turbo8765

I disagree with the comments above.

A 40# weight loss on a low torque car thats nearly already maxed out from the factory (in terms of power) is definitely worthwhile.

Can you still get the LiteSpec catback? If not, buy a used Ti catback.

MB

What people are saying is that te extra weight loss you get over a stainless one is not worth it on a non race car...

b.r.i.a.n.

LOL. it's far from maxed out from factory in terms of power.

kaotik25

The weight saving is not that big of a deal unless your car is a race car with gutted interior and cf doors. The 9lb full titanium Amuse R1000 (70mm) I was only getting 230whp and 158in-lb; albeit it's $2400.00 exhaust. On the other hand, the 29lb stainless steel Berk's 3in (76mm) header back I'm now getting 236whp with 162in-lb and it's $600.00.

So a difference of $1800 for 20 pounds worth of weight, but you also didn't get the 6whp and 4in-lb. So it's upto what you want. Plus Ti exhaust are prone to crack at the welds under high temperature condition (i.e track days).

Don't get me wrong, I like the titanium exhaust; $H1T is cash and baller-status for sure. I had lots of compliment for my Amuse but in the end I sold it for Berk's cuz i needed money LOL!

here's some pics

kaotik25

I agree! With AEM EMS 2, intake, exhaust and header you can definitely get some good gain.

thomsbrain

The Litespec is/was an excellent exhaust. I ran one for a while before my old-man ears made me go back to stock. It cost me like $600 new, made good power, and saved 40 pounds over the stock exhaust. If you can find one and don't mind volume, buy it.

Gernby

You can gain more than 10% from an intake, HFC, exhaust, and tune, but the lightest exhaust is only going to reduce weight by about 1%.

Arcticbear

Thanks everyone for your inputs.

I was leaning toward making my own in the beginning.
But like to get more inputs.

I do have access to laser welding machine, and raw materials.

I'll post my result, if I ever get to that point.

wrecked

I have an amuse r1 dual and i loved it untill the resonator cracked. This is a common problem with this exhaust and the common fix is to remove the resonator and weld in a titanium pipe. I have been looking all over for the ti tubing I need and can't find a US supplier.. And you say you have raw materials. So do you have tubing I could use to fix my exhaust??

Arcticbear

Sure. I might be able to get one for you. Probably not going to be seamless.
If you can get me a CAD drawing. Preferably using Solidworks. That'll be great.