Tsudo CatBack
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From: Bay Area, CA
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From: Ann Arbor/Kalamazoo, MI
I just bought had this exhaust and couldnt be more happy. The fitting was a little tight, the shop had to head up the piping leading to the left muffler and bent it in just about a half inch, the muffler was pushing against that plastic liner around the tip.
It sounds great and there is little to no drone. Everyone at the shop was amazed I got it for $400.
It sounds great and there is little to no drone. Everyone at the shop was amazed I got it for $400.
9 mpg.
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From: Sometimes here, sometimes there.
So, I just read 4 pages of this and have come to the conclusion that I am still undecided.. This exhaust is probably the only one I can actually afford without digging myself in a hole but, is there anyway to make it a tad louder like people do with the OEM cat-back? I'm torn between doing the stage 3 OEM set-up with a dynomax resonator or getting this Tsudo catback.
Racer
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From: Annapolis,MD
So, I just read 4 pages of this and have come to the conclusion that I am still undecided.. This exhaust is probably the only one I can actually afford without digging myself in a hole but, is there anyway to make it a tad louder like people do with the OEM cat-back? I'm torn between doing the stage 3 OEM set-up with a dynomax resonator or getting this Tsudo catback.
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custom FTW !!!!
reuse your old piping....get mandrel bends....reuse mufflers/tips/....remove stock mid muffler and resonator....just throw an aftermarket resonator in there....the y split replace with a true y split....replace 3rd cat with resonated test pipe....
so lets see:
test pipe $100
mandrels bends and tru y pipe - $125
labor $100
delete mid muffler and resonator
$325 ur done....and then if you dont like the sound....add a resonator....
you have more money to play with get ur own 2.5" piping
you have more money to play with get precats
and for some more money u can have jpipe
reuse your old piping....get mandrel bends....reuse mufflers/tips/....remove stock mid muffler and resonator....just throw an aftermarket resonator in there....the y split replace with a true y split....replace 3rd cat with resonated test pipe....
so lets see:
test pipe $100
mandrels bends and tru y pipe - $125
labor $100
delete mid muffler and resonator
$325 ur done....and then if you dont like the sound....add a resonator....
you have more money to play with get ur own 2.5" piping
you have more money to play with get precats
and for some more money u can have jpipe
9 mpg.
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From: Sometimes here, sometimes there.
custom FTW !!!!
reuse your old piping....get mandrel bends....reuse mufflers/tips/....remove stock mid muffler and resonator....just throw an aftermarket resonator in there....the y split replace with a true y split....replace 3rd cat with resonated test pipe....
so lets see:
test pipe $100
mandrels bends and tru y pipe - $125
labor $100
delete mid muffler and resonator
$325 ur done....and then if you dont like the sound....add a resonator....
you have more money to play with get ur own 2.5" piping
you have more money to play with get precats
and for some more money u can have jpipe
reuse your old piping....get mandrel bends....reuse mufflers/tips/....remove stock mid muffler and resonator....just throw an aftermarket resonator in there....the y split replace with a true y split....replace 3rd cat with resonated test pipe....
so lets see:
test pipe $100
mandrels bends and tru y pipe - $125
labor $100
delete mid muffler and resonator
$325 ur done....and then if you dont like the sound....add a resonator....
you have more money to play with get ur own 2.5" piping
you have more money to play with get precats
and for some more money u can have jpipe
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From: Kansas City, MO
the pros of a custom are simple....u know what u have and u can alter the sound according to ur needs....as in u get to pick the length of the resonator....the specs of the muffler and also the tips u need....and the setup is comparatively cheaper !!!
getting a tsudo is a different story since its already so cheap....so u cant go wayyy to wrong....if u dont like the sound, add/delete a resonator and ur good to go !!!
getting a tsudo is a different story since its already so cheap....so u cant go wayyy to wrong....if u dont like the sound, add/delete a resonator and ur good to go !!!
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the pros of a custom are simple....u know what u have and u can alter the sound according to ur needs....as in u get to pick the length of the resonator....the specs of the muffler and also the tips u need....and the setup is comparatively cheaper !!!
getting a tsudo is a different story since its already so cheap....so u cant go wayyy to wrong....if u dont like the sound, add/delete a resonator and ur good to go !!!
getting a tsudo is a different story since its already so cheap....so u cant go wayyy to wrong....if u dont like the sound, add/delete a resonator and ur good to go !!!
lol.As far as the tsudo, do you mean I could add on like a dynomax resonator to manipulate the sound?
Thanks for the help so far dude.
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yes by adding a resonator you can modify the sound....
well am doing a true dual exhaust....if you need more insight in what am doing or more knowledge on the subject check:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/going-custom-exhaust-all-way-need-help-754624/
Also the max gains will come from precats/jpipe....getting a tsudo will give u some gains over ur stock exhaust and modifying the tsudo might or might not give u any gains....
when i say custom i mean something like going true dual....or custom jpipe....check the thread above for loads of other info....
well am doing a true dual exhaust....if you need more insight in what am doing or more knowledge on the subject check:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/going-custom-exhaust-all-way-need-help-754624/
Also the max gains will come from precats/jpipe....getting a tsudo will give u some gains over ur stock exhaust and modifying the tsudo might or might not give u any gains....
when i say custom i mean something like going true dual....or custom jpipe....check the thread above for loads of other info....
