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Old 06-30-2009, 01:17 PM   #1
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which exhaust for '06 VFR
I'm trying to decide on what exhaust to get, and having a hard time. It seems performance is comparable across most, so I'm trying to decide based on sound. Trouble is, audio/video clips of the same exhaust can sound different. I've been looking at Two Brothers, Leo Vince, and Staintunes. I'm looking for something with a deeper, kinda growly tone.

So, I was hoping there might be some VFR riders in the Tacoma/Seattle area that I could get an in person listen to their aftermarket exhaust If that's you, let me know! Or if you have recommendations, would love to hear those too.
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Old 06-30-2009, 02:09 PM   #2
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The best way to go is to core your existing, stock exhaust by taking a Dremel tool to the inside end pipe. The VFR Board has detailed instructions. The sound is uber-cool, low tone but not loud - like a miniature small-block Chevy. Better than ANY other set up.

Do NOT take the whole thing apart, cut the can in half and gut the entire exhaust. Simply take the heat sheilds off, drop the cans and core out the inner end pipe section from the tail of the exhaust.

Be prepared to go through a dozen circular cutting Dremel bits. Oh, and wear gloves - I ruined a good set of fake fingernails!
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Old 06-30-2009, 09:56 PM   #3
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Mine might be a little old, but I have a 97 VFR with a Staintune. Love the sound of it. At high RPM's through the twisties, it sounds kind of like an exotic sports car.
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Old 06-30-2009, 10:43 PM   #4
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Leo's sound awesome on a 6th gen
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Old 06-30-2009, 10:53 PM   #5
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Staintunes my friend..
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Old 06-30-2009, 11:54 PM   #6
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LASERS for god sake get the lasers.

looks bad ass
sounds even better

or staintunes
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:28 AM   #7
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Leo Vince FTW!!!
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Old 07-01-2009, 08:58 AM   #8
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The boys are all giving you great options but I’m telling you sweetheart; core your existing cans the way I’ve described and that VFR will sound better than ANY aftermarket exhaust. Also, you’ll retain the cool, clean sixth generation exhaust look and only end up spending $37.

What do you have to lose?
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:11 AM   #9
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The only problem I've read with gutting the stock cans is that you lose some of the low end. I figured that since I was going for exhaust I might as well get something that would up performance as well, eventually I'd like to get the PCIII and such. I only can go off of what I read haha, don't know much about this stuff myself
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:29 AM   #10
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I would say get the PCIII or PC V first. Without it, you will get a lot of popping and overscavenging from the less restrictive aftermarket exhaust, unless you plan on putting in all the silencing baffles that come with it. I put my exhaust on first and it wasn't right until I got the PCIII in there and uploaded the right fuel map to it.
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:50 AM   #11
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VFR's sound sick un muffled. Sounds like a small muscle car. If I had the extra coin, and the time to get to my carbs, I'd totally rejet to run straight pipes...


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Old 07-01-2009, 09:55 AM   #12
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I agree with RedVFR. If you buy the exhaust without a PC you will not be able to tune it for the new pipe. It will also help out with the surge in the 4-5K range.
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Old 07-01-2009, 10:40 AM   #13
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VFR's sound sick un muffled. Sounds like a small muscle car. If I had the extra coin, and the time to get to my carbs, I'd totally rejet to run straight pipes...
Totally agree!! I ran mine with the exhaust off when I was putting the Leo's on and even with the cat converters built into the header pipes, it sounded soooo cool!
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Old 07-01-2009, 10:45 AM   #14
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The only problem I've read with gutting the stock cans is that you lose some of the low end. I figured that since I was going for exhaust I might as well get something that would up performance as well, eventually I'd like to get the PCIII and such. I only can go off of what I read haha, don't know much about this stuff myself
I'm not talking gutting, I'm talking coring. Core the damn things - end only - and you will lose NOTHING. If you want more performance - less than 10%? - then nut-up and spend the $$$thousands$$$ on a full system and PCIII.
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Old 07-01-2009, 10:57 AM   #15
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My buddy has a 6th gen VFR with the Laser pipes...HOLY FRICKIN CRAP it sounds awesome. Sounds like a '68 Camaro SS...seriously awesome. Buy the Laser system, you won't regret it. Plus it looks bad-A! Laser exhaust website

