Opinions on exhaust needed.... - Hyundai Performance Forums

fintile · 06-05-2006, 05:09 AM

I kinda like the idea or dual exhausts....but un fortunatly we accents can ony get one pipe....or can we? I was thinking of redoing my exhaust and heres my plan:
1. get a header. Now since i have a manual i would prolly want to get a 4-1 correct? (I'm still looking if anyone is selling or knows anyone who is seling 1.6 headers)

2. i would take the pipe down just past the flex and then add a muffler.( i was looking at the flowmaster 60 series)

3. go maybe a few inches then take the pipe and slpit it in two and "Y" at the end

So heres the thing. What do you all think would happen as far as power? Would i lose some because it's opened too much? or would i just get the normal change that you get when you get a new exhaust?
Please give me some advise on this.
Thanks.

Cottonmouth · 06-05-2006, 08:40 AM

I would add a chambered resonator between the headder and the muffler. This will kep the hadder buzz to a minimum. then plit the pipe into two tips. Don't go too big on the piping either. I would go with 2" for a dual pipe setup. Make sure all your stuf is tucked up nicely under the car because nobody wants to see your stuff hanging back there bouncing around.

If it is a look you are going for then this should work. If it is performance you need then just go with a single. The second pipe will add weight and likely take some of your backpressure. This could result in a loss of power.

fintile · 06-05-2006, 04:03 PM

what if i had the pipe 2" from the header to the muffler, then once i split it went to 1 3/4"? Would that add a little bit of back preasure?

GLaccent01 · 06-05-2006, 09:53 PM

in my honest opinion dual exhaust on a 4 cylinder is pointless. It would be more of a power loss than a gain. The only thing good about it is the looks. Other than that its not a good choice for me. but that is just my opinion.

Cottonmouth · 06-05-2006, 10:16 PM

Most people who get a dual exhaust will put two mufflers on the end of it.

If you are looking at a single muffler with two tips then have a look at the Neon layout.

Maybe you could do something like this.

wilburisthecoolest · 06-05-2006, 10:40 PM

But thats a SRT-4 with a Mannaflow axle back, you must be specific =P

I was hoping for a itty bitty 2 inch pipe and a winy stock muffler. Not the crome beauty that graced my computer monitor.

I dont know if that will work on an accent, the trunk is moved back just for a muffler back there, a glasspack might fit crosswise in an accent for its small size.

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fintile · 06-06-2006, 04:08 AM

See this is exactly what i was looking for in opinions. Thanks a lot guys. Ok well i was hoping duel would'nd do anything BAD to my power but just as I thought it makes it too open and therefore loss of power. agin thanks.

fintile · 06-07-2006, 03:11 AM

acctully...would i lose power if i had that Neon layout? cause thats pretty much what i was thinking...I wasn't going to have 2 pipes persay but try to get two tips...one on each side using as little pipe as i could....

Cottonmouth · 06-07-2006, 09:54 AM

That Neon setup would likely be the best way to get dual tips without losing performance.

Coal_forge · 06-07-2006, 02:15 PM

My shop supervisor has a honda del sol with the stock 4-2-1 manifold. Anyways he cut the manifold at the so he has 2 so he has a true duel exhaust. You could do that with some cheap 4-2-1 obx header, but seeing that you live CALI you would have make it all CARB legal.