MazdaSpeed Exhaust System (swap into a Protege 5) , what do you think?

[WayneTeK]

On eBay, there are some Mazdaspeed Exhaust systems on sale for $180 or so. I'm thinking about using that for my own Protege 5?

Do you guys think there is any performance gain? Would i have to change the catback of my Protege 5 for the catback of a Mazdaspeed too?

 

[Bijou-MP5]

I don't think they will fit on P5, I believe sedan's pipes are little longer than wagon.
ebay sells Mazdaspeed exhaust system which is just axle back, not a cat back.
if you want power gain, go with RB cat back($400) or bosal,($380) or greaddy($500) or custom cat back ($200~300)

 

[Matthew]

or HKS

 

[Bijou-MP5]

HKS is too expesinve for axle back

 

[spazspike]

HKS is too expesinve for axle back

Hunt down Chris @ SPD. I got my HKS axle-back for $245 shipped to DC from California.

 

[1ofdfew323]

when u say axle back those that mean universal muffler were u cut and weld or is that the type were it bolts rite in the stock piping?

is this the hks muffler that goes in an angle when ur looking at it from the rear?

 

[spazspike]

is this the hks muffler that goes in an angle when ur looking at it from the rear?

Indeed it is. It's a bit more than just the muffler. It's about 10-12" of piping from the muffler that hooks onto the end of the cat pipe. I was really surprised how simple installation was with the proper tools and HKS supplies everything for you but wrenches and WD-40.

Performance 'gain' seems to be minimal, it's more about sound on this setup. However, I will agree with everyone else that at 3500-4500rpm on the highway it does drone.

 

[Matthew]

yes it is, and no its not a universal muffler...its an HKS muffler welded onto an axle-back piping with hangers that bolts directly onto the stock protege5 piping...it comes with seals and bolts and whatnot...here is a decent pic

 

[1ofdfew323]

now thats a nice ass muffler! i would defenitely buy one. Is that pretty loud on the freeway? does it come with the silencer?
can u give me a # where i can buy one and wuts its called.
i know its hks buy wut model?

 

[Matthew]

talk to spazspike he paid less for his than i paid for mine...it does get loud but comes with a silencer

 

[Bijou-MP5]

he he I'm getting RB cat back~!

 

[spazspike]

he he I'm getting RB cat back~!

Too rich for my blood and IMO not worth the extra money for what you're getting over the HKS.

Drew I got your PM and replied with all the information you should require. The silencer attaches via two 5mm allen head screws and can be removed/attached whenever you want. It's doable (noise) under 3500rpm with music but any higher and it drones. However, I've gotten nothing but compliments on it as it's not whiny.