Lexus SC 430 4.3L V8: MUFFLER DELETE Vs DYNOMAX RACE BULLETS!

[@chefalan23]

The muffler delete is how it should’ve sounded from the factory. The race bullets sound amazing on that car. I love a sound like that coming from something so unassuming!

[@Newyen6MT]

Dynomax sounds really good

[@nmathree89]

For that vehicle, I think you are spot on when you said leave the factory resonator and delete the rear muffler. It's a very throaty, muscular, but classy, sound. The Dynomax has that extra volume, but also a little raspy pop that doesn't compliment a Lexus. It it was a Camaro, yes. But not for a Lexus. Awesome content as always! My ears are happy and I can get on with my day :)

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Agreed

[@CB12345]

I always thought this was actually a good looking Lexus. Top Gear was on drugs when they called this the ugliest vehicle in the world in the mid 2000s. Nowadays it is so many terrible and poor designs coming out that they make this SC430 look like a Ferrari. 😂

[@danielchristopherdc]

Agreed

[@astonmarjo]

You are absolutely correct my friend about what top gear said they were out of their minds. I just purchased on about a week ago and it's in transport I can't wait to do a full custom-built exhaust but with taste. My friend call welding for 30 years plus and he's a perfectionist when it comes to building or doing anything so I know it's going to be super nice I can't wait.

[@captainchaos0666]

The one with the Dynomax sounds classy, brawny and phenomenal. Definitely fits the car.

[@andrenj1970]

Oh yeah.

[@rickrick70]

I disagree it cheapens the car. The second one with the resonators still intact that's a better sound. You don't want to butcher these cars. They're collectible.

[@andrenj1970]

@@rickrick70 maybe for you;)

[@ragintaurusmusclemercury7023]

A quality performance muffler beats a muffler delete any time if you pick the right muffler for the application. In this case the Dynomax wins but it would sound even better with the tips on the second Lexus.

[@FiveBoroNative]

That white one sounds good, but a good quality X-pipe wouldn't be bad in place of that 3rd cat/Y-pipe setup. The pewter/gray one wasn't bad, either. To be perfectly frank, this is purely about preference. They both sounded awesome, but do you prefer a little louder and more "open" or a little more reserved...? That's the REAL question. I wonder what the grey one would sound like with Dynomax Race Bullets bullets all the way at the rear.

[@ArenaAccessories]

Best SC430 exhuast video on KZbin, by far - you've inspired me, bro. Going to have to do up my 2007 Pebble Beach Edition like this to the tee!

[@exhaustaddicts]

Go for it!

[@ArenaAccessories]

@@exhaustaddicts If you have a link for those 5" tips that were on the silver SC, pop the link here or in the description - those would sound incredible I think, in combination with the dynomax resonators.

[@Star3]

I agree, I too have a pebble beach, and this is what I need. I love the car! I get what they were going for when that car was developed. But now with all the electric cars the V8 is munched welcomed and desired

[@snipermitchell6373]

@@exhaustaddictswas interested in running this dynomax setup on a clk430 coupe any suggestions for a single exit or dual exit options?

[@Hii_Tek]

Muffler delete sounds like it should have been the stock one

[@urbankyng6467]

Imo the muffler delete sounds better because it Doesnt have the rasp.

[@djrubens]

I liked the first Lexus more aggressive sound good job

[@robertlitchford4218]

Both sound good but, for me them resonators gotta go 😅 gotta hear those ponies lol. One of the best channels on KZbin 🤘 keep rockin brother

[@richrich876]

Deleted mine years ago.... Left the factory resonator. She sounds amazing. Saved me the $1000 for the muffler system

[@richki.24]

both sound pretty good .. I like the First Lexus a bit better ..

[@oscardeneergaard2132]

I'll stick with dynomax race bullets on the lexus because is louder than muffler delete on the lexus but much cleaner than dynomax

[@RazoE]

UZ Toyota engines have always sounded good 👌🏼

[@isnowyazn]

I’m trying to get these before they skyrocket and inflate just like all of the other nicer Toyota’s and Lexus’.

