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3" catbacks, experiences??

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:22 pm
by stefan
For when I'm going to build one of those big hairdryers on my car, I need a true 3" catback.

I have been looking into these manufacturers;
Thermal R&D
Magnaflow
Skunk2

But since no one in Holland has any of these, and only a few know of the first two I mentioned, I was hoping you could tell me yours or other peoples experiences with those exhaust systems (how they fit, how they sound, etc).

When you know another manufacturer who makes a good 3" system for the 92-00 2-4dr Civic, let me know :)
What I'm looking for; acceptable sound volume, good quality and fitment.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:36 pm
by teal_dx
I've never heard a bad thing about Thermal R&D. I got a 3" catback used for $300, just have not had a chance to try it out yet. They do not come with a resonator, so the previous owner welded one in the mid-pipe. They were pretty quiet to begin with for a 3", a resonator will belp even more.

All 3 brands you're looking at are quality :thumb:
You've got the right idea buying something good the first time and staying away from the cheap ebay ones :woot:

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:49 pm
by stefan
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt ;)

Welding in a resonator couldn't harm I guess, I want it to be as silent as a good 3" can be on a turbocharged application, but still having a deep sound :)