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Exhaust: Was It Worth It?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by IrishPilot, Aug 24, 2009.

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For those of you who did an aftermarket exhaust swap, was it worth it?

Poll closed Sep 23, 2009.
  1. Definately Worth It.

    75 vote(s)
    75.8%
  2. Wish I Hadnt Done It.

    7 vote(s)
    7.1%
  3. Enjoy It, But Probably Wouldnt Do It Again.

    17 vote(s)
    17.2%
  1. Aug 24, 2009 at 2:29 PM
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    IrishPilot

    IrishPilot [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Done some leg work and I have an appointment with my guy tomorrow morning in regards to a Flowmaster 50 Delta (Edit...thinkin Delta 40) install. Im thinkin dual outs. I know jack about exhaust...I just want a little more throat to the sound of my truck. That being said...

    For those of you who did an aftermarket exhaust swap, was it worth it?
     
  2. Aug 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM
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    branct06

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    i love my flowmaster
     
  3. Aug 24, 2009 at 2:33 PM
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    militaco

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    i'd do it all over again.

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  4. Aug 24, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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    ajohnson

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    hell yea I love my flowmaster 50, I think it sounds awesome. not too loud but good tone.
     
  5. Aug 24, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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    rab89

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    power and sound. def do it!
     
  6. Aug 24, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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    roxspin72

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    But would have went about it a who different way.
     
  7. Aug 24, 2009 at 3:57 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    I also installed the Flowmaster 50 series American Thunder dual outs and I love it! But I was told by chris4x4 that you actually lose a couple horses but nothing you would even notice. The sound and looks make up for it though!
     
  8. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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    Dominican1NYC

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    I ordered a Dynomax Super Turbo & a stainless tip & that's all I'm gonna do to my exhaust. I had the money saved for the MBRP dual but I think that paying $450 just for looks is a waste. The Dynomax installed will cost me around $100 & I'll get a slight gain unlike with the MBRP or others which most likely would lose some HP.
     
  9. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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    1337Taco

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    Love the sound. Go into it knowing you won't really be gaining anything other than sound.
     
  10. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:33 PM
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    IrishPilot

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    Which is fine...all I was hoping to gain was sound at least ;) Now just to decide between the 40 and 50!
     
  11. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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    carmellocafe

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    I love the sound of my 50 series delta... Not too obnoxious, and not too quiet.:)
     
  12. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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    I haven't heard a 40 in person just in sound clips, I wonder how much louder it is than the 50.
     
  13. Aug 24, 2009 at 5:11 PM
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    04coma

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    how bout straight pipes?
     
  14. Aug 24, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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  15. Aug 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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    Ya think? Im worried that its going to be too loud for my liking, and Im a little off'ed by the fact that people say it sounds "ricey" in the mid rpms. Im thinking the 50 may be more my style...but online videos can only tell you so much.

    I would imagine the 50 delta with dual outs would be a noticeable difference over stock? I keep watching this over and over lol...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-H1Akvw1RQ
     
  16. Aug 24, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    1337Taco

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    Mine is in the video section if you want to check it out for a comparison. Both sound good imo.
     
  17. Aug 24, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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    IrishPilot

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    Yeah Ive watched your vid...what do you think of the volume of the 40 in the cabin? Care to give a review of the 40 now that you've had it for awhile?
     
  18. Aug 24, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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    white+Peal

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    yea def. worth it. Sounds badass and u get power gain.
     
  19. Aug 24, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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    Worth it for sure.
     
  20. Aug 24, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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