Excelerate

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You asked for it and we have delivered. I have received calls and emails for over a year now asking if we could design a j-pipe that provides optimal gains and maximum road clearance while keeping the quality our XLR8 Performance products are known for. Well the time has come to release our second version of our XLR8 J-pipe. Our XLR8 V2 J-pipe for the 04-08 TL and TL-S 3.2/3.5 is still made of our US grade T304 stainless steel with stainless steel flanges, flex sections, and mandrel bends. It still boasts equal length 2.25" primaries and a 2.5" collector but it now eliminates the third catalytic converter in order to provide maximum road clearance and optimal power.

Below are just two of the pictures of the prototype pipe.





Here is a picture of what our XLR8 V1 j-pipe looks like for reference of what the finished product will resemble:



We are having a batch of these built; the first batch should have about 15 units and should take 3-4 weeks to finish. This will be first come first serve and the introductory price will be $450. To order please click on this link:

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-494454.aspx

Customers will still be able to purchase our original design, designed with equal length 2.25" primaries and a 2.5" collector, which makes great power and maintains the factory third cat. We have these in stock.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-236895.aspx

TheChamp531

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Amazing! May get this.

jav540

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Daaaarrrrrrnnnnnnnnn, I bought version 1 a week ago, you should have put this info or told me about version 2 when I call, I would have waited and get Ver 2............. It comes out to be a better deal, than ver 1 and test pipe...////// Not happy....

KzooTL

I like the merge on this new version.

Definitely will consider this one.

BSpecialist

I'd really like to see all of those welded seems polished flat like RV6 do theirs. I know you never see it under the car, but for the same price I'd be inclined to go with the one that looks higher quality. Just a suggestion though...

DeathMetal

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What advantage does this pipe provide over a competitors offering?

ggesq

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Josh- does this produce the same gains as the first version?

Excelerate

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The prototype pipe above just has tack welds. It wasn't fully welded. That is why we provided a picture of our finished V1 pipe to let people see what the finished product would resemble.

This j-pipe includes a third cat delete so it is more cost effective than buying the j-pipe and test pipe separately. It offers maximum ground clearance, as opposed to our V1 j-pipe, which hangs a little too low for customer with a 1.5"-2.0" or more drop. And most importantly, our j-pipe is made with US Grade T304 stainless steel. One competitor uses T409 stainless steel and another competitor uses overseas stainless steel.

We were not able to dyno it. The primaries are equal length and the merge is the same. With the added benefit of deleting the third cat it should make more power than our V1 j-pipe. Once we get these in hand I'm willing to offer someone a free dyno if they pay for the j-pipe and for us to install the j-pipe.

TheChamp531

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Josh how much would they cost after the intro offer? I prefer buying it when you have it in stock instead of waiting.

Excelerate

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Not sure yet. Maybe $25-$50 more.

umakemekissu

Interested but wanna see the dyno test first

AcuraIntegTL

Will you have a version that does not delete the CAT and will not hang low like the v1 jpipe?

Excelerate

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The V1 j-pipe doesn't hang that low. It only becomes an issue if you're lowered more than 1.5-2". If not you will be fine. For anyone lowered that much we are offering this j-pipe. However, we will not be offering a third version.

JTS97Z28

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Very nice! Just curious what deleting the third cat does to the exhaust sound? I know adding just a jpipe doesn't change the sound much if any at all, but what about without a third cat? Only thing that would concern me is I don't want a loud raspy sounding Type S. A tad louder would be ok but overall I want it quiet. Thanks for any input.

James

BSpecialist

From what I've read, removing that third cat will make it a tiny bit louder (probably not noticeable) but will not add any noticeable rasp. I believe most rasp comes from replacing the Pre-Cats with Pre-Cat Deletes, and also removing the stock resonators.

JTS97Z28

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Ok thats the news I wanted to hear. Sounds like a win win situation here with only a very slight change in sound and the ability to remove that big cat and save weight at the same time. When you say removing the stock resonators is that the rear mufflers?

BSpecialist

There is a stock resonator before the mid muffler, right after the flange where it meets the j-pipe if I recall correctly. One of the "stage" exhaust modifications has you remove this and replace it with a straight pipe or shorter resonator.

