Does anyone regret exhaust and/or supercharger mods?

M

mikec

Experienced Member
Joined
23 November 2001
Messages
730
Location
Lancaster, PA USA
I'm thinking of doing two mods to my 01 by next year.

Exhaust: Its too quiet now, but I don't want a boomy or tinny sound that becomes annoying while cruising on the hiway. I like to listen to the stereo and talk to my passenger.

Supercharger: It would be great to have more power, but on the other hand I usually don't use all I have now. Just once in a while I'd like to have it to play with.. but it would probably get me in trouble... so I'm realy thinking hard on this one. Its importaint to me not to alter the cars excellent drivability in any way. I also don't want to risk damaging the engine and decreasing reliability. I seem to be talking myself out of the SC, but there are times when I think I want it. I'd probably go for the BBSC when the bugs are worked out of it.

What I'd like to know is if there are any of you who regret making either of these mods. Thanks


------------------
keep the shiny side up
MikeC 01 #46
 
Get the SC and skip the exhaust. The 97+ exhaust look and work fine. If you get the std. CTSC, it will just move your entire torque curve up. Way fun. If you've got a knowledgeable turbo tuner in your neck of the woods, then do that instead...
 
Originally posted by Number9:
Get the SC and skip the exhaust. The 97+ exhaust look and work fine.
Click to expand...

I thought some owners had their stock exhaust blown because it just coudn't handle the supercharger.



------------------
2001 NSX-T
- Bilstein Shocks
- '02 OEM Wheels
 
my opinion: dont sell any oem parts you remove from your car and mod away as long as it can be returned to stock if you want or are forced to sell or for that matter if you simply dont like what you have done.as far as opinions on mods and which is best well thats a can of worms
david
 
cant speak to the sc, but did get the tubi exhaust, and couldnt be happier about it. probably not any faster but is sure 'feels' like it. Much much improved. even my wife likes it, which is really saying something.
 
As a general rule, cars are not good investments.

If resale value is the prime concern, sell now, cash out and cut your losses!

If you want an investment, get a piece of real estate.

Otherwise, get the mods, enjoy and drive the car - that's what it's for!

Keep the stock parts in storage. When it's time to sell the car, put them back on, and sell the mods separately.
 
You only live once!
Start a business and write off the car.
smile.gif
www.MYNSX.com

[This message has been edited by MYNSX (edited 11 November 2002).]
 
I have the ARC titanium cat back exhuast coupled with the AIS induction tube and a Comptech Uni filter and could not be happier. Have kept all my OEM parts so can convert back in less than one hour to stock configuration. I agree with a previous poster that anything much more will increase the decrease in value at an increasing rate. I would never think of supercharging or turbocharging for that reason. The car is more than fast enough as is and the depreciation is also more than fast enough as it is without accelerating it by "blower" route. I also have VOLK TE-37's in stock fitment (16/17). My car is over 200 lbs lighter than stock due to the above changes and more. Every 100 lb decrease improved my performance by about 1/10 of a second. The sound of the ARC coupled with the AIS and UNI is very pleasant - not at all intrusive.
 
I agree with some of the posts..mod up as much as you can, and keep the stock parts..you can always sell the aftermarket stuff here or around town at a loss but its a chance you take.

you do only live once!!! If I had the $$, i'd do both of your mods, and ALOT more..
 
since we've started discussing the money issue---i'd do the supercharger too. I probably will do it when the bbsc is a 'little older' and when i have 6k laying around that i feel ok spending on my car--i try to balance out spending on the car vs spending on the wife
wink.gif
the 37k on the car put me pretty far in the hole with the wife....
 
has anyone had issues with the hot exhaust tips melting, discoloring, or otherwise damaging the surrounding area? I'd be wanting a quad tip exhaust.

Thanks
 
I don't regret the BBSC for a second. Except that I now know that I'm losing some HP due to a weak clutch. Want a better than OEM one now. Would like a better sounding exhaust to help out with the breathing of the engine as well.
Seems like a can of worms for sure. I thought I would be content with the BBSC but now find myself wanting more and more to go with it.



------------------
ALL NSX
92 RED/BLACK 5-SPEED
 
I also have VOLK TE-37's in stock fitment (16/17).

hey wildrice, do you have any pics of your car with the TE-37's on it that you can post? Or even email me some? I really wanted to see an nsx with those rims on.
 
I think it depends on how old you are.

If you are under 30 years old, modify at will and you will be happy, or you will make yourself believe you are happy with your modifications. More power is always good but the rest of the stuff is only as good as it makes you happy - looks, performance, perceived performance gains, whatever. More power could bring you less reliability, is that good? I didn't mind unreliable cars when I was younger but now, I couldn't put up with it. How much time do you want to dedicate to making your car just right, to doing the things you need to do to keep it running at its best?