[@kobiemangala950]

@@isnowyazn SC430's are priced really high for some reason. A lot of the platforms with the UZs are really affordable usually. Unless you want an LX/GX/Land Cruisers, good luck lol

[@danielchristopherdc]

The white one sounds beefy and aggressive. Very nice! V8’s FTW

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

1uz will sound good with literally ANY exhaust setup. Not giving dyno max credit for Toyota work. Lol

[@bpearr8266]

This is true, pretty hard to make a UZ engine sound bad. This is a 3uz btw

[@CmbrockmanBuilds]

Peep that 200k miles on that second SC, Lexus makes them good

[@danielchristopherdc]

Just getting broken in at 200k

[@lanesmith5598]

So basically on the silver one, it was a muffler delete and adding the 5" tips? Sounds awesome. I have a 2005 SC430 with only 15k miles. But I live in Florida and trying to find someone here to do this but want to make sure I know what to tell them.

[@halfunkbass2966]

I have a sc430 2005 peebles beach edition and would love to have these on it.

[@cameronspann7949]

The muffler delete sounds way better.

[@Carspotter682]

This Lexus model is a sports car and a convertible all in one.

[@captainchaos0666]

A true country club special 😂

[@CB12345]

I always thought the Lexus SC430 was a cool machine. This is a slept on gem with an actual good engine.

[@captainchaos0666]

@@CB12345 I'm sure that a clean example goes for a crazy price. If I had the money I'd totally get one and use it for what it was meant for. Within reason tho.

[@audiwankenobi361]

This Lexus is not a sports car.

[@Carspotter682]

@@audiwankenobi361 It's not. Than what type of car is it?

[@Tony-kn9vt]

Wow! The difference is crazy! I need to look into this for my sc430

[@crashmeter]

Stock muffler sounds like a phone ringing. After ruining it by removing Lexus’ engineering it sounds cheap. Silver one sounds good. Thanks for the video.

[@Njderig]

Hell yeah what a difference

[@matheusbarros4552]

How much did it cost total?

[@halfunkbass2966]

Damn!!!!! That sounds throaty and full... great job!!!

[@robertvillarino4280]

I wish you guys were closer to central Florida-my sc430 would get done right,easy. 5"tips are sick at 97db Perfect

[@royelgroup]

That shit sounds soooo good. Got to get mine done ..good lookin out on the installation...

[@astonmarjo]

She definitely sounds amazing 🎶😎💯. I just purchased an 07 that's in transport right now to me I can't wait to do a full header back with x pipes and aftermarket resonators after that we'll work on the final sounds.💯

[@SpiderCollector000]

