RV6 V3 Long Tube J-Pipe Release '04-'08 TL all trims **UPDATE PAGE 4**
04-28-2010, 03:31 PM
#123
IMO even if they do a visual inspection what they are looking for is the infamous 12-14" piece of strait pipe inconspicuosly bolted between the j-pipe and the rest of the exhaust. With the v3 it looks like the car never had a 3rd cat. Like it's just a replacement j-pipe. Period. Of course they might have something on their computer that tells them there are supposed to be 3 cats. Of this I am not sure.
04-28-2010, 03:32 PM
#124
All motor
Na man. Even with the 3" catback and this V3 Jpipe your exhaust will not smell.
The only way your exhaust will smell is if you are completely catless. The 3rd cat (where the catback connects) is hardly a cat at all. The primary cats are under the hood connected to the exhaust manifold. Unless you get the PC Deletes, your car will not smell.
Despite the slight rasp I get, catless makes the car sound so much meaner...almost sounds worked.
The only way your exhaust will smell is if you are completely catless. The 3rd cat (where the catback connects) is hardly a cat at all. The primary cats are under the hood connected to the exhaust manifold. Unless you get the PC Deletes, your car will not smell.
Despite the slight rasp I get, catless makes the car sound so much meaner...almost sounds worked.
04-28-2010, 04:18 PM
#126
How long do you think the $450 pricing will last? I like this pipe alot and I want to know if I'll have enough time to save up.
Also to those worried about emissions. I am assuming you're not worried about how this is going to harm the environment. Just worried about passing the emmisions test at inspection time. So I'm assuming you'll keep the stock pipe and cat seeing as how everyone of us already have one. So go get your car inspected with the V3 on. If it doesn't get passed then go home, throw the stock stuff on real quick, get passed, go home and throw the V3 back on. Good for another 1-2 years depending on inspection frequency according to state law.
Also to those worried about emissions. I am assuming you're not worried about how this is going to harm the environment. Just worried about passing the emmisions test at inspection time. So I'm assuming you'll keep the stock pipe and cat seeing as how everyone of us already have one. So go get your car inspected with the V3 on. If it doesn't get passed then go home, throw the stock stuff on real quick, get passed, go home and throw the V3 back on. Good for another 1-2 years depending on inspection frequency according to state law.
so you be better putting the stock setup back on first, then passing, and changing it back afterwards
IMO even if they do a visual inspection what they are looking for is the infamous 12-14" piece of strait pipe inconspicuosly bolted between the j-pipe and the rest of the exhaust. With the v3 it looks like the car never had a 3rd cat. Like it's just a replacement j-pipe. Period. Of course they might have something on their computer that tells them there are supposed to be 3 cats. Of this I am not sure.
Na man. Even with the 3" catback and this V3 Jpipe your exhaust will not smell.
The only way your exhaust will smell is if you are completely catless. The 3rd cat (where the catback connects) is hardly a cat at all. The primary cats are under the hood connected to the exhaust manifold. Unless you get the PC Deletes, your car will not smell.
Despite the slight rasp I get, catless makes the car sound so much meaner...almost sounds worked.
The only way your exhaust will smell is if you are completely catless. The 3rd cat (where the catback connects) is hardly a cat at all. The primary cats are under the hood connected to the exhaust manifold. Unless you get the PC Deletes, your car will not smell.
Despite the slight rasp I get, catless makes the car sound so much meaner...almost sounds worked.
but yeah not so likely though, if you still got the main cats on there
04-28-2010, 05:56 PM
#128
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People concerned with the smell: It only comes after you install pre-cats, but it's such a wonderful smell!! Why would anyone want to get rid of it 
you know the car means business after you start it up!
Sonnick, fully catless makes my car sound mean as fak lol especially top of 3rd and 4th gears! Very very loud too lol
Anyways people, get the V3 J-pipe, throw some pre-cat deletes in there and you'll have the biggest smile on your face!
you know the car means business after you start it up!Sonnick, fully catless makes my car sound mean as fak lol especially top of 3rd and 4th gears! Very very loud too lol
Anyways people, get the V3 J-pipe, throw some pre-cat deletes in there and you'll have the biggest smile on your face!
04-28-2010, 06:44 PM
#129
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Thread Starter
All domestic V3 orders have been shipped today. Canada orders will be shipped tomorrow. Hopefully you guys get it before the weekend and can post up some feed back.