There was a time when louder exhausts were cool to me, when a harsh ride was not so objectionable because I perceived I was getting better handling, I even turbocharged a Lancia Scorpion which was probably one of the most unreliable cars to start with, and I can probably say that in the end there was enough fun in the project and the power to offset the incredible number of hours I spent working on that car.

Today, I wouldn't spend a penny on any mods for a car that is perfect for me - perhaps I'll buy the HIDs from SOS soon - my advice is to leave it as it is and enjoy the gorgeous look, the smothness of the ride, the quiet exhaust and the wonderful intake roar when you demand power. Again, if you are young enough you just have to go through it all to end up appreciating the things I just mentioned before.

As always, these are just my 2¢ and everyone is welcome to disagree with me.
 
Mike,

To answer your question about "melt down" it is the RM exhaust that can melt the valance, ONLY if it is installed too close to it.

The exit from the exhaust is very short on that system, so the tips are very hot. If you do a careful install it is OK. I have had mine on the track and very hot with no valance problem.

Now I have the Tubi and really like it. It is quieter then the RM. The RM got to me after two years (as most systems do, it got louder with age), so I went to the Tubi.

The exit pipes on the Tubi come from the center of the exhaust baffle and have about 1.5' of tubing before you get to the tip, so these systems are much cooler around the tips. My Tubi is very close, and in fact when it is cold it touches the valance. I have had no problem with it.

HTH,
LarryB
 
1hotnsx, i probably agree with you for most part--the bbsc is something id get only after enough data to determine compromise to reliability. dont really agree with you on exhaust. the stock exhaust can really stand improvement imo. i didnt want loud, just a better note that can be heard. the stock is too hard to hear in lower rpms--or maybe thats just my hearing loss from college. anyway the tubi to me sounds like the exhaust that SHOULD have come with the car. for me, everything else is great about the car, and a matter of personal preference. i think a ferrari with the stock nsx exhaust would really subtract from the 'ferrari' experience. the tubi solves that problem for the nsx.
 
A lot of discussion on wheels, exhaust and headers pretains to pre 97 cars IMO. The earlier wheels, exhaust, and headers were updated by Honda and many people feel compelled to do the same or similar mods themselves.

If I had a 97+ car I would be a lot less likely to mod anything - where as the earlier cars like mine need a little help IMO and are less subject to dramatic depreciation with additional tastfull mods.
 
Originally posted by mikec:
has anyone had issues with the hot exhaust tips melting, discoloring, or otherwise damaging the surrounding area? I'd be wanting a quad tip exhaust.

Thanks
Click to expand...
Mike, I have the RM quad tip exhaust and no issues on my car with melting the rear valance, I do notice an increase in trunk temp which keeps my nos bottles nice and warm without the use of a bottle heater
wink.gif

david
 
Originally posted by Larry Bastanza:
Mike,

To answer your question about "melt down" it is the RM exhaust that can melt the valance, ONLY if it is installed too close to it.

The exit from the exhaust is very short on that system, so the tips are very hot. If you do a careful install it is OK. I have had mine on the track and very hot with no valance problem.

Now I have the Tubi and really like it. It is quieter then the RM. The RM got to me after two years (as most systems do, it got louder with age), so I went to the Tubi.

The exit pipes on the Tubi come from the center of the exhaust baffle and have about 1.5' of tubing before you get to the tip, so these systems are much cooler around the tips. My Tubi is very close, and in fact when it is cold it touches the valance. I have had no problem with it.

HTH,
LarryB
Click to expand...

Larry was the tubi on when you had the poker rally ?
 
Originally posted by mikec:
has anyone had issues with the hot exhaust tips melting, discoloring, or otherwise damaging the surrounding area? I'd be wanting a quad tip exhaust.

Thanks
Click to expand...

Well as i too want a quad tip exhaust and have not decided on which one to get ....someone suggested that i get the quad tips welded on to give it that look .....cost about 75 bucks installed i was told and looks great.
 

Similar threads

B
Prospective Buyer CA registration help.
Replies
8
Views
265
Bruce Wayne
B
cdscivic
Higher mileage SOS Engine Rebuild
Replies
10
Views
513
MrPaultugal
MrPaultugal
A
Pride Titanium V2 2.5” exhaust near new
Replies
2
Views
412
AJKS
A
Nukem
1991 NSX Clutch Replacement and Other Projects
Replies
5
Views
258
Nukem
Nukem
dadoke
dadoke's take on the NSX
Replies
14
Views
680
dadoke
dadoke
Back
Top