Exhaust vs Cold Air Intake

[IndigoTaco]

Originally Posted by berso

I now 'too much is not enough' but i don't feel like i need to upgrade my Taco.....at least for now.... i mean i won't had any situation where a need more power, i always have plenty, so why should i need more?
Other than power, may be sound or better MPG what can motivate me to do either an exhaust or intake mods, i think exahust should go first, i love the Flow Master sound.
I haven't see any real MPG's gains from ANY mod i have done to any car or truck that i have own, that can justify the mod cost, so my filosofy for MPG gains is to keep the mod money, and use it to buy gas...

I am kind of the same way. However, I caved and put in an AFE Pro Dry, and actually picked up a little MPG. Went from a consistant 18.2-18.4 MPG, to a constant 19.5-19.8. Mixed highway/city driving w/ my V6 Sport 6Speed. Not great, but every little bit helps. Recently ordered a TRD Catback, will post if any increase there, I'm hoping it pushes me over 20 consistantly.

[VeNoMiZeD]

Coming from a V8's, the exhaust for the V6s just doesnt do it for me. But I do have a question though. If I decide to get supercharged when I do purchase my truck or at a later time. How can I go about opening up the exhaust to benefit the supercharger, but have a sleeper sound (quiet exhaust)? Thanks!

[JHAirForce05]

Im goin to be getting that exhaust next payday

[Westdog976]

Finally got some videos:

Flowmaster - American Thunder Dual Exhaust:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTU87n0IozI - Idle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk7k_-t4kFU - Rev
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z43MtyDK9cg - Tunnel

TRD CAI:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyhk8RtkGZs

[sdirep]

sorry to ask in here but i didnt wanna start a new thread....but how much do the new trd exhausts go for? and price for new trd cold air intakes? I got a 20% off coupon for trd parts from the dealership i just bought my truck from and wanted to know if it was cheaper to get it from there with the coupon or just get it from somewhere else.

[monrad]

Originally Posted by sdirep

...how much do the new trd exhausts go for? and price for new trd cold air intakes?...

CAI list $399, on-line ~$350 + shipping
Cat-back list, 6-ft bed $510, on-line ~$385 + shipping
Cat-back list, 5-ft bed $495, on-line ~$375 + shipping

So 20% off from the dealer looks good.

[Smoken_Bud_671]

Originally Posted by Westdog976

so i decided on the exhaust! thanks for all your input guys! get the sound i want, a boost in performance, cooler temps under the hood, better gas mileage, and an aggressive look in the back!

Flowmaster - American Thunder Dual Side Exit System:

Great choice!! I hope your happy with the decision.

[dtr_duck]

Originally Posted by berso

I now 'too much is not enough' but i don't feel like i need to upgrade my Taco.....at least for now.... i mean i won't had any situation where a need more power, i always have plenty, so why should i need more?
Other than power, may be sound or better MPG what can motivate me to do either an exhaust or intake mods, i think exahust should go first, i love the Flow Master sound.
I haven't see any real MPG's gains from ANY mod i have done to any car or truck that i have own, that can justify the mod cost, so my filosofy for MPG gains is to keep the mod money, and use it to buy gas...

wow what a party pooper