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Old 06-29-16, 10:39 PM
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http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lexus/2...3635.html#main

"The 5.0-liter V-8 makes some great noises, especially when the vacuum-operated secondary air box opens up above 3,000 rpm or so. It’s almost a shame the extra noise isn’t programmed to happen at a lower rpm. (Thankfully a quick plugging of a single vacuum hose is said to keep the air box open all the time.)"

Anyone done what is suggested here? Is it safe to do, does it increase performance and/or the sound?
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I did it for a few weeks in my Rcf. Didn't like it. The noise is not refined at low rpm (sounds cheap), low end torque drops and lower mpg.
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Originally Posted by ssmoked
I did it for a few weeks in my Rcf. Didn't like it. The noise is not refined at low rpm (sounds cheap), low end torque drops and lower mpg.
Bummer. Looks like I need to wait for the Apexi exhaust coming in August for a more aggressive sound.
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Originally Posted by ssmoked
I did it for a few weeks in my Rcf. Didn't like it. The noise is not refined at low rpm (sounds cheap), low end torque drops and lower mpg.
yup tried it also, same opinion..

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