Best 3rd GEN Exhaust Systems

I am sure there is a thread about this, but what is the best performance exhaust system for the 3rd Gen Tacomas? I do not really care about noise/drone too much, I just want best performance overall. I love my taco but it is under power. I did install an AFE CAI after which I did notice some throttle response. I know some people do not like CAI but having a 6 speed you do notice it between shifts.

Even if adding an exhaust does not add crazy power that is ok but what adds the most? I was looking at the AFE exhaust and the Borla exhaust. I am open minded to any company. I just want the most added performance gains overall and of course a cool beefy sound is a byproduct of it.

Thanks guys.

 

Nothing is really going to give you much performance increase (I know this will be debated) all will give you a sound increase. Some will give you clearance increase and all will cost a purty penny.
If you want performance then OVtune is the place to look or second would be gearing in my opinion. Everything else is just like adding a CAI, aggressive sound fueling hopes and dreams

 

This looks interesting:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/new-2016-toyota-tacoma-dual-exhaust-system.566551/

 

Yup.

Pretty much did the exhaust thing on every motorcycle, car and ATV I owned from the age of 15 to 35. Could probably count the total HP gained on one hand, factoring in the vehicles that gained growl and lost HP in the pursuit.

 

Definitely check out the thread mentioned below or in my signature. I know some people may not believe that performance will be gained by an exhaust system, but as the person that sits with this system currently on my truck, I would have to disagree with them. Just like @dirtydeeds memtions in the thread, anytime you remove the stock muffler in favor of a flow thru design, you gain that power. Therefore, magnaflow, Gibson, borla, will also gain this power. The key is, can you gain this ‘free’ power without losing low end torque and without droning yourself to death? Dirty Deeds has been around for a very long time, mainly working with Tundras. They definitely address both of those issues and that is exactly why we are developing this system for the Tacoma’s. The system consists of the following:

- True Duals all the way back with or without Secondary Cats

- Total Bolt On System

- 3-10hp 10-20 tq to the Rear Wheels

- 4 Part System: Mid Pipes, X Pipe, Muffler, and Tailpipe Sections

- All Sections come with Various Options

- Different Mufflers for Different Sound Levels

- Low Stock Crossover Pipe Re-Routed

- Exiting Both Pipes Behind the Rear Tire, Dumped Under the Bed/Cab, or with a Side Exit under the Cab

- Mandrel Bends: Aluminized Steel or Stainless Steel

- Stainless Steel is mostly 304 with some 409

- Flanges and Hangers are Steel with Option of Upgrading to 304

- California Smog Check Compliant

- Great Foundation for OVTune 3.5L Tacoma Twin Turbo

I definitely think as the word gets out there regarding Dirty Deeds Industries and what we are trying to accomplish for the Tacoma’s, this will for sure be the top of the line exhaust system. Thank you for mentioning it in this thread.

 

I have a Borla sitting on my garage floor. I ran Corsa on my Tundra, by far best sounding system for the 5.7L. At the time I bought my exhaust Corsa didn’t have there Tacoma system out or I would of bought that. Have always heard good things about Borla so I’m sure it will be descent for the little V6. Buy what ever system sounds best for what you are after and don’t worry about performance.

 

If what you are looking for is performance, than the only thing you should accept as qualifying is an independent before/after dyno test. Everybody selling something will tell you it's the best there is, everybody owning something will use rationalization to justify their purchase. Only thing that matters is the dyno test.

Now, if you care about sound, that's subjective and there is no "best", so you can just listen to youtube videos or something I suppose. Other factors that might be important are clearance, ease of install, reliability. All of these users can speak to.

 

Same here. Borla sitting in the garage and had a Corsa on our Sequoia and Wrangler Unlimited. If you're expecting neck-snapping performance enhancement with an exhaust you may want to save your money.

 

Come on, it’s a nice exhaust he built but stating the HP and TQ gains is BS. You did not dyno before or after so it’s just BS. For all you know it could have lost HP or TQ. It might sound good but you have no proof of anything with regards to HP or TQ.

