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Revel Medallion Touring-S Catback Exhaust - 2004-2008 Acura TL (3.2L J-Series)
The TL is a luxury-performance sedan, and the right exhaust should match that, a deeper, richer tone without the drone or volume that would feel out of place on a refined car. The Revel Medallion Touring-S is built for exactly that. It's voiced for a clean, deep tone that stays pleasant across the rev range and under 93db, in full SUS304 stainless with hand TIG welding and premium muffler packing. It's a genuine quality upgrade over the stock exhaust that keeps the TL's grown-up character intact.
Deep And Refined, Not Loud
This is the whole point of the Touring-S line, and it suits the TL perfectly.
Plenty of exhausts just get loud, which on a luxury sedan like the TL would ruin what the car is about. The Touring-S is voiced differently: an extremely clean, deep, low tone that's pleasant and aggressive in the right measure at every RPM, and tested to stay under 93db under load. You get a richer, deeper sound under acceleration that settles into a refined note at cruise, no harsh rasp, no highway drone.
For a TL owner who wants the car to sound better without turning it into something it isn't, that balance is exactly right, and it's harder to engineer than simply making an exhaust loud.
SUS304 Stainless, Hand TIG-Welded
The construction is a step up, and it shows in both durability and sound.
It's built from full SUS304 stainless steel, a higher grade that resists corrosion better and lasts, with 1.5mm wall thickness piping that adds strength and, usefully, reduces resonance for a cleaner tone. The whole system is fully hand TIG-welded with laser-cut flanges, so the welds are clean and strong and the connections seal properly rather than leaking down the line.
The piping is mandrel-bent, which keeps a consistent diameter through every bend rather than crimping down like cheap crush-bent pipe, so the exhaust flows freely with no restriction at the bends. It's the quality construction that separates a premium catback from a budget one, and it's what you'd want on a car like the TL.
Advantex Packing For A Lasting Tone
The muffler packing is a detail worth knowing, because it affects both the sound and how long the exhaust stays sounding good.
The Touring-S uses Advantex packing material, a high-grade muffler packing that flows well while suppressing sound cleanly, and it's rated heat-resistant to 1200°F. That matters for longevity: cheaper packing like loosely-packed fiberglass or composite cubes breaks down and blows out over time, which is why a cheap exhaust gets louder and raspier as it ages. The Advantex packing holds up, so the Touring-S keeps its clean, deep tone for the long haul instead of degrading.
The Details
60mm piping, 115mm tips, full SUS304 stainless, for the 2004-2008 TL's 3.2L J-series V6. A refined, substantial system sized and voiced for the car.
Fitment
2004-2008 Acura TL 3.2L (J-series V6)
60mm piping, 115mm tip. Full SUS304 stainless. Not confirmed for the Type-S trim, verify before ordering if you have a TL Type-S.
If you want to upgrade your TL's exhaust with a deeper, richer tone and genuine quality, without the volume or drone that would clash with a refined sedan, the Touring-S is the one. SUS304 stainless, hand TIG-welded, mandrel-bent, with premium packing that keeps the tone clean for years and a sub-93db character that suits the car. Confirm your trim if you're on a Type-S, and give the TL the exhaust it deserves.
2004-2008 Acura TL