3vze complete exhaust

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 05:26 PM

I had an extremely long weekend, becase as many of you know I have been itching to get involved in installing my exhaust for my 4runner. im in the process of putting it all together. but the headers ARE on. I did them all myself, and have no real mechanic experience. so after 14-16 hours of wrenching, I did it. Im very pleased with it and it was such a sigh of relief. I'll be posting videos, pics... the whole nine yards. But first, I figured i'd post up a part and price list of the entire project. its not entirely done yet ( yes Im running straight pipes, for now. The cross over ends right above the crossmember ) the rest of it gets done tomorrow. so stay tuned

How much I've spent so far:

Doug thorley Headers - $618.00
Borla Turbo muffler - $150.00
Magnaflow hi flow cat - $65.10
Summit exhaust tip - $20.00

More to come:

Pipes welded on - $ 190.00

Total cost - $1043.10

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Jay351 · 09-27-2009, 05:27 PM

Nice! Wheres the pics??

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 05:31 PM

Ohhh... they're coming. lemme get settled in my house for a little while... I seriously just spend almost 2 days at a friends house... im covered in grease and haven't showered... im exhaust...ed

lol

Jay351 · 09-27-2009, 05:37 PM

I know the feeling

Its time for a nice shower, some food and a beer..or two..or three

A nice splizang helps too

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 05:39 PM

not old enough for beer... but water is refreshing. im just really satisifed with the fact that I did it myself... makes me appreciate it more. though, i'll admit... pulling that crossover pipe down from behind the block made me want to take a sawzall to the side of my truck...

Jay351 · 09-27-2009, 05:42 PM

Yeah, that crossover is a biatch. Most guys just cut the sob out..

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 05:43 PM

I ended up cutting it. lol I didn't have a metal blade with me, so i used a wood one

heh jacked it up hella bad. but yeah. I was REALLY surprised when I got the manifolds out. those suckers weigh easy 20-30 lbs each. i was like Whoa! they weighed more than both of my headers combined.

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 05:53 PM

heres a little eye candy before installation

Jay351 · 09-27-2009, 06:01 PM

Yeah, those cast suckers are heavy

So, I gotta ask, how does it sound??

oh yeah, make sure you keep an eye on your fuel lines around the passenger side header. My friends headers burned a hole right through the fuel line!!

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 06:03 PM

right now? i sound like a tractor rolling down the road. but jesus... its loud. my pipes are only at the cross over... gonna take it monday to get it all welded up and looking good

Im hoping for a really throating smooth hum/rumble to it

Jay351 · 09-27-2009, 06:06 PM

Haha. good stuff! Let us know how much better she feels

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 06:08 PM

honestly, I haven't really noticed a difference yet... maybes its because im too distracted by the roaring of my v6 that sounds like a monster truck but yeah. i'll definitely let you know... the engine DEFINITELY runs alot cooler, that I have noticed. so at least its done some good so far

Im gonna swing it by the exhaust shop,get it all welded up then Im gonna take it to a mechanic I always go to and make him check for exhaust leaks, and such... make sure everythings up to speed and done 100% correctly.

kawasakimoto_7 · 09-27-2009, 06:09 PM

i bet you i could do them faster than 12 hours or whatever..
and i bet i could get mine done within a hour or so (22re) its called things like im more mechanically advanced with tools. and the hour would be with me working as fast a possible.. if no one thinks i cant do that try me..
and yea the truck sounds like a 350 v8.

Jay351 · 09-27-2009, 06:15 PM

22re is MUCH MUCH easier than the 3vze...

The 3vze is a v6, double the work, plus there is no room at all to work with

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 06:18 PM

yeup... I could barely even fit my hand. no one could beg me enough to get me to do it again... it was rather stressful and quite a drag.

kawasakimoto_7 · 09-27-2009, 06:33 PM

exactly, like i said, he took like 12 or so... i bet i can do mine in 1. i have more reasources though

needsomecam · 09-27-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawasakimoto_7

exactly, like i said, he took like 12 or so... i bet i can do mine in 1. i have more reasources though

dude get out of this thread you aint that cool

kawasakimoto_7 · 09-27-2009, 07:18 PM

annd where did you come from? dont come in and talk and then have nothing to say about the thread.

sb5walker · 09-27-2009, 07:28 PM

Nice! That system is gonna rock when you get it all together.

Now I have exhaust envy.

Does anyone hear a mosquito?

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 09:14 PM

its gonna be done by noon tomorrow. you can guarantee a video and tons of pictures tomorrow

muffler, cat, tip and pipes go on tomorrow

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 09:23 PM

oh, and by the way. i followed 3 different guides... all of them said the same thing, but reworded... the instructions to remove the driver side header were good and detailed... but the left side. all it simply says is "remove manifold and unbolt crossover, pull crossover down and remove manifold" seriously, the worst instructions. the passenger side was by far the hardest part of the install, since all the vacuum hoses, egr and reed valves are over there. it was just a pain in the butt.

