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Need Some Help Choosing Exhaust/Muffler

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by TacomaDrew, Dec 12, 2012.

  1. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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    TacomaDrew

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    So I have a 2012 V6, and I wanted to make it sound a little better. Will getting JUST a new muffler do the job for me? I just want it to have a little bit of rumble but not to the point where it's droning, but I want it to be noticeable. I don't know much about performance stuff so please help me out here! If all I need is a new Muffler, what should I go with?

    Thank you!!
     
  2. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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    rbeezy

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    I got a 22" magnaflow muffler, which was just right at first. But now not enough "rumble" so I'm gonna go with the 18". But to answer your question, yes all you need is a muffler to make it sound better. You can also go with an Aeroturbine muffler
     
  3. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    OldFatGuy

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    I went with the Flowmaster 50 series dual. Not too loud an sounds great on my 2012 V-6
     
  4. Jan 1, 2013 at 6:55 AM
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    hotrod45

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    i bought the flowmaster american thunder dual system. it is loud. it has a very irritating drone in the cab while driving. am currently looking for another system. if you need more rumble in your britches, let me know, i'll make you a sweet deal.
     
  5. Jan 1, 2013 at 7:00 AM
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    chris4x4

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    As for performance, Most mufflers give very little gain, while some like Flowmaster, actually give a loss of a few HP. Nothin too noticable.
     
  6. Jan 1, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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    chris66

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    go with a magnaflow 18 inch and i think youd be happy. the 14 inch is quite a bit louder but 18 inch should be fine for you ...
     

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