Cons
When installing the header, be sure the engine has cooled off for at least an hour. A vehicle lift is highly recommended; it will shorten the installation time substantially. The process is fairly straightforward, but we do recommend leaving it to the professionals.
Tools Required For Installation10mm and 12mm wrench, 10mm and 12mm socket, 3-in. extension and ratchet.
Install Time: 1 - 1.5 Hours
Dyno 3
Buddy Club ExhaustAir temp @ 70 degrees FahrenheitTemperature difference from previous run: +1 degree Fahrenheit
| PEAK HP | 181.3 |
| PEAK TQ | 132.0 |
Dyno Notes
None
| 2000 to 3500 Horsepower: 0 - 1 | 2000 to 3500 Torque: 0 - 1 lb-ft |
| 3500 to 5500 Horsepower: 1 - 2 | 3500 to 5500 Torque: 1 - 2 lb-ft |
| 5500 to Redline Horsepower: 1 - 3 | 5500 to Redline Torque: 2 - 4 lb-ft |
| Peak Horsepower: 181.3 | Peak Torque: 132.0 lb-ft |
Part Includes
Complete cat-back exhaust, exhaust gasket, (three) 13mm nuts, bolts and washers, (two) exhaust springs, baffle and one sticker
Pros
This exhaust is awesome. First off, the complete system is extremely light due to its thin-wall construction (0.8mm). Also, the muffler section of the exhaust is connected to the B-pipe section via a "slip-fit" design, and is held together with the two exhaust springs (exclusively JDM).
Cons
This system is extremely loud without the baffle. With the baffle installed it's much quieter, but if you're looking for a loud system, this is the one.
Tools Required For Installation
12mm, 13mm and 14mm socket, ratchet, 13mm wrench, needle nose pliers and WD-40
Conclusion
In examining our dyno graphs we noticed the RSX powerband was quickly falling off after 7000 rpm. Our guess is the engine can benefit greatly from a pair of high-performance camshafts and a bigger throttle body. Unfortunately, finding these performance pieces isn't that easy to do; we'd probably have to travel overseas to get them. However, don't be discouraged, because we're sure there will be more performance products for the RSX in the near future.
| THE PARTS |
| 1) True Flow Intake | $260.00 |
| 2) DC Sports Ceramic Header | $395.95 |
| 3) Buddy Club Racing Spec Exhaust | $822.00 |
| MSRP Total | $1,477.95 |
| PERFORMANCE CHART |
| | HP Level | HP+ | TQ Level | TQ+ |
| Baseline | 169.3 | * | 121.8 lb-ft | * |
| 1) True Flow Intake | 178.1 | 8.8 | 127.5 lb-ft | 5.7 lb-ft |
| 2) DC Sports Header | 178.7 | 0.6 | 128.9 lb-ft | 1.4 lb-ft |
| 3) Buddy Club Exhaust | 181.3 | 2.6 | 132.0 lb-ft | 3.1 lb-ft |
| Final | 181.3 | 12.0 | 132.0 lb-ft | 10.2 lb-ft |
Misc. InformationNone
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Buddy Club Exhaust (Super High Technology)
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GCA Industries
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DC Sports
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JG Engine Dynamics (Dynojet Chassis Dyno)
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By Tony Yu
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