Fabricating A Custom Exhaust For Honda's BEST SOUNDING Engine!

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[@_Gingium_]

Super excited to keep modifying this thing! Also, don't forget to go to ambassadors.mudwtr.com/GINGIUM to get 15% off your new morning ritual.

[@RollingRoadEFI]

Can I tune it? I tune the stock ECU, you don't need to buy Hondata :)

[@_Gingium_]

@@RollingRoadEFIwait really? I don’t need to do the Acura ecu swap and such?

[@RollingRoadEFI]

@@_Gingium_ No sir :) Just requires someone with skills and tools not many people have.... Find me in all the usual places under the same name. I'll be waiting.

[@e46racer02]

I can't wait for the tune, but also, I think you need to clean the engine bay a bit. It looks as atrocious as the 2024 Debate. And I apologize for injecting a bit of OCD.

[@Marz-px6vx]

If you want to donate that car to me it would be greatly appreciated since my ride has gone to crap. Awesome daily ride.

[@urielcabrera3943]

Something I want all “car guys” to realize is that it’s not about how much hp or stance or money you put into a car. This man is smiling driving this accord. And that’s what the car culture should be about. Enjoying the car that you are in.

[@ifgezroxy]

Exactly. And respecting what others have, and what they want from their own car.

[@chrisschlis9440]

Love the exhaust sound. My headphones make it sound like an exotic. I've always liked the V10 sound. Even the 5 cylinder in that Audi. Nice job!!

[@mross302]

That's what hot rodding used to be 😊 make due with what you have, as long as you make it yours 😊

[@SoylentGamer]

This is why when I get a Viper, the only mod will be putting on a sticker on it saying "It's stock, I'm not going to race you."

[@matthewaltenore628]

Thank you. Someone finally understands.

[@chrismichaelyoung]

Bro's already bangin limiter like a real Honda driver

[@_Gingium_]

Oh it’s a necessity when owning a Honda

[@chancekoehler7578]

I used to do it damn near all the time when I had my '93 Integra LS SE non Vtec.

[@josiahrichardson5752]

@@_Gingium_ My RX8 Lived on the Limiter😂

[@RacingHeartMedia]

VQ as well

[@lunchonthehood5675]

@@_Gingium_my 6-6-6 sees redline a day and keeps the mechanic away 👍

[@Deceiver935]

“I’m not used to 4 inches being too big” 😂😂😂

[@geogmz8277]

😂 We're all 12 years old! I love it... And before someone comes with some stupid sht because this is the Internet I meant we all found that funny..

[@shortvidz9576]

😂 gay joke

[@RAFAEL199O]

​​@@tennesseehomesteader6175are you talking about horses ding s?

[@TheK20eg]

Thats a good size tbh

[@Vi_steppa23]

No diddy😅

[@Borqy]

This series makes me want to get a accord 😂

[@oldmandizzle8311]

I had an 07 6-6 you won't regret it.

[@jv6miata]

I HAVE an 07 6-6, you won't regret it

[@dc4vato715]

I have a 06 6-6. Stay away I need to hog them all before prices skyrocket.

[@MrHeisenb3rg]

It makes me want to J swap my Miata

[@jv6miata]

@@MrHeisenb3rg I have a J-swap miata, I'm getting the exhaust done on it now.

[@DatdudeTi]

Tips need to be basically flush with the bumper, maybe even go to 3.5 tips also.

[@imnota]

Absolutely agrees. Shit is riced out sticking that far out

[@mrFatalDemize]

4 inch tips are fine, but he needed to push them back atleast an inch so they'd be cleaner

[@phillbozz853]

Agree

[@theautumnwind2152]

This comment to the top! Agree 100. I like the sound rn. Sounds like a sporty grand tourer kind of m3 ish.

[@KingJerbear]

Yep, if they were flush you could get away with the 4 inch even though it's a bit enormous for an Accord.

[@Sebs.garage_]

The J series is criminally underrated in the Honda world. I did an OBX catback, Megan Racing test pipe, K&N intake and some others bits on a 2003 EX-L 6-6 coupe just like this but in silver about 12-13 years ago. The thing sounded so damn good. The exhaust manifolds and factory J pipe are where the car gets really choked up on the exhaust side if you want to make more power and add a bit of volume. A set of TL-S cams is also a great upgrade, and theres even a factory LSD for these.

[@AdmissionGaming]

Why you not keep

[@IND4GR0V3]

need to get rid of precats too

[@addi.1813]

Factory lsd from TL-S?