9 mpg.
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From: Sometimes here, sometimes there.
yes by adding a resonator you can modify the sound....
Also the max gains will come from precats/jpipe....getting a tsudo will give u some gains over ur stock exhaust and modifying the tsudo might or might not give u any gains....
when i say custom i mean something like going true dual....or custom jpipe....check the thread above for loads of other info....
Also the max gains will come from precats/jpipe....getting a tsudo will give u some gains over ur stock exhaust and modifying the tsudo might or might not give u any gains....
when i say custom i mean something like going true dual....or custom jpipe....check the thread above for loads of other info....
Racer
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From: Annapolis,MD
Personally, I don't think I'm ready for an all custom set-up yet. This is just my daily driver, so I just want a little bit more uumph. So, for me it's either the $420 tsudo cat-back or the ~$150 stage 3 OEM (I already have aftermarket tips/muflers). In your opinion, do you think that the tsudo's gains are enough to notice and justify the extra $270? I will be adding a CAI, P2R TBS, and J-Pipe in that order after the exhaust is done.
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Personally, I don't think I'm ready for an all custom set-up yet. This is just my daily driver, so I just want a little bit more uumph. So, for me it's either the $420 tsudo cat-back or the ~$150 stage 3 OEM (I already have aftermarket tips/muflers). In your opinion, do you think that the tsudo's gains are enough to notice and justify the extra $270? I will be adding a CAI, P2R TBS, and J-Pipe in that order after the exhaust is done.
but since ur already going this route this is what you could do....you could get the CAI, P2R TBS, Precats($300), MDX Spacer($50), Jpipe, 3rd Cat Delete ($100)....so u will spend less than the tsudo and see way more gains and spend less money !!!
Later you can get ur 2.5" piping with mandrel bends (should be less than $200) and add ur muffler and tips....so leave the catback as it is coz tsudo wont give you enough bite....just bark....
have u considered precats ???
Pro
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From: Charleston
These are NOT magnaflow mufflers. Even if private label Magnaflow mufflers were used expect the pricing to almost double, I guarantee it. Every system has it's peaks and weaknesses. The few systems we have for our TL's in the past were in the more expensive range of the spectrum. This system just caters to a different group of people. Some people are very detail specific and care about fitment, finish, and quality, where others don't. I'm one that does, I just feel that if it's going to look "cheaper" than stock and have worse fitment..then why bother? I think the point of individualizing cars has lost its purpose and people are just modding for the sake of adding more names to their list, than realizing why they wanted it in the first place. To put things into perspective, the RAW cost of our systems is at LEAST double of this systems listing price. That doesn't include any of the labor and shop time involved. Lastly, the TL is a pinnacle to luxury for the Acura line up. Don't go out and ruin that. 
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. Yeah..right now it looks like I'm picking up the Tsudo as a whole (60% Tsudo / 40% Custom Set-up). But who knows, I could change my mind once I finally have the money in hand. Oh and here's a link to my thread, it should show the TL with the aftermarket tips/mufflers. https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/little-time-line-757597/ *If you want more pics just ask.
my car is my daily driver as well ....but i need her to be fast and sound great...
...you could get the CAI, P2R TBS, Precats($300), MDX Spacer($50), Jpipe, 3rd Cat Delete ($100)....so u will spend less than the tsudo and see way more gains and spend less money !!!
Later you can get ur 2.5" piping with mandrel bends (should be less than $200) and add ur muffler and tips....so leave the catback as it is coz tsudo wont give you enough bite....just bark....
have u considered precats ???
...you could get the CAI, P2R TBS, Precats($300), MDX Spacer($50), Jpipe, 3rd Cat Delete ($100)....so u will spend less than the tsudo and see way more gains and spend less money !!!
Later you can get ur 2.5" piping with mandrel bends (should be less than $200) and add ur muffler and tips....so leave the catback as it is coz tsudo wont give you enough bite....just bark....
have u considered precats ???
I want more of a deeper tone, but I don't want it to be meaningless. You know? As far as the performance aspect of this car, all I've considered this far are;- Fujita F5 CAI
- P2R TBS (assuming there's no clashing between this and the CAI)
- A Cat-back or stage 3 exhaust
- *Possibly a J-pipe
And no, I haven't considered pre-cat deletes.
Pro
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From: Charleston
Personally, I don't think I'm ready for an all custom set-up yet. This is just my daily driver, so I just want a little bit more uumph. So, for me it's either the $420 tsudo cat-back or the ~$150 stage 3 OEM (I already have aftermarket tips/muflers). In your opinion, do you think that the tsudo's gains are enough to notice and justify the extra $270? I will be adding a CAI, P2R TBS, and J-Pipe in that order after the exhaust is done.
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