How loud is too loud??

[Wikkid]

I wanna get a new exhaust coming up soon and was wondering whats a good <u>fairly quiet</u> exhaust? I dont wanna be heard from a mile away but more like 20 feet, also im hoping to stay away from the (sometimes very annoying) high pitch buzz noise that some mufflers create. Also what are, plus the purpose of the axleback, cat back and resonator?

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1991 Honda Civic DX (HB) Light blue...
"If it doesnt break, your not driving hard enough."
My Homepage - http://www.leigh.xstreamhosting.com

[gotatight92si]

don't take anything less.....Thermal R&D cat back is the absolute best it's got a PERFECT sound

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[CharmCity]

But thermal gives off a high pitched buzzing sound if you get the 2 1/2 (or 2 1/4, whatever the non turbo exhaust is).. I've never heard a crx exhaust that isn't 3" that doesn't sound like a pissed off bee..

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www.extrememotorsports.com

[skeme1]

this is a good question. I'd like to know what exhausts are quiet.

ractive?
thermal r&d?
greddy?
hks?
arospeed?
what else am i missing?

could i use an integra exhaust? (the gen with similar style exhst) like a gsr exhaust?


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90 civic dx hatch
bone stock

[Kunundrum]

Resonators are generaly used to help muffle the exaust noise.

an Axel back is a pre-built section that connects to the flang onver the rear axel, some muflers are only available in this way (5Zigen) witch leaves you 2 options, use the mid section you have or replace it. generaly in the 150-350$ range

a cat back is a whole replacement unit from the catylitic converter back (hence cat-back) generaly in the 400+ range

DC Sports is a real nice exaust, it is usualy priced around 450-600$ depending on where you get it. it uses complete polished stainless steel , a resonator and a real nice 4" slash tip. it sound real nice, not extreamly loud but sporty.



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1990 Civic H/B *wrecked & being parted out*
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ZC Powered 90 CRX SI With Mods
I/H/C/E
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- Rims (15")
- Turbo

[Wikkid]

I feel well informed, thanks. So because of the lack of my cash, whats the best axleback that I can get? Im going to get custom 2 1/4 mid pipiping done but dont want to buzz everywhere I go, whats the best thing to do?

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1991 Honda Civic DX (HB) Light blue...
"If it doesnt break, your not driving hard enough."
My Homepage - http://www.leigh.xstreamhosting.com

[sastanley]

An exhaust shop told me that the resonator's job, usually just behind the catalytic converter, was to reduce the buzzing/high-pitched sounds the engine makes, and the muffler part was for lower sounds (that nice growl heh-heh )


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-Shawn
91 DX 4-door
AEM CAI & other mods which only add weight
Coming soon:
ZDyne controlled ZC
Si tranny w/ ACT clutch

[gotatight92si]

well you haven't heard my car

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[mel_and_his_rex]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CharmCity:
But thermal gives off a high pitched buzzing sound if you get the 2 1/2 (or 2 1/4, whatever the non turbo exhaust is).. I've never heard a crx exhaust that isn't 3" that doesn't sound like a pissed off bee..

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i dunno... you've heard mine at the pa meet didn't ya... it's not too buzzy and high pitched... mmmmm thermal is def. worth the cash... especially mated w/ my new cam muhahaha


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89 CRX Si
and a 89 CRX Dx(winter beater)

[mel_and_his_rex]

oh yeah it's 2.25 w/ a 4 inch tip

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89 CRX Si
and a 89 CRX Dx(winter beater)