Air Intake OR Muffler, what gives better sound?

Question

I dont wanna spend crazy money, all I want for my 97 civic car to do is to have a deep, low sound wether it comes from the front of my car or rear; I don't care.

Don't want it to be crazy loud either

Answer 1

exhaust.  with an air intake you may get a light woosh, but with a good exhaust system you'll get the steady rumble that tells people you are there.  and don't get aluminum or a cheap one... get stainless.  the others sound like someone used a coke can for a muffler.

Answer 2

Air intake my friend.

You'll get a deep, rushing 'wooooOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVV' sound when you pin it.

Especially with Honda's. Especially at low RPM in 3rd gear :D

If you can afford it, use the same diameter pipe from the intake filter to the intake manifold = less resistance for air = nicer sound.

Check it..   www.lotusprocess.com/img/intake_01.jpg

Answer 3

Deep low sound? Try american...I hear these rice burners and they sound like a heard of bees with a buzz problem