Which J-pipe to get? RV-6 V3 or Excelerate V2
02-21-2013, 07:37 AM
#41
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^why?
why is XLR8's jpipe the BEST and why does richie have better service than XLR8?
why is XLR8's jpipe the BEST and why does richie have better service than XLR8?
02-21-2013, 09:27 AM
#43
My first ricer
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I'd still imagine 99% of the time you won't be able to tell which pipe is on your car... they're all the same diameter and all allow a little more flow. The car pulls fine as is in VTEC, where the car needs help is down low, so based on all the butt dyno experts on here I'd say RV6 would be best for a daily driven TL, maybe ATLP is better for highway pulls... but I also think it's a load of crap as they're all so similar. Check the black market and look for sales. Save your money for something else, get the cheapest one.
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justnspace (02-21-2013)
02-21-2013, 10:23 AM
#45
Burning Brakes
I'd still imagine 99% of the time you won't be able to tell which pipe is on your car... they're all the same diameter and all allow a little more flow. The car pulls fine as is in VTEC, where the car needs help is down low, so based on all the butt dyno experts on here I'd say RV6 would be best for a daily driven TL, maybe ATLP is better for highway pulls... but I also think it's a load of crap as they're all so similar. Check the black market and look for sales. Save your money for something else, get the cheapest one.
02-21-2013, 10:29 AM
#46
It's because everyone got a fat TL that weighs 1.75 ton. Once you have about 1.50 ton car, the battle of Jpipe is in a different view. All jpipes have same diameters but they have different lengths. One will make different peak hp than others. Your statement is only for people who will keep stock interiors. For the people who will put the TL on a diet and willing to lose a couple hundred pounds off the car, getting the Jpipe you want will differ.
you're thinking of a full race build whereas 99% of these people are NOT going to do what you're explaining.
the two pipes produce around the SAME gains.
seriously; my buddy who has the xlr8 v2 does not pull in higher RPMS nor does he pull in lower RPMS.
we both are mainly just even.
there is NO point in arguing which pipe produces more gains when you CANT EVEN TELL.
Now; here is how we get the pipes to be at a lower price point...ATLP is supposedly coming out with their v2r.
so this means we have a saturated market of Jpipes.
ALL of them cost about the same; around 450.
if ALL of them gain about the same; then its going to come down to cost.
WHICH ONE IS CHEAPER?
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thisaznboi88 (02-21-2013)
02-21-2013, 11:12 AM
#47
Instructor
I went with XLR8 because it looked better to me , didnt like the fact that rv6 had 2 pipes , seemed like they could touch and create rattles . Plus i like the raw finish instead of the mirror polish of the rv6 . Plus i took advantage of free shipping.
02-21-2013, 02:05 PM
#48
Unless you tried both on your car, I wouldn't say that your statement is true for everyone. There is a noticable difference between the 2 pipes I used with everyday driving. Butt dyno can be subjective, sure i'll give you that...but the extra resonance noise from the rv6 is undeniably louder.
I'd still imagine 99% of the time you won't be able to tell which pipe is on your car... they're all the same diameter and all allow a little more flow. The car pulls fine as is in VTEC, where the car needs help is down low, so based on all the butt dyno experts on here I'd say RV6 would be best for a daily driven TL, maybe ATLP is better for highway pulls... but I also think it's a load of crap as they're all so similar. Check the black market and look for sales. Save your money for something else, get the cheapest one.
02-21-2013, 02:22 PM
#49
Racer
Thread Starter
Right on, ya maybe the youtube videos dont do justice.
Is this the one you have?
Do you know any new info on the v2r coming out?
LOL right on, I have been looking on the black market with NO luck yet... Pretty much willing to grab it from the dealer already.
So the V2 should be cheaper soon?
The XLR8 one does look good... Wish I could get free shipping to Hawaii... 
Would mid muffler delete and dynomax resonator help if I got the ATLP one? It sounds more quiet then the RV6, (never heard the xlr8 one )
LOL right on, I have been looking on the black market with NO luck yet... Pretty much willing to grab it from the dealer already.
