Choosing the Right Performance Exhaust for Your Dodge Hornet
Those four things decide which exhaust belongs on your Dodge Hornet.
HORNET MADNESS carries three distinct performance exhaust systems for the Dodge Hornet 2.0L Turbo: the MADNESS Autoworks Dual Exit, Corza Forza Performance Single Exit, and SILA Concepts Single Exit.
All three take a different approach to improving the sound, appearance and exhaust flow of the Hornet. The main differences are the rear appearance, sound character, price and how each system exits through the bumper.
This guide focuses specifically on the 2.0L Turbo. The 1.3L Hybrid / R/T uses a different rear exhaust configuration and has separate Ragazzon Evo Line axle-back options.
Quick Comparison
MADNESS Autoworks Dual Exit
Best for owners who want a dual-tip appearance, multiple custom tip choices, an adjustable finished look and a refined exhaust note designed to minimize cabin drone.
Corza Forza Performance Single Exit
A strong choice for owners who prefer a sportier single-exit layout, a throatier exhaust note and installation using the factory hanger locations.
SILA Concepts Single Exit
The straightforward value option: clean single-exit styling, improved exhaust flow and the lowest entry price of these three systems.
MADNESS Autoworks Dual Exit Performance Exhaust
Part Number: MAD61-4854G
This is the MADNESS Autoworks house system: dual exit, customizable tips, a stainless resonator and a sound profile developed for owners who still want to comfortably drive their Hornet every day.
What It Is
The system uses a 2.5-inch open flow-through design constructed from T304 stainless steel. Mandrel-bent tubing maintains pipe diameter through the bends, while TIG-welded joints provide clean, durable connections.
Sound
The goal is sporty without turning the Hornet into a race car. A stainless resonator helps create a refined exhaust note while reducing unwanted cabin drone.
It is noticeably more aggressive than the factory system while remaining suitable for a daily-driven Hornet.
Look
The biggest visual difference is the dual-exit layout. MADNESS also lets you select the exhaust tip style when ordering:
- Carbon Fiber with Black
- Carbon Fiber with Blue
- Carbon Fiber Forged
- Polished Stainless Steel
Exhaust tip depth can also be adjusted, allowing you to fine-tune how far the tips extend from the rear valence.
Fitment Notes
The exhaust is designed as a direct bolt-on system for the Dodge Hornet 2.0L Turbo.
Pair It with GOPedal Plus and MAXBoost
An exhaust changes how the engine moves exhaust gases out of the vehicle, but it is only one part of a performance package.
The MADNESS GOPedal Plus changes accelerator response, helping reduce the soft feel associated with factory electronic throttle mapping. The MADNESS MAXBoost engine module is designed to increase engine output and torque.
Together, the three upgrades create a simple MADNESS street-performance combination: exhaust flow, throttle response and additional engine output.
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Warranty
MADNESS Autoworks warranties the exhaust system for as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle on which it was originally installed, subject to the manufacturer's warranty terms.
Exhaust tips may develop discoloration from heat over time. That is considered normal wear rather than a warranty condition.
Who Should Buy It?
Choose the MADNESS system if you want the dual-tip look, multiple tip finishes, adjustable tip placement and a more polished daily-driver exhaust note.
Corza Forza Performance Single Exit Exhaust
Part Number: MAD23-6399T
Corza Forza Performance offers a different approach: a simple, performance-oriented single-exit system that retains the factory hanger locations.
What It Is
This is a direct bolt-on 2.5-inch open flow-through single-exit exhaust constructed from T304 stainless steel with mandrel-bent tubing, TIG-welded joints and a stainless resonator.
Sound
The system is designed around a throatier, sportier exhaust character. If you prefer the simplicity of a single outlet but still want the Hornet to sound substantially different from stock, this is the middle ground between the MADNESS dual-exit layout and the simpler SILA system.
Look
The Corza Forza uses a clean single-exit appearance instead of the dual custom-tip configuration offered by MADNESS.
Fitment Notes
The system uses the factory hanger locations and is designed as a direct replacement for the 2.0L Dodge Hornet.
Warranty
The system is backed by a limited lifetime warranty according to the product warranty terms.
Who Should Buy It?
Choose Corza Forza if you want a throatier single-exit exhaust, factory hanger locations and a straightforward performance appearance without stepping up to a dual-tip layout.
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SILA Concepts Single Exit Performance Exhaust
Part Number: MAD88-7053H
SILA Concepts takes the most straightforward approach of the three: a clean single-exit system focused on improved flow, a sportier exhaust note and value.
What It Is
This performance exhaust is designed specifically for the 2.0L Dodge Hornet, with a single-exit configuration intended to reduce restriction compared with the factory exhaust.
Sound
Expect a sportier character than the factory exhaust with the focused appearance and note of a single outlet.
The emphasis here is less on interchangeable tip styles and more on creating a functional performance exhaust at a lower price point.
Look
One outlet. Clean rear appearance. No dual-tip conversion or carbon-fiber tip menu.
Fitment Notes
The system is designed specifically as a performance exhaust upgrade for the Dodge Hornet 2.0L.
Price Position
Among these three Hornet systems, SILA is the lowest-priced option. It makes sense for owners who care more about flow, sound and function than multiple cosmetic tip options.
Who Should Buy It?
Choose SILA Concepts if you want a simple single-exit performance exhaust and want to keep the overall cost of the upgrade down.
How to Choose
Choose MADNESS Dual Exit If...
You want two tips, your choice of carbon-fiber or polished finishes, adjustable tip positioning and a refined street-oriented exhaust note. Add GOPedal Plus and MAXBoost if you want to build out the full MADNESS performance package.
Choose Corza Forza Single Exit If...
You want a throatier single-exit layout, factory hanger locations and limited lifetime warranty coverage.
Choose SILA Concepts Single Exit If...
You want the lowest entry price, a simple single outlet and a straightforward performance exhaust upgrade.
A freer-flowing exhaust can reduce restriction compared with the stock system, but an exhaust is not a replacement for engine tuning or an engine performance module.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exhaust should I choose for a Dodge Hornet 2.0L?
It depends on the result you want. The MADNESS Dual Exit offers the most customization and a dual-tip appearance. Corza Forza provides a throatier single-exit configuration with factory hanger locations. SILA Concepts provides a simpler single-exit performance option at a lower price point.
Should I add GOPedal Plus and MAXBoost with the MADNESS exhaust?
They address different parts of the driving experience. The exhaust changes exhaust flow and sound, GOPedal Plus modifies accelerator response, and MAXBoost is designed to increase engine power and torque. Together, they create a more complete performance package.
Will these exhaust systems fit a 1.3L Hybrid or Dodge Hornet R/T?
No. These three systems are intended for the 2.0L Hornet. The 1.3L Hybrid / R/T uses a different exhaust configuration. HORNET MADNESS carries separate Ragazzon Evo Line axle-back systems for the 1.3L platform.
Do I need to cut the bumper?
With the MADNESS Dual Exit system, the rear bumper cap must have openings for both exhaust tips. If your existing cap does not have them, the plastic cap will need to be modified.
Is there exhaust drone?
The MADNESS exhaust is specifically designed with a stainless resonator and is tuned to minimize unwanted drone. Corza Forza has a throatier character, while SILA Concepts offers a simpler sport-oriented single-exit configuration.
Listening to available sound clips before ordering is always recommended, since exhaust sound preference is subjective.
Where can I buy Dodge Hornet performance exhaust systems?
These systems and other Dodge Hornet performance upgrades are available through HORNET MADNESS, part of the MADNESS Autoworks family.
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