Single vs. dual exhaust.

gearsofyourmom · 04-06-2008, 07:28 PM

I just recently purchased an s2000, and when I got under it to look at the exhaust, I noticed it wasn't actually dual, it's just split.

So uh, other than being lighter, and having more back pressure, what would be the advantages of having a single exhaust.

anyone have an gain comparisons?

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 05-08-2008, 11:22 AM

Not sure about adantages, but I've heard some singles put some duals to shame...lol

D1sclaimer · 05-08-2008, 11:45 AM

Most duals are just for sound. Single weigh less and give more hp. Many exhausts such as the HKS exhaust loose a couple of peak hp, but gain like 4-5hp mid-range. Since we have an inline 4, dual exhaust isn't really there like the v engines have.

DJJSR · 05-08-2008, 12:16 PM

Duals look better. All performance cars should have duals. It should be a law. Those coffee can size singles just look goofy on an "S". I see them on the pseudo hot-rod 4 door grocery getters and they still look goofy, but those cars look goofy so it fits. If your 17 and like that look, go for it. It's your car, make it the way you want it.

(sorry, didn't mean to offend the 17 year olds, too much coffee today)

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 05-08-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Duals look better. All performance cars should have duals. It should be a law. Those coffee can size singles just look goofy on an "S". I see them on the pseudo hot-rod 4 door grocery getters and they still look goofy, but those cars look goofy so it fits. If your 17 and like that look, go for it. It's your car, make it the way you want it.

(sorry, didn't mean to offend the 17 year olds, too much coffee today)

X2

s2000isu · 05-08-2008, 03:07 PM

So if you want a exhaust that is lighter and has better flow youre a 17 year old. Good to know only 17 year olds are into performance. Must be why I put a dual on my car the second time around.

TheSoundMan21 · 05-08-2008, 03:09 PM

ya and at the age of 17 I didnt know shat.

gomarlins3 · 05-08-2008, 06:34 PM

As stated, singles seem to improve performance more than a dual. Personally, I like to look of the dual better.

desmo4 · 05-08-2008, 08:28 PM

You can get 10 pound dual systems and 10 pond singles. Do to the resonant frequency of a 4 cylinder, a single will be very loud compared to a dual.

Jonathan

s2katin · 06-04-2008, 09:09 PM

Go with the single for sure. Dyno proven to put down more hp then dual exhaust. I'd personally go with spoon.

playingmilitary · 06-05-2008, 05:22 AM

i have the daul indivia and it have to be the best sounding honda i have ever heard. a few of my friends have the singles and they realy start to sound like rice after v tec kicks

dezignpro04 · 06-05-2008, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Duals look better. All performance cars should have duals. It should be a law. Those coffee can size singles just look goofy on an "S". I see them on the pseudo hot-rod 4 door grocery getters and they still look goofy, but those cars look goofy so it fits. If your 17 and like that look, go for it. It's your car, make it the way you want it.

(sorry, didn't mean to offend the 17 year olds, too much coffee today)

And have you ever seen a Civic or Integra with "Dual Exhaust"? HA-HA. Now thats funny. Especially the ones who have to cut their bumper to fit it in....

DJJSR · 06-05-2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezignpro04

And have you ever seen a Civic or Integra with "Dual Exhaust"?

I do not consider a Civic or an Integra a performance car. I guess I'm too old.

dezignpro04 · 06-05-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

I do not consider a Civic or an Integra a performance car. I guess I'm too old.

Believe me, I NEVER said i did either.. lol

Just thought that it was a funny thing to see.. lol

04-06-2008, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
gearsofyourmom Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Single vs. dual exhaust. I just recently purchased an s2000, and when I got under it to look at the exhaust, I noticed it wasn't actually dual, it's just split. So uh, other than being lighter, and having more back pressure, what would be the advantages of having a single exhaust. anyone have an gain comparisons?

05-08-2008, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 125	Not sure about adantages, but I've heard some singles put some duals to shame...lol __________________ Neighborhood Legends-Chicago Proud Chicago Lowrider Council Member

05-08-2008, 11:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 474	Most duals are just for sound. Single weigh less and give more hp. Many exhausts such as the HKS exhaust loose a couple of peak hp, but gain like 4-5hp mid-range. Since we have an inline 4, dual exhaust isn't really there like the v engines have. __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

05-08-2008, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	Duals look better. All performance cars should have duals. It should be a law. Those coffee can size singles just look goofy on an "S". I see them on the pseudo hot-rod 4 door grocery getters and they still look goofy, but those cars look goofy so it fits. If your 17 and like that look, go for it. It's your car, make it the way you want it. (sorry, didn't mean to offend the 17 year olds, too much coffee today) __________________ Don

05-08-2008, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,178	So if you want a exhaust that is lighter and has better flow youre a 17 year old. Good to know only 17 year olds are into performance. Must be why I put a dual on my car the second time around. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

05-08-2008, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,042	ya and at the age of 17 I didnt know shat. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

05-08-2008, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	As stated, singles seem to improve performance more than a dual. Personally, I like to look of the dual better. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-08-2008, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 543	You can get 10 pound dual systems and 10 pond singles. Do to the resonant frequency of a 4 cylinder, a single will be very loud compared to a dual. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

06-04-2008, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
s2katin Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: 757 Posts: 53	Go with the single for sure. Dyno proven to put down more hp then dual exhaust. I'd personally go with spoon.

06-05-2008, 05:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
playingmilitary poor coasty Join Date: May 2008 Location: panama city flordia tell the coast guard sends me some were new. Posts: 62	daul i have the daul indivia and it have to be the best sounding honda i have ever heard. a few of my friends have the singles and they realy start to sound like rice after v tec kicks

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