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Old 08-02-2010, 07:25 PM   #1
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What's the difference between these exhausts?

Since I am working towards spec but for now I still drive to the events and I need a muffler. The problem is the weight of the OEM boat anchor. Since I might not keep oit long and I don't care abouot drone I have been looking for something cheap. I read with interest the reviews of the Top Speed pro 1 unit but I am even cheaper than $500! I have started to see these $275 exhausts on ebay and for the life of me I can't tell the difference between the 2!
What do you think?
the Top Speed Pro
and the cheaper one

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Old 08-03-2010, 05:23 AM   #2
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since no one has experienced either of these two low cost systems, I would think you answered your own question by stating you are note keeping them long anyway, Buy the cheap one and when the time comes throw them away.
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Old 08-03-2010, 05:30 AM   #3
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I'm certain they both drone like mad, so given similar products I'd just get the cheaper one if you're not interested in paying more for something good.
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Only thing I noticed was the slightest difference in pictured attachment hardware. I agree with others, since it's a temporary thing, might as well pay less...though I also think for that same amount of money you could do something like Wret's and have it be pretty permanent if you choose. Here's the thread.


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They are probably the same exhaust out of the same factory. The top speed headers appear to be identical to the cheap chinese ones you can get for $100.
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Old 08-07-2010, 06:13 AM   #6
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since no one has experienced either of these two low cost systems, I would think you answered your own question by stating you are note keeping them long anyway, Buy the cheap one and when the time comes throw them away.
Good luck :dance:
There are actually a couple of threads on the Top Speed Pro with favorable feedback on sound and weight.
I am waiting on a response from Wret on the weight of his home-made unit.

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