TRD Exhaust Versions
For those of you wanting a TRD exhaust system there are a few things to note when buying one. There are three different versions of this exhaust.
1. JDM TRD Muffler Version S - Available on the Sports-M Celica and has a regular sized exhaust tip. Comes in one piece with a special heat resistant coating.
2. USDM TRD Axle-back - Arguably better performance than the JDM and comes with either a regular or extended exhaust tip. Comes in two pieces with no special heat resistant coating.
3. TRD Kazuma Cat-back exhaust. The loudest of the three and also very rare.
Other differences:
- USDM TRD and JDM TRD are a totally different design, different exits and material.
- USDM TRD has a same side exit where as JDM has a rear exit.
- USDM TRD is full stainless where as the JDM is mild steel with only a stainless steal tip cover.
- USDM TRD has TRD engraved on the tip and the JDM has it on the muffler.
- Both the USDM TRD and JDM versions have 2.5" piping.
Here are some pictures to illustrate the differences between the stock, JDM and USDM versions:
Stock Exhaust
Media:http://www.celica-club.co.uk/wiki/index.php/File:Stock_Exhaust.jpg
JDM Exhaust (Sports-M)
Media:http://www.celica-club.co.uk/wiki/index.php/File:JDM_Exhaust.jpg
USDM Exhaust
Media:http://www.celica-club.co.uk/wiki/index.php/File:USDM_Exhaust.jpg