MazdaSpeed Exhaust

[JPAV8S4U]

Reminds me of something I did a few years back

In 2k2 I bought a new Protege5, and that summer my wife and I decided to take a driving trip out to the East coast, via New York State, Maine...etc.

So the morning we're supposed to leave, I go to get my oil changed at the local dealer. I notice in the display case a nice shiny new Mazdaspeed exhaust, and ask how much. They give me a price and I think why-not. 30 mins later I'm driving home, thinking it sounds great, but maybe the timing wasn't right.

All the way to Kingston my wife didn't talk to me..... man was she pissed at the loud sound coming from our previously quite P5.

Luckily she got used to it, cause my SRT was louder and now so is my MS3.

LOL! I broke up with the GF the same day it was installed..... Problem solved... ;) LMAO! SUMMERTIME BABY!

[wingnut12]

MS exhaust or not, that may have been the quietest trip you'll ever take!

[rcd001]

I was talking with the guys at "Noise BoyS" about installing a complete exhaust system c/w headers and high flox cat. They advised me that they get a lot of Mazda 3 drivers coming in to install resonators on their speed exhaust. Apperantly it is a lot louder then most after market.

Anyone know a good shop I can go to for a second opinion.

Can I do the cat back first and then,do the headers and high flow cat. Just make it easier on the wallet.

[3GFX]

Its not loud its perfect. MS Exhaust sounds soooo good. I guess with headers it could be to much though.

The guys at Street Performance would be good, they did a good job installing my exhaust and I know they did Justin's as well.

[KOKKINO]

muhahahahahaha i was lurking and found your post...lol...jus kidding
sounded good when u took off!!!

[nicker]

Can anyone tell me if they noticed their car was more slugish after installing the Speed exhaust on they regular three?

I have read a few posts where people are saying it felt more sluggish then before.

[WeatherB]

Can anyone tell me if they noticed their car was more slugish after installing the Speed exhaust on they regular three?

I have read a few posts where people are saying it felt more sluggish then before.

If you give me $100, I will get mine dynoed and will let you know.

[whiteomega]

Can anyone tell me if they noticed their car was more slugish after installing the Speed exhaust on they regular three?

I have read a few posts where people are saying it felt more sluggish then before.

i've noticed it's a bit more sluggish in lower revs, probably because the powerband gets shifted upwards in the revs a bit. at higher revs it's still pretty zippy.

[WeatherB]

i've noticed it's a bit more sluggish in lower revs, probably because the powerband gets shifted upwards in the revs a bit. at higher revs it's still pretty zippy.

That is exactly what I noticed, but I am curious how much slower it really got.

[Dan Da Man]

just had the msp cat back installed, loving it, i also have the msp cai. sounds sweet.

[RedRaptor]

just had the msp cat back installed, loving it, i also have the msp cai. sounds sweet.

Awesome Dan. Glad you like it!

[Fezuki]

just had the msp cat back installed, loving it, i also have the msp cai. sounds sweet.

As do I, contrary to what I thought at first, I am enjoying both parts. Although I slapped a resonator on to reduce a bit of the noise.

[Dan Da Man]

Awesome Dan. Glad you like it!

yeah i had the shop add 2 inches of pipe to make it a bit longer, he was worried i might melt the plastic if it was too short.

[WeatherB]

As do I, contrary to what I thought at first, I am enjoying both parts. Although I slapped a resonator on to reduce a bit of the noise.

Which resonator did you get? I am getting the Vibrant Ultra-quiet and am going to replace one of the stock ones with it.

[sp3GT]

Can this same resonator also be slapped onto a magnaflow? MS exhaust and magnaflow are really similar rite? I found my magnaflow kinda annoying at low revs.

[Fezuki]

I got mine at Midas near my place. Someone referred me there and they custom fitted a resonator. Not sure what brand, or if there is even a brand on it.

[gochickenfactory]

I work at Avante Mazda up at richmond hill, and yes the mazdaspeed exhaust sounds beautiful ONLY on the speed3 obviously. We've installed one for a blue hatch not too long ago and i did sound nice, but it didn't have that rumbling noise, which i love. But oh well, i have a mazda 5 gt, and i'm getting a 2.5" custom piping done on it, just gotta find a nice 3.5" - 4" exhaust.

[RetroLite]

Im about to get a MazdaSpeed Accessory Exhaust, whats the advantage of installing the MagnaFlow High Flow or leaving the stock cat in?

Thanks,
Dragos

[leems]

I've not noticed any sluggishness, I installed the cat back MS3 on my mz3 and it's worked out pretty well. I have the AEM CAI ... don't know if that makes a difference?!?

[Linkz]

after hearing it, i think mazda speed sounds great.
i duno why, the sound is simple yet aggresive

It's my favourite too....it's between the Ms3 or the Borla systems when I'm ready.