04-28-2010, 07:38 PM
#130
Burning Brakes
man good stuff richie, too bad I already got the J-pipeV2 and test pipe so I'm good with that for now and also have PCD V2 from you as well so I'm good but it does look amazing great job...........on a sidenote I will be looking forward for that RV6 exhaust as I still have my stock set-up
04-28-2010, 08:07 PM
#131
In pursuant to our conversation last night I hope you are going to keep one aside for me before you run out of them. These bad boys will sell like hot cakes
To be 100% honest, even when I was running catless, my car didn't smell that bad... only on cold startups. Maybe somethings wrong with my olfactory system.
04-28-2010, 09:51 PM
#133
Chapter Leader (Central Florida)
man good stuff richie, too bad I already got the J-pipeV2 and test pipe so I'm good with that for now and also have PCD V2 from you as well so I'm good but it does look amazing great job...........on a sidenote I will be looking forward for that RV6 exhaust as I still have my stock set-up
04-28-2010, 10:34 PM
#137
04-28-2010, 10:54 PM
#138
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Thread Starter
04-29-2010, 12:14 AM
#141
Just installed and drive home on it.
ZOMG. Haha u can def feel the difference. Low end torque is much more present. Exhaust note is a bit louder and more aggressive. Overall driving experience has improved. I'm very happy with richie's work.
Ground clearance isn't an issue either and I'm probably lower than most in this thread.
If ur holding out for something better, don't. I don't see any major tweaks to this design that can be done to improve performance.
If ur complaining about price, all I can say is that it's worth every penny. This is a thoroughly researched design, fabricated out of stainless steel. FitmenT is also spot on.
I opted to dremel part of my splash shield off. Will post pics and vids soon.
ZOMG. Haha u can def feel the difference. Low end torque is much more present. Exhaust note is a bit louder and more aggressive. Overall driving experience has improved. I'm very happy with richie's work.
Ground clearance isn't an issue either and I'm probably lower than most in this thread.
If ur holding out for something better, don't. I don't see any major tweaks to this design that can be done to improve performance.
If ur complaining about price, all I can say is that it's worth every penny. This is a thoroughly researched design, fabricated out of stainless steel. FitmenT is also spot on.
I opted to dremel part of my splash shield off. Will post pics and vids soon.
04-29-2010, 01:04 AM
#142
All motor
Just installed and drive home on it.
ZOMG. Haha u can def feel the difference. Low end torque is much more present. Exhaust note is a bit louder and more aggressive. Overall driving experience has improved. I'm very happy with richie's work.
Ground clearance isn't an issue either and I'm probably lower than most in this thread.
If ur holding out for something better, don't. I don't see any major tweaks to this design that can be done to improve performance.
If ur complaining about price, all I can say is that it's worth every penny. This is a thoroughly researched design, fabricated out of stainless steel. FitmenT is also spot on.
I opted to dremel part of my splash shield off. Will post pics and vids soon.
ZOMG. Haha u can def feel the difference. Low end torque is much more present. Exhaust note is a bit louder and more aggressive. Overall driving experience has improved. I'm very happy with richie's work.
Ground clearance isn't an issue either and I'm probably lower than most in this thread.
If ur holding out for something better, don't. I don't see any major tweaks to this design that can be done to improve performance.
If ur complaining about price, all I can say is that it's worth every penny. This is a thoroughly researched design, fabricated out of stainless steel. FitmenT is also spot on.
I opted to dremel part of my splash shield off. Will post pics and vids soon.
Which Jpipe did you have previously? The only thing that is straying me away from this Jpipe is my 3" exhaust...I'd want to do a 3" collector from the Jpipe instead of 2.5. Other than that, this Jpipe seems to be the sh!t!
04-29-2010, 01:08 AM
#144
Awesome!!! Glad you like it. First real review, woot!
Which Jpipe did you have previously? The only thing that is straying me away from this Jpipe is my 3" exhaust...I'd want to do a 3" collector from the Jpipe instead of 2.5. Other than that, this Jpipe seems to be the sh!t!
Which Jpipe did you have previously? The only thing that is straying me away from this Jpipe is my 3" exhaust...I'd want to do a 3" collector from the Jpipe instead of 2.5. Other than that, this Jpipe seems to be the sh!t!
You can get a 3x2.5 concentric reducer, flange it, chop a portion off your current 3" exhaust and call it a day. Not sure how that reducer would affect performance etc but its a cheap solution.
04-29-2010, 01:21 AM
#147
First vid!
