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TRD exhaust- worth it??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MMILES, May 29, 2014.

  1. May 30, 2014 at 6:37 PM
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    MMILES

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    It sounds like I should get it.
    I want just a slight tuned sound.
     
  2. May 30, 2014 at 6:55 PM
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    AR15xAR10

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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    Thats about what it is. My theory is to help it breathe in (cold air intake), and help it breathe out (aftermarket exhaust).

    You'll probably like it. If you don't, just keep your old stock exhaust and swap it back out. People will fight over buying a one time used TRD exhaust on here lol
    Selling it would be pretty easy :)
     
  3. May 30, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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    SpoilsofWar

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    I got mine put on with my trd super charger today and love it. The exhaust sounds great!! Just enough rumble
     
  4. May 30, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    Just got a Borla muffler off Amazon hade it installed part & labor less then 200.00 Sounds great
     
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  5. May 31, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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    Is the X-Runner exhaust same as TRD?

    My brother's 2010 DCSB TRD Sport is super quiet compared to my X. The exhaust on mine looks OEM and has the oval stainless tip but no TRD logo etched onto it.
     
  6. May 31, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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    MMILES

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    I'm doing it! I will keep you all posted on my findings.
     
  7. May 31, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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    I assume I should also add an k&n air filter....?
     
  8. May 31, 2014 at 3:08 PM
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    RogueTRD

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    Negative, if you're going to buy an aftermarket filter go with a non-oiled version such as the AFE Pro Dry S.
     
  9. May 31, 2014 at 3:17 PM
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    KB Voodoo

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    +1

    Stay as far away from the K&N oiled filter as you can.
     
  10. May 31, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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    Why? I have ALWAYS run an oiled filter.
     
  11. Jun 2, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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    I have the TRD Cat-back exhaust on my truck. It's "nice". It's the kind of difference in sound that you will notice, but won't turn any heads or anything like that.

    If the price is right, I would say go for it. Just don't expect the change to be all that drastic.
     
  12. Jun 2, 2014 at 5:40 PM
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    I'm happy with mine. When I first put it on new, it sounded kind of weak... like an imitation throaty exhaust. Now that it's broken in and gone through puberty I'm totally satisfied. I like the sound and it's nice, deep, and throaty. The drone isn't bad, nothing I'm not used to, but then again I've had aftermarket exhausts on all my vehicles. With the windows up on the highway it's tolerable. If Toyota would actually make an effort to sound deaden the cabs of these trucks it'd not even be an issue.
     
  13. Jun 2, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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    Over time oiled filters can cause oil build-up on the MAF and can contribute to premature failure or inaccurate readings.
     
  14. Jun 2, 2014 at 6:47 PM
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    So where should I buy the TRD exhaust? Any specials online for us TW members? I'm ready to pull the trigger and install myself.
     
  15. Jun 2, 2014 at 6:49 PM
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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    What if i clean it regularly? Never had an issue :)

    Thank you for the info though.
     
  16. Jun 4, 2014 at 6:48 AM
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    MMILES

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    So where should I buy the TRD exhaust? Any specials online for us TW members? I'm ready to pull the trigger and install myself.
     
  17. Jun 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM
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    AlanLoshbaugh

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    I printed the trdparts4u price, and took it to my dealer.
    they matched it, and then I saved $150 on shipping...
     
  18. Jun 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM
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    So how much did u pay?
     
  19. Jun 4, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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  20. Jun 4, 2014 at 7:05 AM
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    $515 with shipping. Damn. I wish I could get free shipping somewhere and get it for 390.00
     

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