Bearcat94

Depends where you are. I shopped all over town here and couldn't find anything better than $95.

JoeyDiamonds

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Looking to do the Stage 3 mod. Do I provide my own straight pipe or should the muffler shops be able to provide the right size?

DarkNite

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It depends on the shop you go to/ if u need stainless steel piping (recommended if u live in an area with harsh winters bc aluminum piping will rust quicker).. if ur good with aluminized, the muffler shop should have the right pipe size.

at first i couldnt find a shop that would do stainless steel for a decent price so i was going to buy my own and get it installed from a cheaper shop.

However i called a bunch of different places and someone gave me a good price and they supplied the ss pipes..

I just did the stage 3 last weekend and love it.. sounds good already and its supposed to get louder after 1000 miles or so

JoeyDiamonds

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Yea, I live in Indiana, when harsh could happen at anytime. I'll just have to call around and see what prices I can get. I was stuck in between going Stage 2 or Stage 3, but seems like most people love the Stage 3. Thanks for the advice.

rockstar143

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3 is the best sounding IMO...I revisited this mod and started youtubing other exhausts...the magnaflow one (4) adds some rasp...

I wonder what a stage III with a race pipe in place of catalytic would sound like.

Gryphen

I just did something similar to stage 3 but instead of a resonator I used a glasspack. Couldn't be happier with the sound. Sounds just like a G35 but a tad louder.

Bankz

where did you go to get this done

Bearcat94

Little bit of drone at low speed/high gear (like 35 - 45 mph in 5th on the AT), no rasp as far as I can tell; certainly not enough to matter.

(I have ATLP J-Pipe v1 and ATLP race pipe)

DarkNite

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Yea with that weather i'd recommend getting the stainless steel pipes to be on the safe side. stage 3 is great - relatively cheap and effective mod. Its not going to sound as loud as a catback exhaust, just a deeper/tuned sound over stock.

http://www.masterperformanceplus.com/

Decayin

Had stage 3 done today.
$65 at a local shop called Mad Hatters Muffler & Brakes here in Arizona.
Guy was real cool and knew what he was doing, took about 20-30 mins.
Sounds pretty good, but I would like to get ATLP or some other system later on.

Decayin

btw, if anyone plans on ordering the Dynomax resonator from Amazon and you live near Arizona
opt for the FREE super-saver shipping instead of paying extra to get the 2 or 1 day shipping.
I think they stock them at the warehouse in Arizona, FREE Super-Saver shipping said 5-7 days shipping
I received mine within 2 days!!

jungy4

So after hearing various sound clips on YouTube, besides being louder, I think Stage 3 with Dynomax sounds better and more refined than Stage 2 with Magnaflow. Stage 2 sounds raspy to me.

What does everyone think?

Decayin

I think it sounds great, nice deep tone.
TLDude876 had some Magnaflow mufflers put in and he says it
sounds even better with no rasp & I might just do that too very soon.
Highly recommend stage 3.

rockstar143

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Glasspack, huh...I'd like to invent the new stage 5!!!
Bearcat, I think that the V1 pipe doesn't introduce much rasp due to the single flex pipe as well as the fact that the race pipe breaks up that long tube found on the v3.

cab13367

Did stage 4 on my Type S today. Figured I'd start with the most radical stage first and work my way down if needed. So far, its not exactly the sound I was hoping for. It's not that loud at all, just not as throaty as I would have liked. I'll hold off on further comments until I've driven it for a few days. I'll also try to post up some sound bytes.

Here are some pics. The shop did a real nice job and charged me $75. For those in the Portland area, I had this done at Exhaust Specialties in Tualatin. Ask for Martin if you decide to go there. He does real nice work.

Getting ready to cut out the stock exhaust.


Stock resonator and mid muffler removed.
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Straight pipe installed.

rockstar143

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^^^Wow, VERY cleanly done...and you're only $75 bucks in! Before you go any further with adding resonator, if you're considering Jpipe, or HFPC's...why not see about that first since you won't have to have anything welded for that and you'll be able to see if it's throaty enough for you.

J.

cab13367

Yeah, I'm very happy with their work. I don't have any plans to get a J pipe. The type s has plenty of power for me and I don't see the need to spend $400+ to get 10-15 more hp which I don't think I'd even notice. Now if I could get a couple more mpg with a J pipe, then I would consider it.

In hindsight, I should have had them remove the cat and run the straight pipe from the stock J pipe flange back. We could call that stage 4+.

cab13367

Thought I would update my post. There is definitely an annoying resonance at a certain rpm when accelerating. It's brief but annoying, and not a pleasant sound. It's a tinny, vibrating kind of sound - kinda hard to describe. So I ordered the Dynomax resonator that is being used in Stage 3 but I ordered the 2-1/4" inlet/outlet to match the stock exhaust tubing (not sure why everyone is going with the 2-1/2" in/out). I hope that takes care of the resonance because I like the sound otherwise. I will post an update once it's on and I've had a chance to drive it around a bit. The shop is going to charge me $25 to put it on.

I kinda figured I would end up at Stage 3 but wanted to experience Stage 4 for myself.

nightkid08

i just got the stage 4 done also yesterday, it has a nice little growl at start up and it doesn't sound that bad. and there is some resonance but only at a certain rpm that i don't mind like stated above. good thing how the way i did it was that i used exhaust clamps and return to stock easily. and best part was it was free :-)

tomlinsonj

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Are you sure that sound is exhaust related? When I had the jpipe put in and deleted the mid muffler. I started noticing a light pinging noise in the 2500 rpm range a couple weeks afterwards. Did some research on the noise and found the culprit. It was a bushing that was near the passenger side drive axle. I don't think it was related, just coincidence that it appeared soon after the exhaust work.

