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Flowmaster 40 series or 50 on 2.7l taco

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Evil Kenevil, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. Feb 1, 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    Evil Kenevil

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    I’m getting a muffler for my 2.7l taco and I narrowed it down to 2 mufflers. The flowmaster 40 series and the 50 delta. Which one is the better choice? If anyone has audio examples for them pls share with me.
     
  2. Jun 24, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    Trucken77

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    I just put a 40 on mine and I like it, just beware you will hear slight backfires once in a while actually more like “pops“
     
  3. Jun 24, 2021 at 10:42 PM
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    LordThanhX3

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    Do you have a sound clip of your truck?
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2021 at 5:14 AM
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    I have the 50 series on my 3RZ. The first one rusted out in under 3 years and I got a free replacement. 2nd one has been doing fine since then. I think I'm at 5 years now.

    I now wish I went with something quieter. It definitely sounds good, but you'll definitely get a lot of drone in the cab at 1500-2000 rpm.
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2021 at 6:16 AM
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  7. Jun 25, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    I have a 40 series on my 3.4. Sounds awesome (to me).
     
  8. Jun 25, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    Ritchie

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    I've had both and now have a Magnaflow. The Flow Masters made an awful drone sound around 2200 rpm's. rumbled in the cab too much for me.
     
  9. May 14, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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    Could you send a link to where you got yours?
     

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