Lexus HKS and F-sport exhuast review (large pics and vids inside)
08-04-11, 01:14 PM
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Hi. i am a new lexus owner and trying to find an exhaust system to go on my IS350 2007. i read the posted threads, about how HKS lexus exhaust is no longer available. here is a link to a website that is selling HKS exhaust. was wondering is this the Lexus HKS exhaust or a different exhaust system by HKS??
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2348
I want my car to have a heavy base sound. not screaming at me while im cruising. its a lexus, sometimes it nice to have a quite cabin and drive.
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2348
I want my car to have a heavy base sound. not screaming at me while im cruising. its a lexus, sometimes it nice to have a quite cabin and drive.
08-04-11, 01:54 PM
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Nope that's not the same one. They really don't make the Lexus HKS anymore as it was only sold at the dealers. The Lexus HKS and F Sport look exactly the same. I don't like this HKS exhaust as it has the rice mufflers on it.
12-15-11, 06:15 PM
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I've had a lot of guys who have been PMing about finding a Lexus HKS exhaust. A lot of them have made some generous offers but I've turned them down. I hate to leave you guys hanging about this matter so I've come up with a solution for the best of both worlds.
I've always though that if someone were to install an electric cutout (search DMH performance) on the right muffler of the F-sport exhaust and tie it into the sport mode in the gear shifter you can keep your exhaust flowing only through the left side and keep it muffled and quite, very much like the Lexus HKS exhaust. In sport mode the electric cutout will open up to flow across both sides and sound louder just like the F-sport exhaust. So you can have the best of both worlds kinda like a Dr. Jekyll and MR. Hyde. Im my case the IS350 is my Dr. Jekyll and other car in my sig is MR.Hyde.
I've always though that if someone were to install an electric cutout (search DMH performance) on the right muffler of the F-sport exhaust and tie it into the sport mode in the gear shifter you can keep your exhaust flowing only through the left side and keep it muffled and quite, very much like the Lexus HKS exhaust. In sport mode the electric cutout will open up to flow across both sides and sound louder just like the F-sport exhaust. So you can have the best of both worlds kinda like a Dr. Jekyll and MR. Hyde. Im my case the IS350 is my Dr. Jekyll and other car in my sig is MR.Hyde.
07-26-13, 02:28 PM
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Bumping this back up, I was cleaning my Lexus HKS exhausts and did not notice the part # on the exhaust tips per the OP. I know it is authentic as I bought it from a reputable local seller who has been on these forums for a long time so I was wondering why I cannot see the part # - did it rub off? 
07-26-13, 04:18 PM
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Bumping this back up, I was cleaning my Lexus HKS exhausts and did not notice the part # on the exhaust tips per the OP. I know it is authentic as I bought it from a reputable local seller who has been on these forums for a long time so I was wondering why I cannot see the part # - did it rub off?
07-26-13, 09:53 PM
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Oh okay! Good to know, the OP's photos misled me, that's all. I'll double check for it next time it's on a lift. Thanks!
07-28-13, 07:18 AM
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There's 3 exhausts Lexus sold:
1. Lexus HKS (original one, passenger side is a resonated muffler)
2. F-Sport first gen (Exactly same as Lexus HKS but with passenger side a straight pipe and no F-Sport engraving)
3. F-Sport second gen (exactly same as #2 except with engraving
Hi. i am a new lexus owner and trying to find an exhaust system to go on my IS350 2007. i read the posted threads, about how HKS lexus exhaust is no longer available. here is a link to a website that is selling HKS exhaust. was wondering is this the Lexus HKS exhaust or a different exhaust system by HKS??
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2348
I want my car to have a heavy base sound. not screaming at me while im cruising. its a lexus, sometimes it nice to have a quite cabin and drive.
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2348
I want my car to have a heavy base sound. not screaming at me while im cruising. its a lexus, sometimes it nice to have a quite cabin and drive.
Lexus HKS was discontinued way back then F-Sport was introduced (the same exhaust made by HKS except passenger side is now a straight pipe instead of a resonated muffler, which is why it's louder)
You're best bet is to buy a F-Sport (now second gen, see my above reply to note the difference)
Or you can be patient and find a person selling used Lexus HKS, however I think the F-Sport is better
The link you showed is the HKS HiPower, and is not from Lexus as well I believe L-TunedParts no longer carry it since HKS USA shut down
If you don't want annoying drone, look into F-Sport as it's the best option for your description (aggressive under WOT, but no drone under normal cruising)
The HKS HiPower or Greddy EVO3 will drone
Even the Tanabe drones once the engine fully warms up, but barely makes any sound outside the cabin
Last edited by reyoasian; 07-28-13 at 07:22 AM.
