Are you running Jackson Racing?

vanzrider · 03-16-2007, 07:44 AM

I was thinking about buying a Jackson racing Hi-flow cat and muffler. But I was wondering what are your impressions with the system? To Loud? To raspy? Let me know what you think of it

Phatmiata · 03-16-2007, 10:43 AM

Great system, not too loud, not too quiet, nice growl at WOT, and rumbles on the low end.

I have the JR Cat, and Header too.

slutz4 · 03-16-2007, 10:46 AM

Jackson makes good stuff, only thing I dont like is there exhaust tip is a bit big for my taste

Phatmiata · 03-16-2007, 10:53 AM

really, you think its too big? Man it fills in the factory location perfectly. It only looks big when not installed, but once its all hidden under the bumper its great!

here is a picture of my old one after i took it off the car.

PcolasNA · 03-16-2007, 06:49 PM

thats AFTER!?

how long was it on there for?

kung fu jesus · 03-17-2007, 02:09 AM

had one, didn't like it. tip was too big, shoddy flanges didn't seal properly, muffler started breaking apart inside. sounded like a cheap system. you can get better stuff elsewhere.

92mm · 03-17-2007, 03:06 AM

hows the headers n high flow cat phatmiata?

phinz · 03-17-2007, 08:49 AM

I don't think it's so much that the tip is too *big* for me, but that it's big *and* it has a rolled edge, so it looks big and fat. If it had a cut edge it wouldn't look as ginormous.

Metro Motorsports · 03-17-2007, 08:54 AM

My experience with JR cats was a nightmare. First one the ceramic liner fell apart . Sounded like a soda can bouncing around in my exhaust at idle. Call Oscar Jackson and he sent me a replacement. Two weeks later...same thing. Sent another and this time it would not pass smog. Bought a Moss replacement and passed emissions. JR did refund my money. As for the exhaust system, I think they sound excellent, but the exhaust tip sticks out too far from the bumper. I asked Oscar about this years ago. He said he did it on purpose so you could see his logo. I've had 9 systems on my cars that I can remember. Currently....Show car- Bosal, Wifes car- Borla, Shop car- Ansa. My favorite has always been the Borla. Lightweight, lasts forever, and has a great exhaust note. Bang for the buck...no question, the Ansa. That's after you burn off the paint. It's stinks like hell the first time it heats up.

kung fu jesus · 04-02-2007, 02:06 AM

i bought a JR high flow and a moss replacement cat about 1 month apart.

i was taking out the moss replacement cat (it's magnaflow) and placed it on the ground next to the JR cat. THEY_ARE_THE_EXACT_SAME. the jr cat had "jackson racing" stamped into the casing. they BOTH had the same cat, the same tubing, EVERYTHING. the jr cat was $179, the moss replacement was $99.

Phatmiata · 04-03-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92mm @ Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:06 am

hows the headers n high flow cat phatmiata?

The headers are a super easy install, slips right into place with very little manuvering. I noticed some more mid-range power, feels a tad better on the hwy. I got mine used, as retail was alot to bite off. I think if you have an NB a header is a great upgrade, however NA's will notice very minimal gains unless you have the whole package, Intake, Header, Free Flow Cat, and Catback exhaust.

As for the JR Cat, my stock one took a dump, honeycomb started blowing out and clogging, so i got what was available at the time (back in 1999), a JR Cat. It works fine, but expensive like the rest of the JR parts.

Later i would like to try a Maruha Cat or something just for shitz and giggles. But they are like $300+ USD :shock:

Quote:

Originally Posted by PcolasNA

thats AFTER!?

how long was it on there for?

That's after about 20K miles, and....... a fresh repaint with High-Temp rattle can paint. :wink: I bought new exhaust gaskets and bolts from Racing Beat for it (showing in the picture) becasue i was not gonna sell the system with rusted bolts and worn looking gaskets.

OCRedRoadster · 04-03-2007, 11:23 AM

I've had a JR highflow + catback for about a month on my NA. It installed easily but I had to have the tip heated and moved slightly as it would not center in the bumper correctly. Its got a nice sound - a little raspy around 3200-3500rpm or so.

Anyone put this system with a turbo before?

STS2 · 04-09-2007, 12:47 AM

From Roadstersport Race Exhaust to the JR unit, mucho quiet

......................almost too quite, but keeps majority of the popos happy.

03-16-2007, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
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03-16-2007, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phatmiata Rare Parts Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 8,938	Re: Are you running Jackson Racing? Great system, not too loud, not too quiet, nice growl at WOT, and rumbles on the low end. I have the JR Cat, and Header too.
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03-16-2007, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phatmiata Rare Parts Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 8,938	Re: Are you running Jackson Racing? really, you think its too big? Man it fills in the factory location perfectly. It only looks big when not installed, but once its all hidden under the bumper its great! here is a picture of my old one after i took it off the car.
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03-16-2007, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
PcolasNA Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 1,081	thats AFTER!? how long was it on there for?
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03-17-2007, 02:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
kung fu jesus Ninja Messiah Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 5,894	had one, didn't like it. tip was too big, shoddy flanges didn't seal properly, muffler started breaking apart inside. sounded like a cheap system. you can get better stuff elsewhere.
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03-16-2007, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
slutz4 Esteemed Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg Indiana Posts: 3,772	Jackson makes good stuff, only thing I dont like is there exhaust tip is a bit big for my taste

03-17-2007, 03:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
92mm Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mars Posts: 628	hows the headers n high flow cat phatmiata?

03-17-2007, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
phinz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere between the Port of Indecision and Margaritaville, Southeast of Disorder Posts: 1,016	I don't think it's so much that the tip is too big for me, but that it's big and it has a rolled edge, so it looks big and fat. If it had a cut edge it wouldn't look as ginormous.

03-17-2007, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Metro Motorsports CR.net Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 555	Re: Are you running Jackson Racing? My experience with JR cats was a nightmare. First one the ceramic liner fell apart . Sounded like a soda can bouncing around in my exhaust at idle. Call Oscar Jackson and he sent me a replacement. Two weeks later...same thing. Sent another and this time it would not pass smog. Bought a Moss replacement and passed emissions. JR did refund my money. As for the exhaust system, I think they sound excellent, but the exhaust tip sticks out too far from the bumper. I asked Oscar about this years ago. He said he did it on purpose so you could see his logo. I've had 9 systems on my cars that I can remember. Currently....Show car- Bosal, Wifes car- Borla, Shop car- Ansa. My favorite has always been the Borla. Lightweight, lasts forever, and has a great exhaust note. Bang for the buck...no question, the Ansa. That's after you burn off the paint. It's stinks like hell the first time it heats up.

04-02-2007, 02:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
kung fu jesus Ninja Messiah Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 5,894	i bought a JR high flow and a moss replacement cat about 1 month apart. i was taking out the moss replacement cat (it's magnaflow) and placed it on the ground next to the JR cat. THEY_ARE_THE_EXACT_SAME. the jr cat had "jackson racing" stamped into the casing. they BOTH had the same cat, the same tubing, EVERYTHING. the jr cat was $179, the moss replacement was $99.
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04-03-2007, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
OCRedRoadster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 103	I've had a JR highflow + catback for about a month on my NA. It installed easily but I had to have the tip heated and moved slightly as it would not center in the bumper correctly. Its got a nice sound - a little raspy around 3200-3500rpm or so. Anyone put this system with a turbo before?

04-09-2007, 12:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
STS2 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 319	From Roadstersport Race Exhaust to the JR unit, mucho quiet ......................almost too quite, but keeps majority of the popos happy.
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