Can the Mazdaspeed Protege really sound this good

[jms95]

I was looking at videos at streetfire.net and came across this one.

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/mazdaspeed/0/D5D1A279-E205-456D-8FBF-0D401EA095D5.htm

Do you guys think that this is what he is saying that it is and also, do you think those are the only modifications? If so, this is definately the exhaust setup to buy.

 

[jms95]

Come on guys. At least listen to the sound clip. It sounds amazing.

 

[MazdaGecko]

look at video clip description and get the corksport exhaust line with a Dp

 

[03MSP]

You can listen to a couple video clips on Corksport's website of the Power Series exhaust...yes it can and does sound good. I unfortunately did not and will not pick up that system since I have a midpipe on the way, but I always liked how it sounded.

 

[jms95]

I read that the iON Performane Turbo-Back Exhaust System had gains of 22whp @ stock boost. The Corksport Cat-Back Claims 13whp and then the downpipe doesn't say anything at all. Do you guys think that the Corksport Downpipe and Cat-Back combined would have similar whp gains (22whp)?

 

[Newf]

ummm, I hate it. Ricey

 

[jms95]

Ricey. What is wrong with you? It sounds like a WRX. What is your idea of a good sounding exhaust then? Post a clip.

 

[Drumfreak]

The corksport is nowhere near ricey at all. Behind the car it sounds like it's not a 4 cylinder. Maybe if your definition of rice is volume level then maybe cuz it can get loud especially on the freeway going 80 mph. I do the love the sound of it though. You might be able to achieve 20 whp for the whole system but it would probably only be beneficial up to 9 maybe 10 psi. You would want a 3 inch system for better flow with higher boost. It's a perfect system for a light to medium modified MSP and someone on a budget. It even sounds better when the car is moving where engine stress is involved. I just have the cat back system. Soon, a buddy and I will be custom fabbing a 3 inch dp for my car so it should sound a little more mean.

 

[jms95]

Does just the catback alone sound pretty good?

Also, at most I would run 10psi with piggyback fuel computer, front mount intercooler, exhaust, intake, and proper tuning.

 

[safariMP3]

is this your car ?

 

[jms95]

No. I'm actually buying mine this weekend.

 

[arlsmazdaspeed]

that sounds too raspy! I have a apexi 4' muffler with 2.5 custom dp back ( no cats), and it sounds better than that... i think anyway...

 

[Striker187]

you need to go here. then listen to mine

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43030

 

[jms95]

Do you have a sound clip? I think my clip sounds amazing.

 

[Jeph]

The corksport is a little loud & raspy for me. But it does sound a lot better than most other systems out there.

 

[jms95]

Striker187, your's sounds really good too. What is yours exactly? Custom 3" catback w/5zigen Fireball muffler, GHL full 3" downpipe with hi-flow cat?

What type of Hi-FLow Cat is it?

 

[arlsmazdaspeed]

no but i sure will try to get one on here soon.... i'm gettin some work done in the next couple of weeks , so i'll try before then.....

 

[jms95]

Jeph. WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST THEN?

 

[Striker187]

not sure what kind of cat. whatever came with the ghl downpipe. if my current setup sounds too loud/raspy, listen to the ones before i got the downpipe. big difference.

 

[Jeph]

Jeph. WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST THEN?

We'll see what mine sounds like when i get it back. I have 3"downpipe, to 3"midpipe, to 3" Thermal R&D catback. It'll probably be louder than i want, but we'll have to see.