Can I add only muffler/tail pipe to stock? - What will mount? - Page 2

Black Betty · 03-18-2009, 10:36 AM

My description of the Tanabe sound is "stock exhaust on steroids". It has a similar tone to it but louder and with aiw deep growl to it. It sounds more exotic to me. If you like the stock sound but want more of it, I think you'll love this one. Give us you thoughts when you get it on. Installation is easy, it should take you under a half hour doing it in the driveway by yourself - only 4 bolts.

ufo · 03-18-2009, 01:28 PM

IMHO, you cant beat Tanabe for looks and quality. I wouldn't trade mine. It is actually pretty loud and agressive when you add HFCs. More than any other exhaust mod I have done, the HFCs changed the sound most.

boarderman23 · 03-18-2009, 02:19 PM

Will do, I'm hoping to install it Friday and will post details. Thanks again for all the help with this!

ucla bruin · 03-18-2009, 03:32 PM

Just curious, how much did you get the Tanabe for?

boarderman23 · 03-18-2009, 03:37 PM

$776.95 shipped...I looked around a bit and that was the best price I could find. Did I miss something better?

boarderman23 · 03-18-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Betty

Installation is easy, it should take you under a half hour doing it in the driveway by yourself - only 4 bolts.

That's what I've been reading and I feel a lot better knowing I should be able to put it on as soon as it arrives. I've had my G for around 8 months and 8k miles so I hope the stock muffler isn't rusted to the old one (it's been through the winter).

ucla bruin · 03-18-2009, 03:58 PM

Hm I could've possibly sold you mine for cheaper. Oh well, enjoy!

chasemyaccord · 03-18-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla bruin

Hm I could've possibly sold you mine for cheaper. Oh well, enjoy!

Whaaa??? You're selling yours? Why?!?!?!?!?!?

Let me guess....MXP's raise an eyebrow?

ucla bruin · 03-18-2009, 04:12 PM

Not exactly. I like Tanabe, but if there's a demand for it, then maybe. I'm not gonna actively seek out buyers.

BUT, I AM selling my heat wrapped JWTs though, interested?

ufo · 03-18-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla bruin

Just curious, how much did you get the Tanabe for?

Got mine for $590 shipped back in December. Got lucky and caught a good deal.

Black Betty · 03-18-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boarderman23

That's what I've been reading and I feel a lot better knowing I should be able to put it on as soon as it arrives. I've had my G for around 8 months and 8k miles so I hope the stock muffler isn't rusted to the old one (it's been through the winter).

I did it in under a half hour scooting my fat ass under the car without lifting it at all. If I had ramps at the time or put it up on jack stands, 15 minutes tops.

A couple of tips. Use jack stands or ramps on the back of the vehicle if you have them. More room to work and easier to get the mufflers t off/on. Also, spray the 4 nuts that you will be taking off with PB Blaster and let them sit a while. Do this before you jack up the car, gather tools, open and inspect your mufflers and they will have had time to soak and come off really easy. Piece of cake.

boarderman23 · 03-18-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla bruin

Hm I could've possibly sold you mine for cheaper. Oh well, enjoy!

I bought a new one, not sure if you were talking about used or new...

boarderman23 · 03-18-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Betty

A couple of tips. Use jack stands or ramps on the back of the vehicle if you have them. More room to work and easier to get the mufflers t off/on. Also, spray the 4 nuts that you will be taking off with PB Blaster and let them sit a while. Do this before you jack up the car, gather tools, open and inspect your mufflers and they will have had time to soak and come off really easy. Piece of cake.

Thanks for the tips, I'll make sure to do that. I do have a jack so sounds like this should be a quick change.

iguess · 04-18-2009, 09:13 PM

Not to treadjack, but if i were to buy just the rear mufflers to weld onto the stock MIDPIPE, what size would i need? 2" / 2.25" / or 2.5"??

TimsG37s · 04-18-2009, 11:14 PM

No welding necessary. It's 4 bolts total to complete the install. Very easy.

03-18-2009, 10:36 AM	#16
Black Betty El mero mero! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (21) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 7,225	My description of the Tanabe sound is "stock exhaust on steroids". It has a similar tone to it but louder and with aiw deep growl to it. It sounds more exotic to me. If you like the stock sound but want more of it, I think you'll love this one. Give us you thoughts when you get it on. Installation is easy, it should take you under a half hour doing it in the driveway by yourself - only 4 bolts. __________________ Get your custom grounding kits at If Black Betty doesn't look good, I don't look good!

03-18-2009, 01:28 PM	#17
ufo Premier Member 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 184	IMHO, you cant beat Tanabe for looks and quality. I wouldn't trade mine. It is actually pretty loud and agressive when you add HFCs. More than any other exhaust mod I have done, the HFCs changed the sound most. __________________ 08 G37S / OB / ClearBra / R2C MaxxFlow CAI / Valentine1 / BAT Overlays / Grubbs Spoiler / Cobb AP / TANABE MEDALLION / MotorDyne XYZ-Pipe / Berk HFCs /

03-18-2009, 03:32 PM	#19
ucla bruin Registered User Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA/Orange County, CA Posts: 5,166	Just curious, how much did you get the Tanabe for? __________________ lmted blog

03-18-2009, 03:58 PM	#22
ucla bruin Registered User Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA/Orange County, CA Posts: 5,166	Hm I could've possibly sold you mine for cheaper. Oh well, enjoy! __________________ lmted blog

03-18-2009, 04:12 PM	#24
ucla bruin Registered User Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA/Orange County, CA Posts: 5,166	Not exactly. I like Tanabe, but if there's a demand for it, then maybe. I'm not gonna actively seek out buyers. BUT, I AM selling my heat wrapped JWTs though, interested? __________________ lmted blog

03-18-2009, 02:19 PM	#18
boarderman23 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27	Will do, I'm hoping to install it Friday and will post details. Thanks again for all the help with this!

03-18-2009, 03:37 PM	#20
boarderman23 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27	$776.95 shipped...I looked around a bit and that was the best price I could find. Did I miss something better?

04-18-2009, 09:13 PM	#29
iguess Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 43	Not to treadjack, but if i were to buy just the rear mufflers to weld onto the stock MIDPIPE, what size would i need? 2" / 2.25" / or 2.5"??

04-18-2009, 11:14 PM	#30
TimsG37s Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 87	No welding necessary. It's 4 bolts total to complete the install. Very easy. __________________ 2009 G37s 7AT Obsidian Black, Prem, Navi, Rear Spoiler, 15% Tint, Splash Guards, PIAA Fogs & Parking Lights, Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, Interior Cool White LED's, Escort 9500i, BB V2 Grounding Kit, Injen Short Ram Intake, Eibach Pro Kit, SPC Rear Camber Kit, Tanabe Medalion Exhaust.

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