Notices
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power Engine and transmission discussions...

exhaust gains

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:13 PM
  #1  
bmsciontc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 37
Default exhaust gains

alright so ive been looking to get exhaust for a while now, and i was just wondering what makes the most gains?
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:08 AM
  #2  
beedee's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SoCal tC Club
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 599
Default

awhile back i thought i read the greddy sp2 had the most gains of the 'axle back' exhausts. however, the 'gains' were minimal.

and for sound clips, search on youtube, there are tons of them out there.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:24 AM
  #3  
ack154's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 16,701
Default

Choose an exhaust for its looks and sound... don't bother on performance. There is very minimal difference in any of them, and very minimal increase to begin with.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:40 AM
  #4  
jackotamo's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 443
Default

you will get more from more flow catback > axleback, and larger diameter down pipe to a better manifold.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:44 AM
  #5  
PartieBoiTc4's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 602
From: San Diego, CA
Default

ark n2 catback.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 02:36 AM
  #6  
BuddhasTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SoCal tC Club
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,003
From: Diamond Bar, CA
Default

either of the 2 ARK exhausts, the ptuning exhaust, or the dezod catback exhaust...but it's only gonna get you 2-4whp more than an axleback...either way you're lookin at probably 8-10whp gain total at the most
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 06:45 AM
  #7  
tcCALI's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,231
From: Orange County, CA
Default

^ the ark sounds really good too, check it outt fersure. for me the TRD is the way to go sound is good and i like the oem look ok it.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:53 PM
  #8  
bmsciontc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 37
Default

alright thanks a lot for all the replies. im probally going to look into the ARK.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:56 PM
  #9  
InfiniteVisi0n's Avatar
Banned
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,496
From: 60616
Default

Yea but more airflow for our low compression cars arent going to do us any good. Most axle backs will make you lose back pressure.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:57 PM
  #10  
AdmirN's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 652
From: St. Louis, MO
Default

Anyone know what cat-back exhaust gives out the most hp?
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:58 PM
  #11  
Higgy's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 679
From: Fayetteville/Ft Bragg, NC
Default

The dezod is a s-pipe back exhaust and it looks very oem and sounds amazing.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:15 PM
  #12  
bmsciontc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 37
Default

yea but does the dezod need to be welded at the joints or does it bolt together like most aftermarket exhausts?
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:19 PM
  #13  
Higgy's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 679
From: Fayetteville/Ft Bragg, NC
Default

it doesnt have to be welded. you can put it on in your driveway if you want.
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:38 PM
  #14  
bmsciontc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 37
Default

next ?.. does the ark exhaust with the round muffler burn the side of your bumper?
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:13 AM
  #15  
BuddhasTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SoCal tC Club
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,003
From: Diamond Bar, CA
Default

^ no it doesn't...had mine for about a year and a half now and hasn't been burned by it at all...great exhaust
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:18 AM
  #16  
arkracing's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 297
From: CA
Default

ARK Will move soon... so we're going to do MOVING CLEARANCE SALE near next week until end of SEPT.

www.arkspeedracing.com

Don't loose your opportunity !!

Short Shifter , Strut Bar, Exhaust system available !!
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:23 AM
  #17  
BuddhasTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SoCal tC Club
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,003
From: Diamond Bar, CA
Default

Where are you moving to now? I need to get over there and pick up my strut bar soon then
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:10 PM
  #18  
arkracing's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 297
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
Where are you moving to now? I need to get over there and pick up my strut bar soon then
Unsure for now... Pending status. We're looking into Monclair or Walnut area.
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:05 PM
  #19  
BuddhasTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SoCal tC Club
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,003
From: Diamond Bar, CA
Default

yeah walnut is good...about 3 blocks from me...lol
scared me though...thought you'd move farther...i guess i can be lazy a little longer
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CrowJenkins
Scion tC 2G Drivetrain & Power
4
May 4, 2015 04:52 AM
carid
Exclusive Sponsored Sales
0
Feb 9, 2015 01:49 PM
aimeeXa
Scion xB 1st-Gen Owners Lounge
8
Feb 19, 2004 06:51 PM
kdanie
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Drivetrain & Power
11
Jan 23, 2004 04:47 AM
Phillip_Injen
Scion xB 1st-Gen Owners Lounge
53
Jan 17, 2004 01:56 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 03:07 AM.