Crp79Acura2010TL

So I looking to replace J pipe. Seems like the 2 best are endless and xlr8. It seems from the websites that xlr8 comes with 3rd cat delete extension but the endless you will need to buy the test pipe as well. Any recommendations, thoughts, explanations would be great. Thanks for the help.

dopeboy1

I never understood why some would buy a 2 piece jpipe unless they plan on running a high flow third cat. Furthermore I never understood why someone would want a high flow third cat instead of deleting it. Maybe for emissions I guess.

That being said I have the rv6 jpipe and I consider it to be better than both those. But in the end rv6 or xlr8, you can't go wrong with either.

Crp79Acura2010TL

Do you have awd? Mine is fwd

dopeboy1

Oh yeah rv6 only makes it for AWD. Then I would definitely go with the xlr8.

Anicra

I have the xlr8 j pipe with 3rd cat delete, guess the cat thieves are out of luck. It has nice sound, no cabin noise, and the only time you notice the sound is the cold starts. I have gone though lots of snow, it is rock solid.
Though, the https://www.heeltoeauto.com/rv6-perf...h-awd-ua9.html is an interesting too.

Riboflavin

I have the XLR8 J-pipe too, and while I absolutely love it, I just failed NJ inspection since they now visually check for 3rd cats. At my last inspection 2 years ago, they just checked for OBD2 codes and sent me on my way.

Now I'm planning on visiting XLR8's shop in CT to have them weld in a high flow cat into the J-pipe, just so I can pass emissions...

Crp79Acura2010TL

I'm gonna go with the xlr8 j pipe for my fwd. Says it's not in stock on their website. Is there a rep on here? I thought I saw one post on a few other posts before.
Dang, that stinks. My buddy owns a shop here in TX so I won't have that problem.

dzionny_dzionassi

Time to move. NJ thinks that they are suddenly CA haha

jtech316

go buy some spacers in case your jpipe hits your frame rails.

Riboflavin

They have an account here, but dunno how frequently they check the forum.

Just give them a call or fill out the email form to ask. I just spoke with them the other day.

Crp79Acura2010TL

What size spacers?

jtech316

3/8” thick spacers. I got mine at Home Depot. Take one of the bolts with you to make sure the hole in the spacer is big enough for the bolt.

Atanas Dimitrov

WA state passed no Emmision testing no more. LOL come to Seattle