RX Sportback dual exhaust

[kinsei74]

Hi,

Took delivery of an RX Sportback a few weeks ago and am interested in putting an additional exhaust pipe on to balance the look of the rear. Salesperson mentioned they had done a couple and have seen one on the road, but because it is not an official option, dealership is now saying they can't do it. Any ideas/recommendations? Would it be worth the expense purely for looks?

Cheers.

[Chubb]

I am certainly no mechanic but I would think to do this you would have to be careful not to open the system up too much so that you started losing back pressure and hence power.

[infinite]

If you just want the look go for a dummy tip, it's cheap and will look the part.

[Bandit]

Yeha just make sure your car is very warm in winter before you drive it - but of an embarrassment if steam is only coming out one pipe hehehe...

I am hoping that someone runs into the back of my car (not too hard though!!! esp. if the wife is driving ) so it needs a new bumper and I'll get a Ralliart one with the nice diffuser and twin pipe muffler set up.

[Chubb]

Yeha just make sure your car is very warm in winter before you drive it - but of an embarrassment if steam is only coming out one pipe hehehe...

Could always boil the kettle and pour of the dummy one before you leave lol.

[kinsei74]

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I wanted the Ralliart version except my wife can't drive manual and the funds wouldn't have stretched that far so had to be the next best thing with a bunch of extras to dress it up a bit. Wishing I was back living in Japan looking at some of the pics that are around of what's over there

[LZY_EYE]

The Ralliart is actually twin clutch manual, so actually only has 2 pedals!!

Anyways, go chat to a muffler shop, they will be able to set you straight. If you get a muffler with dual outlet, you shouldnt lose too much I believe.

I am sure some of the QLD guys would be able to recommend you a workshop that is reputable.

[Blakey]

yep all SS / mandrel bends. speedy exhaust at everton park. they've done 4 cars for me now and everyone has been good work.

arutha told me me this a few days ago he said he got a full SS exhaust twin tip for like $600

[exaltd]

Yea, here in Melbourne, I got quoted $800 for Magnaflow dual outlet catback installed so it is possible.

I believe they cut into your rear bumper on the left side so as to fit the exhaust tip, hence it will be non-reversible once you have done it

Correct me if I'm wrong, as I have this quote for the sedan, I'm assuming it's the same for the sportsback.

-EXALTD-

[lukeaday]

Check out RPW's (club sponsor) single inlet/twin outlet muffler that they are going to R&D on thier test CJ.

There are quite a few guys waiting for them to be avaliable including myself as I am in the process of fitting a twin outlet HOS GT200 KR rear lip.