[@dmanatan]

I had a silver ‘04 6-6 coupe from ‘17 to ‘19. I really liked that car. I paid $2700 and drove it 50k miles before it quit working.

[@freestyleskyline]

The Achilles heel for the engine was the absolutely GARBAGGIO transmission. That automatic trans has so many failures it scared people off from cars with the engine altogether. The 6spd version was fantastic though

[@MavvSpeed]

Dude syncing up taking off the lug nuts to the beat of the music was too good! Those are the details that make Gingium one of my favorites!

[@epicraptorman]

Gonna need a timestamp for that

[@bg710]

@@epicraptorman @1:10

[@nth256]

I caught that too, it was a nice touch! 😎

[@TheDustin151]

12 horsepower is a lot for the little you did. Good job.

[@MelonTL_YH2]

what if Gingium had AC running on the stock pull too :X

[@PerfectFitGE8]

And without a tune.

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

​@@PerfectFitGE8No headers, no cat delete? Why tune it? Use your brain 😂😂

[@PerfectFitGE8]

@@hexagonosaurus5848 You can tune for intake and exhaust.

[@PerfectFitGE8]

@@hexagonosaurus5848 Never said he couldn't add more before a tune.

[@204_jseries6]

For some real fun, grab a 05-06 base pilot/van short block and swap out the pistons for 07 TL types S. Bumps you close to 11:1. I did that and swapped the 07 TL type s heads as well. PCD's, ATLS J pipe, tune and 2.5"exhaust has me sitting at 301 wheel and 274TQ. Next is 3" exhaust thanks to this vid! I'm running 13.0 on street tires in the 1/4 at the track

[@marquisethomas5611]

Gained 12 hp without a tune, you can actually hear what the engine rpm's are doing now & you accidentally played a game of Mythbusters, Definitely a Win

[@Carlos.Rivera]

He removed a catalytic, duh😂

[@marquisethomas5611]

@Carlos.Rivera duh what ? It's a untuned economy car. Just because you change something that doesn't mean your supposed to gain hp/tq, especially when you didnt tell the ecu what you changed

[@somdood3292]

ummm wow... good job on that exhaust... that sounds phenominal.... its not farty at all... its smooth and aggressive sounding without being obnoxious

[@MarkDevine-hw8wr]

Nice vid! 2 KEY things: -Run the car on Premium 93 or 91 octane. Look it up. It's talked about a lot and is known to give these cars more power. It really woke mine up. Especially with mods. Give it a few days to adjust to Premium and re-learn. -Before dynoing, after any new mods drive these cars minimum 2-3 days with some good pulls. These cars respond well to mods but need time to adjust. Probably see nicer torque gains and HP on that dyno graph if you do.

[@TheOhsemix]

The way tuning works is that theirs already an established map for fuel and ignition. If theirs a high octane map it will adjust to those maps but no more. The misconception is that cars learn to use higher octane which is wrong they learn to detect knock and if theirs none present it won’t switch to a higher octane map IF it has one. On a car only made to use regular theirs no benefit without timing map tune which the ECU can’t change on its own. This comes from someone that’s worked with multiple tuning software and platforms and I also have a TSX which supports premium but even that car has shown no gains during testing.

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

You know jack shit about cars. Sorry.

[@justind9631]

⁠@@TheOhsemixyep this is true only time it’s beneficial to use a higher octane is if you get it tuned specifically on that octane

[@mi16t]

Does it have a octane sensor/ senses through knock and does it have a map in the ecu? If there is no map, then its a waste of $. Some cars have maps for 87/89-91

[@chrispy_chiken9422]

babe wake up the honda guy uploaded a new video

[@gigamix7394]

I owned a 2005 Honda Accord EX-L 6-6 and I love seeing you do everything that I wanted to do to it. I wish I could buy it from you I miss it so much

[@solowundesignsbysamdavis9043]

I’m impressed how you filmed it all yourself. I can imagine everything takes so much longer to do when working cameras and lining up shots.

[@SplosionMovies]

I owned the 2005 Accord EX-L V6 in my profile pic for 3 years & 40,000 miles (220k to 260k). It was my favorite daily BY FAR. Easy and cheap to work on, bountiful parts, performance:MPG ratio spot on, good road feel... I sold it when the engine started to knock, but I wish I just kept driving it until I had to rebuild it.

[@SplosionMovies]

And the only reason the engine got messed up is the previous owner running 18,000 mile oil change intervals.

[@HondaAccord2007]

I’ve been waiting for someone to understand the potential of this car the V6 is no joke with a nice body design as well

[@burntbisquit7633]

Fun fact, for the 06-07 model years, you could get a accord sedan paired up with the V6/6 speed. Such an underrated car, just wasn't popular.