I'd still imagine 99% of the time you won't be able to tell which pipe is on your car... they're all the same diameter and all allow a little more flow. The car pulls fine as is in VTEC, where the car needs help is down low, so based on all the butt dyno experts on here I'd say RV6 would be best for a daily driven TL, maybe ATLP is better for highway pulls... but I also think it's a load of crap as they're all so similar. Check the black market and look for sales. Save your money for something else, get the cheapest one.
you're getting beyond the point.
you're thinking of a full race build whereas 99% of these people are NOT going to do what you're explaining.
the two pipes produce around the SAME gains.
seriously; my buddy who has the xlr8 v2 does not pull in higher RPMS nor does he pull in lower RPMS.
we both are mainly just even.
there is NO point in arguing which pipe produces more gains when you CANT EVEN TELL.
Now; here is how we get the pipes to be at a lower price point...ATLP is supposedly coming out with their v2r.
so this means we have a saturated market of Jpipes.
ALL of them cost about the same; around 450.
if ALL of them gain about the same; then its going to come down to cost.
WHICH ONE IS CHEAPER?
you're thinking of a full race build whereas 99% of these people are NOT going to do what you're explaining.
the two pipes produce around the SAME gains.
seriously; my buddy who has the xlr8 v2 does not pull in higher RPMS nor does he pull in lower RPMS.
we both are mainly just even.
there is NO point in arguing which pipe produces more gains when you CANT EVEN TELL.
Now; here is how we get the pipes to be at a lower price point...ATLP is supposedly coming out with their v2r.
so this means we have a saturated market of Jpipes.
ALL of them cost about the same; around 450.
if ALL of them gain about the same; then its going to come down to cost.
WHICH ONE IS CHEAPER?
Unless you tried both on your car, I wouldn't say that your statement is true for everyone. There is a noticable difference between the 2 pipes I used with everyday driving. Butt dyno can be subjective, sure i'll give you that...but the extra resonance noise from the rv6 is undeniably louder.
02-21-2013, 03:13 PM
#52
just to be clear, in my use, the rv6 was louder than the atlp from what I gather as resonance from the long dual tubes. It had a nice throaty sound and which I'm sure some would really like, it just wasn't for me. Oh and one more thing I did notice is that I got slightly more vibrations from the resonance on the passenger seat side. I didn't notice it till I let a friend drive my car. You still get vibrations from the atlp, but def more from the rv6.
If you're going for sporty sound, maybe the longer tubes are better.
btw, the video comparisons posted by heeltoeautomotive is a good represenation of the type of sound to expect, u should check those videos out.
If you're going for sporty sound, maybe the longer tubes are better.
btw, the video comparisons posted by heeltoeautomotive is a good represenation of the type of sound to expect, u should check those videos out.
Last edited by dingaling; 02-21-2013 at 03:20 PM.
02-21-2013, 04:22 PM
#54
Racer
Thread Starter
I think if I delete the mid muffler and add the ATLP it will be the perfect sound I was looking for. I like the RV6 also, but the ATLP sounds MORE like a g35 ish sound. Did u get the race pipe alsO?
Well in hawaii, yea... No where has a straight long road to race everyone. Cops usually everywhere especially for racing or burning out... Night cruises are pretty much highways
just to be clear, in my use, the rv6 was louder than the atlp from what I gather as resonance from the long dual tubes. It had a nice throaty sound and which I'm sure some would really like, it just wasn't for me. Oh and one more thing I did notice is that I got slightly more vibrations from the resonance on the passenger seat side. I didn't notice it till I let a friend drive my car. You still get vibrations from the atlp, but def more from the rv6.
If you're going for sporty sound, maybe the longer tubes are better.
btw, the video comparisons posted by heeltoeautomotive is a good represenation of the type of sound to expect, u should check those videos out.
If you're going for sporty sound, maybe the longer tubes are better.
btw, the video comparisons posted by heeltoeautomotive is a good represenation of the type of sound to expect, u should check those videos out.
