1991 NSX with Pride Headers, Pride Resonated Test Pipes and V2 Exhaust.

1991 Acura NSX - Normally Aspirated with Pride Headers, Pride Resonated Test Pipes and Pride V2 Exhaust. At the 6:25 mark the ECM kills engine RPM's as I was about to go into 3rd gear. This was due to a problem in the front head Vtec oil system, which has since been corrected.

[@taylerdamps3860]

By far my favourite Honda/Acura

[@wolfgangbarrio5043]

Beautiful car man, sounds nuts. Never sell this gem

[@pnut91red]

😎 feels like I'm right there in Florida 🌞🌞

[@nsxspdfreak]

pnut91red Car is running a whole lot better now.

[@pnut91red]

Same exhaust? It's too loud for me but I am looking for something soon.

[@mrmags1708]

Same setup minus the headers and love it

[@nsxspdfreak]

Headers and test pipes make a world of difference. Since this was recorded the system has mellowed out a bit and what little tinny sound is gone. Also the car is running at 100% without any vtech issues.

[@NickKautz]

It's pretty good , it's got that lazy testarossa type of sound . Kind of sounds like the banks are in true dual all the way out.

[@npharkes]

A resonated test pipe is basically a de-cat? Except the pipe is not just straight through but has some features that enhances the sound? Asking because I found a second hand Pride V2 for sale but the sound in your video is too loud. Leaving the cats in there would quiet the exhaust down some I'd expect?

[@mozber]

Hi Joe, thanks for making this video, could you do a follow up review video too? Thanks!

[@nsxspdfreak]

I need to get my ass out there an make an updated video since the Vtec issue was fixed long ago and the exhaust system is now well broken in. It will probably be in March when I can do a side by side comparison with a Comptech system that I'm picking up. Comptech is probably comparable to the old RM Racing and now Billy Boat Exhaust systems.

[@richysoto6332]

Outside view and that's it !

[@mercxus5963]

The title says test pipe but the description says resonated....sounds like regular test pipes to me. I have the pride resonated TPs on mine and was looking at replacing my ARK muffler style with a V2.... I'm not a fart can fan so hopefully these are regular TPs

[@nsxspdfreak]

They are definitely Pride resonated test pipes. I'll post another short video taken today during a drive by.

[@nsxspdfreak]

+Mercxus kzbin.info/www/bejne/joPMZGZ7js-slbM

[@mercxus5963]

+Joe Guttieri the drive by video sounds great. Could be the go GoPro placement ? I'm going to end up with three of four sets of exhaust before this is over with, lol.... I might just say the hell with it and grab the RFL version

[@nsxspdfreak]

On the original video the mic was taped to the taillight just above the pipes. The muffler was also new. Since then I've noticed that it's settled into a slightly deeper pitched sound.

[@nsxspdfreak]

Good luck with your selection.

[@MayeEntertainment]

Is this the pride v2 or pride v2 rfl?

[@thirdgearpull]

any ideas on the power gains... was this dyno'd with the setup...

[@nsxspdfreak]

This is an old video. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do a before and after dyno run. I had planned on it, but got side tracked when the first dyno run showed a 20hp lower output then what was to be expected from a stock motor. The problem turned out to be a brand new TB that had jumped 2 teeth and a wiped out front head exhaust cam bearing. Due to some other VTEC issues that had to be ironed out after a new head and headers where installed the car never made it back to to the dyno. Last Feb was when I finally got it on a dyno. With the Pride headers, resonated test pipes, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 315cc Bosch fuel injectors and Dali chipped ECM the motor put out 280.5whp. I recently had the throttle body bored and intake manifold matched so this winter I plan on taking it to two different dynos for testing. Hacking the OBD2 ECM is also on the to-do list.

[@Skylinegarage_Kay]

Is this near Cape Coral by any chance?

[@nsxspdfreak]

Yep. On Veterans Highway between Chiquita and Pine Island Road. The twisty section of road is between the shopping center by Surfside and the Sandoval subdivision.

[@Skylinegarage_Kay]

Joe Guttieri already had the feeling I knew the road, mostly have a similar drive but then to the end of Pine Island. Hope to see your NSX some time when I'm in the USA again

[@nsxspdfreak]

Are in the Netherlands and having a Red NSX imported from Japan?

[@AndyE30]

I would have installed a resonator in place of the cat as to get rid of drone and the ricey sound while still being just this loud. it's the perfect setup in my opinion. pride v2 all the way!

[@nsxspdfreak]

+Andrew Long If you're referring to the sound my car makes I have the resonated test pipes. The sound is not exactly what it sounds like when hearing it in person. The mic really doesn't do it justice. The muffler is also now broken in and has a slightly deeper tone to it.

[@AndyE30]

+Joe Guttieri oh yeah? I was referring to other exhaust notes on KZbin that are decatted and they have a bit of a higher rasp that I don't care fore. but I think your setup is ideal.

[@nsxspdfreak]

+Andrew Long Thanks Andrew. As soon as I have some free time I'll make a new video. Too bad I didn't have the camera with me this weekend. I was at an exotic rally that turned into a 100+ mile race with speeds up to 150. And it was supposed to be just a nice Sunday drive through the countryside.

[@AndyE30]

+Joe Guttieri hot damn. I'd give my left nut to drive one of these beauties. I put my name in a drawing to win one so well see how that goes. have fun with yours and treat it well.

[@nsxspdfreak]

+Andrew Long I know the contest. Good Luck!

[@freespace303]

Nice! Any drone?

[@nsxspdfreak]

Josh Donivan Whether there's drone or no drone is subjective. It's​ pretty quiet during normal driving conditions, but it's​ loud when you're hard on the throttle or at highway speeds of 80mph+. Highway speeds on the interstate around here avg 82-90+ so when I'm driving at those speeds for more than 4 hours it can start to wear on you. We're planning on a long trip up to the Carolinas so I have a much quieter Comptech exhaust system on standby just for the trip, but this will always be the primary system.

[@freespace303]

Interesting, thank you for such a detailed response. I love the road trip capability of the nsx and how comfortable it is. I live in VA and have made multiple trips to NC and PA for family and friends and on the highway I wouldn't want it too much louder than what I have now. But when I hear these videos of NSXs with pride stuff they sound so good. Maybe I'll wait until a NSX meet and get a ride along with someone with a pride setup to really determine if I can live with it every day. (The NSX is my daily). Thanks again for the reply!

[@nsxspdfreak]

Josh Donivan I still love the sound and get a lot of compliments from guys with other types of sports cars. The Comptech is more for my wife on the long trip.

[@nsxspdfreak]

Josh Donivan Here's a link to a video clips my wife took of the car on the front straight at Sebring. I'm the last car to pass in the videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIDSYZt_prOgp7M