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TRD Exhaust Installation w/ pics

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by thebottomline, May 7, 2011.

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  1. Mar 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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    Blueridge

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    Thanks for the write up. Looking to do this myself.
    Where is the best place to buy, dealer or on line? Thx
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2012 at 9:15 AM
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    When I got mine, I couldn't find one for my truck on line. they only had long bed. But at the time the price was pretty equal to the dealer. So you best bet is to just check prices and availabilty.
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    Did you notice that your shift points in your transmission changed? I had a chevy silverado automatic transmission and i changed the exhaust to a flow master then my transmission shifted differently. I was wondering if the same thing would happen if i changed the exhaust and added a cai to my 2007 toyota tacoma TRD.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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    Performance mods: TRD CAI, AFE throttle body spacer, Doug Thorley headers, TRD exhaust. Cosmetic mods: HID 10k head+3k fog lights, BHLM, T-rex 2 eyelids, billet grill (5 piece), 20% front window tint, 4% back window tint, tinted 3rd brake light, altezza tail lights, LED license plate lights, door skid protectors, slotted drilled rotors,plasti dip rims,painted rotor and drums. Interior mods: TRD seat covers, LED map and dome lights, 2 kicker 10' w/ 500 watt amp, pioneer door speakers,and Pioneer AVIC X930BT.
    nice work OP. I havent heard the difference between stock tacoma and one with an exhaust in forever. I wanted to make the same video you did,but my friend installed my trd exhaust while i was at work. You should buy some headers and really open up that bad boy!!:D:D:D
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2012 at 8:09 AM
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    I didn't notice anything with just my exhaust, I have stock CAI.
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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    My first attempt at a real mod went great. I bought a TRD cat back about a week ago from shoptrd.com. Paid $422.50 and installed it yesterday. Thanks to this post from thebottomline, things went excellent and I love the sound of this exhaust. Took me a while but I wanted to be careful that I did everything I had to do. Can't wait to try it out on the highway when I head out to work later. Awesome!
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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    Congrats on the purchase. Definitely not worth the money to have the dealership install it.

    I have updated the original post, adding a video I took today to let you hear how the intake and exhaust sound 1 year later. I think it is deeper and richer, but see for yourself.
     
    thebottomline, Mar 22, 2012
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  8. Mar 22, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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    yup it gets a little deep with time.When the chemicals inside completely burn off,sounds really good
     
    seksilumpia, Mar 22, 2012
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  9. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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    I found it would have cost me about $640.60 if I purchased this from the dealer and had them install it and I wasn't to crazy about that. Your post helped me out alot. Thank you...
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    So that's what I smell. I was wondering what the heck that was... :eek: It kind of reminds me of that "new truck" smell when everything is all new and shiny! Thanks for that info seksilumpia.
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2012 at 8:22 AM
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    No prob! i freaked out at first when i got the the stop light and i got a whiff of the new exhaust.It should fade out within maybe 5 days tops.Enjoy the new exhaust!
     
    seksilumpia, Mar 23, 2012
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  12. Mar 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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    Interestingly mine went away within 2 days. Pretty strong odor and it filled my garage after I returned home each time. Can't be good for the lungs...
     
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  13. Mar 23, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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    Good write I hate those rubber hangers there such pain to take off
     
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  14. Mar 24, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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    That was the biggest issue I had was those hangers. Even after dish soaping them up, they are still a pain. I found it easier that after soaping them up, use a large channel lock pliers and place the lower jaw behind the rubber hanger then I placed the upper jaw on the hanger tip (the metal part of the hanger itself that looks like a mushroom at the tip). Then I just squeezed lighty until the hanger got just past the tip and then just pulled it right off. It's the initial "get it past the tip" that's the pain. That worked very well for me... :D
     
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    For me the best advice is wd-40 I've taken my exhaust on and off multiple times and this usaully works well
     
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  16. Apr 28, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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    Hey thanks for the write up. Just installed the TRD Cat Back this morning after finishing the CAI last night. Great pics, they helped a lot, mostly for peace of mind. It was SUPER EASY. Seeing your pics ahead of time made me confident I could do it.
     
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  17. May 6, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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    I really fought w/ my exhaust hangers on my WRX and I swap exhausts back and forth for SCCA racing and ended buying a hanger tool, if you're really fighting w/ the hangers the tool will be the best $25 you ever spend :D

    http://www.chihtai.com/CH0915106.jpg
     
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  18. May 6, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    Wow that looks handy as fuck. But I'll save my 25 doll hairs and use little bit of wd-40 and screw drive
     
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  19. May 6, 2012 at 8:04 AM
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    for one (or even a couple) install I'd do the same :)
     
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  20. May 6, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    Yeah there's always a tool to make everything easier
     
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