JoeyDiamonds

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Just got my Stage 3 done about an hour ago....already in love the sound!!

cab13367

Oh yeah, it's definitely exhaust related. It never made that sound before and I heard it as soon as I left the exhaust shop.

Aretardedorange

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Had the stage 3 done a few months ago, just bought the magnaflows TLDUDE876 recommended. Got tired of the sound of stage 3, I wanted something MORE LOUD. I hate stage 4 because of the drone, lets see how the magnaflows sound .

rockstar143

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should be awesome!
if you wanted to amplify your stage III...you shoulda just gone with the V3 jpipe! Mine is perfect...

cdavis1

The car is in the shop right now. I will be excited to hear/see the outcome of the stage 3 supplemented with new Magnaflow mufflers. I'm hoping for a deeper, richer sound. We shall see.

CD

cab13367

So I went from Stage 4 to Stage 3 today and it sounds so MUCH BETTER! The horrible resonance/rattle that was occurring at certain rpms is completely gone and the exhaust now has a nice, appropriate throaty tone to it when you get on it. At lower throttle openings, it’s pretty quiet. It’s also quite a bit quieter than Stage 4. I am now very happy with the exhaust tone and agree with what others have said that this is how it should have sounded from the factory. I would highly recommend stage 3 if you are looking for a sporty exhaust note that is appropriate for the TL Type S. I would definitely NOT recommend the Stage 4 (for the Type S anyway). It’s a little too loud but more importantly, has a horrible, embarrassing resonance/rattle at certain rpms.
For my Stage 3, I ordered the Dynomax 24234 which has a 2-1/4” ID and is a perfect fit for the 2-1/4” OD of the stock exhaust pipe. Also, my muffler guy, in looking at the Dynomax, says that this is the same exact unit as the 2-1/2” version except that they just tapered the pipe at the ends down to 2-1/4”. So there is no advantage at all to going with the 2-1/2” version that most people seem to be using since the it’s the same can as the 2-1/4” version and the stock exhaust tubing is 2-1/4” anyway.
And my muffler guy (Martin at Exhaust Specialties in Tualatin for those in the Portland metro area) charged me a $20 bill to install the Dynomax. I highly recommend him. He is a perfectionist and does great work.

Here are pics going from Stage 4 to Stage 3.

Here is the Dynomax side by side with the stock resonator.


Here is Stage 4.


Section of pipe cut out to make room for Dynomax.


Stage 3 all done.

rockstar143

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$20 and a perfectionist that welded on 2 hangers to ensure it would hold in place...I wish we had that kinda work down here....

jungy4

So I am definitely ditching the mid-muffler for sure, but I can't seem to decide whether I want stage 2 or 3.....

Does anyone know if 2 or 3 have any drone at any RPM's?

Bearcat94

^^

Stage 3.


Totally agree. For good tone at modest volume, stage 3 + J-Pipe is just the ticket.

jungy4

I am just looking for anyone who has experience with both stage 2 and 3 with everything else in the exhaust system stock. I have had aftermarket exhaust on my other cars before and I do not want any drone.

casty

Just got stage 4 done and i agree with cab13367, exhaust note sounds great except for the embarrassing resonance sound at certain rpms. Gonna order the Dynomax resonator this weekend to take care of this issue.

Wacker

Great info. New to the forum. Just bought my 06 last weekend. I'll be young to mid muffler delete very soon!!

BlitzBlackGSXR

Looking to do the mid muffler and resonator delete . I was thinking of getting a magnaflow 2.25" hi flow cat ( remove the stock cat ) and a 2.25 resonator all welded onto the stock exhaust . Think i will get a throatier sound ?

cdavis1

I retained mid-muffler and stock cat. I did, however, replace the resonator with the Dynomax and replaced stock exhaust with Magnaflows - the sound is amazing (very deep/very rich). To each his own. Good luck.

CD

The Machine

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I have the mid muffler delete and like the sound a lot. Not super loud over stock, but definitely noticeable. My question is I was looking into possibly buying the XLR8 j-pipe and was wondering how much the exhaust note would increase? Anyone have any experience with this or even a video with just those 2 things done?

Bearcat94

With J-Pipe, not louder really .... deeper in tone. And if you have any drone, it will probably decrease.

The Machine

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Thank you for the reply. I was hoping it would not really increase the sound too much as I like the way the car sounds now with just the mid-muffler delete. Since the car is still is a luxury car, I really don't want it to sound too aggressive. And with just the mid-muffler delete there is no drone. I think a j-pipe will be in my future for sure.

AWilly41

I can't wait to do this to my TL. It'll be the first mod. Still debating on stage 2 or stage 3. Any help for a new TL owner?

TimothyChooo

So if i decide to get a stage 123 or 4 exhaust i can also still but the RV6 V3 or Atlp V2 j pipe in and it will still sound good. I wasnt a deep tone but not something super raspy or anything ricey.

and do you guys know where i can get the duramax or magnaflow resonator online or store bought?

im so torn on what stage i like 1 but i like 3 too. which one and im also considering a RV6 v3 or ATLP v2 jpipe

DomGSR-T

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Here's my little experience for the resonator and mid muffler delete. The shop I went created me a custom real true dual exhaust. 2*2'' piping from the j pipe all the way to where the stock rear piping splits to the Type S mufflers. A x pipe was added and a high quality handmade 18" Cortek muffler ( 2 in 2 out ) was added as a resonator in the back. The sound is very very nice, no rasp. At normal cruising speed there's no sound difference in the car. On normal acceleration the sound is perfect and gets a bit louder on hard acceleration all this with no drone/rasp at all. I clearly gain low torque power, I will dyno this around sept/oct this year. My TL-S sounds like a TL-S should have sounded from the first place