{"product_id":"ae86-apexi-hybrid-megaphone-evolution-exhaust-4age","title":"AE86 APEXi Hybrid Megaphone Evolution Exhaust System (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPEXi Hybrid Megaphone Evolution Exhaust System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno \/ Levin, 1985–1987 U.S.-Market Corolla Sport AE86 (GT-S), and 1984–1987 U.S.-Market Corolla Sport AE86 (SR5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APEXi Hybrid Megaphone Evolution is a \u003cstrong\u003eSUS304 stainless-steel performance cat-back exhaust system\u003c\/strong\u003e for Toyota AE86 applications. It combines progressively expanding 54 mm to 60 mm piping with APEXi's hybrid silencer design and a 105 mm oval exhaust tip. For the verified U.S.-market GT-S and JDM E-AE86 4A-GE applications, the system is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-piece cat-back assembly that connects downstream of the factory catalytic converter\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eSR5 4A-C fitment requires a GT-S-style catalytic converter or GT-S-length test pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system uses TIG-welded stainless construction throughout the piping, muffler, and tip, with a vehicle-specific bolt-on layout for the verified AE86 applications below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUS304 stainless-steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for the piping, muffler, and exhaust tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIG-welded assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54 mm → 60 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e progressive main-pipe diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e105 mm oval\u003c\/strong\u003e dual-wall rolled angle-cut exhaust tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPEXi megaphone tube structure with a progressively expanding flow path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid silencer design for a street-oriented exhaust layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-exit\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific AE86 rear exhaust layout; \u003cstrong\u003eSR5 4A-C fitment requires the GT-S-length upstream section\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHybrid Megaphone Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe megaphone pipe layout expands from \u003cstrong\u003e54 mm to 60 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than maintaining one constant diameter through the system. The hybrid silencer combines internal sound-control elements with the stainless performance piping, while the 105 mm oval outlet gives the system a distinct street-performance appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Corolla AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1983–1987 Trueno (JDM)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4A-GEU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1983–1987 Levin (JDM)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4A-GEU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1985–1987 GT-S (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4A-GE, 2-door coupe, manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1987 SR5 (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4A-C; \u003cstrong\u003erequires a GT-S-style catalytic converter or GT-S-length test pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSR5 4A-C fitment requires a GT-S-style catalytic converter or GT-S-length test pipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe factory SR5 catalytic converter and SR5-length test-pipe section are shorter than the GT-S-style section, so the stock-length SR5 upstream section does not reach the exhaust inlet correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe required GT-S-style catalytic converter or test pipe is not included with the exhaust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the verified U.S.-market GT-S and JDM E-AE86 4A-GE applications, the exhaust is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-piece cat-back assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e that connects downstream of the factory catalytic converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e APEXi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid Megaphone Evolution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cat-Back Exhaust System\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4A-GE \/ 4A-GEU \/ 4A-C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e SUS304 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelding:\u003c\/strong\u003e TIG Welded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Pipe Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 mm → 60 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval, Dual-Wall Rolled, Angle Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutlet Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Exit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM Reference Close-Proximity Exhaust Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 dB(A)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM Reference Minimum Ground Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternative AE86 Exhaust Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APEXi system combines SUS304 stainless construction with a 105 mm oval single-exit tip. For a lighter full-titanium 4A-GE alternative with two routing choices, compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/tomei-expreme-ti-ae86-titanium-exhaust-4age\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOMEI EXPREME Ti Full Titanium Exhaust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For another stainless performance option with a round outlet, compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/hks-hi-power-stainless-steel-cat-back-exhaust-1983-87-corolla\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHKS Hi-Power Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) APEXi Hybrid Megaphone Evolution exhaust system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless-steel piping, muffler, internal silencers \/ resonators, hangers, and brackets supplied with the exhaust assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apexi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605661409589,"sku":"1163","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/1logos_1_-Recovered_14e45424-01fc-48ca-82d1-f95dfc8ad195.png?v=1791332736","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-apexi-hybrid-megaphone-evolution-exhaust-4age","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}