Which Exhaust is better?

Travis · 05-26-2007, 10:42 AM

I have a 2002 tacoma 4cyl. and am shopping the market for exhaust systems. I have narrowed the field down to two and I am looking for opinons on which would do the best for me Flowmater or Magnaflow? I am looking for a nice aggressive sound, but also want some HP boost. Which is the best choice??

viprbomber · 06-13-2007, 12:08 PM

I have been shopping around and feel that the Borla is best for me (05 Tacoma) you have to decide on stainless and the aera you live in, Moisture, rust, etc.

Lee's06Taco · 06-13-2007, 01:35 PM

depending on what sound you want to get out of it. Magnaflow gives you an import sound. Flowmaster will give you a muscle car sound.

tacomaman06 · 06-13-2007, 04:40 PM

i have a single in/dual out flowmaster original 40 exhaust i put on my tacoma, and although its a v6, you can still get the general idea of what a flowmaster will sound like on your truck. i think it sounds awesome! heres the soundclip

hope this helps you out!!!

Travis · 06-13-2007, 06:35 PM

hey thanks tacomaman on the sound bite i was looking everywhere for a decent sound bite, but could not find one and this is just what i was looking for. I was kind of leaning towards the flowmaster and i think that is what i will go with now. Thanks A lot, Travis

tacomaman06 · 06-13-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

hey thanks tacomaman on the sound bite i was looking everywhere for a decent sound bite, but could not find one and this is just what i was looking for. I was kind of leaning towards the flowmaster and i think that is what i will go with now. Thanks A lot, Travis

no problem man, glad i could help!!

twoarezee · 06-14-2007, 02:17 PM

flowmaster sounds like farts on a 4 banger. plus chambered mufflers dont help with performance. i had a 14" magnaflow and it sounded great. nice deep tone not ricey or raspy at all, and magnaflow uses a straight through core so there is more performance. now i have a stainless steel mandrel bent cat back from jardine with a magnaflow muffler. blows flowmaster out of the water.

twoarezee · 06-14-2007, 02:22 PM

heres a quick sound clip. sounds way better in person.

tacomaman06 · 06-14-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by twoarezee

heres a quick sound clip. sounds way better in person.

jmo.......sounds way ricer to me, think ill stick with my flowmaster. i just like the rumble of my original 40, maybe not as great sounding on a 4 banger, but thats just me. if you like the magnaflow....cool.

jhodge83 · 06-14-2007, 07:34 PM

i had a flowmaster on my 4cyl s-10 and it sounded really ricey. i much prefer the sound of my magnaflow on my truck now...granted its a v6, but still

Route66Taco · 06-14-2007, 10:23 PM

Have you considered TRD. Just purchased the set up myself. Has good rumble and some pop but not ricer pop...deeper in tone. I'll get you a sound bite later.

twoarezee · 06-15-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

jmo.......sounds way ricer to me, think ill stick with my flowmaster. i just like the rumble of my original 40, maybe not as great sounding on a 4 banger, but thats just me. if you like the magnaflow....cool.

i dont remeber saying a flowmaster didn't sound good on a 4.0l v6 or that you should change to magnaflow, but on a 2.4l i4 flowmasters sound like shit. i know people who have them on there 2rz's and they all sound poppy and raspy.

tacomaman06 · 06-15-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by twoarezee

i dont remeber saying a flowmaster didn't sound good on a 4.0l v6 or that you should change to magnaflow, but on a 2.4l i4 flowmasters sound like shit. i know people who have them on there 2rz's and they all sound poppy and raspy.

ok, and i wasnt meaning that your truck sounds way ricer......i was saying that to me, magnaflow sounds ricer on most things ive heard(excluding a v8 of course). and i also said that imo,flowmaster sounds better, maybe not as great on a 4banger. its just my opinion dude! wasnt trying to start an argument!!

jhodge83 · 06-15-2007, 08:19 PM

when i'd drive up in my 4cyl s-10, everyone would think i was a lil civic or something...and that was w/ a K&N FIPK, power pullies, pacesetter ceramic header, stage 2 jet chip, and the flowmaster.

