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Is it worth changing my TRD exhaust?

Old Sep 4, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Currently I have a TRD exhaust with mid and s-pipe and a header. I know people say that the TRD exhaust is pretty restrictive, so I was considering changing exhausts if it was worth it. I like the way my setup sounds now, but was just considering getting a Tanabe Concept G or Greddy TI-C if its going to squeeze out a few extra horses.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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As far as hp is concerned there really isnt too much to be gain, maybe a few more but I doubt you would really feel anything.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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I would just stick with the TRD exhaust. Trust me...the TRD exhaust is full stainless steel compared to Greddy and Tanabe which is not. My Greddy exhaust has been through one winter and is already F'd up. My girls TRD exhaust has been through one winter and worst, her exhaust is still like new. If I had a chance to switch exhausts, I would get TRD or Dezod. However, Greddy does sound better but TRD exhaust and Injen SRI sounds freakin great.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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^^Well I haven't had any problems with my tanabe, still looks pretty much brand new when I was it and I have had it for 1 1/2 years.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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^do you see snow?
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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I love my tanabe concept G, and imo it sounds effing sick. its all personal pref. It will give you no benefit but w.e LOL Z
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Agency Power! (I don't have the whole system)

Ah...So nice, sounds like a TRD that has gone through puberty.

I'll let you know how it the Titanium lasts in snow.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Domo
^do you see snow?
Yup, not like a ton but yea

I love my tanabe concept G, and imo it sounds effing sick. its all personal pref. It will give you no benefit but w.e LOL Z
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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cool i guess ill just stick with the TRD for now. Ive just been listening to a few clips on youtube of the Greddy and Tanabe and i really like it.
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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Well you cant go wrong with the Tanabe, like I said I love mine to death but I really dont know if it is worth the $400 when you already have a good exhaust
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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only problem with TRD can is with header you have to work hard to find resonators that make it sound well......other cans like HKS and gReddy work better with header and resonators.AS for power differance you will not see much of anything between cans except your bank account going lower from buying new can.....
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