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MPG and Header?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Steve E, Apr 13, 2009.

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  1. Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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    Thinking about a header for my 08 Auto Access Cab with it's 4 banger and was wondering if it will improve gas mileage. Any info on this?

    Steve E........
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2009 at 9:17 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    It may a little bit.....maybe 1 mpg or so.
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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    if you are going to invest in a header go all the way and put on a high flow muffler like a flowmaster 50 series or borla turbo to get the most MPG and performance. if you have a v6 consider increasing the exhaust tube.
     
    RideFast, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. Aug 21, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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    Depends...want high end horsepower, or maintain low end torque?

    I dunno about anyone else, but my truck spends a lot more time in the lower revs than the higher ones.
     
    jandrews, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. Aug 21, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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    Flowmaster mufflers are not a "High Flow" muffler. They are a baffled muffler, and in most cases, actually cause a loss of hp.
     
    chris4x4, Aug 21, 2009
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  6. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:47 AM
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    Flowchokers flow no better than stock. They are just good for making lots of noise.
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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    Chris, what was that muffler setup that you tested that actually improved performance and fuel economy? (I have a fuzzy memory this morning)
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM
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    I have just installed the DT header and have the stock piping with 44 series flowmaster also have the K&N Filter Charger 255/75/17 BFG M/T's and love the performance gains from this i training dogs for duck hunting Part time and tow a 6 hole stainless steel dog trailer around off road and also drive 200 + round trip to work and am pleased with the gas mpg of the 4 Cylinder beats a 6 all day long on MPG and the 4 wont be to far behind at the track on a head up race. This is my second 06 tacoma 2.7 4x4 picked my newest one up in Green Bay and drove it back to NC i got around 380 miles per tank running around 70 to 80 mph avg. I will be going to the local Dyno to check the gains and also will be checking the mpg and coming up with the totals. I love the truck and love the performance the past couple days that i have put the exhaust on it with the header i have had several compliments on the way it sounds. Just my two cents
     
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  9. Aug 24, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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    I didn't think Tacoma people were actually worried about MPG. Im new to the tacomas that why I say that. I came from a 2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab. If that thing got the kind of mpg even the v6 tacomas got I wouldn't have sold it.
     
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  10. Aug 24, 2009 at 2:58 PM
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    Gibson, Borlar, are a couple that gave small gains. Best ghain was ith a Dynomax Super Turbo. Still, the gain was only around 5 hp.
     
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  11. Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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    Dynomax - that was the one that I couldn't think of. Thanks!
     
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  12. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    :)
     
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  13. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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    what about the magnaflows
     
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  14. Aug 24, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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    They were the same as the Gibson, and Borla....I test a couple others, but I cant remember the names right now....Im still decompressing from work, I guess. :eek:
     
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  15. Aug 25, 2009 at 9:33 AM
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    Nice! I just ordered a Dynomax Super Turbo #17748. I called around Tucson, the cheapest place I found it was around $70 w/o install. Another shop was telling $105 and $145 for the install.:eek: I took the web and found it for $51.69 w/ free shipping! A local shop said they could install it for $30 bucks.

    I read people on here saying its a good muffler. I came across these Tacoma videos that help me make my final choice.
     
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  16. Aug 25, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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    Thanks for the link. I am going the same route. Should be a nice combo with the DTLTs!
     
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  17. Aug 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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    I will buy some DT in the future. Hopefully soon....
     
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  18. Aug 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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    Ya I got them cheap semi locally. I am honestly not hugely impressed, but they do provide a nice kick higher up
     
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  19. Aug 25, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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    Considering our displacement, 5 hp from just a muffler is pretty good.
     
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  20. Aug 26, 2009 at 4:24 AM
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    im kinda sad...lol i like the sound of flowmasters...
     
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