MKtaco_98 · 09-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Ill be sure to bring my camera and my video camera tomorrow so you can have it up by tomorrow night

MaK92-4RnR · 09-27-2009, 09:46 PM

yeah... lol people wanna hear the sound of my truck how it is now? not too sure why. sounds like a tractor... haha i'll just post it all up at once when its all done and finished. I wish i could've gotten pictures of the during... as in the installation. but yeah. its all good. I cant wait to hear it tomorrow

hydrallisk · 09-27-2009, 10:52 PM

I'd be interested to know if you get any better fuel economy as well. I just purchased a 4runner with the 3VZE and my two biggest complaints are, lack of power, and poor fuel economy. I would like to get more of both. Let me know how it goes.

rhill · 09-27-2009, 11:02 PM

nice upgrades. be sure to post performance and mileage gains. i'd love to do this to my truck...but i'm poor. bummer you didn't take any install pics.

ps...i could totally do this in 30 minutes or less

09-27-2009, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	Nice! Wheres the pics?? __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

09-27-2009, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	Ohhh... they're coming. lemme get settled in my house for a little while... I seriously just spend almost 2 days at a friends house... im covered in grease and haven't showered... im exhaust...ed lol __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	I know the feeling Its time for a nice shower, some food and a beer..or two..or three A nice splizang helps too __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

09-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	not old enough for beer... but water is refreshing. im just really satisifed with the fact that I did it myself... makes me appreciate it more. though, i'll admit... pulling that crossover pipe down from behind the block made me want to take a sawzall to the side of my truck... __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	Yeah, that crossover is a biatch. Most guys just cut the sob out.. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

09-27-2009, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	I ended up cutting it. lol I didn't have a metal blade with me, so i used a wood one heh jacked it up hella bad. but yeah. I was REALLY surprised when I got the manifolds out. those suckers weigh easy 20-30 lbs each. i was like Whoa! they weighed more than both of my headers combined. __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	heres a little eye candy before installation __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 06:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	Yeah, those cast suckers are heavy So, I gotta ask, how does it sound?? oh yeah, make sure you keep an eye on your fuel lines around the passenger side header. My friends headers burned a hole right through the fuel line!! __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

09-27-2009, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	right now? i sound like a tractor rolling down the road. but jesus... its loud. my pipes are only at the cross over... gonna take it monday to get it all welded up and looking good Im hoping for a really throating smooth hum/rumble to it __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 06:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	Haha. good stuff! Let us know how much better she feels __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

09-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	honestly, I haven't really noticed a difference yet... maybes its because im too distracted by the roaring of my v6 that sounds like a monster truck but yeah. i'll definitely let you know... the engine DEFINITELY runs alot cooler, that I have noticed. so at least its done some good so far Im gonna swing it by the exhaust shop,get it all welded up then Im gonna take it to a mechanic I always go to and make him check for exhaust leaks, and such... make sure everythings up to speed and done 100% correctly. __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 161	i bet you i could do them faster than 12 hours or whatever.. and i bet i could get mine done within a hour or so (22re) its called things like im more mechanically advanced with tools. and the hour would be with me working as fast a possible.. if no one thinks i cant do that try me.. and yea the truck sounds like a 350 v8. __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 218,000 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

09-27-2009, 06:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	22re is MUCH MUCH easier than the 3vze... The 3vze is a v6, double the work, plus there is no room at all to work with __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

09-27-2009, 06:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	yeup... I could barely even fit my hand. no one could beg me enough to get me to do it again... it was rather stressful and quite a drag. __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 06:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 161	exactly, like i said, he took like 12 or so... i bet i can do mine in 1. i have more reasources though __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 218,000 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

09-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
MKtaco_98 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 32	Ill be sure to bring my camera and my video camera tomorrow so you can have it up by tomorrow night __________________ 1998 Taco Ext cab K&N Air Intake Vortex Muffler 5% Back 50% Front Windows RedClear Oem Tailights Black Headlights & Corners Line X Bed Liner Weathertech Floor mats

09-27-2009, 07:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 161	annd where did you come from? dont come in and talk and then have nothing to say about the thread. __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 218,000 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

09-27-2009, 07:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
sb5walker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 354	Nice! That system is gonna rock when you get it all together. Now I have exhaust envy. Does anyone hear a mosquito? __________________ 1989 V6 4x4 X-Cab 5spd 281k miles, Borla cat-back, K&N Filtercharger, 30x9.5 Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVOs Last edited by sb5walker; 09-27-2009 at 07:29 PM.

09-27-2009, 09:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	its gonna be done by noon tomorrow. you can guarantee a video and tons of pictures tomorrow muffler, cat, tip and pipes go on tomorrow __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 09:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	oh, and by the way. i followed 3 different guides... all of them said the same thing, but reworded... the instructions to remove the driver side header were good and detailed... but the left side. all it simply says is "remove manifold and unbolt crossover, pull crossover down and remove manifold" seriously, the worst instructions. the passenger side was by far the hardest part of the install, since all the vacuum hoses, egr and reed valves are over there. it was just a pain in the butt. __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 344	yeah... lol people wanna hear the sound of my truck how it is now? not too sure why. sounds like a tractor... haha i'll just post it all up at once when its all done and finished. I wish i could've gotten pictures of the during... as in the installation. but yeah. its all good. I cant wait to hear it tomorrow __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

09-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
hydrallisk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	I'd be interested to know if you get any better fuel economy as well. I just purchased a 4runner with the 3VZE and my two biggest complaints are, lack of power, and poor fuel economy. I would like to get more of both. Let me know how it goes.

09-27-2009, 11:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
rhill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 57	nice upgrades. be sure to post performance and mileage gains. i'd love to do this to my truck...but i'm poor. bummer you didn't take any install pics. ps...i could totally do this in 30 minutes or less __________________ '93 pickup, 2wd, 5spd 3.0, 60,000 miles suspension: 3" lift spindles front, 3" helper coil rear

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