The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread
10-09-2012, 10:24 AM
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My wheels are almost here. Getting the winters on probably in the next week or so.
10-09-2012, 10:30 AM
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Saw that coming from lightyears away
10-09-2012, 10:36 AM
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I'm surprised no one beat me to it to be honest 
10-09-2012, 10:47 AM
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Oh yes. Mud-life 
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10-09-2012, 10:48 AM
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My car is filthy, it could qualify for Muf-Life. 
10-09-2012, 10:53 AM
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10-09-2012, 11:04 AM
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LOL I meant MUD! hahaaha
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Stage 3 exhaust on muh TL =
10-09-2012, 11:27 AM
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Don't get what the stages mean
10-09-2012, 11:31 AM
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Stage 3 means replacing OEM resonator and replacing mid muffler with a straight pipe, check my thread 
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From this thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/removing-resonator-stock-exhaust-summary-post-1-1811-a-589747/
So far, there are 4 stages of this exhaust mod.
Stage 1.
Least noticeable in exhaust note increase.
Configuration:
Stock exhaust.
Remove mid-muffler. Replace with 2.5" straight pipe. Everything else remains stock.
Cost: Can be anywhere from $30-$60 w/aluminized pipping.
Stage 2.
A tad louder than stage one, a bit more pronounced tone.
Configuration:
Stock exhaust.
Remove mid-muffler. Replace with 2.5" straight pipe.
Remove stock resonator. Replace with Magnaflow resonator part# 10416.
Magnaflow resonator is a 14" long resonator, which dampens and changes the note of the stock exhaust a bit more, thus you get a bit more loudness/tone.
Cost: Magnaflow resonator costs around $60. Install ranges from $60 -$90 w/ aluminized pipping.
Stage 3.
(Tone result TBA)
Stock exhaust.
Remove mid-muffler. Replace with 2.5" straight pipe.
Remove stock resonator. Replace with Dynomax resonator part# WLK-24215.
Dynomax resonator is a 12" long resonator, which is a bit shorter and less dampening than the magnaflow resonator, thus it should give you a bit more loudness/tone than stage 2.
Cost: Dynomax resonator costs around $40. Install ranges from $60 - $90 w/aluminized pipping.
Stage 4.
Loudest setup out of all 3. Has a bit of a rasp, similar to M3 exhaust setup.
Stock exhaust.
Remove Mid-muffler. Replace with a 2.5" straight pipe.
Remove stock resonator. Replace with a 2.5" straight pipe.
Cost: Can be anywhere from $40 - $60.
Note: If you live in a climate that is prone to rain, snow, rust, Stainless steel pipping is highly recommended.
This also does not prevent you from passing smog, as it does not alter the characteristics of the catalytic converters, but it does not mean that this is street legal either as it does alter the stock setup of the exhaust.
Stage 1.
Least noticeable in exhaust note increase.
Configuration:
Stock exhaust.
Remove mid-muffler. Replace with 2.5" straight pipe. Everything else remains stock.
Cost: Can be anywhere from $30-$60 w/aluminized pipping.
Stage 2.
A tad louder than stage one, a bit more pronounced tone.
Configuration:
Stock exhaust.
Remove mid-muffler. Replace with 2.5" straight pipe.
Remove stock resonator. Replace with Magnaflow resonator part# 10416.
Magnaflow resonator is a 14" long resonator, which dampens and changes the note of the stock exhaust a bit more, thus you get a bit more loudness/tone.
Cost: Magnaflow resonator costs around $60. Install ranges from $60 -$90 w/ aluminized pipping.
Stage 3.
(Tone result TBA)
Stock exhaust.
Remove mid-muffler. Replace with 2.5" straight pipe.
Remove stock resonator. Replace with Dynomax resonator part# WLK-24215.
Dynomax resonator is a 12" long resonator, which is a bit shorter and less dampening than the magnaflow resonator, thus it should give you a bit more loudness/tone than stage 2.
Cost: Dynomax resonator costs around $40. Install ranges from $60 - $90 w/aluminized pipping.
Stage 4.
Loudest setup out of all 3. Has a bit of a rasp, similar to M3 exhaust setup.
Stock exhaust.
Remove Mid-muffler. Replace with a 2.5" straight pipe.
Remove stock resonator. Replace with a 2.5" straight pipe.
Cost: Can be anywhere from $40 - $60.
Note: If you live in a climate that is prone to rain, snow, rust, Stainless steel pipping is highly recommended.
This also does not prevent you from passing smog, as it does not alter the characteristics of the catalytic converters, but it does not mean that this is street legal either as it does alter the stock setup of the exhaust.
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10-09-2012, 11:35 AM
Needs a 930
Gracias 
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wtf are you talking about?? 
10-09-2012, 11:44 AM
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If the exhaust sounds like a fart can, I say we kick the modder's @$$.
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No fart can here. Here is ebelp's car...His video does it most justice IMO
But it sounds deeper in person.
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10-09-2012, 11:56 AM
As far as mods go I really want to do the stage 3 exhaust. Its pretty cheap and I do wish my exhaust was just a tad louder. Wish I could afford the J-pipe though.
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Check out the video I posted. Imagine that, but better sounding lol.
10-09-2012, 12:20 PM
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What do I need? 
Or are you saying Stage 3 was mucho win? lol
Or are you saying Stage 3 was mucho win? lol
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Idk I sold my type s mufflers and tips and threw away the rest of my exhaust.
HFPC are not worth the money to me for a type S and I am not gonna put PDC's on my car.
I like the exhaust tone I have now.
HFPC are not worth the money to me for a type S and I am not gonna put PDC's on my car.
I like the exhaust tone I have now.
10-09-2012, 01:25 PM
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^ Why don't you throw a better resonator on there and keep the performance gains?
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What he said ^
Get the longer resonator (the one I have) Dynomax #24235. It should eliminate your rasp.
Get the longer resonator (the one I have) Dynomax #24235. It should eliminate your rasp.
10-09-2012, 01:30 PM
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