Thermal R&D-2.25" Stainless Steel CatBack Group Buy

1funryd · 05-13-2008, 01:11 PM

Update: Since this group buy process did not meet the minimum of 15 buyers, I decided to look for other sources to get the thermal for a good price. I remember a member posting this site before. So I looked into it and for the retail price of:

$490.09 w/free shipping via ground

I think this is the next best thing in price for a quality exhaust system.

The site is: http://www.import-racer.com/sku/B114-C114

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Ok people, I have contacted Chuck at Thermalrd.com about their catback systems.

Good news, they will still make it, they just do not stock them anymore. So I asked about making some kits for the community who keep asking.
He said no problem, only thing is they want a minimum buy.

I asked for the lowest possible buy in and he told me 15 kits is the lowest. I wanted to be able to bring an proven system back to the community.

Here are the details:

15 catbacks need to be purchased with 50% deposits to get this going. I will be the business running this group buy. The price I will be selling the kits at will be:

$500 + shipping to be quoted by Thermal R&D.
All payments to will made through me - 1Funryd Performance
Payments accepted: paypal + fees, or Money order sent via priority mail with tracking number.
All warranties will be through Thermal R&D

(for reference only not actual system, I will update later.)

Thermal is a proven product with outstanding quality.

I will answer all question to the best of my ability good or bad. It I do not have the answer I will get it for you.

I will keep this Group Buy thread up here for as long as it takes, but please understand if we do not buy these kits as a group buy, the prices are going to be higher which will make it much harder for other members.

Any questions feel free to post.

3GP Aftermarket Specialist,
Sean Tydingco

Updated - 9-06-08 @ 12:27am

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Ludercrs · 05-13-2008, 01:14 PM

ya that's the one I have... great product. although the tip on mine is all black thanks to the oil burning of the B21... wish it was shiny like that again lol.

GUESSMAN · 05-13-2008, 01:15 PM

Sweet!!!!! I'm down for it. Sign me up

Bobnova · 05-13-2008, 01:25 PM

Awesome.
I wish i had the money, i'd buy one of 'em.

Thanks for convincing them to produce the kits again, y3.

1funryd · 05-13-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUESSMAN

Sweet!!!!! I'm down for it. Sign me up

Done.

And pimptcey just polish it up with mothers, see what that will do. If not then mild wire brush will help with that.

1funryd · 05-13-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobnova

Awesome.
I wish i had the money, i'd buy one of 'em.

Thanks for convincing them to produce the kits again, y3.

Your welcome Bob.

GUESSMAN · 05-13-2008, 01:47 PM

This will be 10x better than pacesetter...I'm not knocking pacesetter because they were the only place that I could find that has an exhaust for our rides (at the time) I just wanted something else and this looks like the stuff that will make my H22A sing perfectly.

You rock Sean

HCF · 05-13-2008, 01:49 PM

Dumb question-

Hardware and gaskets are included?

1funryd · 05-13-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCF

Dumb question-

Hardware and gaskets are included?

Yes.

drax89 · 05-13-2008, 03:01 PM

The only thing i never liked about the thermal system was the fact it had a single tip muffler. Anyway he can do a dual 3" or 3.5" muffler as an option?

chromalux · 05-13-2008, 03:07 PM

Great job Sean, I'll definitely be on this list in a month or two, need to get my prelude going and make sure I have enough money set aside for it

zsoccerdude17 · 05-13-2008, 03:25 PM

With graduation money coming in i may be in on this buy just need the shipping price and what are the expected power gains?

Lucifer Caitiff · 05-13-2008, 03:32 PM

NICE! Good to see Thermal make a comeback. Loud exhaust, but a damn good one.

Bobnova · 05-13-2008, 04:04 PM

Gains on stock everything aren't going to be a whole hell of a lot.
Couple-few hp, maybe.

Gains on a modded motor will be more, basically the more mods you have the more it'll help, really.

Plus it'll never rust, which is awesome.

GUESSMAN · 05-13-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zsoccerdude17

With graduation money coming in i may be in on this buy just need the shipping price and what are the expected power gains?

