS.

The quality is second to none - I once reversed into a rockery on a neighbours drive at about 5mph. Fearing the worst, I went round to the rear of the car to find sandstone dust in the tailpipe but on closer inspection, it never even marked it

How many other exhausts could you say that about??

I just fitted my HKS Hiper muffler yesterday. It sounds really nice, although I thought it would be louder.
Does anyone know what the two holes in the end of the tail pipe are for?

it will get louder as it wears in....the holes are for a silencer insert

Can't the exhaust "system" be made louder

On my previous car I had Powerflow exhaust and that can be decreased or increased sound!!!

Ian try these, i had a japbox Dragonfire fitted and it's got the sound that i was after
not to loud whilst you were driving along but once you start to 'rag it' it has a nice roar
and all for £225(not boy racer or fast an furious).

Cant see the point in paying 400+ for no hp gain


Prepare for slating off HKS die hards

http://www.topgear2.com

To be honest, I'd like the Peco, mainly cos i like they way it looks, I'm not bothered about hp gain, but I'd really like to get a better noise when revving hard, without it being a persistant irritation inside the car on motorway journeys...

But thanks for your help guys..

my peco

you can put in an optional piece that reduces the noise level

7hp gain with a HKS Hiper (I had mine dyno'd)......

Hey guys!

just wondering is it bad for ur car to use the 2nd hand HKS Hyper?
its been used for 1 year also did u guys using high flow cat at all? also is 2.5 inch pipe good for the exhaust air flow? I know this sounds a bit funny i have the TTE supercharger, oil cooler, AT cooler on my IS but i don't have a exhaust

So by this logic, as my Hiper is now a year old since I fitted, it's now suddenly bad for my car?

Somehow. I don't think so...

As long as you get it at a good price, with reasonable mileage, then there's ABSOLUTLEY NO problem.

And get yourself a decent air filter for your TTE S/C while yor at it.

HKS do one for the S/C for about £30. Part No. 1506-ST001

you can make the exhaust noise louder by removing the cats for a smaller aftermarket item. But the noise becomes annoying after a while, especially on the freeway.

I've had
Remus
HKS Hiper
TRUST Power Extreme
Custom exhaust.

Mentioned today (by me) at Northern Mini meet - is the size of your exhaust directly or inversely proportionate to the size of your

Hmm, be interested to hear your thoughts

Huh ?
Where does the size of your whistle come in to it ?
If it's any help, mine has a pee in it which vibrates when blown

If it's any help, mine has a pee in it which vibrates when blown

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Hells bells - I should see a doctor pretty quickly if I were you !!

Just want to ask a question this might be.......dumb
Does the HKS hiper comes in NA and Turbo 2 type?
thanks guys

Guys, just to add my bit in!! I have the Blitz Nur Spec exhaust and i think i am still the only one! Similar to the HKS Drager, but a little nicer in sound, fantastic when warmed up and not to loud on the motorway!! I'm very pleased!!

Ian...did you take a look at Bracknell....if not why not!!

No I didn't..

Why not???? Cos your car was backed against bushes

Oh yeah

....you could of climbed in them

Didn't want Mop knowing I was thinking of buying a replacement exhaust (hoping she wont notice when i do too )

So next time we see you and your using a wheelchair....we'll know you bought the exhaust!! I'm gonna PM her and tell on you!!!