View Full Version : catback or hks mufflers?


rolstc
12-21-2004, 08:58 PM
which one in your opinion is better look wise , sound wise, and performance wise. im a click away from ordering either one for my Scion TC ... so in your opinion help me out

HKS MUFFLER UNIVERSAL
http://www.hksusa.com/images_products/L_2062.jpg




CATBACK MUFFLER from precision muffler made for TC
http://www.precisionmuffler.com/2e6902c0.jpg

JdMBboFSD
12-21-2004, 09:06 PM
which one in your opinion is better look wise , sound wise, and performance wise. im a click away from ordering either one for my Scion TC ... so in your opinion help me out

HKS MUFFLER UNIVERSAL
http://www.hksusa.com/images_products/L_2062.jpg




CATBACK MUFFLER from precision muffler made for TC
http://www.precisionmuffler.com/2e6902c0.jpg

i say catback....but that me.....

on a side note, are you the one that had your tc keyed up? if so, what ended up happening? just wondering...

rolstc
12-21-2004, 09:08 PM
lol ... yeah thats me ... well its still the same way.. im afraid to get it buffed out ... regardles the scratches are deep. Its going to Cost me 1 grand to get it fixed. Im saving up my money thats the thing !

JdMBboFSD
12-21-2004, 09:09 PM
lol ... yeah thats me ... well its still the same way.. im afraid to get it buffed out ... regardles the scratches are deep. Its going to Cost me 1 grand to get it fixed. Im saving up my money thats the thing !

your insurance is not going to cover the vandalism....what is your deductible?

rolstc
12-21-2004, 09:20 PM
thats the thing ... my deductible is 500 bills ... but i pay 300 a month for insurance ! i dont want my insurance comp to know

showpaojoe
12-21-2004, 09:32 PM
catback is easily more worth it performance/dollar/hassle wise

JdMBboFSD
12-21-2004, 09:37 PM
thats the thing ... my deductible is 500 bills ... but i pay 300 a month for insurance ! i dont want my insurance comp to know

got it........ :D ......

mikochu
12-21-2004, 10:55 PM
The HKS canister is just the...canister. You still need to get piping done. I say get the HKS canister and get mandrel bent piping done...cat-back style!

btw, mooved.

12-22-2004, 12:50 AM
I say that cat back, but that just me. :D

smurf3642
12-28-2004, 11:41 PM
CATBACK > AXLEBACK

12-29-2004, 12:35 AM
We just redesigned the catback to have flanges on it. No more clamping headaches!! :shock: Flanges with gaskets with hardware. Moving on up! :D

HellRaizeRtc
12-29-2004, 12:47 AM
Get the HKS can and get the piping done by a good shop, thais way your car will have it own unique exhaust setup.

Joe_Dezod
12-31-2004, 04:40 AM
Yeah make sure you get mandrel bent, not crushed bent. You need smooth flowing air to maximize efficiency, especially if FI is coming your way.

Are you planning on boosting your tC? HKS, Apexi, and Greddy all offer turbo and NA versions of mufflers. So make sure you buy the right kind so you don't have regrets. I sell of them too, so if you need some prices feel free to ask.

its_ikon
01-03-2005, 06:39 PM
look wise: hks

sound wise: precision muffler

performance: precision muffler

mufflers won't do nothing, but make noise. it is titanium, but that is it. if you are looking for performance then go with the second one

squirrel
01-03-2005, 06:56 PM
Injen! I'd wait for the release of the Injen catback. No 90 degree bends as the one pictured above.

Joe_Dezod
01-05-2005, 03:43 AM
look wise: hks

sound wise: precision muffler

performance: precision muffler

mufflers won't do nothing, but make noise. it is titanium, but that is it. if you are looking for performance then go with the second one

How would an HKS muffler not yeild more power? If you install it with a professionally made piping layout... it will produce.

HKS makes the universals for cars that don't have specific applications. They don't expect most people to buy one of their 2-300 dollar mufflers and just weld it on to stock piping. On another note, on a turbo tC, a turbo HKS muffler with custom 3" piping will far outperform a pre-made standard application.

I know you left it open. I'm just trying to clear this up a little. If you compare just a muffler with stock piping, vs precision, the precision will be better. If you do it right, and spend the money, the HKS will be better.

jlaznlover
01-05-2005, 04:00 AM
Injen! I'd wait for the release of the Injen catback. No 90 degree bends as the one pictured above.

word. keep me posted if or when it comes out :wink: