I'm trying to decide between an HKS Hi-Power and Motordyne Shockwave TDX V2 exhaust. At one point, I was pretty sure about getting an HKS exhaust bc it was cheaper and the consensus was that the HKS was better. However, after a price raise the HKS and Motordyne are about the same price. Also, I've heard rumors about the poor craftsmanship of the HKS. Now I don't know what to buy. Help me out guys...which one is better in sound, performance, durability, etc? HKS or Motordyne?

 

MD for sound quality and performance.

 

MD tdx v2

 

HKS + MD ART PIPES

 

Try to hear them in person for yourself to see which one you like better. Btw how much is the hks exhaust shipped these days?

 

MD TDX shockwave V2

I have it and love it..

HKS closed in USA so that probably why the prices jumped?!?

 

They go for around 1500 now.

 

They've been around that price brand new i think..

 

A few months ago they were in the $1300 range.

 

I am a big fan of MD products.

 

Can't go wrong with Tony and Motordyne. That's what I'd get.

 

HKS was once considered a great exhaust my most but their quality control issues and lack on concern quickly changed all that. One of our vendors was selling a HKS system and I inquired if they'd checked the crossover restriction, the thread disappeared....stick with MotorDyne!
Gary

 

MDyne all the way , expensive though

 

MotorDyne.

 

HKS never out performed Motordyne exhausts so IMO never better.

As for sound just listen to both in person and judge.

Personally I'd rock the Motordyne now. But a few years ago I would've went with the HKS just to JDM it out a little more

- Eric