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Muffler suggestions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Will_Teasley, Nov 9, 2018.

  1. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    Will_Teasley

    Will_Teasley [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’m just looking for a lowkey muffler that’ll make my truck sound beefy and more deep but not like a ricer. Suggestions?
     
  2. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    opteron

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    Stock has the best sound IMHO, or you can go with flowmaster to open up the sounds.
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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    Will_Teasley

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    Any specific models?
     
  4. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    I had a flowmaster 40 series and it sounded bad ass. Neighbors didn't like or when camping showing up at night at the campsite wakes everyone up. The best is when waking up in the morning packing up and fire up that bad boy. good time. I have since got rid of it had it for about a year, couldn't take the sound anymore.

    I ended buying a new/used 3rd gen muffler for 17 dollars on craigslist. Super quiet now as the 3rd gen muffler is massive :)
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:57 AM
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    tntacomaguy

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    I'm running a Magnaflow, can't remember which model now. Has some noise but not over powering to me. I have the V6 engine which helps not be as ricey as the 4 banger
     
  6. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:58 AM
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    The original, stainless TRD exhaust sounded the best.
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    This helped me with my decision:

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    Goal, for me, was to not "overpower" the exhaust with something like a super 10 while getting something that designed and worked with my application. Ended up with a flowmaster 50 series delta flow. Happy human.
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    Wulf

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    I just put a Raptor muffler on my truck and really like the sound.

    edit: It's a 14" case turbo muffler similar to the Magnaflow ones mentioned.
     
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  9. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    wolfgang123

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    I just bought the 13255 - its a chambered muffler very similar to stock design. I am going to install it next week when it gets here.
     
  10. Nov 9, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    13255 ?
     
  11. Nov 9, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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  12. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    id go flowmaster 50. personal preference though
     
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  13. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    Yeah, that flowmaster 40 series was a beast, got annoying after 6 months. Until I had enough. I may have a sound clip, it's a low rumble at idle then it f'n loud at acceleration.
     
  14. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:49 AM
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    Yeah. My brother has the 40 on his. I don't care for it at all.
     
  15. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    Love the low rumble at idle but on acceleration I’m looking for something lowkey almost like a diesel sound. Basically the furthest thing from a farter
     
  17. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    found the clip, don't mind my voice, wife, and kids....hahaha hope that helps.

    also, it's much louder than it sounds. after the clip finishes I thought I recorded the sound in the cab as well I guess I stopped it by accident.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/RXKhSN8xpq6o3En96

    Best I could, link above
     
  18. Nov 9, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    I have some aftermarket no name thing that meineke installed. Its a little louder than stock, but it was advertised as being quiet. If I wanted a noise maker, Id go dynomax with my budget.
     
  19. Nov 9, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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    Youtube 1st Gen Spintech. For some reason they sound great on a 3.0L and 3.4L
     
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  20. Nov 9, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    I like the magma flow muffler i have on.
     

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