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New exhaust system project

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by CSC, Sep 18, 2018.

  1. Sep 18, 2018 at 10:49 PM
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    With 327,000 miles on the original exhaust system, a split muffler and a cat code it seems time to change out the whole system. I’ve had good luck with Walker exhaust systems before so I’m giving to a go on my TRD. Cat part number 15826, gaskets (2) 31585, exhaust pipe 55096, muffler and tail pipe 18825, hangers (4) 35725, hanger (1) 35111, upstream O2 sensor
    $53 Denso 234-4161 Oxygen Sensor with 15.35” 4-Wire Harness
    Denso 234-4161, downstream O2 sensor
    $53 Denso 234-4154 Toyota 4WD Truck Downstream Oxygen Sensor with 12.9” 4-Wire Harness
    Denso 234-4154 and a 2 1/4” clamp 35346. I hope to get started Thursday after work. I’ll report back on how the install goes. 668529D6-5A9D-4D64-B722-B3138CEC92E4.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 30, 2018 at 9:57 AM
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    Do you have part numbers on the rubber hangers by chance? I just semi finished installing a Borla on my rig with a Walker? adjustable flange cat having a little drama with alignment from my TRD header.
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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  4. Oct 30, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    Finally getting around to the install report. I ordered everything from Amazon Prime and only paid for shipping for one item and that was the last item to show up at my house. Total cost $425.91 to my door. The install went smooth, 2 hours. Only hitch and time suck was my inability to remember the orientation of the cat support bracket. Installed it about four times until I figured it out.
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    Cat install including the support bracket.
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    Muffler and exhaust pipe install. New leaf springs arrive tomorrow :)
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    Muffler and tail pipe install.
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    Tail pipe to original hanger
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    Downstream Denso O2 sensor installed into the new exhaust pipe.
    IMG_0957.jpgUpstream O2 sensor

    I used new SS bolts, washers and nuts at the flanges

    The sound is exactly the same as stock. All in all a good experience and happy ending.
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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    This is a little off topic but how does the borla sound? I’m assuming you got a v6.

    I’m considering putting a borla exhaust on with obx headers.
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    Sounds good, not too much like a Honda with a resonator- throatier I think

    OP thanks for the part numbers. Do you have any idea what the cat support is-OEM or aftermarket
    Are those OEM flange gaskets?
    Is that an OEM hanger on the final one by the tip? Might be the difference between model years as well I guess

    I have a reducing clamp I think I will be using between my Walker cat and the Borla, there is a slight size diff, I cut the flange off of the POS DNA motors cheapo as header that didn’t fit right, and will try that as a transition back to the Borla, most of the 2 hole flange gaskets I have left over are just the aluminized material not actually having the metal center ring.

    The old system was all bastardized and welded so a few of the OEM hangers are mia...
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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    The rusty cat support is original to the truck. Walker makes one too,

    http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog/walker-exhaust-systems/e-catalog-lookup/36237

    Full system link,

    http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog/walker-exhaust-systems/e-catalog-lookup

    The cat and flange gaskets are from walker. all part numbers are in the original email at the top of this thread.

    The tail pipe hanger is also OEM. OME makes and extension hanger that might work for you. Not entirely sure but it looks like the OME hanger would bolt to the stock location/holes on the frame near the shackle. Here is a photo of the stock hanger,
    IMG_0955.jpg
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    Great, thanks for the info the rear hanger is definitely different must be a model year improvement. Mine just has 2 bolts holding a rubber mount for the hook on the tailpipe. Looks like it bolts up in the same place though.
    Does your TRD have a header as well? I noticed the cat had an adjustable flange. I installed a TRD header and had to use the adjustable flange as the header outlet bolt holes were not parallel to the ground more like 10 and 4 o’clock.
    Great write up thanks for all the info.
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    csc (op) I snap a bolt trying to replace the upstream O2 sensor, now I am planning to replace these part do you know if this is possible ?
    mine is pretty rusted, so i might need to get gaskets and hardware since i think i will use the grinder tho cut stuff around....

    upstream pipe.jpg
     
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  10. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:36 PM
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    It’s called the front pipe. I replaced mine recently, bought it on EBay, 80 bucks.
     
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    @CSC How has your exhaust held up so far and has the sound changed any?


    I've been on a mission the last 3 days to determine what sort of cat back would fit my truck. Thinking I have it narrowed it down I was then on a quest for gaskets and flanges. Then I found this thread I'm about to hijack a little bit. Found very few sources with actual sizes of pipe and ect. So, here's my findings followed by questions.

    I have a 3rz and it looks like most everything for these is 2"
    2rz - 3rz intermediate pipe.jpg
    2rz - 3rz muffler.jpg

    But I wanted a little bigger and it appears the 5vz is 2.25".
    5vz intermediate pipe.jpg

    5vz muffler.jpg

    Then there is OP's muffler which lists as a 2.25" inlet to muffler and 2" outlet. Weird but it is also a different series muffler than the SS 5vz I ordered.
    CSC from AZ muffler.jpg

    So the question is why is there so much variation between 2rz, 3rz, and the 5vz? Factory tuning per engine, what was in stock at said factory, or year model specific? I know my 1999 3rz had a mixed match set of flanges. I'm hoping this will bolt up but do have a spare flange that can be welded onto the intermediate pipe to cat connection if need be. I have the same intermediate pipe ordered as OP, listed for the 3.4l, and I have the SS muffler that I listed for the 3.4l as well. Although I have the 3rz, maybe I'll have a little more 'sound' that stock was.
     
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    Aluminized steel is cheaper but wont last as long.
     
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  13. Jun 2, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Brake, The Walker stuff that I installed a year and a half ago still looks and sounds great. It was super cheap and super easy to install. Everything aligned and bolted together very well. Absolutely no codes even with changing the cat and the O2 sensors. Due to the bolted connections, it would be an easy fix if something went bad before the rest. I'm in northern AZ so I don't deal with a lot of snow melt chemicals like the rust belt folks. I'd do it again.

    Good luck!
     
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    That is correct. I went with the SS muffler and tailpipe but the intermediate is steel.

    Good to know.
     
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    Did you originally have two cats and go to one ?
     
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  16. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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  17. Sep 23, 2020 at 7:27 AM
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    If you can get away catless this Jones/Cherry Bomb M80 muffler is a perfect fit for the single cat crowd. You just need to swap over the flanges.




     
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