02-21-2013, 04:54 PM
#55
Yes, i have the race pipe with my Atlp.
Hawaii...jeesh...yeh, I was pretty annoyed at how 'slow' the avg commute is there. I think it was the worst on kauai. But on the Big island, there was more long isolated stretches.
Hawaii...jeesh...yeh, I was pretty annoyed at how 'slow' the avg commute is there. I think it was the worst on kauai. But on the Big island, there was more long isolated stretches.
I think if I delete the mid muffler and add the ATLP it will be the perfect sound I was looking for. I like the RV6 also, but the ATLP sounds MORE like a g35 ish sound. Did u get the race pipe alsO?
Well in hawaii, yea... No where has a straight long road to race everyone. Cops usually everywhere especially for racing or burning out... Night cruises are pretty much highways
Well in hawaii, yea... No where has a straight long road to race everyone. Cops usually everywhere especially for racing or burning out... Night cruises are pretty much highways
02-21-2013, 05:20 PM
#56
Racer
Thread Starter
Nice
Big island is the best probably the longest open roads. Kauai is the least populated one but less roads. I live on Oahu, the main Hawaiian Island. Lots of roads, but not that long you can race for before a bend in the road or a exit lol. We have to set up the racing totally different.
Big island is the best probably the longest open roads. Kauai is the least populated one but less roads. I live on Oahu, the main Hawaiian Island. Lots of roads, but not that long you can race for before a bend in the road or a exit lol. We have to set up the racing totally different.
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teeeejaay (02-23-2013)
02-22-2013, 01:15 AM
#58
Richie is a big part in this community. He's been here longer then Josh and Marcus. He has always stuck with us and always trying to improve. The only person who rivaled him in this category was Mike from ATLP, but I'm sure most of you are to new to even know who he was.
02-22-2013, 08:28 AM
#59
My first ricer
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There you go, both vendors are fighting for your business. Let them duke it out and take the better deal. Richie said he'll get you the best price, his product is also awesome and worth every penny (I'm not saying XLR8 isn't worth the money or inferior).
02-22-2013, 09:24 AM
#60
Suzuka Master
RV6 V3 Jpipe was my first mod and couldn't be happier 
03-12-2013, 07:30 AM
#64
Drifting
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justnspace (03-12-2013)
03-13-2013, 06:01 PM
#67
^+1
03-13-2013, 08:47 PM
#68
Safety Car
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Guys, on an otherwise stock car the jpipes do not change exhaust note much at all. I had the V3 jpipe on my 6mt type s at one time. Could not tell anything changed. Maybe a slight change in tone at idle but again, hard to tell.
03-13-2013, 08:56 PM
#69
Drifting
U will hear I slight increase in sound due to eliminating 3rd cat but won't be much
03-15-2013, 01:17 PM
#72
Drifting
jpipe is one of the best dollar to hp ratio performance mod you can do to our cars.
so yes it's worth it if you want my hp!
so yes it's worth it if you want my hp!
03-15-2013, 04:47 PM
#74
lol i have read the thread, and several others showing the dyno sheets. but then also saw a few people who say they didnt notice any gains at all. btw i just purchased the xlr8 v2 and cant wait to get install it. just dont want to feel like it was a waste of money.
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joey06tl (03-15-2013)
03-16-2013, 12:47 AM
#77
03-16-2013, 12:52 AM
#78
Racer
Thread Starter
Right on just ordered mine
Yes hey sorry for the delay I was posting my progress thread and got distracted. I went ahead with ATLP V2 & race pipe combo. Only bad thing was it was on back order...
Just did the stage 3 exhaust today hope that helps with jpipe.
Yes hey sorry for the delay I was posting my progress thread and got distracted. I went ahead with ATLP V2 & race pipe combo. Only bad thing was it was on back order...
Just did the stage 3 exhaust today hope that helps with jpipe.
03-16-2013, 12:53 AM
#79
Racer
Thread Starter