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Old 07-01-2009, 11:58 AM   #16
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I'm not talking gutting, I'm talking coring. Core the damn things - end only - and you will lose NOTHING. If you want more performance - less than 10%? - then nut-up and spend the $$$thousands$$$ on a full system and PCIII.
Just to make sure, you talking about the procedure borg did in this thread?
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:33 PM   #17
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You are correct. Follow Borg's instructions from this link.
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:37 PM   #18
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Just to make sure, you talking about the procedure borg did in this thread?
do it do it do it! OMG it sounds so amazing!

Vid:



I wish I had one of these, NOW... oh wow.
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:14 PM   #19
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Although my preference is stock, I've always thought Two Bros. Racing cans sound pretty good:



Two Bros. makes them in carbon fiber, titanium, and stainless steel. Keep in mind that only one of the cans is functional (something some people have issues with.) In terms of performance, this isn't necessarily a negative. I realize the Two Bros. cans are simply slip ons, but some full systems on Gixxer 1k's use only one can to replace the two stockers. It's all about tuning.

Here's another picture of a current generation ('02+) VFR with Two Bros. cans. In case anybody is wondering, yes, they do make aftermarket wheels for the VFR (these Carrozzeria's run $3.5k). You gotta admit they look pretty good. Notice he's got an aftermarket tail light assembly, too.

Not that anybody cares, but can you point out this guy's blunder? He put a sticker on the back that reads VFR788 when, in actuality, the engine only displaces 781cc's (they do make an aftermarket big bore kit for the VFR, but it increases displacement from 781cc's to something like 830-840cc's.)

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Old 07-01-2009, 02:05 PM   #20
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............................................^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Notice it also has an aftermarket catless header? I've always wanted to hear a 6th gen with the catless header and Leo Vince cans but I don't think the return on investment is enough to make me want to buy the header.
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Old 07-01-2009, 03:50 PM   #21
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Yeah, those headers probably cost him about $700. Had he gotten a hold of some '98-'99 catless headers, he would have gotten the same result for less than half of what he paid. Is it worth it? It depends on who you ask. From what I've seen, people with VTECs that installed catless headers, good aftermarket cans, a PCIII, and a good aftermarket air cleaner have gone from 99 rwhp to about 108 rwhp (with 110 being the highest I've ever seen.) While going from 99 to 108 is only a 9.1% increase in power, most people seem to do it for the look and sound of aftermarket exhaust cans. Just about everybody I've spoken to with a PCIII has said that, properly done, it really smooths out the VTEC transition at 6,400 RPMs (or 7,000 depending on the year.)

The black VTEC in the picture is probably the best-looking VFR I've ever seen. The only thing I would have done differently is gone with titanium cans, a supersport front fender (like mine), clear turn signal lenses (like mine), and a shorter windshield (also like mine.) Notice the guy also has an Ohlins steering damper. If I were a betting man, I'd say he's got an Ohlins rear shock to go with it.

Here's mine:

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Old 07-01-2009, 03:58 PM   #22
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Yes it does. I am running the Coyze v.5 map that I found over at VFRD on my PCIII, courtesy of a heads up from Cammer (thanks again man!) and as a result, the low end throttle response is far smoother and the vtec transition is way less abrupt. I'm still voting for a PCIII first, then the exhaust.
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:01 PM   #23
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...Keep in mind that only one of the cans is functional (something some people have issues with.)...
What do you mean by only one can is functional?
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:03 PM   #24
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What do you mean by only one can is functional?
There is no "Y" pipe, the left can is just sitting there doing nothing but looking pretty.
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:15 PM   #25
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Actually, Two Brothers on an RC51 is what made me want to do the exhaust on mine Yea, I know mine won't ever sound like an RC51, but still. The non-functional can doesn't bother me.
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:15 PM   #26
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There is no "Y" pipe, the left can is just sitting there doing nothing but looking pretty.
Wow. There's a money pit...
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:21 PM   #27
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Wow. There's a money pit...
That's why I said some people have issues with it. However, until somebody posts some Dyno charts, one can't really say they're inferior in terms of performance. They certainly do look good. BTW, the tip of the non-functional can be unscrewed (by hand). A lot of people store documents (e.g. registration, insurance, etc.) in there.
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:29 PM   #28
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Just to make sure, you talking about the procedure borg did in this thread?
They are talking about two procedures in that thread. If you keep searching you will find a thread for the simple end-pipe core job. (As opposed to the gutting of entire cans)