I am running true dual setup with 2.5" pipes front to rear with the stock cats (the important ones), and the 3rd cat removed and resonator delete with an xpipe in its place, and a pair of flowmasters that belong on a muscle car, and 4" titanium blue tips to match the color of my car, and it sounds absolutely ridiculous. I had this same setup before with Magnaflows at the rear, and it was quieter. I have still yet to see an SC that sounds like mine. I am looking to take some of the bite out of my exhaust, and need to find a shop that has a decibel meter. These cars come with the exhaust pipe crimped as it connected to the rear stock muffler, which is very restrictive. I had the first version of my exhaust setup with the same crimp thinking backpressure would be good, but it's an urban legend for the most part unless I am running it with nothing after the exhaust manifolds. Getting rid of that crimped spot on each side helps a ton, and allows it to breath better. Mine is a 2006 which has the 6 speed auto that moves quicker and revs faster when you shift manually and take off in first gear. I have many other mods on mine however, and the power is "more" than stock to say the least, and I am in the middle of building up the extra engine that came from my totaled 2009 with the expectation of close to 400hp before running forced induction. I live in CA unfortunately, so we have our hands tied here. The Xpipe works wonders with low end grunt. Since I am running true dual, I need to install 2 cat converters on the rear instead of just one now, per the smog station which would have visually failed my car, though its ridiculous since the 3rd cat converter more than likely isnt doing much, and there are no O2 sensors in that one. Finally - headers are going to make a BIG difference on the car, and add about 20hp and torque to the rear wheels with a good exhaust setup. Adding a tune from Quantum, and then getting a 2800 stall lextreme torque converter (rebuilt stock unit) allows the car to use its power much better, and will bring the car in the roughly 5 second range for the 0-60. If you can do the work yourself, its roughly 2k in parts. I recommend running an external trans cooler with the hotter torque converter, even better also find an all aluminum radiator on ebay which is 3 times as thick and will last you 10 years compared to the shitty stock radiator that still keeps the car cool in hot weather, but they have plastic end tanks. These cars are neutered from the factory, and the electronic throttle does not open as fast as you stomp on the gas, and these cars wont spin the tires too well because of it. A $100 throttle controller from sc430mods.com will allow the throttle to open as fast as you can stomp the pedal, and the rear rubber WILL spin quite wildly, and this is without cheating and holding the brakes down - put it in gear and stomp. But with these other mods I mentioned, it removes the neutered shit from the factory, with a stock tune that makes you want to not realize its a V8.

[@andrenj1970]

That’s what V8 should sound like ALWAYS haha. My GX470 has flowmaster;)

[@tony-bs4nl]

I love the way The white one sound

[@robertdaone]

How was the drone on the white one with the race bullets?

[@chongoboy6647]

I like the white one

[@MannyGotit]

This is great

[@stevenbernhard6061]

Too loud! Would prefer something in between stock and that.

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Tan one tips way to big

[@theperfectkingcake4374]

How much did this project cost?

[@mahmoudmsa3189]

🔥🔥🔥

[@randolphcirilo4800]

Man that silver one had a sweet stance! The wheels fit that car so well

[@Solitude633]

God bless the V8!

[@jimbo5728]

Have you done a C8 yet? Not off-the-shelf muffler - something CUSTOM.

[@xoacatl]

mane yeeeeeeahhh!!!! ( In my Lil Jon voice!)

[@9bcustoms347]

Hi Would you know if the SC430 with Dynomax Race Bullets has a Drone ..... Nice1

[@durdicamac9662]

Can any of this mess up emissions inspection?

[@agenericyoutubehandle]

Skip from 0:20 to 3:20 for sounds and no filler

[@UzsDc1UZ]

The 5 inch tip is sooo good looking!

[@tony-bs4nl]

The white one sound mean

[@devonwhetenhale8828]

My view is that the engine can breathe now.

[@davidharrell2623]

The dynomax definitely sounds better to me

[@ShelbyCorGT500]

Why not true duel exhaust

[@lyle1340]

I’m voting for the muffler delete, and now I’m wanting to do it on my 02. I see you guys are in TN as well!

[@theperfectkingcake4374]

Did you do it?

[@01gtbdaily30]

This SC430 sounds great but the potential of the SC300 with a quick NA-T conversion package is much better. Only because there are so many prebuilt kits mass produced for the 2JZ-GE . It’s almost as easy as buying a Lego KiT with instructions . Don’t take this as criticism of the SC430 though. Very capable car and sounds amazing. Just not as powerful as it sounds and you run into the same problem as 96% of Hondas out there . They sound fast but after 25 seconds of full throttle you can still see the car lol Edit: anyone else miss when the number on back of the car used to stand for the engine size ? Like Mercedes , BMW , Lexus and numerous other car manufacturers used to do

[@bpearr8266]

The jz definitely has more potential and aftermarket support, it would also be really cool to see a swap in this body. But the people that guy these are almost strictly 50 years or older lol. These cars haven’t made it to the modding scene quite yet

[@SpiderCollector000]