Well the gain in Hp really depends on intake, cam, valves....remember, an engine is really a big air pump....the more air you put into it, the more air that you have to move out...so if you don't have a good setup in the air intake department then putting on the largest exhaust systems will do nothing for you. The main goal is to balance everything out.

1funryd · 05-13-2008, 04:20 PM

Your welcome guys, I have been and still working on things that were either made or having new things made, there are a couple more secrets....shhhhh!

Just follow me and we will get there.

Sean

Ndtinker · 05-13-2008, 05:14 PM

How does this stack up to the LSD setup? I was all about to order that last LSD kit with that stimulus check until my cooling system exploded, so maybe I can do this instead a little later down the road..

Lucifer Caitiff · 05-13-2008, 05:36 PM

From what I've heard performance-wise, the thermal and LSD have a very similar design, mandrel bent, etc etc etc.

The only difference I know of is that Thermal R&D is louder...a LOT louder. That's what I like about the LSD exhaust though...it's super quiet.

being that they have similar designs though, I can't imagine the performance being all that much different between the two

prelude1988 · 05-13-2008, 05:47 PM

Hmmm. I don't know.......?

Ndtinker · 05-13-2008, 06:42 PM

Hmm..cause the quiet part was one of the pluses in my book. I like a nice sounding exhaust but I don't want every ricer in town's attention..they're really retarded here, especially on Friday nights :/

prelude1988 · 05-13-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ndtinker

Hmm..cause the quiet part was one of the pluses in my book. I like a nice sounding exhaust but I don't want every ricer in town's attention..they're really retarded here, especially on Friday nights :/

Well in my opinion anybody that wants attention intentionally is a lame. No offense to any lamers out there.

ToxxicLuder90 · 05-13-2008, 07:23 PM

If i didnt already have the Thermal setup id so be in this to have a brand new one.

For anyone wondering what it sounds like i have the video below. If my tranny wasnt done for id go out and make another video.

Some pics of the thermal.

GUESSMAN · 05-13-2008, 07:25 PM

How loud is this system going to be?

If it's really loud, I do not want something like that. My Pacesetter was nice and low key, yet had a pretty good sound when I got on it.....comming from a B20A3..hahahaha..but I did not grab everyones ear as I drove from a block away, unless it was my system.

I would like to hear a setup on someones ride before I 100% take the bait on this sell.

Edit: So on post #252, is that the Thermal setup that you are running?
http://preludepower.com/forums/showt...275503&page=11

ToxxicLuder90 · 05-13-2008, 07:49 PM

sry i forgot to post my videos of the thermal....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoIJ0nmicAw

please ignore the idle problem.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...ack_140522.htm

taking off...
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...ust_140986.htm

This is a shittier video... but you can hear how it sounds drowning down through a gear at the end.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/M...erm_101012.htm

GUESSMAN · 05-13-2008, 08:12 PM

next time keep the camera in the car (3rd video)...hahahaha....too funny... all you can hear is the wind on the mic..

