Rob_Supra21
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Hello Everyone,
I noticed that there are not a lot of exhaust reviews here and as someone who spent hours and hours looking at exhaust systems and jumping on any new information I wanted to throw my experience with an Exhaust System here.
For sound clips, I do have a review video on YouTube that has the sound clips:
Full Video of FI Exhaust Review
And below are the two parts with the exhaust revs/drives:
dB Test: (1:24)
Fly By, Launch: (8:45)
I acquired the FI Exhaust for my 2021 A91 Edition Supra, and am running it with the stock cat for now.
Let's bullet point this:
Price: Around $3K for the system, $800 for the optional Remote Bluetooth system (Works via external remote or smartphone app)that allows you to control the valves separately (It is Bluetooth compatible so you can also set it to open the valves when the car is at a certain RPM range)
Construction: Stainless Steel. Beautiful looking system, also has a few numbered plates on the muffler and piping. I am number 87. It does have dual valves also, so you re-use the factory valve motor and FI includes the second motor. (Pictures at the end)
Installation: Fitment was good, my only slight concern was potential rubbing on the under brace. It is worth mentioning though that I didn't actually notice any rubbing when it was installed but it was pretty close. So I did just put a few washers on the brace for just a bit more clearance. 1K miles later and no rubbing. With the dual valves you use the included splitter to connect both valves to the factory plug.
*If you use the optional Remote Bluetooth System the following (Included) wiring needs to be done for the System box*
1. Wire from the aforementioned valve motor splitter to the box to control the valves
2. Wire from the OBD to the box to use the RPM range features
3. Wire from the box to the Supra fuse box to power the system
Looks: Shiny as heck. I went with the base chrome tips which fill out the back end rather nicely. There are a myriad of options though if you wanted something else (Around $300 for different tips) for example I have seen carbon fiber tips as well as black.
Sound: As mentioned earlier, this is a dual valve system. In comfort mode it is basically stock. Honestly, it muffles the start-up pops a bit more than the stock system did. On the freeway I experience no drone either (In Comfort or Sport). In Sport mode is sounds great, it really enhances the B58 sound and volume and definitely gives the pops more sound also. I have a dashcam video of some Toyota techs turning the car on inside their shop in Sport mode and they were like, "Holy Shit!" due to the pops echoing inside. Acceleration gives you a little more volume in the cabin (I do have EDC disabled) but not annoying at all. I can definitely see this system being a great starting point for if you wanted to go catless as the dual valves would help in terms of not being a cop magnet in Comfort mode.
Negatives: So far the only negative I have seen is the valve on the FI motor side has a bit of a rattle on cold starts. However, it may be due to an improper motor install so when I have time I will be taking it off and re-installing it. After cold start though there is ZERO rattling. And you can't hear the rattling on the inside, only if you are standing right behind the car during the cold start.
That is my review! Please let me know if I missed anything of if you want any other information. I can definitely add to this.
Pics:
I noticed that there are not a lot of exhaust reviews here and as someone who spent hours and hours looking at exhaust systems and jumping on any new information I wanted to throw my experience with an Exhaust System here.
For sound clips, I do have a review video on YouTube that has the sound clips:
Full Video of FI Exhaust Review
And below are the two parts with the exhaust revs/drives:
dB Test: (1:24)
Fly By, Launch: (8:45)
I acquired the FI Exhaust for my 2021 A91 Edition Supra, and am running it with the stock cat for now.
Let's bullet point this:
Price: Around $3K for the system, $800 for the optional Remote Bluetooth system (Works via external remote or smartphone app)that allows you to control the valves separately (It is Bluetooth compatible so you can also set it to open the valves when the car is at a certain RPM range)
Construction: Stainless Steel. Beautiful looking system, also has a few numbered plates on the muffler and piping. I am number 87. It does have dual valves also, so you re-use the factory valve motor and FI includes the second motor. (Pictures at the end)
Installation: Fitment was good, my only slight concern was potential rubbing on the under brace. It is worth mentioning though that I didn't actually notice any rubbing when it was installed but it was pretty close. So I did just put a few washers on the brace for just a bit more clearance. 1K miles later and no rubbing. With the dual valves you use the included splitter to connect both valves to the factory plug.
*If you use the optional Remote Bluetooth System the following (Included) wiring needs to be done for the System box*
1. Wire from the aforementioned valve motor splitter to the box to control the valves
2. Wire from the OBD to the box to use the RPM range features
3. Wire from the box to the Supra fuse box to power the system
Looks: Shiny as heck. I went with the base chrome tips which fill out the back end rather nicely. There are a myriad of options though if you wanted something else (Around $300 for different tips) for example I have seen carbon fiber tips as well as black.
Sound: As mentioned earlier, this is a dual valve system. In comfort mode it is basically stock. Honestly, it muffles the start-up pops a bit more than the stock system did. On the freeway I experience no drone either (In Comfort or Sport). In Sport mode is sounds great, it really enhances the B58 sound and volume and definitely gives the pops more sound also. I have a dashcam video of some Toyota techs turning the car on inside their shop in Sport mode and they were like, "Holy Shit!" due to the pops echoing inside. Acceleration gives you a little more volume in the cabin (I do have EDC disabled) but not annoying at all. I can definitely see this system being a great starting point for if you wanted to go catless as the dual valves would help in terms of not being a cop magnet in Comfort mode.
Negatives: So far the only negative I have seen is the valve on the FI motor side has a bit of a rattle on cold starts. However, it may be due to an improper motor install so when I have time I will be taking it off and re-installing it. After cold start though there is ZERO rattling. And you can't hear the rattling on the inside, only if you are standing right behind the car during the cold start.
That is my review! Please let me know if I missed anything of if you want any other information. I can definitely add to this.
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