jcrome04 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 So the day has finally arrived, I got full exhaust! 2.25" piping, 2x 25" Thrush Magnum resonators, 2x Muffs I already had. It's in a "True Dual" type of setup right now, my X-pipe is getting here today, and will be cut in tonight or tomorrow. I have to admit though, my MPG have INCREASED drastically with it in true dual. I am at 300 miles and 1/8th over 1/4 tank. Normally I would be under 1/4. And that with a lot more aggressive driving habits. I hope it stays that way when I get the X-pipe installed! B) Let me know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 How loud is it inside the car? A little out of character for the LS IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerFatty Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 how much did this cost and how can i do it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop170 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 i think it sounds killer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Very quiet inside the cabin, still silent at cruising speeds. VERY out of character for the Ls... that's why I love it!! :D :D :D hahaha. I got mine done...in total.... ~$100 = 2 mufflers ~$100 = Magnaflow True X-Pipe $170 = 2.25" Piping + Labor ~$65 = 2 Thrush Magnum Resonators $50 = Tip Said and done $485. Technically $435 without the tip. I know the exhaust guy so he hooks me up ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Oh yeah.... top end is CRAZY now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexfourcam Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 now all you need is some headers to make it complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXUSA Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 So it is still quiet at cruising speeds, mpg has improved as well as WOT topend power. Has the off idle accelleration gotten better or worse? Sometimes a free flowing exhaust can kill some bottom-end. Are you still running the catalytic converters? What does the stock exhaust look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENunnez Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It sounds great, if I hear that coming down the road I'll be thinking an american muscle car then do a double take. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerFatty Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Very quiet inside the cabin, still silent at cruising speeds.VERY out of character for the Ls... that's why I love it!! :D :D :D hahaha. I got mine done...in total.... ~$100 = 2 mufflers ~$100 = Magnaflow True X-Pipe $170 = 2.25" Piping + Labor ~$65 = 2 Thrush Magnum Resonators $50 = Tip Said and done $485. Technically $435 without the tip. I know the exhaust guy so he hooks me up ;) thats not a bad deal. I'll start savin now. This sounds like on of the best mods to do to an LS. got to get mom's permission since im only 15 though. lol :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Alex Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 That sounds good but it doesnt seem right as the car is a lexus. Is it loud at a light or rolling out easy from the light ? I swear it sounds louder than my 07 Corvette lol......... Can we get updated gas mileage ? I am interested :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Luv the sound. Way cool! Better not do too much revving at the lights or with the sound you have now, you'll definitely have some takers! Sounds a lot like a friend's Le Mans with a 389 and a Dynaflow setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Just get a full cam now, and drop in the timing so you get that full "plop, plop...plop,plop" at idle now...lol!!! Sounds great man. I think you should drop the suspension some now to. Just an inch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 i was thinking about lowering with the Tanabe DF210's hopefully by next spring. Anyone have any advice on wheels? what sizes and offsets will look the best? Maybe I'll start a thread about wheels on the 2LS... The X-pipe has quieted her down A LOT. I'll need to take some new videos. From a SOP estimate I'd say low-end, all the way to top-end had significantly increased. I can feel a lot more pull from a stop and RIDICULOUS amounts of pull at top end.... let's just say at 115mph it's still pulling like at 70mph. Scared the hell out of me!!! :D Next time I fill up I'll go easy on it like I used to and compare those numbers with what I used to be getting. My avg was around 21-23 with my usual commute. I'd love a set of those S&S headers....but a little too pricey for me :) . .... right now anyways haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 I took a new video of a car, but it was a cold start right in front of my closed garage so all you could hear was basically engine noise...the X-pipe quieted her down substantially but I still love it.. I will shoot some new footage tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexfourcam Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 i should b getting mine this week i'll let you kno if they're worth it from what im told they're not but i guess i wont trully kno till its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 I got them edited and uploaded!!! FINALLY! I'll still need to take some more of warm starts and driving around, but here are these for now!! This first one is out front of my house, lots of engine noise, but you can get the overall picture. The second one is me getting on the highway, I'd say I was about 95% on the throttle. Sunroof tilted and back windows cracked. Had some fun with the editor :D Last, but not least, I decided to take another vid. Dusk at my sister's house. Engine noise was cut substantially, however there is a wierd "putter" noise when I get behind the car. My camera did that, it doesn't really have that sound in it. Enjoy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 bump for ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!! B) B) B) hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I saw your post yesterday, but I needed to wait until I get to my home computer with the better speakers. LOL!! I thought it sounded pretty good before, so if you like it even more now, I can hardly wait to give it a good listen. Which sound clip do you think sounds the most accurate? And what else are you planning for the LS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I'd say the second video is the best, followed by the third, then the first. Plans...plans....plans........ :D JP Curtains, JP neck pads, Lower, A nice full face wheel..... what else.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Lextacy Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I took a new video of a car, but it was a cold start right in front of my closed garage so all you could hear was basically engine noise...the X-pipe quieted her down substantially but I still love it..I will shoot some new footage tomorrow The car sounds great man with wheels i would go with 19s or 20s i have 20s on my car staggered they look real nice know im looking to get a cup kit found some gabriel shocks online and thinking of the tanabe springs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 jcrome, that sounds great! If someone was standing at the corner with thier eyes closed, as you drove up, I don't think the LS is what they would even closely imagine is rolling by. Nice! Curtians and neck pads? What rims are you looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Found a killer deal on Junction Produce Curtains and neck pads. I'm not sure what wheesl, something nice and full face. Have any suggestions? I would rather not spend $800 per wheel either :D haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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