Hey guys/gals,

Im debating about getting a j pipe for my 2004 base acura tl , i tried searching on the forum but no luck,i was wondering if i just install just the j pipe with my stock/oem exhaust system will it work? or will need to buy a aftermarket exhaust system , which is something i dont want to do ,

This is the j pipe im looking into
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/atlp-j-pi...-es0004v2.html
sorry if this has been answer before

Thanks

Allen

 

aftermarket jpipes are a direct replacement of the OEM jpipe. out with the old, in with the new.

 

you dont have to buy anything extra.

 

The j-pipes on the market are direct replacement parts.

 

Ok thanks you for the answers , I was wondering as well would this effect my emission test (smog test) if not I will be picking one up for sure

 

Our V3 jpipe is on sale use coupon code "bk2skool" to save 10%

http://rv6-p.com/tl/3rd-gen/v3jpipe.html

 

Really? You searched. I doubt it.

 

I only found j pipe with aftermarket exhaust , nothing with stock exhaust

 

THANKS!!!!!! just placed an order!!!!!!!

 

^^Just so you know, if you ordered RV-6's jpipe you have to remove the 3rd cat as well.

 

yup, and comfirm with people around my area, that will still pass emission test (smog) since the 3rd cat is there as a warm up cat

 

Yeah, 3rd cat is not critical. It's there for the ULEV standard. There's no sensors and you'll still pass emissions. But if the tech does a visual check he may fail you since you're not supposed to remove any cats from the exhaust. However, I don't know anyone who's had a problem with this. The tech would have to know that there was supposed to be a cat there. And normally if the diagnositc and sniffer check comes back good then you're good to go.

 

LOL. These were going to be my exact words.

OP any of the aftermarket Jpipes will work and bolt up directly. The XLR8 V2 and RV6 V3 replace both your stock Jpipe and 3rd cat, and connect directly to your stock exhaust. You will notice more power throughout the RPM range, even on the stock exhaust.