Tanabe Ultra Medalion Titanium Exhaust. Would you?
My local shop can hook me up with Tanabe Ultra Medalion Titanium Exhaust for $500.00 + $50(installation).
I helped them with some stuff, and they offered me that exhaust.
It is good price indeed, however, how loud are those damn things?
Description of the exhaust is at the bottom. any guesses?
I know that tanabe super racing medallion is loud as hell...
"Ultra Spec Titanium Medalion
Tanabe has developed an entirely new series of Lightweight Titanium exhaust systems with race-proven technology and the added benefits of maximum weight reduction. With an extensive history in developing exhaust systems for race applications in conjunction with feedback from Japan's top race teams, the Ultra Medalion achieves a perfect combination of a lightweight cat-back system with a free-flowing straight-through design for maximum performance and durability"
a member on this board has that exhaust. IMO i think it looks and sounds good. I beleive the members username is LVSBB6. Try doing a search under his user name.
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He did post some pix on here with xhaust w/ sound clips also. I mean If i get a deal like that i'll buy it. Think he bought it for like 650. I would buy it ask your shop can i get it
Yeah, I researched and saw he's clips and pictures before.
It seems like he is only one with that exhaust in this whole forum..
these exhausts must be rare. emmm..
I'll definitely ask, does anybody else want these?
If I can get more buyers, Im sure I can lower the price.
btw, for your info, excuse me if I sound rude in any kind of way but Iam going to say this before people get wrong ideas.
Please do not expect $550 price.
I am only getting this deal because I gave out some used parts off my car to him for free.
Owner is a very nice person, decided to give me a hook-up on one of he's product.
Again, im not saying this to brag or anything. Just to let you guys know so you none of you get wrong ideas.
BUT. IF I GET ENOUGH BUYERS, I'll promise you guys a price pretty much competitive to other exhaust systems we currently have choices on.
Tanabe Titanium exhaust MSRP at over thousand.
My shop currently can go as low as $650.00 shipped like how LVSBB6 got it.
I think $650.00 is still very reasonable price for such expensive exhaust system.
However, if I do find enough buyers who are SERIOUS about this deal, maybe $600 shipped isn't too far.
let me know if anyones interested.
Last edited by hwani.h22a. : 08-13-2004 at 05:30 AM.
Yeah, I researched and saw he's clips and pictures before.
It seems like he is only one with that exhaust in this whole forum..
these exhausts must be rare. emmm..
I'll definitely ask, does anybody else want these?
If I can get more buyers, Im sure I can lower the price.
btw, for your info, excuse me if I sound rude in any kind of way but Iam going to say this before people get wrong ideas.
Please do not expect $550 price.
I am only getting this deal because I gave out some used parts off my car to him for free.
Owner is a very nice person, decided to give me a hook-up on one of he's product.
Again, im not saying this to brag or anything. Just to let you guys know so you none of you get wrong ideas.
BUT. IF I GET ENOUGH BUYERS, I'll promise you guys a price pretty much competitive to other exhaust systems we currently have choices on.
Tanabe Titanium exhaust MSRP at over thousand.
My shop currently can go as low as $650.00 shipped like how LVSBB6 got it.
I think $650.00 is still very reasonable price for such expensive exhaust system.
However, if I do find enough buyers who are SERIOUS about this deal, maybe $600 shipped isn't too far.
let me know if anyones interested.
It's only rare because it's newer and more expensive than the typical exhaust.
If you're going to organiaze a group buy on this you're also going to have to pay extra to become a sponsor. (Just letting you know the rules)
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Eh, the exhaust isn't 100% Ti. Only the can is Ti from what I can tell.
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Lightweight Titanium
Considerable weight savings are gained on the Ultra Medalion cat-back exhaust system through the use of a lightweight titanium exhaust muffler canister. The tip is swept at an upwards angle and flame torched for that blue titanium aggressive race look.
High Quality SUS304 Stainless Steel
Featuring mandrel bends, the entire Ultra spec Titanium Medalion is 100% SUS304 stainless steel, 1.2mm thickness, for maximum weight reduction and optimal durability. Stainless steel is used throughout the system from the exhaust hangers to the canister band clamps for enhanced appearance and increased resistance to the elements. 2.5mm or 7mm flanges are used throughout the exhaust for the various temperature sections. Argon welding is used on all of the stainless steel components.
From the specs, the tubing is 60mm, or 2.36". That's a decent improvement over stock. Probably a bit small for a highly modified engine, IMO.
I wonder if an 18 gauge 2.5" OD all stainless exhaust with a Burns Racing muffler would weigh more or less than the Tanabe Ti setup. The Tanabe uses 1.2mm (i.e. 0.048" wall, or in other words 18 gauge) tubing. It is a little more difficult to find large mandrel bends in 18 gauge, but I'm sure it's possible. I was thinking of using 18 gauge for my exhaust because it is a tad lighter, but I need to install the engine first.
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Doesn't the Ultra Medallion still taper down to 2" to mate with the stock cat? I'd hate to spend that much money on the catback when it'll just become the bottleneck of a typical system with a 2.25" or 2.5" header collector and 2.25" or 2.5" cat.
Doesn't the Ultra Medallion still taper down to 2" to mate with the stock cat? I'd hate to spend that much money on the catback when it'll just become the bottleneck of a typical system with a 2.25" or 2.5" header collector and 2.25" or 2.5" cat.
Unfortunately it probably does taper. The ONLY aftermarket exhaust I've seen that doesn't taper is (believe it or not) a Tsudo exhaust.