ABP_04TL

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sickkkkkk.... hmmmm u got me thinking on this one Josh

veom23

Hey guys iam still learning so... Can someone tell me what does this j-pipe does or what is the difference of having this than the stock one?

JTS97Z28

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I wonder what benefits or differences there might be between this one and RV6's V3 jpipe. Obviously nothing that would show on a dyno so I guess it would be personal preference and cost.

Slpr04UA6

Basically, better exhaust flow, gets you some more low end torque and Hp! Anyone can add to or correct me if I am wrong.

Yvuru

^ this + minimal exhaust sound changes. a little bit deeper sound.

Excelerate

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You will notice a slight increase in exhaust note but nothing significant. You will still have your primary (pre-cats) catalytic converters.

That's what I was hoping for.

Improves exhaust flow = more hp/tq.

I'm sure the dynos would be similar. Somewhat different designs. We also use different materials.

DeathMetal

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Is this $450 shipped? Do you need it paid in full or just a deposit?

Don't ask how, but I managed to twist thw wife's arm and mya be able to get in on this.

Excelerate

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It is $450 plus shipping. It will need to be paid in full as we are starting full production on these j-pipes this week.

You may order it here:

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-494454.aspx

dj5

Nice looking pipe. When I get ready to purchase, this will be the one.

Sonnick

Very nice Josh. Looks great. I do have one question though. Are the primaries that much longer than the V1? They look to be longer, but I noticed you utilized all available length for the primaries on the V1. On the V2, it looks as if there is more piping after the merge than the V1, leaving the primaries a little shorter (though still definitely look longer than the V1).

My custom Jpipe primaries are actually shorter than I wanted due to the placement (really the only spot it'd fit) of my huge resonator. I would've liked them to be longer, but I think the collector makes up for it

for another great product from XLR8. The quality looks excellent as always.

thrasher865

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Hmm. I don't see the V1 listed on your website. Are you still producing these? I would like to keep my third cat.

Excelerate

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http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-236895.aspx

Good in stock.

thrasher865

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Whoops, recognized that photo as the one from this thread, so I thought it was the pipe that eliminated the cat. I just didn't make the connection that it was the comparison photo. Thanks.

Excelerate

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I just got our first j-pipe in that is finished. Notice the high quality welds, high flow merge, equal length piping, and US Grade T304 stainless steel.





Our V2 j-pipe now boasts excellent clearance.



If there is someone in the area with a 3rd gen TL we would like to install the j-pipe and get it dynoed. All you have to do is pay for the j-pipe and the labor. We will pay for the dyno fees. PM or email us for more info.

TheChamp531

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Looks good. Guessing this is made in America right?

Excelerate

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Yes it is.

nrb2005tl

very nice, We'll have to see how this compares to the RV6-V3 J pipe!! They look very similar, however xlr8's is curved more towards the middle. The steel's also look different, hmm??

swoosh

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Hey Josh....quick question....

What are the advantages of the primaries being the same length....i have done much research and looks like unequal pipes would flow better but would sound crazy....is that true ?

Jonezino

Still learning about the whole exhaust system, but would I still pass emissions with this upgrade?

04accordcpe

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kinda dissappointing that you guys went through the trouble of creating a V2 jpipe without the thoughts of making the primaries longer. longer primaries have proven more hp/tq in the midrange for our cars.

the downfall with the rv6 V3 was that you have to hack into your catback to install a hiflow or stock cat to keep the smell down if your running PCD's, but at least they made the most of it and stretched the primary pipes as far back as they can go. this jpipe looks nothing more than a ATLP V2 with built in race pipe. exept now people are SOL if they want to opt for the hiflow cat :/

materials and flanges look top notch as usual, but wish a little more thought was put into the design, rather than a total redesign strictly for ground clearance issues...

TheChamp531

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^was waiting for your input

phatrick

Just curious, I paid $399+shipping for the rv6 v3 during pre-orders, how does this compare against it at $50 more?

No hate just wondering. I know you guys are xlr8 do a bang up job providing for the forums, but it just seems like working towards something that was already done.

BSpecialist

Personally, I wouldn't regret your decision to buy the RV6 over this. You should be glad you got the RV6 for $50 less. My

Also, what 04accordcpe said