Does this thing sound any good?

 

Most people that have it say it is fairly quiet, but has a good tone.

 

Whats an exhaust that sounds really good? I like lots of sound.

 

Magnaflow cat back is pretty loud.

 

i like my trd muffler alot!!! it really quiets out at around 75-80mph

 

I love my TRD exhaust and have had many ppl complement the sound it puts out.

 

I wanted it before but I am getting it for sure now! Does it add any HP to the car?

 

TRD claims 5hp gain.

 

can someone please let me know, what is the diameter of the pipe used in TRD axle back.
thanks,
sid

 

I think it is 4 inches. But, im not positive.

 

No, that's the tip.

 

yes, i'm asking for the pipe OD not the tip.

 

It really sounds good, not loud, but good. And as it gets a good "break in" it starts sounding better. Maybe with a better sound it does not mean better performance but it really sounds better as time goes by. My 2 cents.

 

i'll get a clip as soon as i can with the xa i'm waiting on a friend with one and i'll get another with the car under a load when i get a chance with some other friends.

 

i got a greddy ebo 2 has a 4.5" tip , has a great deep tone thats not too loud or annoying , they claim 10-15 hp gain . i dont know what the actual dyno is but i definatly felt it.

 

How does that sound? Hopefully not that loud lawnmower sound.

 

I don't know what you actually gained, but I can guarantee you it wasn't 10-15 hp.

 

greddy probably did the hp gains bouncing off the rev limiter..lol.

I think that's where most people are misled with the stated HP gains of specific products. Show me an actual dyno sheet showing the stock curve and the "after install" curve. Then I'll know where the power is (or isn't) at.

I've done the simple upgrades. K&N cai and TRD exhaust and didn't feel any pep increase at all.

BUT.... as far as sound goes... If you like rowing gears and letting the exhaust predict your next shift... You will love the TRD.. After it's broke in it does sound even better... A little back pressure popping can be heard from mine when I run it up around 5500 and lolly gag between shifts (letting it drop down below 2000) then giving it a little gas and dropping it in the next gear... Ahhh the joys of the standard transmission.


singleshot

 

dynos are very inacurate to re-create the same conditions each time the best way to figure out true power is an engine dyno thats about it. its been said many a times you can do runs on a dyno and come out with inconsitent numbers that may be somewhat close but can also vary quite a bit.

 

one of the best sounding exhausts for the xB if you arent a typical 16-20 year old riceboy.