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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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alright ive been tryin to decide which would be better for my tc the hks axle back or the greddy evo 2 cat back system? which one will give me a more power gain but a good sound at the same time ?

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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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no axle back is going to yield any gains.

the catback without any supporting mods might give you a few wheel horsepower.
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 03:11 AM
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I thought the Greddy evo 2 was also an axleback?
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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GReddy vs HKS?

Old Mar 6, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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Both products are awesome!!! but in my opinion I would get the GReddy intead of the HKS.

Evo 2 would give you 6+whp.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=80070

I dont know what about the HKS
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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they are both axle back and there are dyno results posted on here for about 4hp gains from axle backs
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:13 AM
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so frustrating. choices...
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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someone told me the HKS rubs (because its angled) against the OEM rear kit lip. dont know if thats true.
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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*goes through my video files for sounds*
i think i like HKS
and i heard the rubbbign part from HKS as well, someone please confirm? i liked the hks
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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does it melt too? i know the megan melts..

they say the Tsudo Axle-back Exhaust System you get 10-15 HP gain.

anyone know anything about that?
https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?sub=3
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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SL member Spray had the greddy evo 2 paired with a cc s-pipe and an alphawerks header. he felt it was too raspy, so he replaced the greddy with a hks hi-power. he says it sounds significantly better with the hks.

both brands are highly reputable, so it depends on personal preference (brand loyalty).

both are axle-back. the greddy evo is about $80-100 more expensive than the hks. because the greddy is mounted straight, it has a "U" bend in the piping, whereas the angled hks has a "L" bend.
greddy


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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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does anyone have the video clips of the evo 2 .... i already hear the hks before n i love the sound on that one ..... but i havent heard the evo 2 so if anyone could give me a some help wit this please?
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by HKSpeed
someone told me the HKS rubs (because its angled) against the OEM rear kit lip. dont know if thats true.
it does not rub if its installed correctly


i have a clip
click http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...10069781253209
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by HKSpeed
someone told me the HKS rubs (because its angled) against the OEM rear kit lip. dont know if thats true.
it does not rub if its installed correctly on a tc with the stock bumper


i have a clip
click http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...10069781253209
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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here are 2 from the evo 2

1st page
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70002

2nd page
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...=asc&&start=25
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