96-00 vs. 01-04 headers?

Whats the difference in them?

 

if you are talking about aftermarket headers I think the differences might be the EGR fitting

 

V6. Notice most aftermarket headers ive seen are for 01-04.

 

Performance yeah. Almost all of them are for the 01-04 and i have a 96. Noticed the jba are completely different between the years in their pics. Theres a set of obx ones for sale locally on a scrapped rig but its an 03.

 

Doug Thorley makes headers for your truck too but they are spendy at around $800.

 

not wanting to spend that much for 10-15hp.

 

i have a 2003 tacoma v6 4x4 is it worth it to get headers? i already have a flow master cat back...im just looking for more hp gain

 

I'm in the market for headers also, but I've heard the gains are minimal unless supercharged. I also have to stay C.A.R.B legal for CA so it limits me to JBA or Doug Thorly.

 

Hahaha 10-15hp........ More like 5hp if any.

 

whats something good to do to get hp gain i don't want to SC this tacoma

 

There is no other way besides forced induction.

 

Ive got a 40 series flow on my v6. Hows the cat back sound? What series muff.... Heehee, muff! Sorry op, not trying to thread jack.

 

i think i have the 50 series but it could also be the 40 haha. i like it has a nice tone to it.

 

what size is the tubing? I figured if ld just take mine to a shop, instead of paying for name brand pipe...

 

i passed on those headers anyways. On the other hand i have a fm 40 with 2.5" pipe from the cat back (gutted cat) and a 3" tip. I think it sounds pretty damn good as far as v6s go

 

Are both cats gutted? What about a check engine light? And smog? Just curious if and how you get around it..

 

only one cat in my system. I dont have to deal with smog tests here. I cleared the code for the cat and code never did pop up again after 8 months. you could get an o2 sim if you have any issues.

 

I have smog in the great state of...... California! I'll probably just end up doing cat back, which means id have to get a new muffler since i would probably go up to 2.75 or 3. Not sure which. Exhaust is a science unto itself. Id love to go up a size in cams, headers, and appropriate exhaust. Just having difficulty finding cams..