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Gibson exhaust worth it?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SellyKlater, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    SellyKlater

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    Can get a open box 18800 gibson exhaust system for about $160. Can't find much info on it on here or Google in general. Worth upgrading my old 2004 stock exhaust? How's the noise level? Does the stock setup wear out internally?
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Went with it. $155 shipped on Amazon.
     
  3. Aug 26, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    Everything came in and it looks mint condition. Amazon's description was used in good condition but this still had the factory sealed sticker on it. Deal of the day for sure.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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    Not a bad price but no power gains just more noise
     
  5. Aug 26, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    IMG_20190826_164400.jpg That's OK. I'm basically a daily beach driver. The exhaust is just about the only thing rusty on this 15 year old truck. Maybe I'll gain a mpg or something.
     
  6. Aug 26, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    Let us know how you like it!
     
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  7. Aug 26, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    Gibson is a great brand I have it on my 3rd gen. Sounds great since day one.
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Probably 'or something'

    Great buy if you need a muffler and enjoy the sound!
     
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  9. Sep 21, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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  10. Sep 21, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    Does that dump behind the cab? That’s what I’m looking for...
     
  11. Sep 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Comes out behind the rear wheel just like stock.
     
  12. Sep 21, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    Without the loopydoop tailpipe?
     
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  13. Sep 21, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    @SellyKlater were there more available or was yours the only one?
     
  14. Sep 22, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    They are back to $400. Amazon is where I found it.
     
  15. Sep 22, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Getting things from the warehouse is a bit and miss.

    I always check the warehouse before I buy anything. Recently bought side lights for the Tacoma for 10 dollars from 35 dollars. Only thing missing was the bulb.
     
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  16. Sep 22, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    What Amazon likely meant was that it had some kind of minor cosmetic damage.
     
  17. Sep 22, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    go to an exhaust shop and get the tail or dump pipe you want for about $100. on any exhaust.
     
  18. Sep 22, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    I think they thought some marks on the muffler were scuffs but I think that's how it comes. Def going to keep looking for the wharehouse deals in the future
     
  19. Sep 22, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    SellyKlater

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    Def worth a look. It described the exhaust as used but it definitely wasn't and the box was factory sealed.
     

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