Travis · 06-25-2007, 11:31 AM

TWOAREZEE Hey man thanks for your help where would u get a hook up like that and how much would it run for???

twoarezee · 06-25-2007, 09:24 PM

i got mine for $160 because i got hooked up with a smoking deal, retail on it is about $350. try jardine or doug thorleys web site for it. also the magnaflow cat-back is basically the same thing. but you can have a 14" magnaflow welded to stock piping for under $200.

AUDITECH · 06-26-2007, 05:30 AM

tacomaman06. Thank you for the sound clip sounds good from the outside. how does the sound carry through the cab at cruiseing speeds. some exhaust have that low drum throught the cab that can drive you nuts. so i was just wondering. thank you tacomaman06

tacomaman06 · 06-26-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDITECH

tacomaman06. Thank you for the sound clip sounds good from the outside. how does the sound carry through the cab at cruiseing speeds. some exhaust have that low drum throught the cab that can drive you nuts. so i was just wondering. thank you tacomaman06

on the interstates i can barely even hear it. and its actually rather quiet at idle. when you first crank it up in the morning,its a little loud, but it settles down quickly,imo. but as far as cruising speeds....u can barely even tell its there!

AUDITECH · 06-26-2007, 06:07 PM

thats what i need to know. thank you

tacomaman06 · 06-26-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDITECH

thats what i need to know. thank you

no problem man!! anytime!

05-26-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
Travis Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #403 Posts: 4	Magnaflow or Flowmaster?? I have a 2002 tacoma 4cyl. and am shopping the market for exhaust systems. I have narrowed the field down to two and I am looking for opinons on which would do the best for me Flowmater or Magnaflow? I am looking for a nice aggressive sound, but also want some HP boost. Which is the best choice??

06-13-2007, 12:08 PM	#2
viprbomber Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1827 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 32	exhaust I have been shopping around and feel that the Borla is best for me (05 Tacoma) you have to decide on stainless and the aera you live in, Moisture, rust, etc.

06-13-2007, 01:35 PM	#3
Lee's06Taco Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1652 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 174 TRD Sport 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	depending on what sound you want to get out of it. Magnaflow gives you an import sound. Flowmaster will give you a muscle car sound. __________________ 2006 DC TRD Sport 4X4. Pioneer AVIC-D3 Head Unit. Flowmaster Exhaust. 2.5 ProComp Lift. 17X9 ProComp Wheels on 275X70/17 Cooper ST Tires.

06-13-2007, 04:40 PM	#4
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Posts: 6,446 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 westin safari bar/ipf rectangle lights,westin wheel to wheel nerfs(black),vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	i have a single in/dual out flowmaster original 40 exhaust i put on my tacoma, and although its a v6, you can still get the general idea of what a flowmaster will sound like on your truck. i think it sounds awesome! heres the soundclip hope this helps you out!!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto, black westin wheel to wheel nerfs, black westin safari bar w/ ipf rectangle lights,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems......more mods to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

06-14-2007, 07:34 PM	#10
jhodge83 CA: Lone Event Attendee Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Posts: 3,745 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, and a few others in the sig!	i had a flowmaster on my 4cyl s-10 and it sounded really ricey. i much prefer the sound of my magnaflow on my truck now...granted its a v6, but still __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, K&N 77 Series Intake, Cargo Bar, Cobra Ultra 19 CB w/ K40 Antenna and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop on the way....35% Tint, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV

06-13-2007, 06:35 PM	#5
Travis Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #403 Posts: 4	hey thanks tacomaman on the sound bite i was looking everywhere for a decent sound bite, but could not find one and this is just what i was looking for. I was kind of leaning towards the flowmaster and i think that is what i will go with now. Thanks A lot, Travis

