Help me decide? Corksport or HKS Hi-Power CBE?
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motocrosser614
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed 3
corksport is not enough sound for my taste same with cobb but a little better than the cork. Hks has had a long loved sound for many years so i cant complain. I say save your money cause there is no performance gain or go turbo xs cause its the loudest and your essentially getting the most for what your buying.. SOUND
hope this helps by the way in my opinion if you dont have Downpipe or intake go for that first
hope this helps by the way in my opinion if you dont have Downpipe or intake go for that first
Shiroi_ms3
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed3
I saw a video someone posted of the COBB one and it sounds amazing, I'd save the money for it.
if your that worried about warrenty, why not just wait intil its over and get exhaust? its going to be a PITA if your dealer says they wont touch cus of aftermarket, and you have to take it off and weld your stocker back on. not worth it to me. people are going to argue they have to prove the part caused the issue, but do you know how long you are delaying your fix? just make it easier on yourself and wait if warrenty is an issue.
shadow1077
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- MS3 08.5
I dont think HKS CBE was built with full stainles/Aluminzeds pipping, the pipes are made of steel which will rust. Thats why I didnt get that exhaust system. If you are looking for long run use without worrying about rust, I would choose a CBE that is fully stainless/Aluminized. Cobb and Corksport has full stainless/Aluminzed. If you are just about the sounds emitted by the exhaust, then choose whatever that is good to your ears. All of them practically serve the same purpose.
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From the HKS website:
Hi-Power Exhaust
Inspired and designed from endurance and GT racing in Japan, HKS developed its Hi-Power Exhaust system for both turbocharged and naturally aspirated applications. HKS has incorporated this new race inspired offset muffler and piping design into many street applications, which offers a greater flow and higher-PRM power gains due to the less restrictive design. This is achieved by eliminating unnecessary bends for the straightest exhaust path.
For turbocharged applications, the large and smooth exhaust flow allows greater exhaust velocity for better mid-range boost response and high-RPM power. Naturally aspirated vehicles also benefit from greater exhaust flow capacity as engine tuning levels increase. Certain applications are available in a Silent Hi-Power version which has an inner silencer built into the muffler. Like Drager Exhaust systems, Hi-Power Exhaust systems are made from SUS304 stainless steel muffler and tip assemblies. Depending on the application, Hi-Power muffler tips are 96mm, 115mm and 120mm in diameter, piping diameter ranges from 55mm to 95mm. Special Edition HKS Carbon Titanium Hi-Power Exhaust systems are exclusively available for certain popular applications. These exclusive versions of the Hi-Power Exhaust consist of a carbon fiber wrapped muffler shell, titanium tip, and polished SUS304 stainless steel piping.
shadow1077
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Huh???? Whats the point of this reply to my post? The one that is not Stainless im talking bout is the whole PIPPING! The muffler and tip are polished but the pipping for HKS is not. The pipping is the one made of steel. The other CObb and Cork are made all the way Stainless!
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
corksport is full S.S. HKS is not... cobb is too expensive
Testy, are we? Human beings occasionally make mistakes, it's fact of life.
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shadow1077
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Haha its ok. I almost jump to HKS before, good thing my friend was helping me decide. he is actually the one notice its not stainless. I was lucky he saw it. So I just bought a slightly used MS CBE for 400 bucks shipped. Saved me alot of money on that.
No problem. I did find out that the HKS CBE is actually ceramic coated, aluminized steel.
Each HKS Exhaust is vehicle specific. In some applications where multiple systems are offered, each system is even more specifically based on an applications level of tuning; e.g. Sport, Turbo, Drager, Hiper, and Racing systems, respectively, have increasing pipe diameter sizes and flow characteristics. Engine and chassis configurations are individually analyzed to ensure that each application is specifically tailored and not universalized. Each HKS system features high-quality mandrel bent, bake-coated aluminized steel piping, which allows for smooth consistent exhaust flow throughout the entire length of the system.
