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TRD PRO Exhaust

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by djayflor, Aug 22, 2023.

  1. Aug 22, 2023 at 10:58 PM
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    djayflor

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    IMG_8242.jpg I just picked up a used TRD Pro exhaust (black version). I ran across a Youtube video, and someone in the comments mentioned that the black version only fits on 2019+ Tacomas? Fitment on Sparkparts also says that…

    Is it true? The black tipped PRO exhaust only fits on 2019+? I would assume they’d be universal for all 3rd gen Tacomas… I have a 2017 TRD Offroad, let me know if you’ve installed this exhaust on a 2017 and if it worked out!

    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:02 PM
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    You should be just fine!
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:19 PM
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    Fits all years.
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2023 at 11:29 PM
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    Btw you’re going to love that exhaust
     
  5. Aug 23, 2023 at 2:44 AM
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    WhiteTaco20

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    Youll be fine lol its just a different tip color.
     
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    Probably even fits a 2nd gen
     
  7. Aug 23, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    Does the second gen trd pro exhaust fit the 3rd gen?
     
  8. Aug 23, 2023 at 8:09 AM
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    How do you like it? I’ve seen videos… love the deeper sound that’s not obnoxiously loud yet still sounds a lot meaner lol
     
  9. Aug 23, 2023 at 8:12 AM
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    Combine that exhaust with a TRD intake.
     
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    You are going to love it, now that mine has a few thousand miles on it it sounds great!





    .:burnrubber:
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    That’s next!
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    Exactly. It'll be a tad louder, and deeper sounding.
     
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    You can actually just buy the rubber "horn" part (sorry don't have the part #) that fits in the wheel well. It's like the end of wide trumpet (flange) instead of the " flute" /odd shaped that come standard. TRD box doesn't change much other than looks. There's some links on TW about "poor man's TRD intake" etc, I did the upgraded flange (comes on TRD pros) and replaced the tube w/ a HPS tube (and of corse the TRD Pro exhaust - lightly used, on FB market).
    TT15683.jpg
     
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  14. Aug 23, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    The only difference is between long bed and a short bed.
     
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    What’s a good way to clean & polish the exhaust tip? Aside from repainting it like you did lol
     
  16. Aug 23, 2023 at 10:03 AM
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    There is no way to clean it. Sand it and paint it with a high heat paint while it's off the truck.
     
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    What paint did you use?
     
  18. Aug 23, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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    Can't remember the brand, it was a black enamel for the engine block. You can find it at almost any auto store.
     
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    Did you just use sand paper and your hands to sand it down?
     
  20. Aug 23, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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