Help: Need to Exhaust System for RX 300 in Ontario Canada
07-23-13, 04:43 AM
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Help: Need advice on Exhaust System for RX 300 in Ontario Canada
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Looking at keeping as original as possible do you know anyone in Ontario that can do a complete system or a rear catalytic converter and resonator for a 1999 RX300 ... Any suggestions on how to do properly?
Thank you in advance.
Looking at keeping as original as possible do you know anyone in Ontario that can do a complete system or a rear catalytic converter and resonator for a 1999 RX300 ... Any suggestions on how to do properly?
Thank you in advance.
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07-23-13, 05:45 AM
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First welcome to CL.
You need to do a bit of home work and determine your DIY capabilities, access to tools and think about how access underneath the RX. For special tools you may need chisel, saw and maybe welding equipment.
You can check with the Lexus dealer for parts or check prices on line. We do get CL discount from some of our sponsors.
IMHO brand new OEM parts will be expensive, but would fit with ease and may not even require welding. The whole setup that you mentioned may end up being 1/3 ~ 1/2 of the street value of the RX.
Walker is one of a popular after-market manufacturer. You may have to shape the plumbing and would require some sort of welding.
I would suggest that you get estimates for muffler shops.
Do not skimp on gaskets and use stainless steel for fasteners.
If you do not have a service manual and need torque specs, post here. Remember the system should be suspended with no stress on any joint and front cats.
Salim
You need to do a bit of home work and determine your DIY capabilities, access to tools and think about how access underneath the RX. For special tools you may need chisel, saw and maybe welding equipment.
You can check with the Lexus dealer for parts or check prices on line. We do get CL discount from some of our sponsors.
IMHO brand new OEM parts will be expensive, but would fit with ease and may not even require welding. The whole setup that you mentioned may end up being 1/3 ~ 1/2 of the street value of the RX.
Walker is one of a popular after-market manufacturer. You may have to shape the plumbing and would require some sort of welding.
I would suggest that you get estimates for muffler shops.
Do not skimp on gaskets and use stainless steel for fasteners.
If you do not have a service manual and need torque specs, post here. Remember the system should be suspended with no stress on any joint and front cats.
Salim
07-25-13, 01:34 PM
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Hope this helps...
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Thank You for all your help... Ended up buying a stainless steel system from a Toronto manufacturer included gaskets and shipping and had a local toyota dealer installed properly.
Excellent way to do, ended all included at a cost of only 20% of original quote.
Excellent way to do, ended all included at a cost of only 20% of original quote.
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