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Apr 28, 2011 | 02:36 PM

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Exhaust Help!

I know there is a lot of discussion on this, and I have read all of it, but am still indecisive. I have an IS250 with Greddy SE axle-back exhaust. It sounds great, but I think I want something with a little more growl without being too loud.

One option is to cut out the resonator, but I think this may be too loud.

A mid-pipe is out of the question, because I want to stay legal.

Another option is replacing the resonator with an aftermarket muffler like a MagnaFlow or glasspack or something.

Does anyone know what the sound difference would be between a stock resonator and an aftermarket muffler/glasspack?

Thanks

Apr 28, 2011 | 02:50 PM

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your best bet is deleting the resonator. my .2 cents

Apr 28, 2011 | 03:38 PM

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The only thing I am worried about deleting the resonator is that it is going to be loud and "ricey". Does anyone have a sound clip or video of a res delete with Greddy SE?

Apr 28, 2011 | 04:38 PM

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It shouldn't be too bad if u just delete the resonator

Apr 29, 2011 | 08:57 AM

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So, what would be louder? HKS Hi-Power + Invidia midpipe or Greddy SE with resonator delete?

Apr 29, 2011 | 10:06 AM

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My understanding is that the HKS Hi Power is one of THE loudest exhausts alone. With the Invidia mid pipe...it'll be crazy loud.

I've heard 2 IS350 with F Sport intake, F Sport exhaust, and Invidia mid pipe and I think they're annoying loud with cabin drone!

Apr 29, 2011 | 03:12 PM

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So let me ask you this. Would there be any difference between leaving the stock resonator there or replacing it with a Magnaflow glasspack or muffler?