06-14-2007, 02:17 PM	#7
twoarezee Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #20 Location: esco, ca Age: 23 Posts: 289 00 Dropped Mini 2000 Regular Cab Manual 2rz-fe rims,tires,3"/6" drop, 4x4 front end, 01 tails and corners, prerunner buckets,tenzo r steering wheel w/ momo hub, b&m shifterw/ jdm trd knob, alpine system, tint, 3 3/4" autometer tach, jardine cat back, k&n, debaged, hellwig rear sway bar, kyb monomax shocks, tundra v8 oil filter w/ mobil 1 in ever	flowmaster sounds like farts on a 4 banger. plus chambered mufflers dont help with performance. i had a 14" magnaflow and it sounded great. nice deep tone not ricey or raspy at all, and magnaflow uses a straight through core so there is more performance. now i have a stainless steel mandrel bent cat back from jardine with a magnaflow muffler. blows flowmaster out of the water.

06-14-2007, 02:22 PM	#8
twoarezee Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #20 Location: esco, ca Age: 23 Posts: 289 00 Dropped Mini 2000 Regular Cab Manual 2rz-fe rims,tires,3"/6" drop, 4x4 front end, 01 tails and corners, prerunner buckets,tenzo r steering wheel w/ momo hub, b&m shifterw/ jdm trd knob, alpine system, tint, 3 3/4" autometer tach, jardine cat back, k&n, debaged, hellwig rear sway bar, kyb monomax shocks, tundra v8 oil filter w/ mobil 1 in ever	heres a quick sound clip. sounds way better in person.

06-14-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
Route66Taco Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1830 Location: So-Cal, Barstow Posts: 81	Trd Have you considered TRD. Just purchased the set up myself. Has good rumble and some pop but not ricer pop...deeper in tone. I'll get you a sound bite later.

06-15-2007, 08:19 PM	#14
jhodge83 CA: Lone Event Attendee Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Posts: 3,745 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, and a few others in the sig!	when i'd drive up in my 4cyl s-10, everyone would think i was a lil civic or something...and that was w/ a K&N FIPK, power pullies, pacesetter ceramic header, stage 2 jet chip, and the flowmaster. __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, K&N 77 Series Intake, Cargo Bar, Cobra Ultra 19 CB w/ K40 Antenna and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop on the way....35% Tint, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV

06-25-2007, 11:31 AM	#15
Travis Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #403 Posts: 4	TWOAREZEE Hey man thanks for your help where would u get a hook up like that and how much would it run for???

06-25-2007, 09:24 PM	#16
twoarezee Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #20 Location: esco, ca Age: 23 Posts: 289 00 Dropped Mini 2000 Regular Cab Manual 2rz-fe rims,tires,3"/6" drop, 4x4 front end, 01 tails and corners, prerunner buckets,tenzo r steering wheel w/ momo hub, b&m shifterw/ jdm trd knob, alpine system, tint, 3 3/4" autometer tach, jardine cat back, k&n, debaged, hellwig rear sway bar, kyb monomax shocks, tundra v8 oil filter w/ mobil 1 in ever	i got mine for $160 because i got hooked up with a smoking deal, retail on it is about $350. try jardine or doug thorleys web site for it. also the magnaflow cat-back is basically the same thing. but you can have a 14" magnaflow welded to stock piping for under $200.

06-26-2007, 05:30 AM	#17
AUDITECH Carolina Alliance: LAZY DIVISION Joined: Feb 2007, #875 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 257	tacomaman06. Thank you for the sound clip sounds good from the outside. how does the sound carry through the cab at cruiseing speeds. some exhaust have that low drum throught the cab that can drive you nuts. so i was just wondering. thank you tacomaman06

06-26-2007, 06:07 PM	#19
AUDITECH Carolina Alliance: LAZY DIVISION Joined: Feb 2007, #875 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 257	thats what i need to know. thank you

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