AlaskaUSA

Are these 2 the same?

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=190508573398

http://m.ebay.com/itm/151117250348?nav=SEARCH
one is Tanabe medalion and other replica? Exactly the same ? Performance wise?

Will it make 700-750 whp?

t2d2

iTrader: (8)

We had this discussion recently and there's no discernible difference, so there's a very good chance they're the same, just branded differently for different outlets. Perhaps 'B' stock gets labeled as M2 instead of Tanabe? Mine had a small blemish on one of the tips. Quality seems quite good, though, so I'm guessing it shares the assembly line with Tanabe.

mikef

iTrader: (3)

dont buy nock offs, and they dont give Performance, its just for sound and looks only.

AlaskaUSA

Would it make 700hp w a gte single w a 3" dp, mp?

The 4" now is too loud and low tone. Hoping to make it quieter and higher pitch tone

t2d2

iTrader: (8)

From what I understand, the M2 sounds identical to the Tanabe, and I definitely would not consider my M2 high pitched. It's a moderately deep grumble that borders on monotone.

Shayy

iTrader: (1)

I had the knock offs, branded as Top Speed Pro 1s, later on got the Tanabe Medallions. The Tanabe ones' build quality seems to be much nicer. They are polished with a finer grit and have a cleaner reflection, they have a plaque welded onto them with a serial number and MADE IN JAPAN. Medallion lettering is printed on the tips. I think they sound fairly similar, not sure about performance. Here is a sound clip of them on my bone stock 97 5spd SC300.

https://vimeo.com/105160333

t2d2

iTrader: (8)

^ That would tend to refute my theory that they come off the same assembly line. Although, it could still be they're a "B" stock item that doesn't get the Tanabe medallion.