 

You know I don’t know what your deal is man but for some reason you have something stuck up you know where and it’s like you have a personal ego issue going on with this new system. Like we are personally attaching you. I for sure know that I HAVE NOT lost any HP. I don’t need a dyno to tell me that PERIOD. The truck runs the best it has ever ran 100%. Plus, I’m pretty sure that a professional expert, like Keith at Dirty Deeds Industries, that has been building exhaust systems for many years knows wtf he is talking about and doing. I’m not asking you to purchase this system. I’m simply offering what I believe to be the best exhaust system out there on the market now. That is what the OP asked for and that is what I provided. That’s a funny statement about “it might sound good”. I hope to god you don’t go off of “sound” to determine what is the best performance products out their for our trucks. That’s just embarrassing if you do. If you need it to be Dyno tested, then I can get it Dyno tested at your expense. Just let me know

 

I absolutely know you get, at best, a few hp and only at WOT. How often are you there? I won't debate your feelings but unless you have actual tests, your word and your muffler guy's word means nothing.
Glad you enjoy your mods but quit making unproven claims lol.

 

Again, don’t purchase the system

 

Again, quit posting HP and TQ gains when you don’t know.

Again, you are the one trying to sell it. Prove it or stop posting it like it’s fact.

 

I’m sorry but I don’t have to prove anything. Relax about the system. I’m sure you can go purchase another system that will give you a Dyno test reading or you can stay stock. Whatever you’d like. Hell this is so fresh, I’m sure Keith will be doing some Dyno testing in the future. He obviously has done it with his other systems to know what he already knows. This system is nothing new to him. As it is, Keith stated an estimate of around 3-10 HP etc. It’s pretty easy to get a couple additional HP with stepping away from stock.

 

You're outing yourself further with each additional post. lol

 

OP asked for the best performance exhaust. Performance is generally interpreted as HP/Torque. The only objective way to measure HP/Torque is a dyno, period. When you say "I for sure know I have not lost any HP" you are actually saying "My butt-dyno thinks I came out ahead". Unfortunately butt-dynos are notoriously unreliable and tend to be poorly calibrated. Note that other vendors that support performance products in this forum do post dyno results (which often we shouldn't trust completely, if they come from the vendor themselves, but I digress).

This is really nothing against your build, or you, or the folks who made your exhaust. It's just how you measure performance. You're absolutely right to point out you don't have to post any dyno result at all; it was your choice on the mod and you're very happy with it, cool. That makes it totally worth it from the only perspective that should matter. You really have to note on any claims of HP gains though that it isn't by specific measure, just the right thing to do when you aren't sure by doing a before/after.

Given that your vendor has plenty of experience on the Tundra side and a lot of success there, I'm sure when they are ready they will post their own profiles so people can get an idea of results. All good.

 

I say, if you want an exhaust for this platform, get a brand you are most comfortable with. In the end, you may get some high rev sports car feel and sound.

What we really need, is tuning options. The only way to test and tune, is to play with the tune on a dyno, with your choice of configurations.

I'll bet deleting the rear cats would produce just as much hp as a cat back, maybe more.

I'm no pro and I'll hover around these performance based threads. But this truck could be a dog at times. But, it's a truck. Drive it like a truck

 

I like my Borla exhaust, and it's the same design as the TRD. Both Borla and Toyota have their claims to increased HP, but I can't say that I have a noticeable increase in performance. My TRD CAI and Borla exhaust have increased my truck's driveability and my driving satisfaction with better throttle response and control.

 

I got a Borla too. Didn’t get nothing out of it but sound but that’s the reason I bought it used off of CL, cause I knew there’d be no performance increase. Not worth the price if buying new.
With that being said, I like the Borla sound. Little louder than stock and a bit deeper. Sounds good to me plus I didn’t put the back half (the piece that goes over the axle) on so I didn’t have to chop anything to get my shackle kit to flex when I get around to installing it.