05-13-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
1funryd Vendor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Originally from Guam, now in Kent, WA Age: 38 Posts: 8,026 iTrader: (24) View Photos By: 1funryd	Thermal R&D-2.25" Stainless Steel CatBack Group Buy Update: Since this group buy process did not meet the minimum of 15 buyers, I decided to look for other sources to get the thermal for a good price. I remember a member posting this site before. So I looked into it and for the retail price of: $490.09 w/free shipping via ground I think this is the next best thing in price for a quality exhaust system. The site is: http://www.import-racer.com/sku/B114-C114 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok people, I have contacted Chuck at Thermalrd.com about their catback systems. Good news, they will still make it, they just do not stock them anymore. So I asked about making some kits for the community who keep asking. He said no problem, only thing is they want a minimum buy. I asked for the lowest possible buy in and he told me 15 kits is the lowest. I wanted to be able to bring an proven system back to the community. Here are the details: 15 catbacks need to be purchased with 50% deposits to get this going. I will be the business running this group buy. The price I will be selling the kits at will be: $500 + shipping to be quoted by Thermal R&D. All payments to will made through me - 1Funryd Performance Payments accepted: paypal + fees, or Money order sent via priority mail with tracking number. All warranties will be through Thermal R&D (for reference only not actual system, I will update later.) Thermal is a proven product with outstanding quality. I will answer all question to the best of my ability good or bad. It I do not have the answer I will get it for you. I will keep this Group Buy thread up here for as long as it takes, but please understand if we do not buy these kits as a group buy, the prices are going to be higher which will make it much harder for other members. Any questions feel free to post. 3GP Aftermarket Specialist, Sean Tydingco Updated - 9-06-08 @ 12:27am 1. Preludicrous - as per pm 2. Dead_End 3. Mr. Aerodeck 4. prelude123 5. starlude 6. ejd715 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Lets get it started. __________________ Sean H22 Project Manager To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (Clik Here) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Members: Danny_19 - 1FunRyd(H23 swapped) - B20luda 3rd Gen Prelude Owners are Rare Breed of Enthusiast's!!! (originally posted by: RED89si) Last edited by 1funryd; 08-21-2009 at 04:09 PM.

05-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#3
GUESSMAN Preludepower Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 39 Posts: 2,252 iTrader: (4) View Photos By: GUESSMAN	Sweet!!!!! I'm down for it. Sign me up __________________ 88' S JDM H22A (Sleeper Mode "S") To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check this thread out for Electrical Componets and location: Warning takes a while to load all the pictures!!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out this thread for my H22A start-up 12-5-08!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
Bobnova Mod of Doom. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Humboldt County (FAR northwest CA, on the coast) Posts: 9,432 iTrader: (7)	Awesome. I wish i had the money, i'd buy one of 'em. Thanks for convincing them to produce the kits again, y3. __________________ --Bobnova '89 2.0SI 4ws(280k miles), '76 Triumph TR7 FHC (63k miles) (I do not accept friends requests from people that aren't, you know, my friends. If you want to talk to me, use aim) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2008, 01:47 PM	#7
GUESSMAN Preludepower Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 39 Posts: 2,252 iTrader: (4) View Photos By: GUESSMAN	This will be 10x better than pacesetter...I'm not knocking pacesetter because they were the only place that I could find that has an exhaust for our rides (at the time) I just wanted something else and this looks like the stuff that will make my H22A sing perfectly. You rock Sean __________________ 88' S JDM H22A (Sleeper Mode "S") To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check this thread out for Electrical Componets and location: Warning takes a while to load all the pictures!!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out this thread for my H22A start-up 12-5-08!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2008, 01:49 PM	#8
HCF Preludepower Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northeast, OH Age: 22 Posts: 1,282 iTrader: (0) View Photos By: HCF	Dumb question- Hardware and gaskets are included? __________________ '90 ALB- Needs motor - for sale (not parting out) '91 ALB- Build in progress.

05-13-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
Ludercrs Preludepower Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Age: 29 Posts: 5,334 iTrader: (0) View Photos By: Ludercrs	ya that's the one I have... great product. although the tip on mine is all black thanks to the oil burning of the B21... wish it was shiny like that again lol. __________________ 1991 Honda Prelude SE - LEATHER SEATS BABY - H22 - 180whp - 160tq To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2008, 03:01 PM	#10
drax89 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: houston tx Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	The only thing i never liked about the thermal system was the fact it had a single tip muffler. Anyway he can do a dual 3" or 3.5" muffler as an option?

05-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#12
zsoccerdude17 Lude Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 718 iTrader: (0) View Photos By: zsoccerdude17	With graduation money coming in i may be in on this buy just need the shipping price and what are the expected power gains?