Or you could send a PM to Biggn1400, who has done the very procedure we're discussing. I'm betting Justin would do the job for you for $100-$200.
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:49 PM   #29
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Leave it STOCK. Learn how to ride what you got. Not just make noise, like all the other kids.
Invest the money in school and learn to ride.
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Old 07-01-2009, 05:02 PM   #30
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Leave it STOCK. Learn how to ride what you got. Not just make noise, like all the other kids.
Invest the money in school and learn to ride.
Ah James, people want to express themselves....just go with it.
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Old 07-01-2009, 05:03 PM   #31
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That's why I said some people have issues with it. However, until somebody posts some Dyno charts, one can't really say they're inferior in terms of performance. They certainly do look good. BTW, the tip of the non-functional can be unscrewed (by hand). A lot of people store documents (e.g. registration, insurance, etc.) in there.
I didn't realize the second muffler didn't break off till so late in the mid pipe. So the left muffler is more of a dummy to begin with...
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Old 07-01-2009, 05:08 PM   #32
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They are talking about two procedures in that thread. If you keep searching you will find a thread for the simple end-pipe core job. (As opposed to the gutting of entire cans)

Or you could send a PM to Biggn1400, who has done the very procedure we're discussing. I'm betting Justin would do the job for you for $100-$200.
She's right. And if you don't like it, stock VTEC cans are easy to find inexpensively (btw, hope you feel better, Busa Girl!)

Here's the Two Bros. Racing can in titanium. I really liked the way it looks but wanted to maintain a quiet motorcycle. Consequently, I did my stockers up to look a little more like the Two Bros. cans.




I sanded down heat shields and tips down to the metal and then painted the tips with high temperature engine & case paint. The heat shields now have sort of brushed aluminum look that can sort of pass for titanium at a distance.



Here's what they looked like before:
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:00 PM   #33
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Coring of the stock exhaust is scheduled for tomorrow morning

I figure if I don't like it I can always do the aftermarket route. I'll let you know how it goes!
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:53 PM   #34
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I had Staintunes on my 2004
my roommate had lasers on his 2003

I really liked the deeper tone of the staintunes at normal riding,
but the lasers rocked at WOT

I'll see if I can find the videos
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:54 PM   #35
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here's a discussion on VFRworld

http://vfrworld.com/forums/polls/398...h-gen-vfr.html
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:58 PM   #36
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here's a thread on gutting the stock exhaust.

I've got a stock exhaust in my garage if you want an extra (so you don't ruin your only option)

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/i...howtopic=29017
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Old 07-01-2009, 07:26 PM   #37
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I've read most of those, haha. Initially this thread was a hope to hear some of the aftermarket/mod'd exhausts in person, the video sounds seem to vary somewhat.

This is what I'll be doing tomorrow morning.
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Old 07-01-2009, 08:17 PM   #38
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FYI Mike - you don't have to take the exhaust off to accomplish this modification. Good luck and let us know how it goes and whether or not you like the sound Sweetie!

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Old 07-02-2009, 01:35 PM   #39
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Just finished, didn't take off the exhaust. I had my brother help me, we only went through 8 cutting discs

It sounds pretty awesome, I'm definitely happy I did it this way.
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Old 07-02-2009, 04:01 PM   #40
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That makes me so happy Mike Sweetie! I’m really pleased it turned out the way you wanted it. And look, it only cost you a few cutting discs and some elbow grease – how cool is THAT?!?

Just wait till you hear it under heavy deceleration as you downshift – sooooo cooooool!!!!!!!!!

VVVVRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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