Is it worth upgrading muffler/exhaust for my 2016 TRD OR? This is my first Tacoma.

9bhs2012 · Nov 19, 2015

I just bought a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR DC SB. I wanted to know if it was worth upgrading the muffler to give a deeper, more aggressive sound? Any recommendations?

wachuko · Nov 19, 2015

Can't answer the question... but wanted to say that you have a nice looking Tacoma there.

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

viking15 · Nov 19, 2015

9bhs2012[OP] initial post: ↑

I just bought a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR DC SB. I wanted to know if it was worth upgrading the muffler to give a deeper, more aggressive sound? Any recommendations?

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Why would you want to mess up a nice truck like that. It is a great looking truck. leave it alone

9bhs2012 · Nov 19, 2015

So would it make a difference in sound if I have two exits or just keep the 1 exit out passenger side and add a tip? Recommendations?

9bhs2012 · Nov 19, 2015

Okay.. Had a 2001 XJ with the 4.0 inline 6 that I put a magnaflow muffler and tip on. I was happy with that, gave it a nice growl on start up and idle and didn't drone much while driving.

9bhs2012 · Nov 19, 2015

haha so I shouldn't expect it to sound as good as the jeep? I kinda figured just based on being a 3.5L

9bhs2012 · Nov 19, 2015

I gotcha, I'm definitely no expert so I really appreciate the help

Boone · Nov 19, 2015

braaaaaaaap

Wraith600 · Nov 19, 2015

There is a post with a member here that put on a magna flow with the video. It sounded nice to me.

mbbme · Nov 19, 2015

9bhs2012[OP] initial post: ↑

I just bought a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR DC SB. I wanted to know if it was worth upgrading the muffler to give a deeper, more aggressive sound? Any recommendations?

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Looks like the exact truck I have on order, jealous.

blazze2005 · Nov 19, 2015

leave it be...my borla didnt give any improvements. I swear it decreased mpg But it does sound good

mr2r6 · Nov 19, 2015

A nice intake will give a better sounds. Just don't know if they are even out for the 16 yet.

HanSolo@LongoToyota · Nov 20, 2015

0uTkAsT said: ↑

You will probably not be able to feel a real increase in power or torque. Some say they feel it, but I think it's in your head. Regardless of butt dyno, Toyota engine control modules severely limit the effectiveness of flow mods so real world gains are minimal.

The difference in MPG will be so slight you likely won't be able to tell any difference at all, and you will probably be more likely to stomp on the gas which more than offsets any potential gains in efficiency.

Gaining better / different / more sound is a legitimate enough reason for most to modify the exhaust.

If you are a serious off-roader, you can gain valuable clearance with a chopped tailpipe, modified Y-pipe and smaller diameter muffler body. That, and the exhaust tip won't crush your lower quarter panel on the passenger side when you come down off a rock the wrong way.

That's the bottom line, do it because you want the sound or clearance, avoid it if you're just looking for more power.
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agreed 100% do it for the sound/looks/yourstyle/taste/enjoy!

allvuong · Nov 21, 2015

I have the 4 cyl and I woukd to add an exhuast primarily for looks and I wouldn't mind if it would sound a little more aggressive.

with a 4 cyl. It'll probably sound like a loud fart can but I'm hoping someone is going to come out with an exhuast designed specifically for the 4cyl n make it sound good. Probably a long shot but I'm hoping.

Aussiek2000 · Nov 21, 2015

Exhaust on a taco sounds very ricey no matter the configuration. If you like that 1990's accord with a rusted out muffler sound, go for it

Daytona Coupe · Nov 21, 2015

I've never heard a V6 that sounded good in any car ever. Best to leave the stock exhaust to hear it as little as possible. An inline 6 sounds completely different. A 4 can sound good, and everybody likes a V8, but V6's just sound shitty to me.

Aussiek2000 · Nov 22, 2015

I agree. Can't make a v6 sound "good"

redbull9944 · Nov 22, 2015

Daytona Coupe said: ↑

I've never heard a V6 that sounded good in any car ever. Best to leave the stock exhaust to hear it as little as possible. An inline 6 sounds completely different. A 4 can sound good, and everybody likes a V8, but V6's just sound shitty to me.
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Aussiek2000 said: ↑

I agree. Can't make a v6 sound "good"
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TXTee said: ↑

Never heard a good v6. Leave it alone and spend your money elsewhere.
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Apples to oranges, but there are performance V6's that sound extremely good... especially the Jaguar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWgjSCgUjyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INBpNb2H_us

Aussiek2000 · Nov 22, 2015

Those dont sound good to me. and neither is close to the exhaust tone of a 3.5 toyota

Aussiek2000 · Nov 22, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R0RxH-TTOg

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