Beluga Racing Exhaust for GS 400?
09-11-13, 11:03 AM
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Beluga Racing Exhaust for GS 400?
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Just wondering if anyone's used or heard this exhaust and quality/fitment on our GS400's. Seems like an inexpensive bolt on plus they're located here in DFW where I am if I have any issues.
Considering many options but just ran across this on Craigs List by chance.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ptd/3939702380.html
As you can see, it gets rid of the stock 2 resonators and mufflers and replace that with what appear to be 2 straight through mufflers. I'm not a fan of fart cans nor giant tips but this looks somewhat in the 'ok' category. Thoughts? I've bought and used a no name eBay cat-back exhaust for my '09 Altima before and it worked flawlessly for 80k miles before it was damaged, so I know not all cheap options are trash.
Just wondering if anyone's used or heard this exhaust and quality/fitment on our GS400's. Seems like an inexpensive bolt on plus they're located here in DFW where I am if I have any issues.
Considering many options but just ran across this on Craigs List by chance.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ptd/3939702380.html
As you can see, it gets rid of the stock 2 resonators and mufflers and replace that with what appear to be 2 straight through mufflers. I'm not a fan of fart cans nor giant tips but this looks somewhat in the 'ok' category. Thoughts? I've bought and used a no name eBay cat-back exhaust for my '09 Altima before and it worked flawlessly for 80k miles before it was damaged, so I know not all cheap options are trash.
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Haha no I don't plan on getting this exhaust for the simple reason that it just looks too much like ricer status with those thin giant tips. I want a better classier look on my GS4 than that has to offer -- plus I'm not too sure on the loudness. I definitely like to hear the exhaust on my cars but nothing too obnoxious. Currently with the deleted mufflers I have a bit of drone otherwise it sounds alright -- I'm looking to get rid of the drone and get more of that V8 gurgling/blurb that's noticeable. The good ones I've heard (Apexi etc.) all cost an arm and a leg (well over $700-$1000) so I'm still looking around. Not a top priority though as I want to save some money for the timing belt and all that fun stuff first.
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09-12-13, 12:13 PM
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Its certainly not for everyone but a a nice system is the Tanabe Medallion Touring exhaust.. Its a little pricey but worth it... I have the bLitz Nur Spec and those are larger cans much like the HKS mufflers... I have drone also with my setup but i love it.. sounds like a Mustang IMO...
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Its certainly not for everyone but a a nice system is the Tanabe Medallion Touring exhaust.. Its a little pricey but worth it... I have the bLitz Nur Spec and those are larger cans much like the HKS mufflers... I have drone also with my setup but i love it.. sounds like a Mustang IMO...
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As far as your picture goes, my statement sort of applies to the fact that those tips are just humungous and don't quite give the car a factory or clean look -- specifically the edges are not rolled, which is what I dislike. If they were rolled, it might actually look decent. That and the right side tip is hanging lower, but that would be my OCPD talking.
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09-17-13, 03:41 PM
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BTW for those others inquiring about the exhaust the fitment was perfect, had no issues, even with my custom 3'' down pipe and mid pipe. And this is the only 3'' cat back system for the MK2 as far as I know which is why I have it. Spent less money and got better performance in oppose to buying a 2.5" cat back for 800-$1000 for a 16-17psi car. They are not loud at all with a TT swap at least, even with me having no cats and test pipe, my friends JB4 335i with 2.75'' exhaust is much louder.
But sorry bro, being picky and not wanting to spend the $$ doesn't mix well, especially when it comes to owning a Lexus. Good luck!
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Here's my past example, 1 of few in which I spent less on eBay off-brand stuff which paid off. Nismo wanted $800+ for a 2.25" catback with crimps around the axles, just like the factory exhaust on my '09 Altima Coupe 3.5. Sounded good but that was it. Instead I spent $175 shipped for a complete 2.5" catback, no crimps, just mandrel bent polished stainless steel with a dual outlet muffler, +$200 for installation and adjusting/replacing the fugly tips with those of my choice. Total < $375. Lasted me 80,000 miles before a drunk driver rammed the car's muffler and bumper.
I'm merely trying to spend my cash wisely, just because it's a LEXUS doesn't mean I have to throw money at it for relatively common place components.
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Yep this pic was taken the same day I installed, when removing the factory exhaust while doing my swap I misplaced one of the rubber donut hangers but its been replaced since then.
BTW for those others inquiring about the exhaust the fitment was perfect, had no issues, even with my custom 3'' down pipe and mid pipe. And this is the only 3'' cat back system for the MK2 as far as I know which is why I have it. Spent less money and got better performance in oppose to buying a 2.5" cat back for 800-$1000 for a 16-17psi car. They are not loud at all with a TT swap at least, even with me having no cats and test pipe, my friends JB4 335i with 2.75'' exhaust is much louder.
But sorry bro, being picky and not wanting to spend the $$ doesn't mix well, especially when it comes to owning a Lexus. Good luck!
BTW for those others inquiring about the exhaust the fitment was perfect, had no issues, even with my custom 3'' down pipe and mid pipe. And this is the only 3'' cat back system for the MK2 as far as I know which is why I have it. Spent less money and got better performance in oppose to buying a 2.5" cat back for 800-$1000 for a 16-17psi car. They are not loud at all with a TT swap at least, even with me having no cats and test pipe, my friends JB4 335i with 2.75'' exhaust is much louder.
But sorry bro, being picky and not wanting to spend the $$ doesn't mix well, especially when it comes to owning a Lexus. Good luck!
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I'm looking at this exhaust as well for my turbo swapped car as it's the only 3" exhaust I've seen, plus it's inexpensive. Good to know it's not too loud, as I'm just looking for something to get the exhaust out the back, and look somewhat stock. I might have to swap tips, but that's no big deal.
Tips definitely could use a change on this particular exhaust, they look a bit cheesy (cheap) for the GS. Still debating on an axleback setup, the drone right now being muffler-less is kind of annoying sometimes.