Cutting pipe off after muffler.

Scofco · 05-28-2005, 11:03 AM

What difference will this make?
I'm getting tired of seeing this view with the rusty pipe looking out of place:

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***Corey*** · 05-28-2005, 11:07 AM

Best to head to a muffler shop and just get a new pipe put in place.

You take the chance of having the gasses accumalate right under your floorboards and perhaps entering the cockpit that way.

Always best to have the exhaust gasses pass out the side or rear of the vehicle.

Scofco · 05-28-2005, 11:09 AM

Maybe I'll just do a straight pipe straight out of the bumper

Haven't seen that on a runner yet.

***Corey*** · 05-28-2005, 11:14 AM

Or a pipe up the rear and a hole cut in the rear window spoiler and pass out through that

freshman · 05-28-2005, 01:27 PM

remember that exhaust air will enter more to your vehicle if you make the pipe staright and your fond of opening your rear window while driving. Usually thats one of the issue why tail pipes are bent to the side. just an idea...

TACOMANATOR · 05-28-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by freshman

remember that exhaust air will enter more to your vehicle if you make the pipe staright and your fond of opening your rear window while driving. Usually thats one of the issue why tail pipes are bent to the side. just an idea...

That, and when your towing somthing you would be spewing exaust gasses all over your boat/trailer.

Chapman88SR5 · 05-28-2005, 02:07 PM

i cut mine off, im still planning on putting a pipe on it though, itll exit right before the back tire

jimbo74 · 05-28-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cacattack

i cut mine off, im still planning on putting a pipe on it though, itll exit right before the back tire

According to federal US DOT you can't do this if you have a 4runner, the code specs that if you have a passenger vehicle the exhuast must exit at or behind the rear axle or passenger cabin... the fore runner has a passenger cabin that protrudes all teh to the back of the vehicle and therefore cannot have an exit anywhere forward of the axle

a pickup truck can have the exit before the rear tires as the muffler location is already after its passenger compartment (cab) eventhough it is in front of the rear axle

AGAIN, A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL SAY YEAH YOU WONT GET IN TROUBLE AND HELL, PROBABLY START BASHING ON ME, BUT THAT IS WHAT THE LAW STIPULATES, IF YOU CHOOSE TO DISREGARD IT, THAT IS YOUR OWN PROBLEM, BE AWARE THAT A SMOG PLACE CAN VISUALLY FAIL YOU FOR THIS, THIS CAN PREVENT YOU FROM REGISTERING YOUR TRUCK AND PREVENT IT FROM BEING LEGAL TO BE ON ANY ROADWAY.... ALSO IT'S DANGEROUS AS THE EXHUAST GASES CAN ENTER THE CAB MORE EASILY

EDIT: scofco is also in CANADIA but they have a system of laws very similar to US DOT

EWAYota · 05-28-2005, 03:00 PM

Scofco · 05-28-2005, 03:10 PM

Good call Jim.
I guess I'll have to figure something else out

Godzilla · 05-28-2005, 03:28 PM

how about exiting the pipe from a hole in the side bumper. i thought i read a thread on here about that

Nitro Hotpants · 05-28-2005, 03:54 PM

I cut mine off after the muffler and HATE it!
It resonates way too much under the cabin. Ive since found more rattles and squeaks in the rear since cutting it off. The sound resonates off the ground and echoes back up making it very loud and annoying. I liked it for about a week until it just sounded way too annoying in the cab.

I would just replace the side exit pipe and be done with it.

4Crawler · 05-28-2005, 04:01 PM

Here is what I did originally on my 1st gen:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/TailPipe.shtml

Now it exists in about the same place, but pipe routed above the frame.

4RUNR · 05-28-2005, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshman

remember that exhaust air will enter more to your vehicle if you make the pipe staright and your fond of opening your rear window while driving. Usually thats one of the issue why tail pipes are bent to the side. just an idea...

I thought side exhaust is for departure angle, and most real trucks and SUVs have the pipe come out the side. Side or straight out the back does not make much a difference as far as fumes, and even the 4th Gen is proof of that with a straight out the back pipe and rolling down rear windows.

LOCKnGO · 05-28-2005, 06:43 PM

Through the bumper sounds like a great idea. I bet it would look 10 times better too.