[@HaiFisch_TV]

I had this v6! Honestly, I've never been a Honda guy, this was one of my favourite cars that I owned. Drove it across the country on a road trip and it was perfect!

[@rampageblizzard]

Now this. Is a tasteful exhaust modification.

[@kitvexed8229]

THIS is what i like - before mod dyno and after mod dyno! too many KZbinrs just show the process, BUT NEVER RESULTS! keep doing it!

[@Kurosaki990Ichigo]

Definitely Push them in an inch or two and down half an inch away from the bumper. Man does it sound amazing! Really nice job on the welds!

[@shannacollins4741]

Well you definitely need some headers for the Accord and the reason the car doesn't sound to bad without the exhaust is its a V6 !

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

Who would have thought its a V6...hmmm. Who are you people? Go watch teletubbies

[@HooligansMx]

Normally the j series sounds like ass with straight header

[@bearto4703]

sounds near identical to the 350z in NFS Underground 2. (not a bad thing!)

[@yourivandervegt3811]

Omg yes! That's exactly what i was thinking!

[@itsdokko2990]

reminds me of the classic 6-cylinder sounds for the old NFSs like MW and Carbon, which i love

[@VileNights]

Gingium, the guy that went from making forza and skyrim videos. Is now doing stuff like this. This is the things I dream about. And I couldn't be happier that it's happened to you. You're blessed Caleb. Also.. who remembers the blob eye wagon?

[@JohnBlazeZero]

Sounds great 👍 9th gen 6-6 owner here. Never gets old

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@2:51 I’m still impressed that this engine makes 228hp to the wheels. That’s only a 7.018% loss from the rated 244hp at the crank.

[@iDrive4fun93]

Or it was underrated from the factory… either way good results.

[@kaoriisdriving]

absolutely loved that timelapse at 16:05 . Love to see auto youtubers giving some extra effort into cinematics. really makes for a fulfilling watch. Car sounds great! Super similar to my IS300

[@jweezy324u]

Was looking for this comment! When I first got my is300 I got a muffler delete and it sounds damn near identical to this accord! Tripped me out

[@kaoriisdriving]

@@jweezy324u sounds so good, so smooth

[@dariuszkowalski8230]

I like the explaining you do while working. I think it helps people which want to start fabricating too. Great Job!

[@darkmoonblade1329]

Reminds me of the z1 catback exhaust for the 350z. Honestly, if you told me that that was a vq, i would believe it.

[@cavalierliberty6838]

The j-series sounds shockingly similar to the VQ engines.

[@S0NATA471]

That’s exactly how I like it, not too loud but a bit of volume and rumble

[@livebyMick]

The way you so effortlessly fabricate your own exhaust with such good results never cease to amaze me. Good job bro.

[@captin2284]

These are the kinds of videos that made me fall in love with cars and esp this channel. No ferrari in sight. No 4 digit HP figure. Just pure love of cars and the process of modifications. Thanks Caleb, happy to still be here watching after all these years, still remember watching my first built not bought. 😅

[@isaiahrivera1720]

I think the quiet exhaust is perfect for when it’s turbo 👌🏽 I love a sleeper

[@parkerbethke]

Perfect setup accord

[@johnnychrist17]

This generation accord was my first car and man does it make me happy to see someone have fun with this platform.

[@MattsShadow]

I wound up buying my mom's Accord from my dad in 2018 a couple years after her passing. 2007 V6 Sedan Automatic. I drove it for a couple years not modifying it due to the sentimental value. Then I just got the bright idea to put coilovers on it.. Then wheels, bushings, sway bars, front and rear strut bars, intake, full exhaust almost 1 to 1 your setup add high flow primary cats and J-pipe. Absolutely love the car but didn't like the performance limitations of the automatic. So about a month ago I bought another 2006 V6 Accord Sedan 6-speed and have already put it on coilovers and wheels lol. Love these cars and am excited to see what else you have in store. I plan on going turbo also and look forward to seeing how you plumb everything.

[@FastLaneLyfe]

3:48 I didn’t know you were a size queen. 😂😂😂

[@Hihowareyou21]

Modifications on traffic cars are very fun! We need more of this 😆

[@Peden88]

followed you for ever Caleb and damn, its so cool to see you now knowing where the channel came from and how much hard work you put in. U deserve everything comming at you, best content on YT.

[@colin1829]

I used to have an 06, V6, 6 speed after I wrecked my TL. Loved that car and wish I still had it.

