Skunked, again.

I've always been a fan of Skunk2 products due to its flawless build quality and reasonably-priced products. The result from it's performance handling/engine products also has never failed to impressed me. Just look at Prasath's 250whp DC5 that's equipped with some Skunk2 engine parts. The car is crazy fast.

After utilizing the 2.3 inch APEXi N1 exhaust system for 2 years I decided to go bigger. The initial plan was to custom a 2.5 inch stainless steel 304 system on Black Mamba, however I received a call from John, another DC5 friend who wanted to sell his car. Since he plans to sell the car in stock condition, he asked me whether I'm interested to get any aftermarket parts on his car. Knowing that he has the Skunk2 Megapower R 70mm full exhaust system on his car, I asked for a swap with my APEXi with some cash. He agreed right away and we set a date to meet at Tung Chun for the swap.

APEXi final moment with Black Mamba

Check out the difference of both mufflers

S2 installed!

S2 pipe attached to the decat pipe. Note the size difference of 2.3" and 2.7"

Settled!

This is how it sounds like.

Post Installation Comments:

1. Power: The car now feels rather torquey as compared to before on mid range. Perhaps the additional mid box helped to give better back pressure to the exiting gas. Tuning was not done as I am expecting to have an extractor installed for the next project. Most importantly, the fuel consumption remains wallet-friendly as before.

2. Sound: This is the best part. I'm pretty much enjoying the serenity of this S2 exhaust note. It is bassy but far more comfortable as compared to the straight flow APEXi. This exhaust made my long drive less-stressful as I could clearly listen to the songs on the radio haha! But then again, this civilized setup might not be for long as the other side of me is screaming for a louder exhaust. After all VTECs should be loud right? Hehe. I can just remove the mid box easily as it is just connected with 4 bolts and replace it with a 3 inch straight pipe..

3. Other Issues: Due to the enormous size of my rear anti-roll bar and the exhaust pipe, both of them decided to touch each other during idling. It's pretty much irratating but I'm very sure that it will solved by wrapping heat shield around it.

4. Web Reference: http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/SK2-413-05-5110.html