TRD 1st world problems... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

252actual · 12-21-2013, 03:44 AM

So...

The other day i scored a TRD intake and TRD exhaust for FREE. They were take offs from a dealer demo car with really low miles. We installed them and i love the deep sound, and the look. I know there's really not that much performance gain but that weird squishy power area between 3k and 5k rpm seems to be much less noticeable. Don't get me wrong im super grateful to my friend that hooked them up. But, (and here is my only complaint...)

Is it just me or is the TRD exhaust just not all that loud? i love the deep sound but am i just an ungrateful POS because i wish it had more volume? i know i know "1st world problems" right? But what can i say, i like things how i like em...

So the point of this post wasn't just to bitch. I'm just putting it out there to see if there are any bites, and I'm not totally set in stone on this... But any chance someone might be tired of their loud annoying exhaust that might want to trade? Just figured id put it out there.

kALMIGHTY · 12-21-2013, 03:49 AM

I have a TRD exhaust/intake combo and I think it sounds really good, but I do agree that for some of us, it's probably not that loud.
I'd recommend getting a Nameless downpipe/overpipe combo and pairing it with your TRD exhaust. The sound is amazing from that combination.

Rio · 12-21-2013, 04:11 AM

Interesting! I have the TRD exhaust and I like the sound. I only wish it offered more power. I'm not keen on loud specially when it is not equally proportional to power. :-)

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Chen · 12-21-2013, 04:22 PM

I forgot what the TRD exhaust even sounds like.

Vmax911 · 12-21-2013, 04:26 PM

I bet a front pipe would give you some more sound.

kALMIGHTY · 12-21-2013, 04:31 PM

Here's a clip of the TRD exhaust with a catted and resonated Nameless Downpipe/Overpipe combo. Definitely one of my next to-do mods.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmHj4f0zigM"]TRD Axleback With Nameless Downpipe - YouTube[/ame]

252actual · 12-21-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

Here's a clip of the TRD exhaust with a catted and resonated Nameless Downpipe/Overpipe combo. Definitely one of my next to-do mods.

Damn that sounds great! Ill have to look into that for sure. thanks.

Steve · 12-21-2013, 05:11 PM

I'd also suggest modifying more of your exhaust, because then you can get a bit more power, the sound you want, and keep that look.

I got a Perrin front pipe to replace the stock pipe and it really woke up the TRD exhaust. There is a secondary cat on the front pipe, but no sensors, so you can either get a high flow catted or straight pipe. The nameless piece that kALMIGHTY mentioned is really the best value though.

252actual · 12-21-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I'd also suggest modifying more of your exhaust, because then you can get a bit more power, the sound you want, and keep that look.

I got a Perrin front pipe to replace the stock pipe and it really woke up the TRD exhaust. There is a secondary cat on the front pipe, but no sensors, so you can either get a high flow catted or straight pipe. The nameless piece that kALMIGHTY mentioned is really the best value though.

awesome. thanks!

stockysnail · 12-22-2013, 12:41 PM

Just get JDL UEL headers. That will fix the loudness a little and make it sound like a manly car.

FRSGeek · 12-25-2013, 09:07 PM

I have close the same sound, it was nice with stock headers, on my (read signature), but once the HKS was installed it really opened up the sound.

Almost to much at some RPM and throttle positions.

I sounds incredible from outside, when I hear it under a bridge or tunnel, but inside it is a bit much.

Carlitoz3 · 12-25-2013, 09:15 PM

I have a question.
Riding with a TRD exhaust myself and would like to know if I'm going to have any fitment problems with a 3" Overpipe/Downpipe?
Thanks.

Rio · 12-25-2013, 09:45 PM

I would also like to know about fit and performance factors related to different pipe sizes in the exhaust system. In the old days, you either wanted to have the same diameter all the way or narrow to wider as it went away from the engine. Does that still apply these days? Specially without a high flow cat.

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252actual · 12-29-2013, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I'd also suggest modifying more of your exhaust, because then you can get a bit more power, the sound you want, and keep that look.

I got a Perrin front pipe to replace the stock pipe and it really woke up the TRD exhaust. There is a secondary cat on the front pipe, but no sensors, so you can either get a high flow catted or straight pipe. The nameless piece that kALMIGHTY mentioned is really the best value though.

