Replica HKS Exhausts Ebay/Godspeed
05-22-2009, 03:56 PM
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I've had mine for about 2 months now. It's really loud with headers and HFCs.
05-25-2009, 08:24 PM
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'ebay' Hi Power exhaust review
This is the cat-back system I bought...I thought I'd make a thread about it to help others curious about this setup.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-07...Q5fAccessories
Its all 304 Stainless Steel and truely mandrel bent.
When I got it I inspected it thoroughly and everything was flawless...including the welds.
Next came the install. Bolts and gaskets were included. Everything lined up pefectly and cleared everything under the car like it should.
BUUUUT...when it came to installing the passenger side muffler pipe...it was not so perfect. Once I got the hangers through the rubber grommets, I noticed that the flanges did not line up well like everything else. Here is a picture for reference:
Well I ended up having to STRETCH this enough to line it up well enough to slip the bolts through. I was able to get it all tightened up without leaks but no piping under the car should have that much stress on it. And on top of that...it sat completely uneven in the rear.
Pics:
On top of that, look at these tips I got
ANYWAYS...I contacted cxlighting (the seller) and they were pretty helpful actually. I explained to him the problem and showed him all the above pictures so he sent me out a whole new replacement muffler pipe and two new tips. I was hoping that I had just got a defective piece...but to no surprise, the new pipe was exactly the same with the same problem. So I knew I was going to have to correct this myself.
I took one of the G35 extension pieces it came with
and chopped off the flange
Then slid it down to meet the other flange, cut the pipe, and welded it together on the inside lip. Grinded it down
And the end result is a nice little 1" gasket spacer
Installed
The end results are great...
Regardless of the stress it put me through, all in all I am extremely happy with my setup. The sound is amazing, I could feel a noticable power gain, and side by side with the HKS HI Power, you cannot tell the difference.
I have a feeling that if you bought this sytem...just from a different seller...you wouldnt have the same problem I did. And if you do...all you will need is a gasket spacer to make it fit like it should.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-07...Q5fAccessories
Its all 304 Stainless Steel and truely mandrel bent.
When I got it I inspected it thoroughly and everything was flawless...including the welds.
Next came the install. Bolts and gaskets were included. Everything lined up pefectly and cleared everything under the car like it should.
BUUUUT...when it came to installing the passenger side muffler pipe...it was not so perfect. Once I got the hangers through the rubber grommets, I noticed that the flanges did not line up well like everything else. Here is a picture for reference:
Well I ended up having to STRETCH this enough to line it up well enough to slip the bolts through. I was able to get it all tightened up without leaks but no piping under the car should have that much stress on it. And on top of that...it sat completely uneven in the rear.
Pics:
On top of that, look at these tips I got
ANYWAYS...I contacted cxlighting (the seller) and they were pretty helpful actually. I explained to him the problem and showed him all the above pictures so he sent me out a whole new replacement muffler pipe and two new tips. I was hoping that I had just got a defective piece...but to no surprise, the new pipe was exactly the same with the same problem. So I knew I was going to have to correct this myself.
I took one of the G35 extension pieces it came with
and chopped off the flange
Then slid it down to meet the other flange, cut the pipe, and welded it together on the inside lip. Grinded it down
And the end result is a nice little 1" gasket spacer
Installed
The end results are great...
Regardless of the stress it put me through, all in all I am extremely happy with my setup. The sound is amazing, I could feel a noticable power gain, and side by side with the HKS HI Power, you cannot tell the difference.
I have a feeling that if you bought this sytem...just from a different seller...you wouldnt have the same problem I did. And if you do...all you will need is a gasket spacer to make it fit like it should.
Last edited by JonnyRod; 05-26-2009 at 09:20 AM.
05-25-2009, 10:43 PM
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I bought mine From CXlighting also but I didnt have this problem.
But i was getting the Faded Fake Tip so i Sandblasted My Exhaust Black!
So You Cant Really Tell I Have An Exhaust!!! THATS A GOOD THING HERE IN CALI!
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But i was getting the Faded Fake Tip so i Sandblasted My Exhaust Black!
So You Cant Really Tell I Have An Exhaust!!! THATS A GOOD THING HERE IN CALI!
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05-25-2009, 10:46 PM
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Sorry but this is exactly why I'd gladly pay more and not get a replica exhaust. Even if the performance is the same like some people claim, that exhaust looks like crap. Look at the tips 
05-25-2009, 10:48 PM
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in bought mine from cxlighting also and had y-pipe fitment issues. it was in contact with my drive shaft. i sent him pictures and everything and he wouldnt give me a replacement. he wanted 50$ for another y-pipe so i gave in.
05-26-2009, 09:10 AM
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Do you not like the way the HKS looks either? cuz its identical
HKS on the left...cxlighting on the right
I completely understand if you think buying knockoff parts is wrong...but as far as "looking like crap" you're nuts haha
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05-26-2009, 09:19 AM
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wasn't really looking for respect and believe me i'm ready for bashing lol...just trying to potentially help someone out.
In three weeks I'm getting the Osirus tune from UpRev so it WILL be on the dyno...but not a before and after exhaust :-/
In three weeks I'm getting the Osirus tune from UpRev so it WILL be on the dyno...but not a before and after exhaust :-/
06-13-2009, 06:27 PM
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Best thing anyone can do who gets any of these exhausts is pick up some of this. I'm doing it before my install this week. Seems like anyone who has anything bad to say about this exhaust is due to rust or discoloration...not anymore!!!
http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vhtclear.htm
http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vhtclear.htm
Last edited by JasonZ-YA; 08-24-2009 at 04:17 AM. Reason: fix for spelling
06-14-2009, 04:50 PM
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Why is that KCR exhaust $200 more than the X02? Its the exact same exhaust.