2007 TL Exhaust Questions
07-04-2013, 10:21 AM
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2007 TL Exhaust Questions
Hey everyone, joined acurazine because I have a few questions I was hoping to get answered. I have a 2007 base TL and I'm looking to get a deeper exhaust note. I was wondering if anybody knows the simplest mods I can perform on my exhaust system that will 1) give the car a better-sounding exhaust and 2) still be able to pass inspection with emissions and all that BS. I don't know much about tuning and would prefer to keep all mods relatively simple (and cost-effective).
Additionally, I was wondering if there's any way to put a Type-S exhaust on to a base model? Would you have to change the entire exhaust system/rear bumper or can it be done in a more simple way? I'm sure there are some pretty straightforward answers to these questions, as you can tell I don't know much but I'm trying to learn. Any help would be really appreciated.
Additionally, I was wondering if there's any way to put a Type-S exhaust on to a base model? Would you have to change the entire exhaust system/rear bumper or can it be done in a more simple way? I'm sure there are some pretty straightforward answers to these questions, as you can tell I don't know much but I'm trying to learn. Any help would be really appreciated.
07-04-2013, 10:43 AM
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first of all welcome to the site. What kind of budget do you have that would help us out the best. A popular exhaust for base around here is $1100 atlp. If you were to fit any type S exhaust you would have to replace the bumper or if you have the aspec lip cut the bumper and replace the base aspec lip with a type s one.
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Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. $1,100 is a little out of my price range at the moment, is there anything I could do for $500 and below that would help change the exhaust note but keep the visuals pretty much the same (i.e. muffle/cat change/ect.)
07-04-2013, 11:22 AM
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Great news!
the stock factory exhaust comes with silencers and resonators and mid mufflers.
delete these and replace them with a straight pipe.
any exhaust shop can do this for you.
you can also add a different resonator to the stock exhaust which will change the tone.
we've done a few different combinations and have came up with a "stage" naming convention.
if you search acurazine "exhaust mod stages 1-4" you'll find exactly what you need to do
the stock factory exhaust comes with silencers and resonators and mid mufflers.
delete these and replace them with a straight pipe.
any exhaust shop can do this for you.
you can also add a different resonator to the stock exhaust which will change the tone.
we've done a few different combinations and have came up with a "stage" naming convention.
if you search acurazine "exhaust mod stages 1-4" you'll find exactly what you need to do
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07-04-2013, 12:16 PM
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I wouldn't even bother going through the hassle trying to find a Type-S exhaust.
I took my TL to a local muffler shop where they chopped off the middle muffler and replace it with a straight pipe. To me the sound is perfect. Best $50 spent on my TL.
I took my TL to a local muffler shop where they chopped off the middle muffler and replace it with a straight pipe. To me the sound is perfect. Best $50 spent on my TL.
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Great news!
the stock factory exhaust comes with silencers and resonators and mid mufflers.
delete these and replace them with a straight pipe.
any exhaust shop can do this for you.
you can also add a different resonator to the stock exhaust which will change the tone.
we've done a few different combinations and have came up with a "stage" naming convention.
if you search acurazine "exhaust mod stages 1-4" you'll find exactly what you need to do
the stock factory exhaust comes with silencers and resonators and mid mufflers.
delete these and replace them with a straight pipe.
any exhaust shop can do this for you.
you can also add a different resonator to the stock exhaust which will change the tone.
we've done a few different combinations and have came up with a "stage" naming convention.
if you search acurazine "exhaust mod stages 1-4" you'll find exactly what you need to do
Excellent advise, right here!
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07-05-2013, 05:17 PM
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Check this out;
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/removing-resonator-stock-exhaust-summary-post-1-1811-a-589747/
Compilation of all stages of exhaust resonator modification.
So I took the time and made this post so all of the new people don't have to go through 20 pages of discussion.
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.
Media.
Stage 1: Revving
Stage 1: Revving
Stage 2: Revving
Stage 2: Revving Pt.2
Stage 2: Inside Revving
Stage 2: Drive By
Stage 3: Windows Down Driving
Stage 3: Revving
Stage 3: Drive By 1
Stage 3: Drive By 2
Stage 3: 2007 TL-S all-in-one
Stage 4: Revving
Stock Exhaust Configuration.
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Stage 1.
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Stage2.
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Stage3.
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Magnaflow Resonator 10416
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Dynomax Resonator WLK-24215
Click the image to open in full size.
Good luck!
So I took the time and made this post so all of the new people don't have to go through 20 pages of discussion.
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.
Media.
Stage 1: Revving
Stage 1: Revving
Stage 2: Revving
Stage 2: Revving Pt.2
Stage 2: Inside Revving
Stage 2: Drive By
Stage 3: Windows Down Driving
Stage 3: Revving
Stage 3: Drive By 1
Stage 3: Drive By 2
Stage 3: 2007 TL-S all-in-one
Stage 4: Revving
Stock Exhaust Configuration.
Click the image to open in full size.
Stage 1.
Click the image to open in full size.
Stage2.
Click the image to open in full size.
Stage3.
Click the image to open in full size.
Magnaflow Resonator 10416
Click the image to open in full size.
Dynomax Resonator WLK-24215
Click the image to open in full size.
Good luck!
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/removing-resonator-stock-exhaust-summary-post-1-1811-a-589747/
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