Calling on former dodge V8 owners with upgraded taco exhausts.

I moved from a Dakota with the V8 to a V6 taco.
One thing I really miss; besides the power, is the throaty sound of the V8.

Have you been able to replicate that sound? If so what system did you go with?
Thanks in advace

 

Just one guy's vote, but a V6 will never sound like a V8. It's like a trumpet trying to sound like a trombone. To me, the key with aftermarket exhausts for V6 engines is to avoid them sounding buzzy or 'ricey'. I'd strongly recommend you actually listen to the setup you want before you buy it.

FWIW, I ended up going with the TRD. It's supposedly the most low key, but it's plenty loud for me. I just want a little rumble at idle and some authority at WOT. Lots of guys here have more radical setups, and will be happy to share I'm sure. Also try search. I learned a lot that way. GL.

 

x2. Unfortunately you're not going to get that v8 sound out of the Taco.

You should check out this thread for some ideas.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/performance-tuning/14558-sound-clip-compilation-thread.html

 

no...I had the 01 Dakota with the 4.7 and flowmasters. You cant get that V-* sound from a v-6. However, theres a few guys here that have some nice sounding Tacos, just not as deep.

 

Sorry Dude, V8 sound from a Taco? Nope... no can do!

 

PS....My fuel mileage went from 11.6 to 17.5 Gotta love it.

 

What you will get out of the Taco if you moved up from an older year Dakota is more horsepower. The current gen Taco's 6 has more grunt than every Dakota V8 except the current HO option.

Which I find funny.

That said, of all the exhausts I've heard thus far, I'm standing by my TRD....combined with the TRD CAI is just sounds smooth and g00d.

 

I've got the MBRP dual split rear exhaust. It has mellowed out a good bit since I installed it. It'll never sound like a V8 when its running, but at idle several people have asked if I have an 8 in my truck. I have to admit it does have a burble thats similar to a V8.

I've heard some V6 Tacos drive by that sound like farting bees so do your research before buying! I just wanted a bolt-on dual rear exhaust and MBRP was the only ticket I could find. I just lucked out on the exhaust tone

 

I just filled up and 18.4mpg, much better than the 13 or 14 I used to get.

I realize the rumble of the V8 went when I traded the dodge in.
The ricey sound of the V6 is torture.

 

Not meaning to thread jack, but I have been getting about 21.7 MPG

 

truck is still new, only the second fill up. First was 17mpg and this one was better

 

I guess to get back on topic, you are not going to make the 6 sound like an 8. Although, the 4.0 Taco sounds amazing with an intake. I have seen a few videos on youtube.

 

Magnaflow and Flowmaster make some mufflers that sound pretty good. The model# for the Magnaflow I have is in my info on the left.

 

thank you

 

Don't forget Youtube, btw. There are quite a few Tacoma exhaust clips on there, though they'll obviously sound much different in person.

 

yeah watched over 20 all ready.
between the movies being home made and laptop speakers the appreciation simply can not be had

 

i traded a hemi ram, with flowmaster 40's and E-Cutouts..

i miss the sound of truck more than i can explain.. but i have traded it for MPG that i couldnt get with my lifted hemi that rode on 35's..

i will keep my exhaust stock after listening to every possible muffler setup out there, the 4.0L just sounds like HONDA to me...

 

that was was one of the ones I book marked