HELP! -> Exhaust recs?? CA legal!

[dat.de4]

Hello! I want to put an exhaust on my 2025 Acura Integra A spec (CVT </3) I am bone stock and would like to make the exhaust my first mod.
- What i really want is the exhaust to burble
- however i also don't want too much drone and would also like the exhaust to be CARB approved.
I have been researching but i wanted to ask other people and their opinions and see what options and choices i have, thank yall help would be greatly appreciated!
(i am new to forums so i apologize if i mess this up somehow)

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[dat.de4]

Hello! I want to put an exhaust on my 2025 Acura Integra A spec (CVT </3) I am bone stock and would like to make the exhaust my first mod.
- What i really want is the exhaust to burble
- however i also don't want too much drone and would also like the exhaust to be CARB approved.
I have been researching but i wanted to ask other people and their opinions and see what options and choices i have, thank yall help would be greatly appreciated!
(i am new to forums so i apologize if i mess this up somehow)

i am also planning to run
- PRL high volume intake, radiator and cooler, charge pipe, and turbo inlet upgrade

 

[slowcountry]

Look for youtube videos (or videos on the product listing) that demo how the exhaust sounds, that'll probably be the best gauge.

Also you can test out your stock burbles - put it in S drive mode and manual shifting. Say you're at a light/at a stop, on go bring it up to 3500rpm or so then shift up to 3rd and ease off the throttle.

I did downpipe, front pipe, and exhaust at the same time, so I can't really tell ya what just the exhaust will do. I liked the sound on the PRL N1 and the Thermal R&D, but I went with the N1 exhaust.

 

[STi from DSM]

California, the land of 10,000 regulations!

 

[MERAKIAUTOWORKS]

Why look for a carb legal exhaust when all those PRL parts are not carb legal though (except the intake soon)

I would do an axle back exhaust to be the most CA friendly! I'd just do a regular catback exhaust with the PRL stuff, worry about smog in 6 years, enjoy it til then.

We can help with the PRL and exhaust choices.

-Josh

 

[Wolfman]

the main thing with the burbles is to do with tune. Yes a different exhaust can help but for the burbles its dumping fuel in the exhaust which is why your hear the pops and bangs. TBH i wouldn't think just changing the exhaust on your car will do it as reliably.
I would look at Hondata, and get into a flex tune of some kind.

 

[humongous_phungus]

I just got the AWE touring exhaust with the black tips installed a few days ago and it sounds great. very low droning issues, more of a lower "mature" sound that's not too loud. You definitely get more accentuated burbles and pops in sport and sport+ mode vs stock. It's also CARB certified legal in all 50 states

HOWEVER...
I'm currently having issues with mine as there is a "whooomp" or trombone noise around 1500-2500 RPMs which is really annoy to me in the cabin. I'm currently talking with AWE customer service to address the issue. Yes, I understand there are resonating noise to be expected but this is abnormal. Anyways, if i get the issue resolved I would recommend it. AWE has videos on youtube installed on an integra type S if you want to hear noise comparison.

if you're looking for other parts in regard to your exhaust system. PRL's intercooler and High volume intake are also CARB certified.

 

[humongous_phungus]

UPDATE: My AWE touring exhaust is now fixed and working well! AWE has excellent customer service. Told them my issue, they sent me a new muffler and it works perfectly now! Sent the old part back free of charge.

I highly recommend them.

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