For those who installed a midpipe, I got questions for you

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12-24-11, 07:26 AM

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Apparently, these mid-pipes do not fit on an AWD 3GS. Apparently.

Some useful threads:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...mid-pipes.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...mid-pipes.html

From what you explained in those 2 threads, it seems like the install problems are only for a V8. I really don't see why the set up of midpipes and o2 sensors on the V6 awd would be different from the rwd V6.

Does anyone have clear evidence that shows a difference? I wanna get this installed asap..my exhaust right now sounds like a purr, like a quieter version of a g35. I want this thing to growl!

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12-24-11, 11:09 AM

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it is different theres one cat on the mid pipe on my gs430 and 2 cats on the middpipe on a 06 gs 300

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12-24-11, 02:49 PM

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but how much different could awd and rwd be part wise?

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12-24-11, 08:51 PM

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it is different theres one cat on the mid pipe on my gs430 and 2 cats on the middpipe on a 06 gs 300

Yes i understand that the v8 has a different set up than the v6, but my question was, is there a real difference in the midpipe set up of RWD v6 vs AWD v6.

here is a link that has pics of how the RWD v6 midpipe set up looks like.

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12-25-11, 09:19 AM

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Where's the link? I'm curious to know as we do not have AWD GS's here.

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12-25-11, 01:49 PM

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Sorry forgot to link it.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ia#post5513837

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12-26-11, 01:01 AM

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it is different theres one cat on the mid pipe on my gs430 and 2 cats on the middpipe on a 06 gs 300

That's strange!!!

Here are the OEM midpipes removed from my V8. You can clearly see two cats and a resonator!

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12-26-11, 06:47 AM

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That's strange!!!

Here are the OEM midpipes removed from my V8. You can clearly see two cats and a resonator!

yeah have a gs460!! i have a 430 theres the differrence

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12-26-11, 12:16 PM

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but is there any hope that this can be installed on a awd 350

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12-27-11, 10:28 AM

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but is there any hope that this can be installed on a awd 350

Im headin into the abyss on Friday and going to try to get this installed by my friend who works at Rockland Toyota dealership. Gonna get my cv boot replaced as well, since my front axle has been slowly leaking oil since tein s tech springs have been on. And that's a long time ago cuz ive been on coils.

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12-27-11, 10:29 AM

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Ill give u guys an update after that.

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12-30-11, 11:49 AM

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The answer every AWD 3gs owner was waiting for...... The INVIDIA MIDPIPE DOES NOT FIT! ='(... I was so excited too, but i hope i helped a lot of people in the process. We need to find a midpipe that fits!

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12-30-11, 01:29 PM

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What had happened was, the 2 pipes (that would connect the headers to the actual midpipe with the small resonator) was short by 1 inch, compared to the stock midpipe.

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