HKS Dragger Exhaust Cat back Exhaust Systems

HKS Dragger Exhaust Cat back Exhaust Systems 

DESCRIPTION

HKS produces maximum horsepower without dramatically depleting low-end torque. Each HKS exhaust system is flanged and comes with all gaskets and hardware to provide the easiest direct bolt on installation possible. Additionally, HKS exhaust systems utilize factory mounting points and hanger locations and are 50 state emissions and sound legal.

USER REVIEWS

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[Sep 02, 2005]
nismoguy88
Model Reviewed: nissan s13 180sx

Strength:

car idles smoother, richer sound than other catbacks, high flow and no loss in low end power

Weakness:

i wasnt introduced to hks before i wasted my time on greddy products

i recently picked up the hks super dragger for my 180sx in trade for a wire feed welder. needless to say a steal. the exhaust was still in its origional packaging ang had never been bolted onto a car in its life. the exhaust was built for the nissan 240sx, but my imported 180sx has the same body specs. it bolted up like a dream, i couldnt have asked for an easier or cleaner installation. it looks great, sounds really throaty, doesnt have the high pitched 'waap' that my greddy exhaust did ( go figure ) i have noticed a gain in power and didn't loose any low end torque.

Similar Products Used:

greddy cat back ( cant remember model )

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 18, 2005]
cjee
Model Reviewed: EG6

Strength:

-very quiet (if stock was 1 loudest was 10, i'd give it 2.5) -HKS - you know it's quality stuff.

Weakness:

i only worry when i back up into the parking lot. the tip might hit the curbs now instead of my tow hook.

The catback was in very good condition despite used. The piping follows the original route. Installation was straight forward. I ran it with a test pipe, complete with intake, header, pnp etc. It is really quiet to me. I was previously running custom straight flow down the center with 2.5" piping and a silencer and that was much louder. Even with the silencer. I could not tell if I have gained or lost power because the feel is totally different. I can no longer hear VTEC scream when it engages. It was not loud at all at 9000rpm. I could hear my intake which was louder. straight flow exhaust felt different because it's audibly rough up the RPM. you can hear the screaming pitch. but with the Super Drager, it's really smooth and quick up the RPM. It would be unfair to judge it performance wise because my A/F ratio needs to be retuned on the dyno before I can conclude. Other traits in comparison to the straight flow, it makes the engine idle smoother, and it hangs higher than the straight flow so no more bottoming out over speed bumps. the muffler itself will not bottom out because it's located so close to the rear axle. though it hung a little low. could be fixed if you swap in shorter rubber hangers.

Similar Products Used:

Stock, custome straight flow, tanabe racing medallion on another car.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Oct 03, 2003]
Glenn
Model Reviewed: Accord Coupe

Strength:

-Noticeable Increase in HP specially if you have an Intake System -Dyno Proven Exhaust System -Deep Sound -Looks Da*mn Sweet! -Very rare to find someone that has HKS Drager on the street!

Weakness:

Canister Hangs too low! Too expensive if you buy it new! Not too loud for some hardcore drivers!

I bought it used for $100 bucks! good deal but the problem was it has already a scratch and 1" crack across the canister! not a big deal i can weld it anyway! I was thinking of putting some customize protective shielding made from Aircraft Aluminum Sheet Metal to protect it from scratching! Dyno Proven Increase in HP i will recommend this if you have the money but otherwise just buy used exhaust, So it wont hurt your pocket too much!

Similar Products Used:

Stock Muffler!

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 25, 2003]
K H
Model Reviewed: 2000 Eclipse GS

Strength:

Easy to install....has good aggresive look

Weakness:

Sound level inside vehicle unacceptable at highway speeds.Sound resonates inside vehicle at certain RPM's.A little pricey

I bought my HKS Exhaust last month for my 2000 Eclipse GS. Exhaust was easy to install and looks great on the vehicle. Has good deep throaty tone except at highway speeds it has an annoying resonent "Hum" inside of vehicle.Also it is a little too expenive.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[Mar 21, 2003]
Ronald
Model Reviewed: 1997

Strength:

Great Bass. Not too loud. Huge hole.

Weakness:

none

Installed on a GTS Skyline by previous owner. Great deep sound. I love it.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 25, 2002]
Da Xiong
Model Reviewed: 1997 Civic Si (EX) coupe

Strength:

- Slight power gain can be felt with IHE. - Decent noise suppression

Weakness:

Muffler is big. May scrape on lowered cars. My car is lowered 1.8 inches on 17s, but luckily it doesn't scrape on mine.

Deep at low rpms, yet not too loud. Sounds good at WOT. On an everyday driveability rating based on noise, and stock being a 1/10, I'd give this a 5/10.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Oct 01, 2002]
greg
Model Reviewed: 1997 civic EX

Strength:

Doesnt hang too low Deep tone to it Nobody else has it,easy to install

Weakness:

none so far

I have had this exhaust system for a almost two months now. It has a really deep tone to it and doesnt get all strung out sounding. I didnt notice a huge increase in power but you could feel it with the I/H/E setup.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Sep 20, 2002]
shay cardinalli
Model Reviewed: 1995 240sx SE

Strength:

Big can, looks nice, sounds good when able to hear it.

Weakness:

Little on the quiet side, scrapes cause of the big can, at first the resonator in the middle hit my drive shaft and scraped it all up..i had to take one of the hangers off the exhaust to let it hang lower and provide cushion between the pipe and the shaft.

Just put on the HKS super dragger today. I read reviews that said on a scale of 1-10 (1 being stock and 10 being loudest), this exhaust is a 3 and that is defintely true. It's not too loud except for lower gears and down shifting. Only heard decently with the windows rolled up, but all in all it's a good exhaust although i think i paid a little too much for it.

Similar Products Used:

Bought HKS hyper for my 92 300zx then totaled it. My friend bought it and it sounds bad ass. I like the sound better for that, but the looks better for mine. If you like big cans and good sound, go wi

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[May 03, 2002]
JohnnyBlaze
Model Reviewed: ''95 Nissan 200sx SeR

Strength:

-Great looking stainless shell -Greatly improved performance -That powerfull after market exhaust sound

Weakness:

probably could tend to mount a little low for people''s liking,especially if you decide to lower your car

The HKS super dragger exhaust definitally gives a noticable power boost,especially when combined with a high flow intake(such as a Stillen intake)The noise level on my 200sx SeR is slightly elevated,yet it doesn''t have that weed-whacker like effect that some ricer''s seem to have.Sounds pretty neat wide open @ 130 m.p.h. :-)~

Similar Products Used:

Thermal research exhaust on my ''94 dodge Stealth RT.Much deeper sound,and better performance.Then again I''m pushing a TT 6cyl.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 21, 2000]
Caulder

Strength:

very aggressive looks and noticable increase in power. exceptional build quality

Weakness:

only problem ive had is that it hangs way too low. car isnt even dropped and it hits dips and speedbumps. if you live somewhere where the roads are relatively smooth this shouldnt be as much of a concern.

$790.00! I got way overcharged but its still worked out very well.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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