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I got this exhausted installed today, it looks pretty good, and sounds very loud outside.
Cabin noise is actually quieter than my Tanabe racing medallion.
and also, I don't think there is many exhaust out there where you can hold the whole piping and the canister with one hand. (especially for a guy like me, haven't worked out for years. )
Congratz on the exhaust Glad you made the right decision.
You will like the sound even more after it breaks in, this exhaust is only 1/3 of the weight of my previous EVO or RS*R.
Have fun revving!
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Congratz on the exhaust Glad you made the right decision.
You will like the sound even more after it breaks in, this exhaust is only 1/3 of the weight of my previous EVO or RS*R.
Have fun revving!
True. Im glad I made the right decision.
This baby sounds just like any other exhaust in low-rpm, below vtec.
when you floor the sucka, at wide open throttle this baby SCREAMSSSSSS!
Im guessing it is above 100db almost at WOT condition.
They designed this exhaust very well I guess. in street daily driving, this exhaust will remain deep and pretty decently quiet(not what I expected from *usually loud-ass tanabe).
A+!
ps. can't wait to hear it when it breaks in. I still sounds somewhat "incomplete" right now. how does it sound like when its broken in?
The reason its so loud is because there is so little sound baffle and resonator, this is probably one of least restrictive exhaust made for Prelude.
The loudness will be fully complete once the exhaust is break-in. It becomes very deep and loud, everyone who drives by you will KNOW you are stepping in the gas pedal, your car will be heard 3 blocks away. I have yet put on the silencer, it defeats the purpose of this badass exhaust.
Have fun and enjoy the compliments you will be getting
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Originally Posted by hwani.h22a.
True. Im glad I made the right decision.
This baby sounds just like any other exhaust in low-rpm, below vtec.
when you floor the sucka, at wide open throttle this baby SCREAMSSSSSS!
Im guessing it is above 100db almost at WOT condition.
They designed this exhaust very well I guess. in street daily driving, this exhaust will remain deep and pretty decently quiet(not what I expected from *usually loud-ass tanabe).
A+!
ps. can't wait to hear it when it breaks in. I still sounds somewhat "incomplete" right now. how does it sound like when its broken in?
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The reason its so loud is because there is so little sound baffle and resonator, this is probably one of least restrictive exhaust made for Prelude.
The loudness will be fully complete once the exhaust is break-in. It becomes very deep and loud, everyone who drives by you will KNOW you are stepping in the gas pedal, your car will be heard 3 blocks away. I have yet put on the silencer, it defeats the purpose of this badass exhaust.
Have fun and enjoy the compliments you will be getting
Whoa, it'll get even louder eh?
Yeah I should keep that in mind. Even my bud's greddy evo 2(greddy is usually on quiet side I heard.) got much much louder after few weeks of driving.
I better keep it downlow front of cops though. They'll definitely bust my ass for disturbing their donut break.
Thanks for everything. Your advices, pictures and clips helped me out alot.
You too keep enjoying the ultra medallion, and I will definitely enjoy it.
(perhaps, I believe we are the only 2 in this whole board to have this exhaust on 5th gen, lets be proud. )
if you think the greddy is quiet. you probably won't have a problem with that exhaust.
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Titanium is about 30% lighter that steel for the same strength, has better corrosion resistance than stainless, and has better temperature resistance up to about 300C (but is almost half as stiff). It should make for an excellent exhaust system, and it is a sexy material, but these are general statements about titanium, not about the exhaust system. Does Tanabe say how much the whole thing weighs? It would be nice to have numbers to go along with some of the adjectives used in their product description.
It bugs me that manufacturers don't offer much in the way of hard data/numbers on the stuff they make. If they did, we wouldn't be guessing so much and spending so much.
Wouldn't it be nice to have the weight, audio spectrum and decibles readings -vs- rpm, and measured flow characteristics of an exhaust system before you bought one?
Anyway, sounds like a great exhaust system, in principle, unless it is as loud as noted above.
ok.. this is kinda different.. but kinda the same. i'm running a hks carbon ti muffler with tanabe 60mm piping from the regular racing medallion... along with my 2.5" cat.. it is loud!!! i imagine the ultra medallion has an even smaller muffler so get prepared to wake up the neighborhood! brrrrrraaaaaapppppppppppppppp!
hwani.h22a. send or post some pics of your lude in that lexus gray, I've been wanting to paint my lude that color ever since the is300's came out....
sorry to post off topic.....
m610, That is absoutely great point you've pointed out. I checked out tanabe's page, and you are right. its all talk. I am going to try to personally e-mail Tanabe and see what they can help me with.
HP/TQ numbers from tanabe was always trust worthy, thats why I went with tanabe without hesistation, but we shall see when I pull couple of dynos. Im not expecting much anyways.
Yeah, it is a great exhaust system, but for those craving quiet exhaust, DO NOT EVER GET THIS SYSTEM. This system is loud. Thats all I can say. Expect same sound level as racing medallion, or slightly above. Maybe around 2~3db. At WOT, more like 140db...
SuperLude, you are damn right, this system will wake anybody up... kinda keep it downlow though. Im sure cops from 3 blocks away can hear it no problem.
Draneusmc, I can't get access to my computer right now. Im currently in Calgary, Canada for vacational trip.
I'll be back in a week, post some pix, videos, sound clips and possibly dyno if I get it done along with all those stuff.
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Glad you made the right decision.
