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The PCA TT was when i realized that I need to replace the stock exhaust. It is very hard to hear the engine when traveling with the top down at 85mph. What exhaust would you recommend for my NB - SCCA STR class? And yes, highway drone is a consideration as I'm not one of those boutique racers that trailer my miata to an event!.:discuss:
Racing Beat is typically the header of choice. Raceland is a cheap copy, but I think they are fine for what they are. Don't get a 4-2-1, whatever you do.
Exhaust is subjective...check out YouTube for several videos.
RB is the best, but as Sammm said, the Raceland knock-off is virtually the same unless the car is tuned to a very high level. You can buy 3 for the price of a new RB.
As for drivability, you'll want a midpipe with both a cat and a substantial resonator to keep drone at a minimum. Good-Win Racing has some nice offerings for midpipes and mufflers. The RB Power Pulse mufflers are also pretty effective.
Loved my Borla cat-back.
Does a VVT Miata really benefit from an aftermarket Header since Mazda did quite a nice design on the OEM Header?
Got a Borla muffler in mine has held up well.
Its really the sound that leaves me wanting more.... I know Rogue said that the NB header is good. If i get a borla, do I get to join the 'club'?
Any axle-back will give you more sound than stock. Start there; you can always do a midpipe later. I thought I saw a used RB for NB on FB or CL recently.
I have an Enthuza cat back with a Borla muffler. I have an OBX 4-2-1 header and a high flow cat. The header was a PITA to install.
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Gone. I was second in line. :(
'99-00 - replace the header. I got RB. Some Racelands fit, others don't. You do need to make sure you get the proper one for your car, the EGR tube connection is different on various years of NBs.
Track Dog has a nice setup for Mid-Pipe and Muffler, that I used to have. Roadster Sport Mid-pipe w/Cat and RacingBeat single exhaust.
If you really want to hear it, Springfield Dyno is what I have now. No cat, no muffler. (Track Only).
I didn't know that Borla mufflers run $400... pricey!
Trade in the 996 on it.Quote:
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It's a 997.Quote:
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220, 221, whatever it takes!
Does that mean it's worth $401? :DQuote:
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Become one with the cheapness..... Your transformation is almost complete.
nope 442.28.Quote:
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I would go with a bespoke system using Burns stainless.
Newbie ? Would I have any problems at State Inspection time with a Burns muffler?
No. Depending on the year, they only care that the OBD2 or tailpipe sniffer are happy.Quote:
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Muffler is for sound. Cat is for pollution.Quote:
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A full exhaust system with a Burns muffler can be pricey. You only get a muffler. You have to get someone to fab the rest of the system.
Hushpower 20 is a cheap alternative to a burns though a little heavy.
Borla Update:
Borla sells a muffler label to fit an 99-05 Miata (Miata 1999-2005 Rear Section Exhaust S-Type part # 11732). I bought it and expected it to be a direct bolt on. It was far from that. Although labeled to fit an 01 Miata, the 01 Miata has a flange extending from the pipe off of the cat converter. This flange fits into the stock miata muffler. The Borla muffler can not accept this flange and as such you cant tighten the muffler correctly.
I called Borla and they said that they knew of the issue, but I was the first customer to call with the problem. The told me to take a grinder to either the flange on the original exhaust or to the welds on the inside of the borla. I was flabbergasted at their response when i told them to send me one that would fit. They said it was a 50/50 chance depending on how thick of weld manufacturing made.
Don't buy this muffler if you want to bolt it onto stock exhaust cat back pipes. It's not bolt on ready. Modification will be required.
Jimmy's muffler shop near the office put an extra think gasket in to seal it. Time will tell if it holds. If/when it doesn't... I'll be forced to pull out the grinder and fix it.
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Miata 1999-2005 Rear Section Exhaust S-Type part # 11732
Miata 1999-2005 Rear Section Exhaust S-Type part # 11732