Looks nice, what were your gains?

 

Great info and pics! Was there a video already posted of the running sound?
So the projected price is 599 with a HFC included? I'll be interested to know when available.
TIA!

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

 

need dyno numbers!

 

Sheeeesh, the question is,is will it be legal in CA

Cause I wouldn't skip pairing this with my magnaflow

 

It won’t be legal in California, my buddy just got BAR’d for having the RV6 Catted Downpipe & Front Pipe Combo on his 2018 Civic Si

We had to take it all back to oem and waiting on a BAR appointment now…

 

I'll reply to everyone real quick.

Have not gotten it on a Dyno yet, I'd like to. Seat of the pants feeling with just a drop in K&N filter feels great. Low end significantly picked up and I'm curious to see how it feels towing the camper.

I'm working on a video of the sound, it's a subtle difference and you can really only hear it from the rear. Hopefully I'll have it edited together and up on YouTube this week. (I'm not a tech guy)

Yes it comes with the Catalytic converter, fresh bolts, gaskets, and spacers. Very good deal for the money. My assumption would be it will still pass smog but it's California so who knows. I'm in DE and they just plug into your OBD2 and this doesn't throw a code soooo.

I'm honestly really happy with it. I'm going to be doing my own exhaust, no one has an exhaust out for the 21-22 models yet with duals. Probably make my own mid-section with a high flow straight through muffler and resonator. See how it sounds with quality exhaust clamps then have it welded up by a pro once I'm happy with it. Obviously I'll document it all here.

 

I'm honestly really happy with it. I'm going to be doing my own exhaust, no one has an exhaust out for the 21-22 models yet with duals.

Good-Win has one

 

Thanks Zfan!

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

 

This could be a good follow.

 

Just updated my first post but it will be available on the website this week. He's currently making the first batch of 10 units. Get em while they're available!

RV6's Official Online Store | Quality Performance Car Parts

RV6 products are meticulously designed, continuous improved through R&D, simulations, and 3D CAD modeling. Products undergo extensive road testing to ensure top performance and fitment. We design and manufacture the highest quality Honda & Acura performance parts.

www.rv6-p.com

 

Just updated my first post but it will be available on the website this week. He's currently making the first batch of 10 units. Get em while they're available!

RV6's Official Online Store | Quality Performance Car Parts

RV6 products are meticulously designed, continuous improved through R&D, simulations, and 3D CAD modeling. Products undergo extensive road testing to ensure top performance and fitment. We design and manufacture the highest quality Honda & Acura performance parts.

www.rv6-p.com

I would love to see those Dyno numbers, and to know when the site gets updated. Thanks!

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

 

I'll watch out for this one, as Magnaflow was a real disappointment to me.

 

You'll still need a CAT back exhaust to get sound out of this. I can tell a small difference but it's not super loud. I'm going to be ordering and playing with a few different mufflers and resonators to try and tune the sound a bit.

 

Do yo suppose you cold use this will the new dual exhaust system that has been developed for the 2017-2021? crowd. It looks really nice and can be tailored to a persons overall needs.

Q: Did you open open the exhaust from stock to get a more free flowing setup? (example. 2"- 2.5" to a 3" in your setup)
Q: Did you have any codes come up or error messages from the computer kicking on it?
Q: Clearance issues all ok? No issues?
Q: True bolt on?

Thanks for intruding this product, I am interested for sure.

 

This does open up the exhaust in terms of flow but it's the same diameter just much more free flowing.

I have zero codes or error messages.

Clearance is tight but clears everything once you install the included spacers on the subframe Stiffener.

It is a true bolt on. Just have patience with the rear pipe bolts. They're tight but doable.

Almost forgot, I have a 2021 wit the factory dual exhaust. It fits perfectly. They only changed the back half for 21+ not the front half. The only downside to the dual set up is that there's 3 mufflers and a resonator on this bad boy now. My goal is to tweak the main muffler and resonator and leave the mini mufflers right before the tips to combat drone.

 

I'm honestly really happy with it. I'm going to be doing my own exhaust, no one has an exhaust out for the 21-22 models yet with duals.

Good-Win has one

His DOES NOT fit 21+ due to bumper cutouts.

 

I love this exhaust system. I'll keep an eye out for the video. Thanks for posting.

 

FYI everyone this is live on the website. I have a ‘20 and already have the GoodWin exhaust. Im excited to see how well this pairs with it.

 

Does anyone have ANY references for a J pipe on a factory Gen 2??
It's a great price, I just want to see what I should realistically expect (gain, or even loss) from this bolt-on.

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

 

Does anyone have ANY references for a J pipe on a factory Gen 2??
It's a great price, I just want to see what I should realistically expect (gain, or even loss) from this bolt-on.

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

I would assume the seller will be posting before and after dyno runs (or you could baseline yours now, and after)...else you're paying big bucks for a "sound"...

You may even lose power, who knows until its proven?

 

i'm about to order.... hopefully this would work with my dual gibson exhaust

 

I thought the aftermarket "J" pipe was to equal the exhaust flow length between the two cylinder banks....very little/nothing to do with sound. 🤷‍♂️

 

oh ok... unless it makes some serious power over stock (which I doubt) not sure its worth the effort...but Ill let the #'s speak for themselves...

$600 seems like a lot for something w/o actual proven performance increases....especially if you cant hear or even see it.

 

Atmospheric conditions change from day to day thus changing dyno numbers.....always best to do dyno runs as close together as possible for the most reliable apples to apples comparison numbers.

 

It is live folks! Sorry I was away for a few days.

RV6™ Long Tube Jpipe 17+ Ridgeline

Jpipe Subframe Spacer GuideThe RV6 Long Tube Jpipe for 17+ Ridgeline is based off our proven full length runner design for optimized exhaust scavenging in order to have the best off the line response. Our combination of runner length and tubing size produces gains throughout the power band.At...

www.rv6-p.com

And to answer the "Does it make Power" questions. Yes they do. I had the same style J-Pipe on my 2008 TL Type-S. It picked up power everywhere as well as MPG and sound. I'll get it on the Dyno soon and I kept the stock one in order to do a back to back.

 

As other said. We need a proper pre-post dyno to see if the gains are real or just the typical placebo effect.

 

Well as soon as Hondata releases the Ridgeline tuner I'll be headed to the dyno. Unless one of y'all wants to pay me to do it? They're not free ya know.

 

They're not free ya know.

Kind of like this pipe you're selling....

I am not sure why you'd think someone would pony up almost $700 for a pipe which has no proven performance increases. Suckers are born every min I guess.

If you provide actual data on what (if anything) this does, you might get some buyers. Although, I am not sure many will considering the modifications you need to make to the subframe to get it to fit. Just my .02

 

Are the pictures from the RV6 performance site pictures of the install on your personal RL? They are identical, minus the RV6 performance watermark in the lower right hand corner.

RV6 Performance > 2nd Gen (17+) > RV6™ Long Tube Jpipe 17+ Ridgeline (rv6-p.com)

 

Perhaps these GDI engines are artificially limited (power-wise) via capped fuel injection, regardless of air available?

How are the turbo engines capped? Is it just a turbo wastegate, fuel injection limited by ECU, or both?

 

Fuel systems typically have enough room for a modest increase in power.

In the case of turbocharged engines, the ECU programming and wastegate are usually the limiting factors.

 

Also, driveshaft is clocked at exact same position on RVS website and OP's pics, and same black car in the background in OP's post and RV's website. Someone is using someone else's pictures....

 

BUMP

Looking for dyno numbers!
-Real Dynograph please, not Butt-Dyno!

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk