Tomei Expreme Ti full catback vs using Motordyne XYZ
09-17-2013, 07:28 PM
#22
I was dead set on the tomei y-pipe/exhaust but I recently stumbled across the soho motorsports exhaust group buy. After reading about the theory and r&d they (soho) put into their y-pipe I started to compare it to the tomei unit. I must say the tomei y-pipe just looks so generic and has such a sharp merge. That really turned me off to it, combined with my strup headers I feel the tomei may also be to raspy and loud as well. For now I'm leaning towards the soho ypipe/single exhaust.
The only thig that sucks is the soho is the same price as the tomei even though its stainless vice titanium, albeit it is a better design. Soon as my wheels sell I'll order the soho and do a review upon arrival.
The only thig that sucks is the soho is the same price as the tomei even though its stainless vice titanium, albeit it is a better design. Soon as my wheels sell I'll order the soho and do a review upon arrival.
09-18-2013, 07:24 AM
#23
The SOHO kit is really nice. The video online of the ZDAYZ exhaust competition winner is my buddy Steve down here in Florida with the full SOHO kit. That car is incredibly loud. Rasp seems minimal even with his test pipes. The sheer volume really is off the charts. Very powerful sounding.
09-18-2013, 07:59 AM
#24
The SOHO kit is really nice. The video online of the ZDAYZ exhaust competition winner is my buddy Steve down here in Florida with the full SOHO kit. That car is incredibly loud. Rasp seems minimal even with his test pipes. The sheer volume really is off the charts. Very powerful sounding.
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09-18-2013, 10:17 AM
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The SOHO kit is similiar to AAM setup...from all the setups I've found that a resonator is needed on the y pipe or mid pipe to keep rasp down and out after warm up. Agency Power has a bigger muffler can which I guess keep it's tone down and rasp minimal.
I have been trying not to be selfish and order this on credit, plus my wife would notice this big of a box outside lmao...I would just buy the Tomei exhaust and not the y-pipe...
I have been trying not to be selfish and order this on credit, plus my wife would notice this big of a box outside lmao...I would just buy the Tomei exhaust and not the y-pipe...
09-18-2013, 10:39 AM
#26
That seems to be the general understanding^. I will be starting the install in about 3 hours. The setup will be: Momentum headers, Z1 test pipes, Motordyne XYZ w/resonator, and the Tomei Expreme. I'll post the results via text later tonight, but it may take me until the weekend to get a good video of it.
I'm thinking I may the first one to run this with the XYZ + resonator?
I'm thinking I may the first one to run this with the XYZ + resonator?
09-18-2013, 11:05 AM
#28
Sure hope so! Should look pretty awesome too. Car is lowered on KW V2s. 295s out back. Hotchkis Sways (red), Nismo Diff cover, Whiteline diff bushings, and I just put a coat of bright red paint and clearcoat on my GT Spec rear brace. All with a bumper tuck. Hopefully with the titanium single it'll look awesome. At a minimum I'll post a photo once it's in
09-19-2013, 04:36 AM
#29
Just following up...did the install yesterday evening and IT'S AWESOME! Very minimal rasp paired with the XYZ + resonator. At WOT it has a great tone and volume, but at cruising speeds it's actually quieter than my momentum dual I was running.
Initial feedback from me, is it's a definite thing to consider running the XYZ with it.
Photos and videos to follow later today.
Initial feedback from me, is it's a definite thing to consider running the XYZ with it.
Photos and videos to follow later today.
09-19-2013, 01:06 PM
#31
car looks awesome bro!! love the bumper tuck. Im looking at gunmetal rpf1s myself. what tire are you running up front? im assuming you have a staggered setup 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 15et?
back on topic video sound clip needed!!! im really happy to hear the good news on the motordyne tomei combo. i really want to switch out the ypipe like i should of done off the get go
back on topic video sound clip needed!!! im really happy to hear the good news on the motordyne tomei combo. i really want to switch out the ypipe like i should of done off the get go
09-19-2013, 01:11 PM
#32
car looks awesome bro!! love the bumper tuck. Im looking at gunmetal rpf1s myself. what tire are you running up front? im assuming you have a staggered setup 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 15et?
back on topic video sound clip needed!!! im really happy to hear the good news on the motordyne tomei combo. i really want to switch out the ypipe like i should of done off the get go
back on topic video sound clip needed!!! im really happy to hear the good news on the motordyne tomei combo. i really want to switch out the ypipe like i should of done off the get go
I plan to get a good sound clip this weekend!
09-19-2013, 01:33 PM
#33
I was dead set on the tomei y-pipe/exhaust but I recently stumbled across the soho motorsports exhaust group buy. After reading about the theory and r&d they (soho) put into their y-pipe I started to compare it to the tomei unit. I must say the tomei y-pipe just looks so generic and has such a sharp merge. That really turned me off to it, combined with my strup headers I feel the tomei may also be to raspy and loud as well. For now I'm leaning towards the soho ypipe/single exhaust.
The only thig that sucks is the soho is the same price as the tomei even though its stainless vice titanium, albeit it is a better design. Soon as my wheels sell I'll order the soho and do a review upon arrival.
The only thig that sucks is the soho is the same price as the tomei even though its stainless vice titanium, albeit it is a better design. Soon as my wheels sell I'll order the soho and do a review upon arrival.
i just listened to that video post for the Soho exhaust. granted its hard to tell but the tomei sounds about the same loudness and rasp wise. sounds good on video but it is going to be crazy loud for daily use (meaning you wont be avoiding police) unless you have a silencer like the one included with the Tomei (even then its pretty loud but streetable) The thing I hate about the Tomei is the ypipe. Hence why I created the thread using the motordyne. hopefully the motordyne resonated section helps out with some of the loudness.
09-19-2013, 01:36 PM
#34
Thanks man! I painted my GT Spec rear brace to match the hotchkis anti-swaybar. On top of the Nismo diff cover and whiteline diff bushing, the tomei really opens up the rear. The wheels are the exact specs you mentioned. Nitto Invo tires 295 out back and 255 up front.
I plan to get a good sound clip this weekend!
I plan to get a good sound clip this weekend!
09-20-2013, 08:54 PM
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09-21-2013, 08:36 AM
#39
the most important thing is that Renfro is using the motordyne XYZ resonated. The Tomei full exhaust is way to loud and drones like crazy. too much for a street driven car. Im not even being a baby about it either. I have had some loud cars in my days. Renfro!! wheres that video!?