Out of curiosity which Perrin front pipe did you get? Is it the 2.5"?

12-21-2013, 03:44 AM	#1
252actual Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: seattle Posts: 83 Thanks: 60 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TRD 1st world problems... So... The other day i scored a TRD intake and TRD exhaust for FREE. They were take offs from a dealer demo car with really low miles. We installed them and i love the deep sound, and the look. I know there's really not that much performance gain but that weird squishy power area between 3k and 5k rpm seems to be much less noticeable. Don't get me wrong im super grateful to my friend that hooked them up. But, (and here is my only complaint...) Is it just me or is the TRD exhaust just not all that loud? i love the deep sound but am i just an ungrateful POS because i wish it had more volume? i know i know "1st world problems" right? But what can i say, i like things how i like em... So the point of this post wasn't just to bitch. I'm just putting it out there to see if there are any bites, and I'm not totally set in stone on this... But any chance someone might be tired of their loud annoying exhaust that might want to trade? Just figured id put it out there.

12-21-2013, 04:11 AM	#3
Rio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S ハチ Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,048 Thanks: 744 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 131 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting! I have the TRD exhaust and I like the sound. I only wish it offered more power. I'm not keen on loud specially when it is not equally proportional to power. :-) Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk __________________

12-25-2013, 09:07 PM	#11
FRSGeek Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: UltraMarine 6 Spd MT Location: Eastside Posts: 139 Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have close the same sound, it was nice with stock headers, on my (read signature), but once the HKS was installed it really opened up the sound. Almost to much at some RPM and throttle positions. I sounds incredible from outside, when I hear it under a bridge or tunnel, but inside it is a bit much. __________________ '13 Ultra Marine 6MT:AVO Stg 1.5 T, Berk Tech Cat'd FP, Perrin OP & 2.5" cat back, WinMax W3F/W2R, 18x8.5et44 Rota, 245/35R18's, Drift-Office EcuTek Tune, Cusco Strt Twr & Rear brace and Grimspeed hood struts. Last edited by FRSGeek; 12-25-2013 at 10:22 PM.

12-25-2013, 09:45 PM	#13
Rio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S ハチ Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,048 Thanks: 744 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 131 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would also like to know about fit and performance factors related to different pipe sizes in the exhaust system. In the old days, you either wanted to have the same diameter all the way or narrow to wider as it went away from the engine. Does that still apply these days? Specially without a high flow cat. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk __________________

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12-21-2013, 03:49 AM	#2
kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a TRD exhaust/intake combo and I think it sounds really good, but I do agree that for some of us, it's probably not that loud. I'd recommend getting a Nameless downpipe/overpipe combo and pairing it with your TRD exhaust. The sound is amazing from that combination.

12-21-2013, 04:22 PM	#4
Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 00-AP1 20-A90 06-Z33 07-FA5 93-NA1 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,634 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,278 Times in 856 Posts Mentioned: 309 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I forgot what the TRD exhaust even sounds like.

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Vmax911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: ABQ Posts: 354 Thanks: 38 Thanked 89 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bet a front pipe would give you some more sound.

12-21-2013, 04:31 PM	#6
kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's a clip of the TRD exhaust with a catted and resonated Nameless Downpipe/Overpipe combo. Definitely one of my next to-do mods. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmHj4f0zigM"]TRD Axleback With Nameless Downpipe - YouTube[/ame]

12-21-2013, 05:11 PM	#8
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 6MT Location: Markham, ON Posts: 311 Thanks: 3 Thanked 101 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd also suggest modifying more of your exhaust, because then you can get a bit more power, the sound you want, and keep that look. I got a Perrin front pipe to replace the stock pipe and it really woke up the TRD exhaust. There is a secondary cat on the front pipe, but no sensors, so you can either get a high flow catted or straight pipe. The nameless piece that kALMIGHTY mentioned is really the best value though.

12-25-2013, 09:15 PM	#12
Carlitoz3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt FRS Location: Baldwin Park, CA Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 237 Thanked 235 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a question. Riding with a TRD exhaust myself and would like to know if I'm going to have any fitment problems with a 3" Overpipe/Downpipe? Thanks.

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