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Old 04-18-15, 02:05 PM
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Does anyone have confirmation if any of the IS350 exhaust setups will fit on our RC350 chassis? Specifically the midpipe. Been searching the forums without any luck.
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Any axle back will fit. But take into account our rear diffuser has a different shape because of the tips. As for the midpipe, I'm not too sure if it a direct fit. Looks promising though. I'd ask Joe Z. He could probably give you a definitive answer.
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Originally Posted by rmsimmonsj
Any axle back will fit. But take into account our rear diffuser has a different shape because of the tips. As for the midpipe, I'm not too sure if it a direct fit. Looks promising though. I'd ask Joe Z. He could probably give you a definitive answer.
I sent him a PM to offer my car for a test fit, but he never responded.
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I've asked the same thing without any luck.
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Originally Posted by elusive
I sent him a PM to offer my car for a test fit, but he never responded.
Send out emails to exhaust companies and see if they are finishing exhaust setups. They may have don't IS or GS cars and know if it is the same as the RC. I can say the IS midpipe looks identical and has all the same components. I'm just unsure about the exact length and hanger points. Any experienced exhaust shop could modify it to work in the event it was off slightly. Here is a picture with my comments of IS under carriage and here is the midpipe from when i cut mine off also.



2014+ IS350 Undercarriage





RC STOCK MIDPIPE

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In regards to a Joe Z exhaust, he says its in the works:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ve-valves.html
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I took rmsimmonsj advice and emailed Invidia, and they were helpful. He said that the RC's midpipe is shorter than the IS, so it won't work.
Also, Invidia be releasing their exhaust in June.
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Thanks, good to know
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So an axle back will surely work on the RC ? From the IS 350?
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The F-Sport exhaust kit from TRD will most definitely fit.
Part number is: PTR03-53140
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Originally Posted by FrogBreath
So an axle back will surely work on the RC ? From the IS 350?
I have the same question. I guess as long as the single tip of most IS 350 aftermarket axle-back exhausts fits properly within the diffuser cutout of the RC. Has anyone actually put an IS350 aftermarket exhaust on an RC? If so, would like to see pics. Thanks
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Elusive installed a Joe Z exhaust off from an IS on his RC350:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...installed.html
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Originally Posted by norcal-isf
I have the same question. I guess as long as the single tip of most IS 350 aftermarket axle-back exhausts fits properly within the diffuser cutout of the RC. Has anyone actually put an IS350 aftermarket exhaust on an RC? If so, would like to see pics. Thanks
Short answer.. Buy the F Sport rear diffuser fascia.

Originally Posted by Joe Z
Looks Great..!!! Congrats....

For those wanting to keep the 4" Round Tips.... Look into the OEM F Sport Rear Fascia

RC350 EXHAUST FASCIA - Price: $219

The fascia part number is: PTR54-24150 - for the round cut exhaust holes

Photo by member "ZeroG" :







Enjoy,

~ Joe Z


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