Trying to choose an exhaust

PTR31-35131
It will be listed as for the access cab/extra cab not DCSB, does not matter, the fitment is identical.
Best prices will be on https://www.toyota.com/owners/parts-service/parts, dealerships not repping said site (if they’re not listed on website then they don’t) will charge $100-$200 more.

 

This is a decent sound comparison for some of the big players in cat backs for Toyota Tacomas https://youtu.be/qzESQ3Zj4iI

 

IDK how the Flowmaster FlowFx would sound on the 3.5 but I have it on the 4.0 and I've had 3 people talk to me about installing catbacks on their vehicles since they've heard it.

 

and thanks for the heads up on the resale for exhuasts, I was just about to list mine but it sounds like its not worth it.

 

i just went cheap and cut the muffler out and put a borla s type muffler in place of it and its been a fun sound maybe one day ill get a catback system lol

 

I would've loved to do that but this system was on sale and the piping was bigger and the airflow was a lot better. I also haven't had a chance to learn to weld yet.

 

i cant weld either lol a local shop here did it for 50 bucks years ago

ya its been a decent cheap option one day i plan to get an actual exhaust system and headers on the truck but thats way down the line id rather get other things

 

Passing on some great news for those in California. This comes straight from the office of the Emissions/Smog Referee, catback exhaust systems are LEGAL in California. As long as the catbacks systems are installed past the catalytic converters to the tailpipe(s) you're good. Mufflers will not pass or fail a smog check, but they must be there to pass a smog inspection while getting your vehicle smogged.

 

That’s not exactly news. It’s always been that way. As long as you don’t change any of the emissions components or increase the volume above the legal limit then you can run any exhaust you please.

 

Hey I'm just passing on the facts as I'm tired of the opinions about the subject. Not everyone has installed a catback yet and maybe it's because they aren't sure about the smog regulations as I was. Besides the only reason I did it was to increase the exhaust sound and when I found a kit that uses a very aggressive Flowmaster muffler I installed it and it sounds great. The referee said it's up to the local police to determine if my muffler is too loud, which the only way that's gonna happen would be if I didn't use a muffler at.