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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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Default Which mid-pipe would you get?

im thinking of getting a mid-pipe, which brand do you guys prefer? if chose, other, state the brand below, and it'll be helpful if u tell me why
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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custom made. you know it wont have fitment issues and its probably cheaper. i got a 2.5in midpipe with a res for like $110 installed. they dont look as pretty but who sees a midpipe?
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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the tsudo is about $140 with resonator
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Tsudo. Cuz it sounds badass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMEA24PsQvU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX3Ea...eature=related
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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^x2 I love my tsudo!
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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btw the tsudo v2 has no fitment issues and deletes the cat.
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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what are you using for a axleback? my megan with trd sounds great to me
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by matt
btw the tsudo v2 has no fitment issues and deletes the cat.
is that legal?
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tokenride86
what are you using for a axleback? my megan with trd sounds great to me
i have the hks hi power
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by uhsentc
is that legal?
Depends on what state you're in.
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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(Don't take my word for it) but as long as you pass smog, I think it'll be fine.
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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custom for me. still havnt gotten it yet but i hope to get a 2.25" midpipe done by the end of summer. not a lot of people sell full exhaust kits in that size. plus its perfect for a NA setup.
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by uhsentc
is that legal?
Not in california. CARB exempt is overrated anyways.
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:32 AM
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i have a zpi mid-pipe sitting in my garage, and i live in MD.is it a 2.5 inch diameter pipe and mandrel bends. no sound surpression at all. bring $100 dollars a haul it off and it's yours.

also, you'll pass emissions because the secondary o2 sensor for the catalytic convertor is in the s-pipe before the mid-pipe, so it doesn't trigger a CEL light, and you'll pass.
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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man it sounds bad !! i wanna do the same set up trd exhaust + tsudo mid pipe !! i got an 09. how is the fitment of tsudo midpipe ???? where did u get it ?
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 01:45 AM
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Tsudo, havent heard much good feedback from megan exhaust product.
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NaH`
man it sounds bad !! i wanna do the same set up trd exhaust + tsudo mid pipe !! i got an 09. how is the fitment of tsudo midpipe ???? where did u get it ?
I bought it here off the SL forum. Some dude had it for sale for 100 bucks cash picked up. Not a bad deal considering it was the v2 and in good condition with no scratches and goes for 140+ new. Be sure to get the v2, I read the v1 had some heatshield rubbing issues. This is probably my favorite mod so far.
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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is this wat ur talkin abt http://www.speed-element.com/servlet...exhaust/Detail ?
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NaH`
Yup. I would look around for the best price, I think the best I found was 140 shipped for a new one online, and about 100 picked up on the forums. Just make sure its a v2.



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