Banks vs. aFe exhaust

Nice, that sounds really aggressive, but not too "ricey/raspy". I decided to go with the aFe. I was just really impressed with the quality and their attention to detail, and it will be nice to have the mated aFe CAI to compliment it. I will definitely post pics/vids when I throw it on. I think the next step will be a new Y-Pipe, but that won't be for a while. My girlfriend issued a moratorium on all my mods

 

Installed my exhaust this morning. It took me just under an hour to pull out the stock exhaust and put in the aFe. I was really impressed with the welds and craftsmanship that went into it. Even the band clamps are badass and heavy-duty. The sound is exactly what I was hoping: deep and mellow between 1500-2500rpm, throaty and mean from 2500-4000rpm, and absolutely no drone at highway speeds (60-80mph) in 5th gear. No raspiness, no rice-rocket "tinniness", I think aFe did a good job complimenting the Taco's 4.0 v6. I haven't noticed any gain/loss in power, but acceleration and throttle response seems to be a bit quicker and more sensitive. I will try to get some good sounds clips of it if it's not raining tomorrow, even though my camera, handycam would not do this exhaust justice. I might try to get a 24bit stereo field recorder and sync it with video to capture the most accurate sound. All in all I'm very happy with my decision. And just a heads up, Amazon has this same kit for $316 right now w/ prime 2-day shipping free. It was $400 yesterday.

 

Nicely done i wanna hear it. i think those two are the best sounding systems and their 3 in. i mean why buy a 2.5 in pipe catback you might as well just swap mufflers.

 

Thanks man. It may be a day or two before I get a soundclip or video up. It's been raining up here in Washington (imagine that). I love the exhaust, it sounds even better as it "breaks in". I think the URD MAF calibrator may be next on the list.

 

Took some quick sound clips tonight. Taken with my digi-cam, so it's not the best quality, but here they are!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Rc3-yntec&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8mtDe2imNc&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPY3_O1VzHA&feature=player_detailpage

 

Looks like a trip to the gas station is in order

 

Fitment, I noticed youve got a 2011 DCLB, no other mods were needed to put this on? Direct bolt-on? Ive got a 2011 DCLB also and want to pull the trigger on this just need to ensure fit as when I plug in my info on Amazon it states it wont fit but yet it will fit an 05-08 DCLB, same size Id figure.

 

No extra mods needed. Just make sure you order the 49-46002 kit. Direct-fit bolt-on sweetness. I didn't even have to take out the spare tire to install it (although that would have given more room to work). Still love it!!!

Here's a quick review about it:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/product-reviews/182366-afe-exhaust-review.html

 

Thanks man! I've been really satisfied with the aFe setup. Good products from a good company. Thanks for the good input too