[@j_mars_cars]

As a prior 6-6 owner, you're doing really good! I think you have a Honda Factory Performance body kit on that coupe. Pre-cat deletes will make it really loud! Like almost too loud but it's perfect for me

[@n-power-automotive]

The J30 does sound awesome. I traded my stock exhaust for a 2.5” custom bent exhaust and had 2003 Acura CL Type S mufflers welded on and combined with an AEM V2 cold air intake and a J-pipe it sounded so good.

[@ImDanny916]

This series made me get a '06 accord 6 spd V6. Will be following every video. Thank you Gingium.

[@vincentdistaulo1469]

The sound is sooooo good. Great video 💪

[@BVA5485]

This car would look killer with some modern/aftermarket front and rear lights

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

One of my dream cars would be to manual swap a 2000 v6 accord. This gen is awesome but I’d rather have it w a k24. The older gen w the v6, now that’s an awesome car. It was my first car but they were only ever offered w an auto. The body lines on that gen are just perfect

[@guyintheshado]

Hopefully this series blows up your channel

[@hovanthecool1995]

I want that Honda. I can’t believe I am actually saying that I want a Honda now, that specific one.

[@chilly3528]

I bought one same one he has back in February for $4100 and 159k from the original owner. They're such amazing cars and fast for a 20 year old honda. Get them while they're cheap, although the 6spd is pretty rare but they're out there

[@jesusrocha9856]

I had a 2000 3.0 v6 accord. White exterior, tan leather interior. Real comfortable ride.

[@carlhayes-ze5nd]

Sounds really good! Not noisy and annoying. Those tips need to be pushed in and be flush for sure.

[@ShaneRobinson1996]

These and the prelude are my favorite Honda models!!

[@michaeljones3540]

Dude, I will always stand by this man. The best car guy content out there, right along side MCM. Caleb you are an inspiration and a bright light in the car community!

[@n1cholas.w]

A v6 that doesn’t sound awful, good work! My grandma loves her 07 accord (over 200k miles she has taken it since buying it new)

[@naailable]

Underrated channel, love the real world testing too. Subbed

[@shiftymiata]

Love to see this channel finally getting some attention from outside the usual audience!! Nobody deserves to blow up more than Gingium, the dedication is truly impressive

[@LL-xh3qr]

damn the third person camera jolting when you pull is sick, feel like i havent seen that on other third person vids

[@binbinbin]

Yesssss! These accords don't get enough love. Thanks for making this build

[@ienjoyworkingonmuddycars.9793]

why is that actually the best sounding v6 ive ever heard

[@vexxx3758]

dude love the builds, you should give the accord a nice steering wheel, like mabye a suede or nice leather one. I did it in my daily and it makes it feel so much sportier

[@JulesDetailingServices]

God. I didn't know a Honda V6 could sound so good. Maybe I should do something similar with my Acura ('04 TL, v6)... So used to people straightpiping their i4's and making them sound like ass. Much needed video, good job man! Super stoked to see more of this.

[@ElCrab]

Replaced all the cats this year, and since that had to be done, I had a shop build me a custom 2.5” setup. Magnaflow hi-flow cats, 2.5” all the way to two GReddy Revolution RS mufflers. No more resonators or anything in between. Has a nice burble at idle, and sounds fantastic when opened up. 2007 Accord EX-L V6 coupe in Nighthawk Black Pearl (like yours). Owned her since new, 260k thus far. Been replacing all the rubber slowly but surely (suspension, engine and transmission mounts), and working on cleaning/replacing all the sensors. She’s gotta take me across the country and back next month, so I don’t want any surprises.

[@boostnallday]

I had this same car for 2 years, and it was soo good. I recommend an RV6 J-Pipe to go with that exhaust.

[@gabewisneski6854]

As per normal you did an absolutely amazing job on that exhaust and it sounds great! Keep an eye on those control arm bushings. They're known to go bad with some spirited driving so power adders might just toast em. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@keithparker7412]

Oh yea dude this thing is gonna be sick. Excited to see where it goes

[@MB7_7]

Usually on the J series platform biggest exhaust gains come from pre cat delete, aftermarket J pipe, and rhen a single exit 3" setup all the way back. I made 311 whp on my J35 that includes that setup. Duals look nice, but they're just not as effective on this platform!

