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TRD vs. Greddy SP2 vs. Megan OE...the definitive comparison

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Old 08-15-2006, 11:52 AM
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SP2 is quieter than the TRD. It almost sounds stock at idle.

I recently sound deadened my car with RAAMmat and can't even hear my SP2 anymore.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:09 PM
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When I first got it, I thought the tip was too big also, but now I think it's perfect. Fills out the bumper cutout nicely. The mandrel bends are nice too.





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Old 08-15-2006, 03:11 PM
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your best bet was to go bacl to the OEM piping with the SP2. BUT NOTE: the SP2 has yeilded the most gains out of any exhuasts so far as tested by GSC motorsports and posted here.

crippie what size piping are you using on your exhuast from header back? if its 2.5 i suggest going down to a 2.25 or the oem piping....2.5 is to much for our cars in an N/A setup.
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Old 08-15-2006, 10:41 PM
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I believe it is 2.5. I dont mind the loss so much... Eventually I'm planning to go FI with Turbonetics. Wish me luck with that. (Hopefully my ******** will grow back) =o)

Thanks for the info though
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Old 08-16-2006, 04:15 AM
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m/p but if you go fi then now you can stay with your 2.5 that should be plenty for a long while until you uprgade to a 3" pipe. and if you wana get rid of your greddy sp2.. LMK lol..
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Old 08-17-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 2_tC
SP2 is quieter than the TRD. It almost sounds stock at idle.

I recently sound deadened my car with RAAMmat and can't even hear my SP2 anymore.
What about under load at about 2-3K rpm? My buddie's TRD seems to be at its loudest at that RPM under constant 30% throttle
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Old 08-18-2006, 12:13 AM
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It's quiet during normal driving. I hear more engine noise than the exhaust.

I'd say it's the quietest aftermarket exhaust for the the tC.
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Old 08-18-2006, 12:41 AM
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Yea, the sp2 is what I have and a fujita intake. Its got a great sound under hard acceleration. Its a good amount faster than other tc's i have raced that just have injen intakes. I am able pull rite past them with no problems. I would reccomend it!!! Plus i assume if you put headers on it it would still stay quiet
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Old 08-18-2006, 12:57 AM
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Yeah its got a nice sound to it.
<-- Injen Intake, Alphawerks Headers, Greddy SP2 = NICE
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i can vouch for crippies exhuast it does sound kinda nice. lol better then the normal tc's w/ fart cans i usually come across.. greddy sp2 FTW!
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Old 08-22-2006, 03:57 PM
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Sounds like it would go well with my Injen intake then....:D
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Old 09-15-2006, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Crippie
Yeah its got a nice sound to it.
<-- Injen Intake, Alphawerks Headers, Greddy SP2 = NICE
Any rasp or fart? I'm thinking of doing a DC header and Megan OE axleback or Greddy SP2 exhaust
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This thread is getting me more excited about my SP2, I sure hope it arrives tomorrow so I can install it on Sunday

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Old 09-15-2006, 01:35 AM
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http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...l&ModelDesc=tC Get the SP2. Thats my car in the two pics but damnit its an 06!!!
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Old 09-15-2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gtran1502
This thread is getting me more excited about my SP2, I sure hope it arrives tomorrow so I can install it on Sunday

GT
Let us know how it goes, and take lots of pictures!
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Old 09-15-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by XD40tC
http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Desc.cfm?PartNo=PTGRE10117040&MakeCode=scion&ModelCode=tC&ModelYear=2005%2D2006%20All&ModelDesc=tC Get the SP2. Thats my car in the two pics but damnit its an 06!!!
How do you like it? how's the soud compared to stock? Are you running a header too?
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Old 09-15-2006, 05:08 PM
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I was running a header too so its very noticeably louder than stock. I have two resonators though and no cat so it sounds pretty clean. Check out my myspace page on my www to see a video of it!
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is it louder then the TRD exhaust?
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Old 10-27-2006, 01:17 AM
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My exhaust was backordered. It finally arrived today. As soon as I get out of class tonight I'm heaing over to my friend's place to install it

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Originally Posted by BionicJuic3
is it louder then the TRD exhaust?
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