AWE touring resonated or HKS

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Would like input from forum members running either. I bought a off brand exhaust but it's to loud for my liking. You know what they say "if it's to loud you're too old". I know an exhaust isn't big on power gains so I'm calling bogus on HKS's 30 HP gain. I belive they put one on a 2021 for their dyno. Thanks in advance
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I have the AWE Touring non-resonated/stock downpipe, and it sounds amazing. Quiet when under 2000 RPM and loud (but not too loud like some exhausts...boostlogic) when you put the foot down.

Not having a valve to worry about is a nice bonus as well.

If you don't have the stock downpipe the resonated version should sound similar, and you can always remove the resonator should you find the need/want to.
 
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BadOne, Thanks for the input. I live in Granbury, TX. PM me where you live if you feel like it.
 

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I know an exhaust isn't big on power gains so I'm calling bogus on HKS's 30 HP gain. I belive they put one on a 2021 for their dyno. Thanks in advance
There are dynos showing it, it seems real. It's a peak gain of 30, not a gain in the peak of 30 though. Meaning the peak power might stay the same before and after the catback, it just reduces the power loss at redline.
 

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I have the HKS exhaust. Cold starts can be a bit loud but I think it's slightly louder than stock exhaust when car is running in normal mode. Sport mode is definitely louder than stock but in my opinion it's not obnoxiously loud. I'm running the stock dp at the moment. I'll try to get some sound clips. I ordered AA dp so I'm curious to see what it sounds like once I get it installed.
 
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NewGuy, Thanks for the input. I ordered the AWE Touring last night and will install on arrival. Good luck to all!
 

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I have a catless dp with a resonated touring AWE system, imo it sounds perfect. It is a bit loud at initial startup but I have/had cat heating disabled so it wouldn't piss off my neighbors. Very docile in comfort mode. Has a very exotic and smooth tone which I love. I always get compliments from people. Had a guy say my car sounds like a Ferrari at high rpm's.
 

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Maybe the resonated touring AWE exhaust will be a good fit, the most quiet exhaust they provide. We have them in stock if interested.

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I have the HKS exhaust. Cold starts can be a bit loud but I think it's slightly louder than stock exhaust when car is running in normal mode. Sport mode is definitely louder than stock but in my opinion it's not obnoxiously loud. I'm running the stock dp at the moment. I'll try to get some sound clips. I ordered AA dp so I'm curious to see what it sounds like once I get it installed.
Would love some clips of the HKS exhaust on your '21 before you throw on the downpipe. Not many examples online. Do you get more pops and/or louder pops?
 

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Would love some clips of the HKS exhaust on your '21 before you throw on the downpipe. Not many examples online. Do you get more pops and/or louder pops?
I was going to get the clips last night but OP said he went with AWE. I'll get you some clips today after work and post them tonight. I'm installing my TE37's and charge pipe tonight :D:D

*edit to answer question* I haven't really noticed more pops. The pops typically happen shortly after startup. Now, when the pops happen; they are louder. I'll try to get some clips while the car is running.
 
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AWE installed, I got the touring resonated and have to say I love it. At cruise it's just right but when you get on it wow it comes alive.
 

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I have the HKS exhaust. Cold starts can be a bit loud but I think it's slightly louder than stock exhaust when car is running in normal mode. Sport mode is definitely louder than stock but in my opinion it's not obnoxiously loud. I'm running the stock dp at the moment. I'll try to get some sound clips. I ordered AA dp so I'm curious to see what it sounds like once I get it installed.
Iā€™ll try and take a sound clip of my HKS and AA catted DP today.
 

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Installing an AA DP on either the AWE or HKS is going to make a big difference in terms of volume and tone.

I have the AWE resonated touring system with an AA dp and it sounds amazing. Definitely louder than the OEM DP but not too loud. The B58's must have a High-Flow Cat + Resonators + Mufflers to produce a nice deep non-raspy tone in my opinion. The AA downpipe will certainly introduce a more mid-high pitch exhaust tone at 3k+ RPMs in addition to the deep growl below 3k but it really does sound great.
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