The 3UZ has weak rods.. the stock pistons are good for 450-500hp. The rest of the engine including the stock crank is good for over 1000hp. These engines have 6 bolt mains, and with the couple of weak spots fixed, they can take a shit ton of punishment. I am in the middle of building up an extra 3UZ from my totaled 2009, and I am likely enlarging it slightly, to 4.45L which is the farthest I can go without using sleeve which would encroach on the water jackets. There is a shop in Florida that will do a full 2JZ conversion with turbo setup and everything for $16k, and its tempting to be honest. But these V8's are used for racing in Japan and some Supra's have gotten this swapped in as well. Unfortunately, these V8's are VERY expensive to modify where ther Supra engine is cheaper and much easier. I live in CA unfortunately, so if I at least keep it "stock looking" and with the stock tune just long enough to smog, I should be able to get by. A few simple mods like a tune, throttle controller, headers and 2800stall torque converter will shave over 1 second off the 0-60 to make it around 5 seconds, and make the car pretty quick!

[@SpiderCollector000]

@@bpearr8266 People are modding these cars more and more now.. aftermarket support is increasing such as support from the Supra store online site, with heads/cams packages, etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooCap36smKtrY6c This video is for a company in Florida that will do everything needed to your SC430 to get a 2JZ-GTE turbo swap done including tuning for $16k I was told last year. Its tempting but there are not many of these around with modded V8's which and I am likely sticking to my plans for that reason.

[@HEXAN-SC]

I want this desperately but i cant be hitting that 105 probably tame it down to 85 given itd be a daily

[@Edward-pf6ci]

Just replacing the stock tips and going to larger diameter will that give me a better sound?

[@McCarthyism_by_Youtube]

5" tips look ghetto without a dual wall bevel. screams homemade to even a non-car people

[@thesilentgametestr]

the tips are too big on either and the blue flame style doesnt suit the car, but they both sound really good. the delete much better as it has a deeper sound

[@banginzaza]

Thanks I'm copying that😂😂😂

[@donnamicci9996]

I have a 2004 Lexus SC 430. It has 62,000 miles. Why on earth would anyone spend money simply to make the car louder? No more horsepower? How preposterous!

[@richrich876]

Personal preference. If its a daily probably not. But as a 2nd car definitely

[@halfunkbass2966]

Sounds throaty and hard core strong!

[@mattsedcandmore.1290]

Really great job 👏

[@d.cent1326]

Does this transition ever cause check engine lights??? And what’s the labor cost for this? I see the parts are quite cheap.

[@isnowyazn]

No, you should never ever get any sort of CEL’s, unless you’re tampering with any catalytic converters that are BEFORE any O2 sensors. Anything AFTER that, you could basically do anything you’d please and it wouldn’t do anything except for maybe kill power and offset some performance range.

[@abathinzay3005]

Bro 180 on the dash 😮‍💨sleepers

[@bpearr8266]

You do know just because the dash says 180 doesn’t mean it’ll go that fast right? It’ll probably do 165

[@tenhundredkills]

@@bpearr8266 I wouldn't be surprised if it's governed to 155. Most vehicles are. If it weren't governed, I don't think 165 would be out of the question for one of those.

[@cutedesi703]

Muffler delete all the way.

[@RLTW420]

Thing sounds like a truck lol

[@audiwankenobi361]

TopGear hated this car.

[@danielchristopherdc]

TopGear sucks

[@audiwankenobi361]

@@danielchristopherdc The newer version YES but Jeremy James and Richard are still the best even though they are on The Grand Tour on Amazon now.

[@KeepiTrill]

Isn't this the same engine that the supras have? I believe that it is or very similar but yes they are fast

[@Darylrb1983]

No, this is a 4.3 v8

[@KeepiTrill]

@@Darylrb1983 ok

[@tbamagic]

No, no, no. You guys are boneheads. You don't put glass packs on a Rolls Royce, either.