Corksport or HKS CBE?! DECISIONS?!

[jy1051]

Which would you prefer?! both lie around the same price range. give me some input and why. don't just say HKS FTW or something like that. explain. fitting/sound/gains/etc.

 

[aaronc7]

looking at just the Cat-back portion or plan for full exhaust?

 

[mrlilguy157]

the title states cat back exhaust...

i would say neither, just get a 3" dp and 3" midpipe, with an exhaust cutout ;D

 

[aaronc7]

my bad!! I havnt got my cat back yet...but the DP and mid pipe from corksport looks awesome

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sui6OSgBe-U

http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i313/mattleegee/?action=view&current=MOV00916.flv

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ObS-nziHJgs

I think all tehse guys have the downpipes too, but that should just make it a little louder.

You have emissions testing or anything to worry about regarding that?

 

[Falconx84]

personally, I wouldnt waste time with a CBE, its just a noisemaker. I'd spend the money on the AP or a downpipe first.

also your choice for a CBE may depend on your choice for a DP is you are planning to go that route

 

[jaydubz]

With the research that I have made I would recommend going with the Corksport CBE. Great sound and value. Most will argue that it is a waste, but I am sure there is a tiny gain and is also less intrusive than a downpipe. Go with what you feel comfortable with.

 

[Haltech]

Corksport ftw!

 

[Andrade08]

Ya........Catbacks are not a waste to all of us. Some of us live in states were there are REAL strict emissions laws. Gotta watch out for the smog cops. I want my MS3 to sound different.

 

[driver311]

I have the corksport and the sound is so sexy. Best exhaust I have heard yet on an ms3. Great craftsmanship also. Gets my vote. HKS has always been overrated as far as Im concerned.

 

[AutoXRacer]

I vote for Cork Sport!! (2thumbs)
I'm waiting for mine to show up some day in front of my door (they are on back-order). I haven't heard one in person, but looking at pictures, videos, and specs, for the price, you can't beat it.

I have heard HKS in a video online and for me it sounds too clunker like. Like an old 80s car with a rusted out exhaust system...

I prefer the clean tuned sound in an exhaust...kind of like a Ferrari or Porsche exahust sound (Cork Sport) to a V-8 dragster straight pipe sound (HKS)...

 

[aaronc7]

Based on all the comments.... CORKSPORT FTW!!!

 

[dparm1984]

Dude, it's an exhaust...if you think one is really significantly better than another then you clearly have money burning a hole in your pocket.

Buy the correct diameter for your setup and be done with it.

There's a huge "exhaust sound" thread if you're buying it purely for the way it sounds (instead of performs).

 

[Dream]

the title states cat back exhaust...

i would say neither, just get a 3" dp and 3" midpipe, with an exhaust cutout ;D

Im thinking about doing a cut out, any suggestions on brand? I hear horror stories of them seizing up and thats NO GOOD!

 

[Sierra117]

Corksport all the way. The HKS unit is significantly more expensive, and it isn't proper stainless steel.

 

[aaronc7]

Im thinking about doing a cut out, any suggestions on brand? I hear horror stories of them seizing up and thats NO GOOD!

There's two types of people who have cutouts. Those whose already leak, and those whose will eventually. Lol, I thought about doing the cutout thing too but didn't read very good stuff about them (leaking problems).

 

[Dream]

There's two types of people who have cutouts. Those whose already leak, and those whose will eventually. Lol, I thought about doing the cutout thing too but didn't read very good stuff about them (leaking problems).

Ya, no good. Im trying to find ways around spending 400+ dollars for a piece of pipe (cbe). (eekdance)

 

[aaronc7]

If you have a good exhaust/muffler shop in your area they may be able to make you one cheaper

 

[jy1051]

i wouldnt mind doing the full turbo back whenever. After coming from a 3" GHL TBE on my GTI, i kinda wanna stick to something a little more quiet but with great power gains. the GHL was amazing loud and tiring when u want some peice of mind. So i guess CORKSPORT FTW. sounds great. just wondering what other peoples input were.

Another question. Is the Downpipe or turboback exhaust good for our cars? I'm just asking this because at time it could lead to premature turbo failure due to boost creep or the turbo just spooling too freely. of course the power gains are there, is it reliable?

 

[aaronc7]

Cobb's TBE is supposed to be quiet and probably will be the most 'liveable". I think at idle it's actually quieter and at WOT not much louder...sounds nice though. Their WRX system is around 1225 though....and the MS3 may cost a little bit more (has muffler and resonator vs just muffler for WRX). Corksport's TBE is like 800 when you buy it all together. I've PMed a couple people who have the corksport TBE and they have all said it's not too loud or anything. One person liked it a bit more keeping the stock mid pipe (cat)..said it wasn't quite as loud. I'm probably going to get a high flow cat for the mid pipe, that might quiet it down a little. But... I haven't got mine yet so I don't have any first hand experience for ya.

 

[jy1051]

Cobb's TBE is supposed to be quiet and probably will be the most 'liveable". I think at idle it's actually quieter and at WOT not much louder...sounds nice though. Their WRX system is around 1225 though....and the MS3 may cost a little bit more (has muffler and resonator vs just muffler for WRX). Corksport's TBE is like 800 when you buy it all together. I've PMed a couple people who have the corksport TBE and they have all said it's not too loud or anything. One person liked it a bit more keeping the stock mid pipe (cat)..said it wasn't quite as loud. I'm probably going to get a high flow cat for the mid pipe, that might quiet it down a little. But... I haven't got mine yet so I don't have any first hand experience for ya.

Will any of these TBE throw cels? does the ECU have to be flashed?