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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Tanabe vs. Comptech exhaust

I have a 05 A Spec TL that is supercharged,RV6 pre cats, ATLP jpipe, ATLP RACE pipe, CAI, P2R Spacer.......and a stock exhaust!!!!!!!!!!! i sold my greddy cus it was toooooooooo loud!!!! i liked the power that the greddy gave out, but it was to loud. which exhaust do u guys think will sound better and give me the best performance with my set up, out of Tanabe or Comptech?!?!?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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I'm in the same boat. Thinking of selling my quads and getting Tanabe or Comptech...
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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i think gains between exhausts are minimum. but if your concerned about sound tanabe is quieter(i think)
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TLAdvanced
I'm in the same boat. Thinking of selling my quads and getting Tanabe or Comptech...
you could probably make a big enough profit margin on your quads to pay for you new exhaust + cover what you paid for the quads
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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I'm in the same boat. Thinking of selling my quads and getting Tanabe or Comptech...
Definitely do it quickly before new quads are released. You're sitting on a very hot product. Is it safe to assume you are getting rid of it due to DRONE?
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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comptech ftw...
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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comptech ftw...
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Elegant TYPE S
Definitely do it quickly before new quads are released. You're sitting on a very hot product. Is it safe to assume you are getting rid of it due to DRONE?
That would be why I sell it if I do. I think the precat deletes really are not helping the situation...
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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CT and Tanabe have a very similar exhaust note and the same pipe size. Tanabe is guaranteed under 93 db. Both have a large mid muffler. Both will net the same HP gains.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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I am liking the Tanabe the more and more i hear it!!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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comptech it is bro!!....pre-cat deletes will DEFINTELY make your car louder with any exhaust...hence i didnt get them due to this and the lower RPM torque loss.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Escobar7
I have a 05 A Spec TL that is supercharged,RV6 pre cats, ATLP jpipe, ATLP RACE pipe, CAI, P2R Spacer.......and a stock exhaust!!!!!!!!!!! i sold my greddy cus it was toooooooooo loud!!!! i liked the power that the greddy gave out, but it was to loud. which exhaust do u guys think will sound better and give me the best performance with my set up, out of Tanabe or Comptech?!?!?
Tanabe sounds is subtle at idle and cruising; but when you stomp on it, sounds similar to a G37 especially if you have cat deletes.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Harrisonk531616
Tanabe sounds is subtle at idle and cruising; but when you stomp on it, sounds similar to a G37 especially if you have cat deletes.
Nice!!!! Do u have any videos?!? Or pic?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Escobar7
Nice!!!! Do u have any videos?!? Or pic?
I haave the Tanabe, got it becasue I wanted a quiet exhaust that only really gets loud when you get on it. I also have an RV6 J-pipe and ATL race pipe. Here is a link to my videos after install. It's before the J-pipe and with an RV6 test pipe. Give you a good idea though.

The sound only got better with time, and now with the J-pipe, it really has that g35-ish sound when you get on it.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/tanabe-medallion-touring-cat-back-rv6-test-pipe-install-711573/

Honestly, the only reason I didn't go with the comptech is that I wanted to be different, this exhaust was just coming out and no one really had it yet, and also, I like the tips a little more, and with an a-spec rear lip, it looks REALLY nice. You can see some pics of it with the a-spec on my car domain

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3215004

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Yea looks really nice with the aspec kit..... I think the exhaust tips fit alil better in the opening then the comptech.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TLAdvanced
I'm in the same boat. Thinking of selling my quads and getting Tanabe or Comptech...
hey how are u? why are u thinking of selling ur atlp quad exhaust? they are discontinued and arent sold anymore. u dont like them? i myself was looking for the best exhaust. i like the quad look? but i dont want it to be too loud. soo was thinking btw

tanabe
comptech
xlr8
apexi

wat would u recommend? thank u.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mglax13
I haave the Tanabe, got it becasue I wanted a quiet exhaust that only really gets loud when you get on it. I also have an RV6 J-pipe and ATL race pipe. Here is a link to my videos after install. It's before the J-pipe and with an RV6 test pipe. Give you a good idea though.

The sound only got better with time, and now with the J-pipe, it really has that g35-ish sound when you get on it.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=711573

Honestly, the only reason I didn't go with the comptech is that I wanted to be different, this exhaust was just coming out and no one really had it yet, and also, I like the tips a little more, and with an a-spec rear lip, it looks REALLY nice. You can see some pics of it with the a-spec on my car domain

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3215004
hey bro where on long island u located. i too am located on long island. lolz
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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power

what is the power difference between
COMPTECH
XLR8
TANABE
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by j02tl-s
what is the power difference between
COMPTECH
XLR8
TANABE
Our exhaust will make a few more hp over the CT/Tanabe b/c it is a little more free flowing due to larger piping and no mid muffler.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by xacuratl05x
hey bro where on long island u located. i too am located on long island. lolz
I'm in Mineola. There's a TON of us on LI.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ssmtl2nv
comptech ftw...
Do u feel that u lost alot of power going from greddy to comptech?!?
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Escobar7
Do u feel that u lost alot of power going from greddy to comptech?!?
I feel more tq throughout the entire band...
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