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Old Oct 24, 2010, 07:37 AM
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Legamax vs Hi-power vs ETS v2

Im trying to decide what kind of exhaust i need. I dont want very loud system but not to quiet. Im choosing from (HKS legamax, Hi-power and ETS v2), +rest test pipe and DP. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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I would suggest the ETS> They have a great sounding system, then they have their ultra quiet system. I have an ETS system on my IX and I absolutely love it. Quality is great, fitment was perfect, and performs awesome. I know I have not seen anyone complain about the ETS exhaust on their X's. My vote goes to them brother.
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But ets ultra quiet system is 2.5 inch and legamax too. Im afraid of performance and sound.
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3.5 and better is what you need
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So go with their full 3 inch system. 3.5 inch exhaust piping is not needed.
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And what about sound level? Im afraid of my relationships with my neighbours, after 3"
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Originally Posted by Zydas
And what about sound level? Im afraid of my relationships with my neighbours, after 3"
As long as it is resonated, you wont have a problem. If you were to run a test pipe, it gets pretty loud. My car is hella loud to me, but not as loud as some would think. Just dont put a test pipe on it if you dont want the car to be to loud man.
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but im planning to order testpipe + downpipe.
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Depending on the HP level of the cars setup, a 2.5" vs 3.0" is not going give up that much. With that being said, noise levels from one exhaust to another is purely subjective. I have a Legamax with HFC combo which suits me. In my opinion, an ETS v2 with HFC would be a great setup.
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GO for the Hi-Power. I have it on my X and it sounds great. Idle is not too loud, but you can really get a nice throaty sound between 2-3k rpm and under boost it sounds fantastic. AND 3" piping... Downside is cops like the 4" tips quite a bit.
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Originally Posted by Zydas
But ets ultra quiet system is 2.5 inch and legamax too. Im afraid of performance and sound.
Where did you get this info? The ETS Quiet muffler bolts right up to the existing ETS V2 system.
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Go ETS, I just got it, and it's fkn great!
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****. im so confused. Why there is no such a thing as "best exhaust for evo x"
Comparing hi power+ams res testpipe and downpile with ets v2 full system, which one is louder?
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The V2 ETS exhaust is freaking loud, make no mistake. I haven't personally heard a Hi-Power yet, but if you want loud, the ETS exhaust is going to be hard to beat. Their quiet was needed very badly because a lot of us didn't want the loud exhaust.
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Get the Hi-Power. It's not loud, but loud enough that you won't feel like you wasted money. It is a 3" exhaust and it looks mean from behind. Everyone who has an evo and has heard my HKS Hi-Power says it sounds awesome and not as loud as they would have thought. Plus you can get it shipped for $660 on ebay.


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