SabrinaIX

Hey all.

I finally found an exhaust that I'm looking to buy and it's the link is below.

http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-ca...xpreme_ti.html

Now, there are two fitment options: JDM and USDM bumper. Although, I have a USDM rear bumper, I've always thought of the idea of getting a JDM bumper (but with prices starting to go up, it may never happen). So basically I don't want the bumper (fitment issues, etc.) to be the roadblock when choosing my exhaust.

So if anybody has any experience with the Tomei catback in JDM/USDM fitment with either JDM/USDM bumper, please provide some input. Which pairing would give the most versatility in terms of least amount of future modifications to the exhaust?

JDM catback + JDM rear bumper

JDM catback + USDM rear bumper

USDM catback + USDM rear bumper

USDM catback + JDM rear bumper

I figure the JDM catback might be the easiest choice if I ever do decide to go to the JDM bumper. But if anyone has any experience or any other input as to why I shouldn't use a JDM fitted cat with a USDM bumper, I'd appreciate your comments.

4G63kevin

iTrader: (16)

I think the Buschur exhausts have the most options because of its slip-fit design unlike most exhausts where they have flanges. gl finding one.

SabrinaIX

The only flange on the Expreme Ti system is at the cat end...

Murf

iTrader: (2)

The cat back for that is 1200 + another 290 for the test pipe.. But you don't want to dish out the 695 for a jdm rear??

4G63kevin

iTrader: (16)

If he means by not having to drop a whole bunch of cash on modding his exhaust down the road; if he ever gets a jdm rear, the Buschur will be easier to be made fit. Just saying, but I'm sure the Tomei will fit nicely, because it's a JDM exhaust. ;P

SabrinaIX

The JDM bumper is not priority for me right now. I look at it as a nice to have, but I absolutely don't need it.

BTW. Where can I get a JDM bumper for $695?

FYI. I'm finally starting to mod my Evo @ 15k miles (not enough extra money and busy traveling for work). Everything on my car is stock aside from a short shifter and alarm. I just ordered a Cobb Intake and DP for cheap today. I'm just saying, that $695 for the JDM bumper can pay for a lot of other things first...

SabrinaIX

Do you know if JDM exhausts usually rub on USDM bumpers? If there's no interference, I would have no problem having a more inset exhaust. I just heard the USDM exhausts are a bit longer...

liggy876

Hey y'all i'm new here. I wanted to ask a very noobish question, i wanna change the stock exhaust to one of these but i heard that i will need some other parts also to convert from the stock exhaust to the tomei exhaust. BTW i drive a evo 9 JDM , any USEFUL help is appreciated thanx in advance.

ilwill87

at the moment i have the usdm tomei exhaust with a jdm rear bumper. muffler has to b adjusted

importmachine

iTrader: (4)

take a look in this thread and most of your questions will be answered. It has some pretty pictures too, and that's always fun to look at.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ld-thread.html

jrhvy

But is possible? I have the Tomei exhaust on right now and I'm waiting on a JDM bumper.

Lumpy Sticks

iTrader: (3)

I have a Tomei exhaust and JDM bumper. Exhaust came on car so I dont know what version it is. Anything you need to see to help?

and nice thread revival!