tonymaz7sm

ok i want to order mine right now but before i do it i wanna know some things.

currently i have a AEM CAI V2 and everything else is stock.

will this make my car loud?! cuz i dont want my car to be loud unless i go high rpm.

and will i feel the hp gain and diffrence in driving!?

thank u guys

i_love_cars

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several threads exist on this topic already. The original thread Richie posted has the dyno charts for a base TL a/t. With a Type-S you're looking at 15 hp at least.

just buy it. It won't make your car much louder. You won't even recognize it's there if you are cruising, and under load only at higher rpm's.

I've got PCD's + aem V2 + v3 Jpipe and cruising my car is as quiet as it always was. Once I punch it it opens up but the V2 still is louder than the jpipe and pcd's combined, really.

tonymaz7sm

so $450 ps shipping from richies web right!? or anywhere cheaper!?

justnspace

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I just installed my J-pipe from Richie on Saturday. I have put 150 miles on the RV6 V3.
I have no other mods.
At vtec (about 4300 RPM all the way to 7000) you can definitely hear it getting deeper much like a cold air intake would. But if you have the radio on then it's barely noticeable.
Also the gains are awesome! I have a 6MT and the accels are a lot smoother. My 4th gear pulls are pretty wicked.

Yes, it's $470.00

tonymaz7sm

so is it ok to jst have the jpipe for now or do i have to get the whole exhuast after some time!?!?.

justnspace

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Research!

I chose the J-pipe because it really is the best gains for my money. Specially Richies New pipe that he just came out with.

It's up to you on how far you would like to take your car.
My intentions were to only get this, but now that I have a taste for the MOD BUG I would like to take it a step further and make it growl!

newfrito11

so in your opinion, would a j-pipe or an intake be more beneficial?
im deciding between the 2 and want some experienced advice.

justnspace

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I chose the J-pipe as my first mod because when I researched I found that it had the most gains for the best price.

Now, if you want to install a cold air intake for 300 dollars and get minimal gains, then go for it.
With the RV6 V3 it gave me any where from 12 - 15hp for $470.00

jr27

well after reading this thread i will definatly pick one up aswell because i want a good mod that isnt too much money and i still want my car to be as quiet as possible while cruzin...

1islandparadise

More I read about everyone's experience with this new V3 J-pipe it does make more sense to get them. The HP to $$ ratio is alot better than any CAI.

TheChamp531

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IMO, CAI, of all mods for the TL, is the most complete waste of money.

Even Type-S tail lights has more gains than a CAI.

Yukoncole

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^^ I agree! I felt nothing when I installed mine! I actually thought it made it slower but I either got use to it or it was in my head!!! I will say though that is sounds awesome but for a HP gain it is worthless.

chris288

I bought my CAI for sound only, I knew it wouldn't be anything more than about 3-4 hp if anything at all. It produces a great growl only when you want it too. The RV3 j-pipe gave my car a bit more noticable tourque, but no additional noise.

newfrito11

thanks for the helpful words. so a j-pipe can be installed without any extra exhuast?

Morrissey25

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+1

I love Richie's new pipe. No extra noise (Except during WOT), better throttle response, and more tourque... A definate must.

newfrito11

where can i get richies pipe?

Morrissey25

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You can get it here: Quick and easy delivery

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=7807545

newfrito11

yall are awesome. i went from fixing up a 1966 mustang to fixing up a 2004 TL. and i can honestly say that they are both great cars.

newfrito11

the rv6 v3 looks longer than most. will this fit straight on a base tl or will i need other mods.

rockyfeller

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Totally disagree, the CAI definitely makes a difference. CAI was best mod for the money back when we had the AEM V1 and no J-pipe available. Maybe not so impressive on a dyno. But drive the car, it's not in your head. Drive a stock car back to back and compare, huge difference.

But now things have changed. If you are going to do a CAI then you might as well go all out and get a AEM V2 but it is the most expensive CAI. If you are comparing AEM V2 to the RV6 V3, go J-pipe first. It is the new "best power to money ratio" mod right now.

Morrissey25

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It will fit with no other mods. A very simple install (except for removing the rusted on bolts)

newfrito11

another Q. whats the difference between a mustang dyno and a regular. is one more accurate?

jaxtate23

I have a weapon r short ram and i LOVE it!

jaxtate23

The weapon r is on my 07 tl-s.

Yukoncole

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I have read that the Mustang Dynos are better than most!

chris288

I have the weapon R also, great sounding intake.

hondazex

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rv6 pcd , rv6 j-pipe v3 and aem v2 combo must give around 20-35 whp under 1300 $$ its good !!!

justnspace

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Ya'll might want to research on here about the weapon R intake and how it doesn't do much for our engines.


Ya'll should trade in that SHORT RAM AIR for a AEM V2 Cold air intake.

newfrito11

does the RV6 j-pipe pass inspection without the cat?

justnspace

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Its a 3rd cat, it helps with the ULEV rating.
You will pass inspections, as there are TWO MAIN CATS.
all this has been discussed in the original RV6 V3 thread.

Morrissey25

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but it wont pass when paired with the precat deletes... right?

chris288

Honda builds one of the best stock air intakes in the auto industry. Thats why k&n says there is virtually no gains with their filter on our cars. I knew it wouldn't do anything at all and neither will yours if anything, I got it for the sound and it sounds great at WOT.

TheChamp531

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I dunno about that.

justnspace

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I am using stock cold air intake.

newfrito11

is it possible to go stage 3 with the rv6 VR jpipe?

newfrito11

v3*

Yukoncole

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Yes that is where I am at but you will get Rasp between about 3 and 4K RPM. It sounds bad and I am going in tomorrow to change out the Dynomax resonator to an AERO to hopefully aleve the issue.

newfrito11

let us know if that helps. i want the rv6 jpipe but i also love the sound of stage 3. does the jpipe produce a good sound if any?

justnspace

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I am completely stock save the J-pipe.
I immediately noticed a deeper sound, akin to a CAI at vtec. (4300-7000RPM)

Yukoncole

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I also love the sound of the Stage 3 but when I added the pipe I got the evil shitty rasp! I found one other member on here that also ran into this with the Stage 3 Dynomax setup...everyone else has been golden!!