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Anyone know a great sounding exhaust upgrade for a 2.7L 2004 preferably just cat back

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Taco's everyday, Mar 20, 2016.

  1. Mar 20, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    Taco's everyday

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    Looking for advice on a cat back but I don't want it to sound like one of those civics you see scooting around. I want it to have a little throatyness. Not a fan of magnaflow I know how they sound. Any recommendations thanks!
     
  2. Mar 20, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    keakar

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  3. Mar 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    Just seeing if anyone experimented with anything. A good system runs about 500$ and I don't want to find out it sucks. The good thing is a 4 banger is all I need so power is not an issue would I like a 6cyl of course.
     
  4. Mar 20, 2016 at 1:03 PM
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    How are the Gibson exhaust systems. I never heard of them or know anyone who does
     
  5. Mar 20, 2016 at 2:48 PM
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    Lead Sled

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    I just had a local shop starts just past the cat, new pipe, hangers and a Flowmaster 50. Cost $350.00 Sound better that the glass pack that was on it.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    Stuardoslls

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    i have doug thorley shorty headers and a flowmaster 40 series on my 1st gen it sounds nice, didnt notice any power differences. I really like the sound of the exhaust popping when its in gear off load.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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    Ya with the glass pack it really popped and rattled at every downshift. I think the 40 is about the same as a glass pack, the 50 has a few baffles.
     

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