HKS Exhaust install completed!!!
10-26-2002, 07:43 AM
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HKS Exhaust install completed!!!
Having read a million threads on the HKS install I was really worried about installing the exhaust myself but it was a breeze!
Taking the old exhaust was the hardest part:
1 - jack the car up with a two tonne jack and put the jackstands under the car for safety!
2 - Unbolt the three bolts on the catalyser - take it easy so that you don't damage the thread - I bought three new nuts just in case - but they came off really easy and I used the new nuts anyway.
3 - Unbolt the brace which needs to be removed too take off the original exhaust - 6 bolts - no probs
4 - Take off the rubber hangers! Man, this was really hard - I nearly gave up - this took me about 30 mins!!!! I ended up using some fairy liquid which helped them off easily.
5 - install each section of the HKS exhaust one by one and just hand tighten the bolts.
6 - Check that the tips are aligned perfectly and not too close to the plastic bumper - this takes time and is better when you have someone to check the alignment with you.
7 - Reinstall the brace - 6 bolts
8 - Tighten all bolts on the HKS to 39 - 44 nm - I opted for 40nm which was fine.
9 - Start the engine and then jump for joy!!!
The sound is perfect - gorgeous sound when the car is warming up at 2000rpm - not too loud - sounds awesome.
When driving - if you shift at 3000 rpm - the exhaust is just slightly louder than normal but when you shift from 3000 - 4500 rpm - it is really boomy and attracts a lot attention.
VTECulation is just out of this world - really sporty and extremely loud! I even managed to set off a car alarm! Noticed an increase in power belowe 5000 rpm - may just be the sound but a lot of my friends who have been in the car before commented on the acceleration below VTEC - They kept saying "are you VTECing?" and I was only doing 3500rpm!!!
I would definitely recommend this exhaust - slight power increase and gorgeous sound!!!!
And do the install yourself - that way you can give the car a good wipe with a clean cloth! I kno I know - but the underbody is so unbelievably clean!
HKS rules!!!!!
Taking the old exhaust was the hardest part:
1 - jack the car up with a two tonne jack and put the jackstands under the car for safety!
2 - Unbolt the three bolts on the catalyser - take it easy so that you don't damage the thread - I bought three new nuts just in case - but they came off really easy and I used the new nuts anyway.
3 - Unbolt the brace which needs to be removed too take off the original exhaust - 6 bolts - no probs
4 - Take off the rubber hangers! Man, this was really hard - I nearly gave up - this took me about 30 mins!!!! I ended up using some fairy liquid which helped them off easily.
5 - install each section of the HKS exhaust one by one and just hand tighten the bolts.
6 - Check that the tips are aligned perfectly and not too close to the plastic bumper - this takes time and is better when you have someone to check the alignment with you.
7 - Reinstall the brace - 6 bolts
8 - Tighten all bolts on the HKS to 39 - 44 nm - I opted for 40nm which was fine.
9 - Start the engine and then jump for joy!!!
The sound is perfect - gorgeous sound when the car is warming up at 2000rpm - not too loud - sounds awesome.
When driving - if you shift at 3000 rpm - the exhaust is just slightly louder than normal but when you shift from 3000 - 4500 rpm - it is really boomy and attracts a lot attention.
VTECulation is just out of this world - really sporty and extremely loud! I even managed to set off a car alarm! Noticed an increase in power belowe 5000 rpm - may just be the sound but a lot of my friends who have been in the car before commented on the acceleration below VTEC - They kept saying "are you VTECing?" and I was only doing 3500rpm!!!
I would definitely recommend this exhaust - slight power increase and gorgeous sound!!!!
And do the install yourself - that way you can give the car a good wipe with a clean cloth! I kno I know - but the underbody is so unbelievably clean!
HKS rules!!!!!
10-26-2002, 08:05 AM
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It sounds the biz! Have you got the hardtop on yet? I've had mine on a week now and it's sounds great. I've only got the stock exhaust and I've still got my air box on.
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10-26-2002, 08:13 AM
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No not yet Wooly! I put my hard top back on in September but then we had so many sunny days - I had to take it off again!
I'll probably put it back on mid November
The exhaust sounds really cool - just waiting on the AUS intake extension.
I must admit that the stock exhaust is very heavy and the HKS is quite a bit lighter....
I'll probably put it back on mid November
The exhaust sounds really cool - just waiting on the AUS intake extension.
I must admit that the stock exhaust is very heavy and the HKS is quite a bit lighter....
10-26-2002, 08:30 AM
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I will try to take some new pics once I have the intake and front silver grille installed. I will of course be putting them on my website....
Still waiting for the AUS intake!!!!! Come on Wayne!!!!
Still waiting for the AUS intake!!!!! Come on Wayne!!!!
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10-27-2002, 01:02 AM
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The HKS is just perfect Pete!
These mods are driving me crazy! Every time I get a mod - I say to myself - that's it no more - the car is perfect....
...waiting for the AUS intake extension and front silver grill!
These mods are driving me crazy! Every time I get a mod - I say to myself - that's it no more - the car is perfect....
...waiting for the AUS intake extension and front silver grill!
