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Old May 31, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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I had a Lexus is 200t with invidia Q300 cat back. Not happy with the sound. Just wondering will put in a aftermarket intake (Injen intake) make exhaust louder?
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Old May 31, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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I had a Lexus is 200t with invidia Q300 cat back. Not happy with the sound. Just wondering will put in a aftermarket intake (Injen intake) make exhaust louder?
I think it might make a slight difference. You can try selling the axle-back and trying a different one... i know a lot of people on here like the invidia mid-pipe with other branded axle-backs. You could also try straight pipe...
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It will make a good difference.

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Old May 31, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Eh, I personally don't think so because my intake and exhaust sound off at opposing RPM ranges

I would suggest getting a midpipe, that will add some cabin drone though
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get the midpipe..
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Originally Posted by TrueDat96
get the midpipe..
I'm under the impression Cat-back = mid-pipe + axleback. Correct me if I'm wrong...
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Originally Posted by ClubLUser
I'm under the impression Cat-back = mid-pipe + axleback. Correct me if I'm wrong...
That is correct
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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I have the Q300, It was quiet. Resonator delete makes it awesome! Adding the Takeda aFe made it sound different. A little louder at 25k 35k RPM
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Originally Posted by ClubLUser
I'm under the impression Cat-back = mid-pipe + axleback. Correct me if I'm wrong...
Yes, but some online vendors call the axle back a cat back
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Axle is axle, catback is axle + midpipe.

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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 08:10 AM
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I have a custom catback exhaust and the only thing I noticed when I installed my Injen intake is that after I can really hear the stock BPV. I wouldn't say that it made my exhaust any louder.
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Originally Posted by Rudiculous
Yes, but some online vendors call the axle back a cat back
then you should not purchase from those vendors
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