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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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oh and you can bounce a auto off the rev limiter...




dont ask me how i know
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by himynameischris
oh and you can bounce a auto off the rev limiter...




dont ask me how i know
????
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Here is a clip of DC headers and Greddy ti-c axle back exhaust on my car. I had the hks. sounded similar.

I have an automatic too btw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUfyWPHrLzA
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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What about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...spagenameZWDVW
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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That would be a good catback exhaust, meaning that it would run from the spipe back. You wouldn't have rasp at all. I hear that those have a really good low tone because of the larger muffler.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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Personally, I think you're stressin' out a little too much. The setup you have is a good idea and as long as if it's comfortable to you...

..then DO IT!

IMO, I don't think the Tanabe will -add- to the ricer factor to be honest, especially with the sound being under 93db. I think it'll be a nice end to your exhaust. And I like it because of the fact that I won't sound like a Honda screaming down the street.

That's just my two cents. It's your tC, it's your money...therefore...it's totally up to you.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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I stress out wayyyyyyyyyy to much.

Which Setup?

Which is better?

Magnaflow or Tanabe?
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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It depends, kiddo.

If you're looking for performance and sound: Header, S-Pipe, Mid-Pipe, Axle Back with a resonator.

Looking for just the power...scrap the resonator.

Just sound: Keep the Axleback and call it a day.

And go with Tanabe...can't go wrong.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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If I buy the mag kit, do i need anything more?

What about the tan kit?

Are they complete kits?
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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Dude, just buy the magnaflow kit and call it a day.

And by the way you're stressing out, have a muffler shop install it for you.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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Dude, just buy the magnaflow kit and call it a day.

And by the way you're stressing out, have a muffler shop install it for you.
Thats what i've decided, on both counts

i just want everything to be right
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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The tanabe exhaust is only the axleback portion. an axleback is only the muffler.. the section that connects to your midpipe. YOU DONT NEED ANYTHING ELSE.

a complete kit is a midpipe and axleback.. aka a catback exhaust. the magnaflow link u posted is a catback.

like they said.. if you want power, get the whole exhaust system.. if you want it just for looks and sound, just get an axleback exhaust.


anything else?
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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so getting the magnaflow is a complete kit?
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by STNC
so getting the magnaflow is a complete kit?
Hey man, just came across your post. I have an auto tC with a Magnaflow Cat back exhaust, 18" high flow resonator and high flow cat. Combine with an Injen intake, Monster motorworks header and S-pipe. The sound is wicked deep, loud and angry. Not raspy at all. I highly recommend the Magnaflow Cat back kit. However you will have to buy the 18" resonator and HF cat separately. One resonator was all it took for me. Hope that helps...
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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I dont need the res's though if i dont do aftermarket headers i thought?
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by STNC
I dont need the res's though if i dont do aftermarket headers i thought?
No.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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No i dont or no i do
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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My setup is sooooooo nice....sounds awesome!!

Tsudo 4-2-1 header and S-pipe = Precision Muffler Mid-pipe w/ 30 inch resonator = HKS Hi-Power Exhaust

Car feels so much stronger!! Sound is perfect deep and loud when you are on it and low and quiet when driving normally.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by STNC
No i dont or no i do
Sorry...no you don't. The rasp is coming from the header, if you don't have a header...you don't have a rasp therego...no need for a resonator.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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just buy an axleback you like the sound of and you can add to it if you want more power/noise

i love my HKS



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