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1st Gen Exhaust Poll

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by beerye, Dec 13, 2011.

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Which exhaust is the best for Sound and Performance?? 1st Gen 3.4

  1. Flowmaster

    98 vote(s)
    29.8%

  2. Magnaflow

    141 vote(s)
    42.9%

  3. Banks

    3 vote(s)
    0.9%

  4. Walker

    9 vote(s)
    2.7%

  5. Borla

    47 vote(s)
    14.3%

  6. Cherry Bomb

    21 vote(s)
    6.4%

  7. Gibson

    24 vote(s)
    7.3%
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  1. Jan 19, 2013 at 5:06 PM
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    Yeah mines cut off 3inches after that hanger right by the cab so i know...but thats how I always have it
     
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  2. Jan 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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    how about which exhaust system is the best performance WITHOUT the retarded loud ass noise?
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    Get a v8
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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    Stock...
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    This too. Or learn to like it. The magnaflow 18" isn't loud at all but has a growl to it.
     
    sir1123, Jan 21, 2013
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  6. Jan 22, 2013 at 7:41 AM
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    Man Ive read this entire thread and Im STILL confused on what sound/style Id like better. Of course there is NO WAY I want it to sound like an tuner car, which I am assuming you all refer to a "ricey". I want it to sound like throaty truck, guess like a V6 pretending to be a V8. I do have a 3.4l 01 and I live in CA so I have TONS on emmision specs I have to stay in the perameters of.

    Kinda diggin the MF but from the camera shots it sounds basically stock. The FM sounded a little more ballsy, but I dont want the DRONE at the 2-3k from standard driving.

    I also kinda liked the AERO, but again Id have to hear it in person to get the full appreciation or depreciation ;)

    So IDK just stuck and confused now lol
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2013 at 7:59 AM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    Well IMO I took my flow master off because of the tingy sound/ drone I got from it at higher cruising rpms. I then just left the muffler off and to my ears the drone I get from no muffler was much less bothersome but it is loudddd. I then did a little custom work with 3" pipe with no muffler and again it was just very loud and not to much back pressure. Then I got a 18" magnaflow. It did have a good growl to it but was too quiet for me. And at certain rpms it sounded like a buzzing bumble bee. Now I am back to no muffler and waiting to throw some cash together to order the 2525 aero turbine. Hopefully I will be happy with my exhaust this time lol. And this is all just my opinion. Hope it kinda helps.
     
    sir1123, Jan 22, 2013
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  8. Jan 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM
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    No all totally helpful so I await to hear your opinon on the turbine because as i stated I too am interested in that. I do like hoe some of you stated to talk to the shops and see if theyll pop a few different options in to help you deciede before you buy. THATS HUGE!
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    I want to get a Magnaflow so bad! Haha but I'm making myself not buy anything until after I buy new tires...
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2013 at 11:42 PM
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    Anybody have an idea how getting a new muffler (magnaflow) will affect smog? Retarded smog laws in CA... :confused:
     
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  11. Mar 20, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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  12. Mar 20, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    Damn nice grab for $5!! :thumbsup: Magnaflow FTMFW!!! :D
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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    Yeah I thought so too !! The guy I got it from has another one I'm going to snag tomorrow...;)
     
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  14. Mar 21, 2013 at 5:30 PM
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    I'd buy it off you!
     
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  15. Mar 25, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    Yea thats what I want to lol so what would it be for a 2.7 ? I need a new one soon as I still have my cat and no need for it here in canada and I sure dont want to buy another one..so without a cat which muff system will give me the best performance ?
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM
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    Honestly for best performance the stock exhaust is the best ;) Although if you really just want a new exhaust I recommend the Magnaflow 14" or 18".
     
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  17. Mar 25, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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    Oh ok I got ya. I allso hear taking the cat out gives you less performence is this true ? Or will throwing a magnaflow in be fine on its own..as I really dont want to loose HP on this truck I all ready went to non M/T tires due to loss of HP lol
     
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  18. Mar 25, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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    Changing up just about anything on your exhaust will probably cause loss of horsepower, but it'll be unnoticeable.
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    hmm maybe ill just leave the crap on there then lol It only has a crack in the muff and I dont think the cat is plugged...I have never owned a vehicle with a cat in it so I really dont know how to tell
     
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  20. Mar 25, 2013 at 10:22 PM
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    You'll know when its failing by the "egg fart" smell coming out exhaust, thats the CAT burning up IIRC

    As far as stock muffler goes I've had full sized Ford/Chevy/Dodge trucks in the past with smaller,less restrictive mufflers than the OEM 1st gen.

    Ridiculeously restrictive to exhaust flow, a little back pressure is needed but not nearly the amount that they come with, its more about EPA emissions than anything else
     
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