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Old 05-09-2012, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Roller_Toaster
^ Andrew is renound for making amazing custom exhausts, and I have a weak spot for custom one off pieces.

He already made an axle back for me (which sounds amazing), and he just wanted to give it a try.
I have no doubt that he is good at what he does although im curious on if you gained HP and how much?
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Old 05-09-2012, 01:36 AM
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Not sure, dyno's around here are a bit pricey to run for just an exhaust. Also, I put the scuba back in after less than 24 hours.

It felt a liiiiiittttle stronger on the top end, but it very well could've been the placebo effect.
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What did you do with the old piece?
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Old 08-16-2012, 05:19 PM
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It is currently sitting in my garage. It's a vibrant ultra quiet resonator, with about 20 miles on it.
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Old 08-16-2012, 06:50 PM
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So what would be the best solution to replacing the scuba under the Xb. I have only rs7 trd exhaust but want a more deeper sound.
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Are u going to sell it?
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Are u going to sell it?
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I'm going with a thrush glass pack...welding it in tomorrow...
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I have an RS7 with TRD Exhaust. All I did was remove the scuba tank. At first the rasp was very noticeable but about 100 miles later I hardly notice it's there unless it's cold and going more then half throttle.
I'm wanting to take the tone a Little lower but haven't figured out a way to do so with out making it too quite. I like to be heard!!!

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Old 08-30-2012, 02:16 AM
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same as ^^^ here, i wanna go a litle bit quiet, what can i do
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I just did the scuba delete on my Scion. Mostly for mpg gains as I put 1300-1400 miles a week on my 09 xB. I deleted the scuba tank and in stalled a 24” long thrush glasspack, and kept the axle back exhaust. It sounds amazing!
Not too loud at all especially at cruising speeds. Really gave it a deep tone and I would recommend it. Note...it is now audible, but not overwhelming.

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Old 01-31-2018, 01:24 AM
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^^^Great job. I deleted my Scuba a few years ago & happy ever since. Love the increased tone

Good to see this as your first post. Welcome!
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