05-13-2008, 04:04 PM	#14
Bobnova Mod of Doom. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Humboldt County (FAR northwest CA, on the coast) Posts: 9,432 iTrader: (7)	Gains on stock everything aren't going to be a whole hell of a lot. Couple-few hp, maybe. Gains on a modded motor will be more, basically the more mods you have the more it'll help, really. Plus it'll never rust, which is awesome. __________________ --Bobnova '89 2.0SI 4ws(280k miles), '76 Triumph TR7 FHC (63k miles) (I do not accept friends requests from people that aren't, you know, my friends. If you want to talk to me, use aim) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2008, 04:20 PM	#16
1funryd Vendor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Originally from Guam, now in Kent, WA Age: 38 Posts: 8,026 iTrader: (24) View Photos By: 1funryd	Your welcome guys, I have been and still working on things that were either made or having new things made, there are a couple more secrets....shhhhh! Just follow me and we will get there. Sean __________________ Sean H22 Project Manager To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (Clik Here) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Members: Danny_19 - 1FunRyd(H23 swapped) - B20luda 3rd Gen Prelude Owners are Rare Breed of Enthusiast's!!! (originally posted by: RED89si)

05-13-2008, 05:14 PM	#17
Ndtinker Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jackson, TN Age: 27 Posts: 618 iTrader: (5) View Photos By: Ndtinker	How does this stack up to the LSD setup? I was all about to order that last LSD kit with that stimulus check until my cooling system exploded, so maybe I can do this instead a little later down the road.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -= Deus Ex Machina =-

05-13-2008, 05:47 PM	#19
prelude1988 Lude Dude Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm. I don't know.......?

05-13-2008, 06:42 PM	#20
Ndtinker Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jackson, TN Age: 27 Posts: 618 iTrader: (5) View Photos By: Ndtinker	Hmm..cause the quiet part was one of the pluses in my book. I like a nice sounding exhaust but I don't want every ricer in town's attention..they're really retarded here, especially on Friday nights :/ __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -= Deus Ex Machina =-

05-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#22
ToxxicLuder90 Preludepower Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Osan, Korea Age: 25 Posts: 6,462 iTrader: (24) View Photos By: ToxxicLuder90	If i didnt already have the Thermal setup id so be in this to have a brand new one. For anyone wondering what it sounds like i have the video below. If my tranny wasnt done for id go out and make another video. Some pics of the thermal. __________________ -Brett- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 91 Si 4ws- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 97 SH ATTS- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2008, 07:25 PM	#23
GUESSMAN Preludepower Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 39 Posts: 2,252 iTrader: (4) View Photos By: GUESSMAN	How loud is this system going to be? If it's really loud, I do not want something like that. My Pacesetter was nice and low key, yet had a pretty good sound when I got on it.....comming from a B20A3..hahahaha..but I did not grab everyones ear as I drove from a block away, unless it was my system. I would like to hear a setup on someones ride before I 100% take the bait on this sell. Edit: So on post #252, is that the Thermal setup that you are running? http://preludepower.com/forums/showt...275503&page=11 __________________ 88' S JDM H22A (Sleeper Mode "S") To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check this thread out for Electrical Componets and location: Warning takes a while to load all the pictures!!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out this thread for my H22A start-up 12-5-08!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by GUESSMAN; 05-13-2008 at 07:38 PM.

05-13-2008, 07:49 PM	#24
ToxxicLuder90 Preludepower Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Osan, Korea Age: 25 Posts: 6,462 iTrader: (24) View Photos By: ToxxicLuder90	sry i forgot to post my videos of the thermal.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoIJ0nmicAw please ignore the idle problem. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...ack_140522.htm taking off... http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...ust_140986.htm This is a shittier video... but you can hear how it sounds drowning down through a gear at the end. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/M...erm_101012.htm __________________ -Brett- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 91 Si 4ws- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 97 SH ATTS- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by ToxxicLuder90; 05-13-2008 at 07:53 PM.

05-13-2008, 08:12 PM	#25
GUESSMAN Preludepower Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 39 Posts: 2,252 iTrader: (4) View Photos By: GUESSMAN	next time keep the camera in the car (3rd video)...hahahaha....too funny... all you can hear is the wind on the mic.. __________________ 88' S JDM H22A (Sleeper Mode "S") To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check this thread out for Electrical Componets and location: Warning takes a while to load all the pictures!!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out this thread for my H22A start-up 12-5-08!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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