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Best sounding aftermarket exhaust for 4.0

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by drakeb252, Jan 15, 2023.

  1. Jan 15, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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    drakeb252

    drakeb252 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What’s the best sounding aftermarket exhaust with little drone in the cab? I want my tacoma to just have a throaty tone when starting up and accelerating i could live with a little drone but some are way to much. What do y’all think is the best sounding for a fair price?
     
  2. Jan 15, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    memtaco

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    Been happy with my TRD exhaust.
     
  3. Jan 15, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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    I’ve been looking at the mbrp exhaust i might end up settling with that or flowmaster i just don’t want that droney sound
     
  4. Jan 15, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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    b_r_o

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    Anything other than stock will drone, change my mind
     
  5. Jan 15, 2023 at 9:00 PM
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    Your probably right from the videos i’ve seen, but a glass pack will help.
     
  6. Jan 15, 2023 at 9:25 PM
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    Sprig

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    The only thing that sounds throaty is a v8 engine. For the most part what ever exhaust you get will just sound like a loud 6 cylinder. A lot of exhausts people put on 4 and 6 cylinder’s sound like farts. Just my opinion after years of powerful throaty v8’s.
     
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    Pibbles99

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    I believe that the walker quiet flow is the stock exhaust. I could be wrong though
     
  8. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:14 AM
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    +1 for the TRD
     
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    Magnaflow true dual custom SS exhaust on mine. Sounds great
     
  10. Jan 16, 2023 at 5:35 AM
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    I’ll check it out thanks
     
  11. Jan 16, 2023 at 5:36 AM
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    I think the trd exhaust sounds like the stock one too
     
  12. Jan 16, 2023 at 6:28 AM
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    Magnaflow overland exhaust. No drone, and not obnoxious sounding.
     
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    Kinda curious on this myself.. I'm going to be getting my exhaust relocated for my t case skid this weekend and debating on getting a muffler thrown on at the same time.. Really don't want anything obnoxiously loud but looking for something more than the silent stock setup.
     
  14. Jan 16, 2023 at 7:45 AM
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    Same for me i don’t want it as quiet as the stock but at the same time i don’t want it loud.
     
  15. Jan 16, 2023 at 7:46 AM
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    How much?
     
  16. Jan 16, 2023 at 11:21 AM
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    I went with TRD because it was cheapest. I literally could not hear the engine at all stock which you want to hear it somewhat to shift, know it’s on, etc

    and added a resonator to eliminate drone

    I’d like an MBRP for the clearance and turndown but again, costs more especially if higher quality metal option, and I hear they sound like shit. Not sure if adding a resonator to one would help
    At this point why mess with what works.

    I chopped mine by the axle
    Stock top exit just looked dumb with an HC rear hanging all low.
     
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    Previous owner installed a Magnaflow on mine and I think it sounds good for a V6 & no droning. No clue the model though.
     
  18. Jan 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM
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  19. Jan 16, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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  20. Jan 16, 2023 at 1:02 PM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    TRD. You did say aftermarket. But you can count it as such since it didn't come on your truck and you'll have to pay a pretty penny for it.
     
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