Apex Universal Canister and Tip

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $350.00 from Tuner shop

Year / Model Reviewed:
1991 mazda Familia

Summary:
I think it is an amazing muffler. I got the N1 Universal N/A, and the only negative thing about it is that without a silencer, you're begging a cop to pull you over. Then again, that's 99% of all mufflers out there, especially universals modelled after the N1's and Racing Medallions. I recommend a Super-Silencer (which costs a few extra bills) or, if you can, get the Apexi ATS (active tail silencer). It keeps you virtually legal till you floor it, which then opens it up and expels the excess output. It's deep and throaty sound is very nice at low rpms, but when you hit the gas, everyone notices. (which isn't always a good thing).
The only thing better i can think of that could keep the police away is a GReddy full cat system, but you're talking more money out of your pocket. For a mid-range investment, it's the N1 hands-down.

Strengths:
-Sound (when using ATS or SS silencers)
-Ease of installation
-Doesn't scrape on 20mph or lower dips
-Doesn't corrode as fast as other brands
-Appearance is nice
-Add the ninja-star-like ATS to your N1 and the cops won't bug you as much.

Weaknesses:
-It's a tuner exhaust. cops will bug you.
-annoying without silencer
-if a cop doesn't pull you over, a ricer will tail you.

Similar Products Used:
HKS Universal Exhaust + Silencer
Tanabe Racing Medallion + Silencer
Stock Muffler + Custom tip (stupid move)

Price Paid:  $190.00 from www.Prodigyworks.com

Year / Model Reviewed:
 19995 Honda Civic Ex (Auto)

Summary:
OMFG who ever thinks this muffler is loud has to be out of there mind they prolly put there head inside the muffler then listen to it becuase it is not even loud.

Strengths:
-Nice Sound (Deep) Lil Like Greddy but higher -Nice Looks

Weaknesses:
-Nothing is wrong with it .. i was scared to install it cuz peopple said it was loud but.... people with sensitive ears it aint even loud!

Similar Products Used:
Stock....Apex n1 over ne thing

Price Paid:  $135.00 from Purchased used from

Year / Model Reviewed:
 '94 Tercel, N1 universal N/A 60mm in, 90mm out

Summary:
Wow, this is by far the best muffler I've ever had. I have a 1994 Tercel (don't laugh :) ) with custom-bent 2.25" piping from the flex-pipe back, a high-flow catalytic convertor, and no resonators. Originally, I had a Dynomax Ultra-Flo (because I was on a budget), and I thought it was great. That muffler was NOTHING compared to my N1! The N1 produces noticeably more top-end punch and filled in the midrange a little more, it looks beautiful in all its polished-stainless glory, it's JUST the right size (and not too heavy), and the sound... ah, the sound! VERY deep and bassy at low revs (it has set off a few car alarms inside parkades) -- plus it makes a mean popping/snarling sound at idle. At high revs, it lets out a nice roar... not buzzy or blatty, it actually reminds me of some race cars I've heard. In a nutshell -- very JDM, high quality, great charactersitics!

Strengths:
Power gains from improved flow. INCREDIBLE sound, I couldn't ask for better! Beautiful looks / high-quality materials. Overall craftsmanship (picture-perfect welds, etc). Just the right size. JDM cachet! :)

Weaknesses:
Can be a bit pricey (luckily I found a like-new used one). Can be a little raspy when cold -- sound improves immediately once warmed up, though. (Okay, I'm stretching here)

Similar Products Used:
Dynomax Ultra-Flo -- nice for the price, but way too bulky and heavy... sounded okay, but weak compared to N1... also, not a very good-looking muffler.

Price Paid:  $350.00 from bavaria car studio

Year / Model Reviewed:
 93 si n1

Summary:
very impressed with the quality and style. i have an intake, header and i got 2 1/4 custom piping to go with it. nice and low, until vtec where its a little brappy, but that is a product of the single cam. maybe later i will try a resonator as i dont have one now.

Strengths:
price... i got a hookup finish/quality style

Weaknesses:
maybe a little brappy at certain rpms, but i think i can solve that

Similar Products Used:
stock muffler, no muffler, open cat definitely the n1 rules over an open cat!

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 98 accord V6

Summary:
i think its one of the best looking mufflers besides the tanabe RM, the sound is just rite. not too big nor small, just the right size. im not an apexi fan, i just like this exhaust.

Strengths:
looks good the sound is good, not like the usual ricer''s exhaust custom piping makes it really loud so need silencers without piping its pretty quiet

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
some brand name cobra- it was crap