Custom X-Pipe w/ Resonators Removed + New Tips!
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Hi Guys,
I know some of you don't go for the domestic V8 sound, but I have always wanted my GS4 to rumble like a true V8. So, the first step was to remove all three resonators. I also have Borla exhaust.
Well, since then, I decided to do a custom X-Pipe and change out the tips to a more aggressive angle cut that sticks out a bit. It's not for everyone, but I like it!
I will upload a video of the exhaust sound hopefully tomorrow. But for now, here are the pics...
First, here are some before pics with the original Borla tips.
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/DPERearAngle1.jpg)
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/DPERearLip.jpg)
And now...for the new tips...
Top View of both exhaust tips:
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/New_Tips_Rear.jpg)
Side view closeup of one of the tips. Note they go all the way back to the muffler:
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tip_Side.jpg)
Finally, a couple of angled views:
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tips_Rear_Angle1.jpg)
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tip_Rear_Angle2.jpg)
Sorry for the glare, I was taking the pics at the end of the day after washing the car. Video of the sound hopefully will be up tomorrow.
I know some of you don't go for the domestic V8 sound, but I have always wanted my GS4 to rumble like a true V8. So, the first step was to remove all three resonators. I also have Borla exhaust.
Well, since then, I decided to do a custom X-Pipe and change out the tips to a more aggressive angle cut that sticks out a bit. It's not for everyone, but I like it!
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I will upload a video of the exhaust sound hopefully tomorrow. But for now, here are the pics...
First, here are some before pics with the original Borla tips.
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/DPERearAngle1.jpg)
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/DPERearLip.jpg)
And now...for the new tips...
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Top View of both exhaust tips:
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/New_Tips_Rear.jpg)
Side view closeup of one of the tips. Note they go all the way back to the muffler:
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tip_Side.jpg)
Finally, a couple of angled views:
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tips_Rear_Angle1.jpg)
![](http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tip_Rear_Angle2.jpg)
Sorry for the glare, I was taking the pics at the end of the day after washing the car. Video of the sound hopefully will be up tomorrow.
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This is the video with 3 stock resonators removed. I will try to upload a video showing the sound with the x-pipe to see if there is a difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5C8GC_qvQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5C8GC_qvQ
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Sounds and looks great!!
What muffler tips are those? In the pics they look as if they are sticking out too far, however in this pic, they look just perfect :
![](https://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tip_Side.jpg)
How come you have a vid without the X-pipe already installed? Did you do the mod in two stages?
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What muffler tips are those? In the pics they look as if they are sticking out too far, however in this pic, they look just perfect :
![](https://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/bng4god/Lexus%20GS400/Tip_Side.jpg)
How come you have a vid without the X-pipe already installed? Did you do the mod in two stages?
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I am going to try to upload the video today.
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As requested, I included a quick drive-by for full effect. This is new video of the custom X-Pipe installed. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5qrn26_otA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5qrn26_otA