TRD exhaust is just cosmetic or really helps on power?
05-13-2005, 08:41 PM
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no 4 cyl w/ any exhaust is gonna sound throaty like a G car. My hatch thumps like a v-8 with cams, but thats because of the 3" exhaust, no cats, and big cams.
[q]No way in h3ll it sounds stock....get your facts straight before posting garbage. Oh wait, you probably picked up one of those coffee cans from your local muffler dealer and thought it would "look cool" on your car. [/q]
so far we have installed both the Borla and the TRD, and at redline they all sound just the same.
[q]No way in h3ll it sounds stock....get your facts straight before posting garbage. Oh wait, you probably picked up one of those coffee cans from your local muffler dealer and thought it would "look cool" on your car. [/q]
so far we have installed both the Borla and the TRD, and at redline they all sound just the same.
05-13-2005, 08:46 PM
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You know, go to a couple of meets find some clips on the internet, and make up your own mind. Everybody always likes what is on their car best. At the end factor in price, sound, and looks because you really are not going to feel a huge difference.
05-13-2005, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by turbocivic
so far we have installed both the Borla and the TRD, and at redline they all sound just the same.
05-13-2005, 08:54 PM
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I hate to burst any bubbles, but the most you're gonna gain if you bolt on everything made for that car is 20 hp....tops. End of story.
that's header (just one morons, not headers) intake, exhaust, crank pulley, ground wire, and any other silly little things the aftermarket can push on you fellas.
Eventually you'll figure it out. I promise.
that's header (just one morons, not headers) intake, exhaust, crank pulley, ground wire, and any other silly little things the aftermarket can push on you fellas.
Eventually you'll figure it out. I promise.
05-13-2005, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RedheadedStepChild
Comparing exhausts @ the redline isnt the issue. You get that "throaty" sound @ lower RPMs. I thought you said that the TRD exhaust sounded like the stock unit? Wasnt that the point you were trying to get across?
I'm a Toyota/Scion parts man, and have been for 6 years now. Before that I was a Honda parts man for 9 years. I've been field-testing this stuff for years
05-13-2005, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by turbocivic
I hate to burst any bubbles, but the most you're gonna gain if you bolt on everything made for that car is 20 hp....tops. End of story.
that's header (just one morons, not headers) intake, exhaust, crank pulley, ground wire, and any other silly little things the aftermarket can push on you fellas.
Eventually you'll figure it out. I promise.
that's header (just one morons, not headers) intake, exhaust, crank pulley, ground wire, and any other silly little things the aftermarket can push on you fellas.
Eventually you'll figure it out. I promise.
05-13-2005, 10:28 PM
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I have theTRD muffler , DC SPORT header and the AEM intake. Everyone keeps saying you can't feel the difference in horsepower with one or the other. Well put on all 3 and you WILL feel the extra hp. I put on the TRD first and loved the sound and it was slightly louder with the DC SPORT header but not overpowering inside the car.
05-13-2005, 10:45 PM
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i just put on my HKS tuesday and i couldnt be happier... it sounds dope, deep throaty tone, and i love the JDM lean it has to it. They definately lived up to their reputation, but thats my two cents...
05-14-2005, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RedheadedStepChild
Originally Posted by turbocivic
I hate to burst any bubbles, but the most you're gonna gain if you bolt on everything made for that car is 20 hp....tops. End of story.
that's header (just one morons, not headers) intake, exhaust, crank pulley, ground wire, and any other silly little things the aftermarket can push on you fellas.
Eventually you'll figure it out. I promise.
that's header (just one morons, not headers) intake, exhaust, crank pulley, ground wire, and any other silly little things the aftermarket can push on you fellas.
Eventually you'll figure it out. I promise.
(and it's tint, not tent in your sig, Lord man, fix something everybody sees everytime you post)
05-14-2005, 02:56 AM
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I got the TRD installed a few days ago, love the sound!! Nice and deep without being so loud it gives the neighbors fits. Can't feel any difference in the power......But ya gotta LOVE that sound!!
05-14-2005, 03:18 AM
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layoff of turbo,
someone who has some great experience is giving us great information.
imagine what this forum would be like if people quit being dicks.
"you may say i'm a dreamer,
but i'm not the only one...."
thanks for your posts turbo, i personally appreciate your sound advice.
someone who has some great experience is giving us great information.
imagine what this forum would be like if people quit being dicks.
"you may say i'm a dreamer,
but i'm not the only one...."
thanks for your posts turbo, i personally appreciate your sound advice.
05-14-2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by speddlysmitt
You know, go to a couple of meets find some clips on the internet, and make up your own mind. Everybody always likes what is on their car best. At the end factor in price, sound, and looks because you really are not going to feel a huge difference.
- Where in hartford are you? I am in the danbury area and i also have 2 other friends with tC's. Maybe we can meet up sometime, or if there are any meets in the ct area, then we can hook that up. Thanks.
John
