Miata Mailing List: February 1996, Message #17
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   From: Miq Millman 
Subject: Re: Exaust And Intake
   Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 16:28:06 -0500

Nedim A Aruz says:
>                    I was wondering what people have found as the best exaust
> for the money. Right now I have a HKS exaust and a Rod  Millen header. While
> I really like the ceramic header from Rod Millen, the HKS exaust really
> sucks. I got it about 2 yrs ago and ever since the day I put it on I have
> regreted it. It provided a minimal gain in power,(not that I was expecting

I'll back up what Ken said.  The Jackson exhaust is great.  I replaced the
HKS with it and find it much better.  As for the Borla, I understand that it
is no longer entirely stainless steel, but some of the pieces are mild steel
now.  A shame since the price didn't change.

As with any modification, you will see better results when combining it with
other similar mods.  adding a cold air induction all by itself will not be as
desirable as say the CAI + exhaust + naca + headers.  Just as Andy Cork
pointed out with the chassis stiffening, 1 + 1 + 1 > 3.  The engine is a
system, treat it as a whole and not component pieces and you will gain a
clearer understanding.


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