[@seattlejdmcivic]

EXACTLY THAT'S WHAT I WAS TRYING TO POST UP ABOVE!!!!! I HAVE AN 04 V6 6-SPEED COUPE HFP HONDA FACTORY PERFORMANCE PACKAGE was full bolt ons really really fun completely different engine when you do all those Eventually went to j37 swap with full bolt ons

[@automotive_VEGETA_98]

Soo satisfying to watch. Good job 👍🏻

[@irodicy3667]

Literally perfect 🤌🏼

[@adamthomas4638]

I have to give Ging his props he does this channel all by himself mostly he has a huge following an a beautiful shop I might kç 7

[@cvmerxn]

I vote for you to build a 2012 1.5gen 3.0 V6 Ford Fusion next, that car doesn’t get a lot of love and I want more people to get exposed to how great it is, this Accord also reminds me of a smoother sounding version of my Fusion

[@DanRoBurton]

I feel the volume level was spot on.

[@2strokeFORever]

Very clean sounding. No rasp. This is what an exhaust should sound like

[@SlowGage]

So excited to see someone doing a build on one of these! Not enough people give these cars the love they deserve

[@willohm5439]

For what it's worth, the Summit Racing pipe is probably stainless, it just might be a different grade of stainless steel. There are some grades that are magnetic, so you shouldn't worry about it rusting or anything!

[@gedas3419]

Do headers next, wanna see double 3-1 long tubes, if it makes a gain or not

[@FooTude]

This is so cool I don’t know professor X was a mechanic before he created the X-men!

[@krishoku]

The limiter bounce sounds so crisp

[@gsxellence]

I wish you had smoked/black head lights; but you got me want to get an A-C 6/6 again. Well this proves a/c clutch still reduces power.

[@UR2SLO4ME]

I have my TL with just an intake, I like the fact that I can sound completely stock until I get on it. Keeps the neighbors happy too, almost like an active exhaust lol

[@samGD3]

Self made exhaust on your own dyno. The dream i tell you!!! Keep up the good work man! These 6-6 are sweet

[@SpaceEngineerErich]

Ever since you posted the first video of this car, I have veen looking for one to replace my Civic. Nothing good has come up so far, but looking forward to getting one of these for myself. Definitely doing the exhaust. It sounds SO good.

[@pjmiguel9443]

My 1st V6 6spd was an 04 hfp accord coupe with obx catback and bolt ons, one of the best exhaust notes imo.

[@kurlyfry7916]

The impact edit at 1:12 was muy fuego

[@StickyPirate]

Absolutely love the sound of these Accords. It reminds me of the Ferrari in Ferris Bueller's day off 😃

[@magicwaffl3z]

Sounds great and 12HP is pretty huge

[@mogulme6190]

Especially for no tuning

[@dgrock2484]

Sounds good man , J series for the win 🏆

[@sonthraxx777]

I got a 06 accord coupe the 4cyl and man it still drives perfect

[@kykyryky5013]

The magnetic stainless steel is probably ferritic stainless steel (still corrosion resistant, but magnetic). This kind of steel is usually used in hot area of exhaust - downpipe etc... due to better resistance to cracking.

[@blackmoney241]

love it i got a 05 honda accord v6 4 dr with evil energy exhaust and a k/n air intake filter had my honda for 10yrs and its automatic wish i had the straight drive though

[@ProModsPerformance]

Sounds great! Tips look awkwardly large in OD from my angle

[@cam181990]

Should be proud of your work there. Sounds good for a v6

[@kpenguin]

Just saw this video in my recommended. I used to watch your Forza Motorsport 6 drag race tuning vids and I didn't recognize you until I saw the channel name. Glad to see you're still on KZbin and making cool stuff like this!

[@StingrayOfficial]

One of the most fun cars I ever drove was a 97 Accord Ex 4cyl manual. There was just something about it.

[@raidersperez1278]

Cheesus. Them shifts are crisp af my guy. 🥵

[@fuscinha10]

I pretty much have the exact same scenario. I have a 2004 ex V6 six speed. I’m the second owner of the car and the previous owner took really good care of it. Have been wanting to modify it subtlety and really get the most out of its engine and potential. Really looking forward to see what I could expect, and how much power and handling you end up getting. The sound of the car alone now is amazing!

[@scuffedgravyboat]

can’t wait for the wheels and coils on this car, I’ve always liked the idea of modding an accord coupe since they look like they’d take to mods really well

[@alexanderstults8484]

Im really impressed with how flat the tq curve is. Looks like a turbo tq curve.

[@DF-et4gs]

I love how theee sound! I put an MBRP kit on my Ridgeline and it sounds really similar.

[@dagreatgarage]

Make sure you put a clutch master from an em2 in there. 7th Gen accords/8th Gen Si have this weird bladder inside of it to make “comfortable shifts” or something stupid…my 7th gen had one and I put en EM2 one in and can grab gears waaaaaaay better