TCP or Ultrex?

[gavrook]

Hi guys, considering an aftermarket TBE for my MY07 GT auto and looking at these two at the moment.

Does anyone have any experience with both? or opinions on which would be better?

Currently i'm leaning towards the TCP, it's $300-400 more than the Ultrex but seems like it might be a little better quality. I plan on getting a tune after getting the exhaust put on if that changes things too.

I don't want it to be too loud and seems to me the TCP would be quieter than the Ultrex, does that sound correct? Any advice or even alternatives to consider would be great, thanks.

[JDGT05]

I have the Ultrex one on my car and it's fine haven't had any issues, TCP looks a lot classier though! I would have got TCP had they been available when I was looking to buy.

[Gambit]

I have a custom exhaust system that might be up for sale, looking for EOI on it atm.

[kennysti]

I have the Ultrex one on my car and it's fine haven't had any issues, TCP looks a lot classier though! I would have got TCP had they been available when I was looking to buy.

Can second that on the ultrex exhaust, its great but if you are running UEL headers (07 and up) they are quite loud. Just thought I would mention since I heard your system at the last meet James, and comparing it to when I had the same setup as you mine was significantly louder than that.

[hamish_023]

TCP ftw

[iisshhyy]

search button ftw

[Jaz]

I'd choose the TCP, in my case he was local and and the after sales service was great.

[Sheik Jabooti]

I looked at the TCP website and they only do WRX's. Where did you guys see the Lib exhaust?

Also not sure why you think the TCP is any better than the Ultrex. Welding looks quality on both and they're both stainless steel aren't they?

[imania]

I looked at the TCP website and they only do WRX's. Where did you guys see the Lib exhaust?

Also not sure why you think the TCP is any better than the Ultrex. Welding looks quality on both and they're both stainless steel aren't they?

Check the for sale section, tcp seller is on here under 'tbear'.

[tbear]

I looked at the TCP website and they only do WRX's. Where did you guys see the Lib exhaust?

Also not sure why you think the TCP is any better than the Ultrex. Welding looks quality on both and they're both stainless steel aren't they?

yes they both are stainless steel, but there are alot of things that make one system better that another, the weld quality is something that you need to look for, I have seen welds break before on cheaper systems, we get all our systems welded on the outside and on the inside to ensure this does not happen. Also how the system sits under the car is another important factor, cheaper system run the piping down lower, and dont have to have as many bends in them, which make them cheaper to manufacture. All TCP systems are made for the intended car. so you know it will sit nice and snug with the bottom of the car. where the system should run. the quality of the cats are also important, All TCP systems ahve a 200 cell metallic cat. other systems will use a ceramic cat, which will not last as long. the position of the cat is important to, TCP system have the cat high in the dump pipe where it works the best. It heats up faster there and flow is not an issue. Muffler quality / design is another factor, We use good quality gear that will last and the internals will not break down like cheaper systems. We also have a resonator installed in the mid pipe for all TCP systems.

heres some pictures of the Liberty mufflers, you can see the welds on the inside and outside,

[tangcla]

I have a TCP exhaust on my Audi (thanks Tony!) and I've been very happy with the weld quality. Fitment isn't ideal, but that's expected for a test exhaust, it's more an issue with the jig that it was made on I thin. But the exhaust itself is solid, there's sufficient glass packing in the mufflers to keep it quiet on idle.

edit: note that I haven't had experience with Rob's systems, only Tony's.

[ULTREX]

Hi Guys - we currently only have the single tip mufflers on our systems - twin tips is being worked on and should not be too far away. Different strokes for different folks!

Ours system fits up nicely - welds are nice and tidy and sits up nicely under the car. We have positioned our system very competitively on price so some people are happy to save the extra $$ and spend it on other mods.
Turbo back is on special for $999
Cat back is on special for $599
http://www.ultrex.com.au/liberty-parts- ... 4e6d931f0c

At the end of the day it just depends how much you want to spend on an exhaust -we are all about a good product at a fair price

Cheers
Rob

[kennysti]

Hi Guys - we currently only have the single tip mufflers on our systems - twin tips is being worked on and should not be too far away. Different strokes for different folks!

Ours system fits up nicely - welds are nice and tidy and sits up nicely under the car. We have positioned our system very competitively on price so some people are happy to save the extra $$ and spend it on other mods.
Turbo back is on special for $999
Cat back is on special for $599
http://www.ultrex.com.au/liberty-parts- ... 4e6d931f0c

At the end of the day it just depends how much you want to spend on an exhaust -we are all about a good product at a fair price

Cheers
Rob

Big supporter of Rob and his exhaust systems. After sales care was great as well and have been happy with it thus far. Don't overlook Ultrex just for the lower pricing of the systems, see it as a great benefit!

[agan]

Hi Guys - we currently only have the single tip mufflers on our systems - twin tips is being worked on and should not be too far away. Different strokes for different folks!

Ours system fits up nicely - welds are nice and tidy and sits up nicely under the car. We have positioned our system very competitively on price so some people are happy to save the extra $$ and spend it on other mods.
Turbo back is on special for $999
Cat back is on special for $599
http://www.ultrex.com.au/liberty-parts- ... 4e6d931f0c

At the end of the day it just depends how much you want to spend on an exhaust -we are all about a good product at a fair price

Cheers
Rob

Rob keep up posted, I will be very keen..as will be a mate of mine

[Sheik Jabooti]

Hi Guys - we currently only have the single tip mufflers on our systems - twin tips is being worked on and should not be too far away. Different strokes for different folks!

Ours system fits up nicely - welds are nice and tidy and sits up nicely under the car. We have positioned our system very competitively on price so some people are happy to save the extra $$ and spend it on other mods.
Turbo back is on special for $999
Cat back is on special for $599
http://www.ultrex.com.au/liberty-parts- ... 4e6d931f0c

At the end of the day it just depends how much you want to spend on an exhaust -we are all about a good product at a fair price

Cheers
Rob

Big supporter of Rob and his exhaust systems. After sales care was great as well and have been happy with it thus far. Don't overlook Ultrex just for the lower pricing of the systems, see it as a great benefit!

Hiya Jacob,

What did you get in terms of exhaust from Rob? Full TBE or Cat back? I was wondering about the DP flow whether its as good as the infamous PHAT GT version?