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Exhaust Popularity Poll.. TRD, Magnaflow, FlowMaster

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by j4x4ar3, May 23, 2008.

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Which do you have?

  1. TRD Cat Back

    747 vote(s)
    21.5%

  2. Magnaflow

    534 vote(s)
    15.4%

  3. FlowMaster

    575 vote(s)
    16.6%

  4. Stock

    997 vote(s)
    28.7%

  5. Gibson

    64 vote(s)
    1.8%

  6. Borla

    207 vote(s)
    6.0%

  7. Other

    347 vote(s)
    10.0%
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  1. Aug 12, 2013 at 5:40 PM
    #481
    BLOODYMARY

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    BLOODYMARY Well-Known Member

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    I have the AFE catback. I love it! Added a Doug Thorley Y-pipe and love it even more!
     
    BLOODYMARY, Aug 12, 2013
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  2. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    Lcwilson96

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    i have a homeade muffler with 1 inlet and 2 outlet pipes :headbang:
     
    Lcwilson96, Aug 14, 2013
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  3. Aug 14, 2013 at 12:08 PM
    #483
    richardbui23

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    richardbui23 That guy

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    have a flowmaster 40 single in dual out with corner exits 2.5" pip 2.75" exits. sounds nice and if your the kind of person that likes to drive with the windows down and a V8 rumblin in your ear then you'll love it!
     
    richardbui23, Aug 14, 2013
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  4. Aug 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM
    #484
    richardbui23

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    richardbui23 That guy

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    considered these but thought they might get too loud. let me know how the DT's go as i am considering those as well;)
     
    richardbui23, Aug 14, 2013
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  5. Aug 14, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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    HIYota

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    Check my build thread...too much to list.
    My truck isn't as loud as a buddy who has flowmasters but I do have the resonated version of the AeroTurbine. Hopefully I'll have the DT's in a month or two.
     
    HIYota, Aug 14, 2013
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  6. Aug 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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    HIYota

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    HIYota Well-Known Member

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    Check my build thread...too much to list.
    To each their own, though if done right exhaust can gain you increased performance. So it's not useless. I don't worry about beating up my setup though cause it's dumped before the axle and I have skids.
     
    HIYota, Aug 15, 2013
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  7. Aug 20, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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    Poe101

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    hoping to try the aero turbine out on my new taco :thumbsup:
     
    Poe101, Aug 20, 2013
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  8. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:39 PM
    #488
    RudedogII

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    I have to agree with you on mufflers. A loud muffler may sound good at first but I don't think it makes any difference in performance. It only sounds faster!
    That loud muffler gets really annoying on long drives.
     
    RudedogII, Aug 20, 2013
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  9. Aug 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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    Mossy

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    Mossy Mechanic for Honda

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    ProComp lift Borla exhaust Borla air filter Nfab bars
    I really like the sound of my borla
     
    Mossy, Aug 22, 2013
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  10. Oct 9, 2013 at 3:49 PM
    #490
    Trail Cat

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    I’ve got the TRD CAT Back. It fits perfectly and looks good. It’s deep and throaty with a good rumble purr.
    For me I’m very satisfied and would absolutely recommend it.
     
    Trail Cat, Oct 9, 2013
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  11. Oct 31, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    AEmedic

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    AEmedic, Oct 31, 2013
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  12. Nov 13, 2013 at 9:01 PM
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    Nunavut

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    Nunavut Eh oh, Canada go.

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    Magnaflow. 14inch
     
    Nunavut, Nov 13, 2013
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  13. Nov 13, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    AR15xAR10

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    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Jegs has a dynomax stainless cat back for $250.....its tempting me....
     
    AR15xAR10, Nov 13, 2013
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  14. Nov 14, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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    tc98tacoma

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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    I would go for that's a cheap price
     
    tc98tacoma, Nov 14, 2013
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  15. Nov 16, 2013 at 9:19 PM
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    adrenalinejunkie

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    Can I just buy an item like a flowmaster 40 muffler and bolt it up with my original pipes?
    Also cat back vs doing just this ^. Will there be a real difference?
     
    adrenalinejunkie, Nov 16, 2013
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  16. Nov 17, 2013 at 1:33 AM
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    AR15xAR10

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    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    You'd have to cut your muffler off, and weld in the aftermarket. It wouldn't lend to much of a difference...most people just buy a catback to upgrade most of their exhaust to stainless. People put in mufflers to get better flow and sound for less money. If you don't feel that you meed stainless or don't want it, it is a good way to save money by just welding in a muffler.
     
    AR15xAR10, Nov 17, 2013
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  17. Nov 17, 2013 at 6:54 AM
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    AEmedic

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    When I bought my 14 it was COMPLETELY quiet! I had the stock muffler cut out and a Borla muffler welded in. The sound changed in a huge way! I imagine that with the 40 series Flowmaster it would change considerably, they are also known for a bit of drone...so I have read.


    IMHO, the cat back option just cleans up the install and makes it possible for the basic do-it-yourself type to do the work at home. I can't imagine that the sound is too much different vs the same muffler welded in the stock pipes.
     
    AEmedic, Nov 17, 2013
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  18. Nov 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM
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    Justus

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    Justus fucks not given

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    Just beware that some clamps dont do as good a job at sealing..... My mk2 system had some serious leaks until I had it welded.
    Also take into consideration the cost of 1 muffler welded onto stock pipes versus the cost of a full catback that will more than likely have the same diameter in/out as stock at 2.5" which is just fine for our naturally aspirated 4.0 engine.
     
    Justus, Nov 17, 2013
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  19. Nov 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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    adrenalinejunkie

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    AR15: thanks a bunch thats exactly what I was wondering. Sounds like the only real reason to go full cat back is ease of install, corrosion, and maybe a bit of looks. However with the full catback will the size of poor change? In that case some bending would be required in order to seat the stock pipe onto an aftermarket muffler?
     
    adrenalinejunkie, Nov 17, 2013
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  20. Nov 17, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    adrenalinejunkie

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    We're talkin about a first gen with the 3.4 here btw
     
    adrenalinejunkie, Nov 17, 2013
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MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust Muffler 12256: 2.5"/2.5" Inlet/Outlet, 5x8x18" Oval, Stainless Steel, Satin Finish
$120.50
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