Revving like a ricer in my parking garage.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmkiang/4562547122/
Revving like a ricer in my parking garage.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmkiang/4562547122/
Exhaust mods: AEM CAI, type-S precats, RV6 V3, Comptech catback.
http://www.vimeo.com/11319439
Dammit having trouble embedding the video.
Last edited by jmkiang; 04-29-2010 at 01:25 AM.
04-29-2010, 06:26 AM
#149
Just installed and drive home on it.
ZOMG. Haha u can def feel the difference. Low end torque is much more present. Exhaust note is a bit louder and more aggressive. Overall driving experience has improved. I'm very happy with richie's work.
Ground clearance isn't an issue either and I'm probably lower than most in this thread.
If ur holding out for something better, don't. I don't see any major tweaks to this design that can be done to improve performance.
If ur complaining about price, all I can say is that it's worth every penny. This is a thoroughly researched design, fabricated out of stainless steel. FitmenT is also spot on.
I opted to dremel part of my splash shield off. Will post pics and vids soon.
ZOMG. Haha u can def feel the difference. Low end torque is much more present. Exhaust note is a bit louder and more aggressive. Overall driving experience has improved. I'm very happy with richie's work.
Ground clearance isn't an issue either and I'm probably lower than most in this thread.
If ur holding out for something better, don't. I don't see any major tweaks to this design that can be done to improve performance.
If ur complaining about price, all I can say is that it's worth every penny. This is a thoroughly researched design, fabricated out of stainless steel. FitmenT is also spot on.
I opted to dremel part of my splash shield off. Will post pics and vids soon.
This probably important information.
Exhaust mods: AEM CAI, type-S precats, RV6 V3, Comptech catback.
http://www.vimeo.com/11319439
Dammit having trouble embedding the video.
Exhaust mods: AEM CAI, type-S precats, RV6 V3, Comptech catback.
http://www.vimeo.com/11319439
Dammit having trouble embedding the video.
we need some MOAR vids....drive-by?
04-29-2010, 07:50 AM
#151
Under construction
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This probably important information.
Exhaust mods: AEM CAI, type-S precats, RV6 V3, Comptech catback.
http://www.vimeo.com/11319439
Dammit having trouble embedding the video.
Exhaust mods: AEM CAI, type-S precats, RV6 V3, Comptech catback.
http://www.vimeo.com/11319439
Dammit having trouble embedding the video.
04-29-2010, 08:08 AM
#152
^ None at all. I'd like to add this though. When it was FIRST installed, there was a TINY bit of rasp while everything was settling. This went away after load was introduced to the engine. Don't worry about this and don't bitch about it because it doesn't last long.
So my drive to work thru stop and go traffic was actually fun today although I probably burned thru 50% more gas. The car definitely pulls much harder! It kind of reminds me of how PCD's affect the car, with respect to sound and pull @ 3rd gear WOT... but for the lower end of the power band.
I have never ran the ATLP or the XLR8 j-pipes but I know this is a HUGE improvement over RV6's previous j-pipes + 3rd cat delete combos.
To those guys out there that are worried about the removal of the 3rd cat... I'm willing to bet good money that the majority of people with 3G TL's that have modified exhausts are running without the stock 3rd cat or a HFC. The primary cats (precats) are sufficient.
I cannot wait to find a nice stretch of GOOD road so I can really drive my car without dodging potholes and dips.
So my drive to work thru stop and go traffic was actually fun today although I probably burned thru 50% more gas. The car definitely pulls much harder! It kind of reminds me of how PCD's affect the car, with respect to sound and pull @ 3rd gear WOT... but for the lower end of the power band.
I have never ran the ATLP or the XLR8 j-pipes but I know this is a HUGE improvement over RV6's previous j-pipes + 3rd cat delete combos.
To those guys out there that are worried about the removal of the 3rd cat... I'm willing to bet good money that the majority of people with 3G TL's that have modified exhausts are running without the stock 3rd cat or a HFC. The primary cats (precats) are sufficient.
I cannot wait to find a nice stretch of GOOD road so I can really drive my car without dodging potholes and dips.
04-29-2010, 03:05 PM
#160
All motor
If you have the OEM Jpipe this is a MUST-GET. If JM is saying how good the gains were over the V1 (which is what I have), I can only imagine over stock.
Hmm...what's a reducer?
Oh, I don't have the 3" exhaust yet. I'm still waiting on the Magnaflow 12762. It's been on backorder for like 2 weeks already, ugh.