Which exhaust would you buy? (TRD vs Borla vs FT86Speedfactory) - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

86geek · 01-26-2017, 04:48 PM

When I researched cat back exhausts I considered TRD. But my stealership cust. service writer told me for $1300.00 there's better aftermarket brands of exhausts. I'm happy I took his advice & bought a Perrin 2.5 Resonated cat back. Check the sponsors on this site as they have deals.

86geek · 01-26-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonojordan

You guys have to keep in mind that these guys are all in canada where prices are much higher then in the US. To even buy one used and have it shipped they are looking $100 or more just in shipping costs.

Not only Canada...Hawaii peeps pay high shipping as well!
In fact we pay more than Canadians!

The price we pay to live in paradise.

finch1750 · 01-26-2017, 05:13 PM

The FT86SF is a good option if getting headers later on. Not too loud and little rasp but good tone. TRD may be ok but slightly loud. Others i havent heard in person to comment on. Perrin and Miltek 2.5" res are my favorite exhuast for a full headerback setup though

Hampton · 01-26-2017, 05:15 PM

I second the muffler delete. Spend the money on a header instead.

finch1750 · 01-26-2017, 05:17 PM

If you dont want drone and attention stay far away from a muffler delete with a header

It is kinda tolerable for some by itself but its just wasting money if adding a header later based on your criteria

unhappymeal · 01-26-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

If you dont want drone and attention stay far away from a muffler delete with a header

It is kinda tolerable for some by itself but its just wasting money if adding a header later based on your criteria

Yeah, muffler delete is not an option. I want a nicer tone at WoT like with my K20/K24 Hondas or E46 M3, not a police magnet.

I'll try to keep an eye open for used TRDs, but I'm not seeing anything come up on ebay, Craigslist or Kijiji. I'll try to see if any of the local wreckers have anything.

I'll probably search for a month and if nothing shows up on the used/recycled parts market, I'll either go Borla, try to squeeze the dealer to the $1,100 range or call in a favour at Toyota/Lexus Canada Corporate (though my wife is car shopping so I'd prefer save the favour for her).

Teseo · 01-26-2017, 05:26 PM

None of those. Q300, MagnaFlow or Perrin

unhappymeal · 01-26-2017, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

None of those. Q300, MagnaFlow or Perrin

I have heard the Q300 and MagnaFlow in person and they are both way too loud (and ricey, imho). I considered the Perrin resonated, but to my ears, it just sounds like a slightly louder version of stock, which is no bueno.

Tcoat · 01-26-2017, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nextcar

You give him far too much credit...

6

at most... and on a good day! ;-)

No. Unless I have lost count this would be his 9th exhaust on the car.

nextcar · 01-26-2017, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

No. Unless I have lost count this would be his 9th exhaust on the car.

Ohhh.... you were talking about exhausts!
...nevermind.

Teseo · 01-26-2017, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by unhappymeal

I have heard the Q300 and MagnaFlow in person and they are both way too loud (and ricey, imho). I considered the Perrin resonated, but to my ears, it just sounds like a slightly louder version of stock, which is no bueno.

Ahh, you will paired with EL, yes will sound ricey

JazzleSAURUS · 01-26-2017, 07:17 PM

I have an MXP SP catback that I really like. Nice smooth, low tone. Really unique design. Paired with my stock decatted header it's not loud but audible, and is wife approved. (She doesn't approve of many/most mods.)

asdf · 01-26-2017, 07:38 PM

Have you considered the offerings from Fujitsubo?

Cole · 01-26-2017, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unhappymeal

Yeah, muffler delete is not an option. I want a nicer tone at WoT like with my K20/K24 Hondas or E46 M3, not a police magnet.

I'll try to keep an eye open for used TRDs, but I'm not seeing anything come up on ebay, Craigslist or Kijiji. I'll try to see if any of the local wreckers have anything.

I'll probably search for a month and if nothing shows up on the used/recycled parts market, I'll either go Borla, try to squeeze the dealer to the $1,100 range or call in a favour at Toyota/Lexus Canada Corporate (though my wife is car shopping so I'd prefer save the favour for her).

On the real, send me a PM. Looking to sell my corsa, if you like the sound of it, I'm sure we can come to an agreement.

01-26-2017, 05:13 PM	#17
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,594 Thanks: 9,405 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s)	The FT86SF is a good option if getting headers later on. Not too loud and little rasp but good tone. TRD may be ok but slightly loud. Others i havent heard in person to comment on. Perrin and Miltek 2.5" res are my favorite exhuast for a full headerback setup though __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

01-26-2017, 05:17 PM	#19
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,594 Thanks: 9,405 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s)	If you dont want drone and attention stay far away from a muffler delete with a header It is kinda tolerable for some by itself but its just wasting money if adding a header later based on your criteria __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

01-26-2017, 07:17 PM	#26
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	I have an MXP SP catback that I really like. Nice smooth, low tone. Really unique design. Paired with my stock decatted header it's not loud but audible, and is wife approved. (She doesn't approve of many/most mods.) __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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