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Hilux headers on my Tacoma?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacoBunny, Aug 17, 2022.

  1. Aug 17, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    They SHOULD. 5VZ-FE in Australia SHOULD be the same as 5VZ-FE in America.
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM
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    :notsure: Are there inspections in AZ? I doubt those would fly in CA. Also.. not sure about that set in the second link- no crossover, so you'd have to do some custom work down stream from the headers as well.
     
  5. Aug 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM
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    Maybe compare part numbers for original equipment exhaust manifolds on the respective Tacoma and Hilux models?

    And have you confirmed shipping to the US, in the event you go that route? US-AUS is expensive. Be sure the seller is willing to go through the headaches and that you're willing to pay.
     
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  6. Aug 17, 2022 at 11:38 AM
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    Hilux Surf would be the equivalent to a 4 runner, but I don't think they sold those in the 1st gen styling. I could very well be wrong, but I thought they were just the pre-tacoma truck styling.
     
  8. Aug 17, 2022 at 12:12 PM
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    good idea, im checking it out now and I'll report back.
     
  9. Aug 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    Finding Australian Part numbers is borderline impossible, I might just buy them and hope for the best
     
  10. Aug 19, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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    I'm not telling you not to, but I thought I had read there's no benefit to doing headers unless you have forced induction.
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2022 at 6:51 PM
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    i mean the URD headers and Doug Thorley show benefits but hey i want em and thats enough for me
     
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    Headers give some really good Mall Crawler points.

    Why not make your own to fit what you have.
     
  13. Aug 20, 2022 at 11:44 AM
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  14. Aug 20, 2022 at 11:45 AM
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    Believe me, if i knew how to fabricate or even weld for that matter I would have a totally different truck.
     
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    Never to late to learn!! If your keeping it at a hobby level.

    As a career change at 60 not so much.
     
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