Got a straight pipe... share ur experiences - Honda Prelude Forum

G_Loc · 06-01-2002, 06:09 PM

my exhaust is a bit smellier and it makes a funky noise sometimes, but i think its cuz i didnt tighten this one bolt enough

anyways, i chirped 2nd much easier, so i guess i got some power. i just drove it for a bit on this road near me just to make sure my car worked.

can u guys share any other experiences that u have had w/ test pipes?

oh, no more annual emissions inspections in florida, so i cant fail those.

ludeact · 06-02-2002, 01:43 PM

I just had the muffler shop weld on a straight pipe. no leaks, the car sounds much better in my opinion, more beefy, and it breaths better, maybe a horsepower or two gain from it.

G_Loc · 06-02-2002, 01:46 PM

i dont think i tightened the bolts enough... i sometimes get a raspy sound from the exhaust, maybe a leak?

i have the stock piping and muffler on

JDM Lude · 06-03-2002, 04:49 PM

chances are, there is something in the exhaust ( a sudden change in piping diamater, for example) that is causing a disruption in the airflow, which is making that weird noise. My old lude did it as well when I gutted the cat.

G_Loc · 06-03-2002, 05:03 PM

well, i can understand the noise coming from a gutted cat, since ur going froma 2.25" pipe to a big ~3.5" canister then back to the small 2.25" pipe... i had my 8 year old bro give my car gas while i stood behind it. sounded OK. the raspyness seems to be something i left loose under there.

MechEng · 06-03-2002, 09:40 PM

You'll probably loose some torque and pollute a hell of lot more for what a few extra ponies. I think straight piping is the most retarded thing to do... I'm no tree hugger but think of the air you and I breath...your destroying it more than you have to.

AcidSun · 06-03-2002, 09:49 PM

i got fire balls coming out my exhaust sometimes, but it feels stronger on the top end.

G_Loc · 06-03-2002, 09:56 PM

hehe, running a little rich?

ludeact · 06-04-2002, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MechEng
You'll probably loose some torque and pollute a hell of lot more for what a few extra ponies. I think straight piping is the most retarded thing to do... I'm no tree hugger but think of the air you and I breath...your destroying it more than you have to.

I knew someone had to say it. Thanks for stepping up.

SLICK96 · 06-06-2002, 04:48 PM

If you want to complain about air pollution & exhaust systems, don't do it in a Honda forum. Your time would be better spent spreading that gospel in a V8 American forum. We, and the Russians are the most horid polluters in the world.