I was wondering what the difference was between these and other brands, some are more expensive, and other are made especially for a particualar car, what differences could I expect because I can get the magnaflow or flowmaster much cheaper than others and need all the help I can before I decide, thanks?

 

Borla & L-Tuned = same thing. Borla makes them.

 

i believe that mostly sound will be the difference. i have the trd exhaust from japan...and it has a mean as start up sound...quiet idle...and mean full throttle sound. i dont like the louder droning exhuast....if u look more on this forum...ppl talk about it a lot on this forum. i have never tried any other exhaust except for trd.

 

Nope, Borla and L-tuned are not the same.

L-tuned is distinctly louder than the Borla. Different tips. Different warranty.

Borla may make L-tuned (I'd never heard this before, but certainly possible), but not the same product.

 

There were rumors that HKS made the ltuned exhaust. I beleive the earlier ltuned mufflers actually had HKS stamped on them.

The only difference will be the loudness between the exhausts and the tips on them.

Personally i wouldn't get the magnaflow . Do they make a fitment for the lexus? I know you can have a custom one done for you, but why go throught the hastle when you can buy something that is a direct bolt on .

 

So basically if I want a not so loud, but nice looking exhaust. Then I should pick between Borla and L-Tuned. Everyone is saying different things. Either they say they sound similar, or people say the same company makes them, or people say Borla is louder, or people say L-tuned is louder. Can someone please tell me the difference between these two. I think i've narrowed down my exhausts to these two (if there's something else you guys can suggest that's not too loud, please do tell). Thanks

 

Makes it tough, doesn't it?

When I was trying to determine what I wanted, most people said that the HKS Hiper was too loud, but to me it's relatively quiet. Louder than stock...yes. Obnoxious...not by a long shot.

With all of the differing opinions and not knowing what your defintion of "loud" is, your best bet is to listen to them in person (if possible) or listen to some of the sound/video clips.

Good luck with your search!

 

I think Hameed is experiencing a drone around 2100 RPM. The borla doesn't have that, at least not that I know of.

Both exhausts will sound aggressive when you're flooring it. At idle, both are almost OEM quiet and while crusing, both are also OEM quiet.

In the end, the deciding factor for me was the way it looks. I like the Borla tip better than the L-tuned, but only because the borla fits my OEM bumper nicely

 

Thanks GSteg,

would you happen to know by the way, where's the best place to look for an exhaust? Are there ever group buys, should I wait for one (perhaps if there are)? An internet website? Order straight from Borla? Look for used on this site? look for ued on ebay?

What's better about buying a brand new exhaust than used. Other than if the uised one will be scratched up. The exhausts are stainless steel -- doesn;t rust, and I don't see what else could break in it?

Thanks.

 

I bought mine used on this forum. Definitely find someone on the forum to buy it from. They're cheaper than brand new (by about half the price). I got mine for $300 used when they are $650+ new. The exhaust will get dirty anyways so I didn't see a point in buying a new one. All I did to mine was clean the tip and polished it with some metal polish. It was blingin' again

There aren't any groupbuys on exhaust. Hardly do we get one.

Which exhaust do you plan to get?

 

I don't know yet, I think the Borla looks nicer, but I haven't heard it from inside. SOmeone here let me sit inside their GS and gave me a ride. He has the L-tuned. But since people said they are pretty much the same, then I guess I like Borla more. I would probaly get the one which I can get used. Hopefully a Borla.

 

If you were in socal, I would let you hear my exhaust.

L-tuned exhausts are hard to come by nowadays since they're discontinued. Some people bought more than one for dirt cheap in a clearance sales a few months back and usually sells them for almost MSRP in the classified section

 

I don't want to step on any toes, but what about Tanabe and Greddy?? I am also in the market for an exhaust and have been trying to decide the best route for me. I want an agressive sound and the best performance! I love the look of the Tanabe, but want the best performance!

 

You're not going to get much performance out of any exhausts unless you get a catback and even if you get it, you'll want at least an SAFC II to extract power out of it.

 

Tanabe and GReddy are louder exhausts. I want quietter, I want a not so loud, but powerful sound.