Tsudo Hi Flow Cat Exhaust Review

[arleewa]

Hey Guys,

I am currently getting the Tsudo exhaust installed on my car. I will have pictures and a review to come afterwards. For those of you interested in knowing more about this exhaust system, stay tuned for my posts later tonight!

[arleewa]

Sorry it took me so long to get back!

Just an FYI: I am a car enthusiast who really doesn't know all that much about cars, but at least I am willing to learn! So if I make a mistake, misname something, make a fool of myself, or something along those lines, please correct me! There's no need for flaming here, I am just trying to contribute!

Price

$650... MSRP . This is definitely an affordable exhaust. For this price I was very impressed with the build quality.

Style of Exhaust

This exhaust replaces everything behind thr over pipe. The catalytic convertor is replaced with a hi flow cat.

Weight

Stock: 50.65 lbs
Tsudo: 41.40 lbs

Reference for stock weight measurements:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6348

http://www.tune86.com/ft-86-news/212...proving-perrin

(Front Pipe weight listed in description)

Sound

I am VERY happy with the sound. The tone is not loud; it does not drone. The exhaust note is actually deeper than I expected (you can't hear the deeper sound of the exhaust in the videos posted online). You can certainly hear the exhaust from within the cabin, but it is nowhere near bothersome. It's more of a pleasant, humming, and vibrating tone. Sort of reminds me of the old G35 exhaust (the way it vibrates anyway). My girlfriend said she could not hear the exhaust while driving behind me with her windows up. She COULD hear it if she rolled the windows down. From what I can remember in the short time I have driven it, you can hear it most between 2-3.5 k RPMS. Above 4k RPMS and you will mostly hear the engine.

Performance

I can't say that I have noticed a performance increase (How does anyone notice an increase on an N/A motor after installing a bolt on anyway?). The fact that I feel like the throttle is more sensitive is most likely due to my own giddiness and excitement over the new exhaust. Unfortunately I did not dyno before the installation. I also have not tuned the car, so it is really impossible to say. Hopefully someone will be able to dyno before and after and tune as well.

Looks

Definitely looks a lot better than stock! The tips are just the right size; aggressive, but not overly so. Definitely not coffee cans!

Conclusion

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. I love the look, the sound, and I am satisfied with the weight reduction. Considering the price, I think it is a good buy. For those of you who are looking into purchasing an exhaust for your FRS/BRZ, don't overlook this system simply because the price tag is lower than the rest!


I cannot get to the photos until tomorrow, but will post them ASAP!!

If I have left something out in this review, let me know and I will do my best to add it.

[Dispect]

any links to buy it? very interested thanks for the review too!

[JoeBoxer]

Congrats on the exhaust, it is technically overpipe back since it includes the front pipe. Looks like you are off to a good start, I'm gonna clean the car up tomorrow and send you some pics to get you ready for these wheels!

[boredom.is.me]

Can't wait to see.

[arleewa]

Originally Posted by Dispect

any links to buy it? very interested thanks for the review too!

No sweat! I got mine from http://www.semotors.com/

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Congrats on the exhaust, it is technically overpipe back since it includes the front pipe. Looks like you are off to a good start, I'm gonna clean the car up tomorrow and send you some pics to get you ready for these wheels!

Can't wait!

Here are the photos: Sorry for the really crappy angles and quality, had to make do with a camera phone and no lift. These pics were hard enough to get, but hopefully they will help you guys get a better idea.

Full Set


Hi-Flow Cat Front Pipe


Mid Pipe (kind of hard to see sorry)


Muffler


Side View of Muffler Tips


Rear View



Hope this helps!

[Vino]

and now the sound clips

[wbradley]

Looks nice! Seems like a deal including the high flow cat. I seem to recall reading a bigger over pipe is supposedly where the greatest potential power boost is.

[JoeBoxer]

Looks really good man, you have a great start going!

[OmarGC]

Sound clip here at the bottom

http://www.semotors.com/tsudo-2012-s...tback-exhaust/


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[Opposed]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Looks nice! Seems like a deal including the high flow cat. I seem to recall reading a bigger over pipe is supposedly where the greatest potential power boost is.

Im pretty sure overpipes really don't make any power. I think it was the catless front pipes that gain the most. Fullblown even tested a few overpipes on thier turbo set up and didn't make any power.

This is a tempting exhaust though. I wonder if it can be had with a catless front pipe?

[ashmostro]

Are there o2 sensor fittings on this kit... For that matter does the factory system have them?

[arleewa]

Originally Posted by Vino

and now the sound clips

I will try to get you some sound clips, but the only recording device I have is a cell phone.

Originally Posted by ashmostro

Are there o2 sensor fittings on this kit... For that matter does the factory system have them?

I'm not sure tbh, but it didn't look like the exhaust had any. I don't think they were on any of the exhaust parts that were replaced.

[arleewa]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Congrats on the exhaust, it is technically overpipe back since it includes the front pipe. Looks like you are off to a good start, I'm gonna clean the car up tomorrow and send you some pics to get you ready for these wheels!

Nice!! Any updates on your new set's arrival? Can;t wait for you to ship mine out :P