I had 90* dumps just under the bed for a while but took them off because of the NoIsE.

GoudyMan · 05-28-2005, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scofco

What difference will this make?
I'm getting tired of seeing this view with the rusty pipe looking out of place:

If you cut the pipe off below the car you can get fumes in the car when you idle... smells bad and probably not too good for your health either...

Just get some headers that come out through your hood

LOCKnGO · 05-28-2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoudyMan

If you cut the pipe off below the car you can get fumes in the car when you idle... smells bad and probably not too good for your health either...

Just get some headers that come out through your hood

Better yet run the pipes over the truck for the deep stream crossings.

Chapman88SR5 · 05-28-2005, 11:27 PM

thanks for the info jim, now i needa do somethin else

jimbo74 · 05-29-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cacattack

thanks for the info jim, now i needa do somethin else

no problem, glad i helped, or at least informed you of the situation....

Scofco · 02-15-2006, 05:59 AM

I ended up hacking it off just past the axle.
The ugly was getting to be too much. Looks so much better now.

So far I like the sound, and the fumes don't seem to be any more of a problem.

If I don't like it down the road, it's easy to fix.

Dublin · 02-15-2006, 02:33 PM

The fumes aren't a problem now but wait until spring. You'll definatly notice it with your windows open and it actually seems to be worse moving than standing and idling. I tried running without a tail pipe for a while and didn't notice any fumes at first. I popped open my sunroof while driving and Yikes!

leebee · 02-15-2006, 03:22 PM

if you run with just the rear window open, the fumes will be drawn into the vehicle. make sure you have both front windows open and your fan set at least to medium high to help move air through the cabin and out the gate window. im hoping people will understand this is a fair weather situation, it does get deathly cold doing this in the winter!!

lee

Orion · 02-16-2006, 07:43 PM

My Taco exhaust looked like sheit too so i took a big wire brush, scrubbed it real good, then took some high temp. flat black paint and sprayed it on almost to the muffler. Looks a hell of alot better. Only thing is, if you touch the pipe you get black powder and paint on your hands, but why would you touch the pipe anyways? Cheap and easy!

05-28-2005, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Best to head to a muffler shop and just get a new pipe put in place. You take the chance of having the gasses accumalate right under your floorboards and perhaps entering the cockpit that way. Always best to have the exhaust gasses pass out the side or rear of the vehicle. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-28-2005, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	Maybe I'll just do a straight pipe straight out of the bumper Haven't seen that on a runner yet. __________________

05-28-2005, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Or a pipe up the rear and a hole cut in the rear window spoiler and pass out through that __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-28-2005, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,452	i cut mine off, im still planning on putting a pipe on it though, itll exit right before the back tire __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

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05-28-2005, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
freshman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 277	remember that exhaust air will enter more to your vehicle if you make the pipe staright and your fond of opening your rear window while driving. Usually thats one of the issue why tail pipes are bent to the side. just an idea...

05-28-2005, 03:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	Good call Jim. I guess I'll have to figure something else out __________________

05-28-2005, 03:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,151	how about exiting the pipe from a hole in the side bumper. i thought i read a thread on here about that

05-28-2005, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nitro Hotpants Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,135	I cut mine off after the muffler and HATE it! It resonates way too much under the cabin. Ive since found more rattles and squeaks in the rear since cutting it off. The sound resonates off the ground and echoes back up making it very loud and annoying. I liked it for about a week until it just sounded way too annoying in the cab. I would just replace the side exit pipe and be done with it. __________________ 2WD 4Runner with 4WD running gear SOME PICS!

05-28-2005, 04:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	Here is what I did originally on my 1st gen: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/TailPipe.shtml Now it exists in about the same place, but pipe routed above the frame. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

05-28-2005, 06:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
LOCKnGO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Binghamton NY- Port Richey FL Posts: 319	Through the bumper sounds like a great idea. I bet it would look 10 times better too. I had 90* dumps just under the bed for a while but took them off because of the NoIsE. __________________ "If it's simple, then it's wrong! " Les Claypool

05-28-2005, 11:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,452	thanks for the info jim, now i needa do somethin else __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

02-15-2006, 05:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	I ended up hacking it off just past the axle. The ugly was getting to be too much. Looks so much better now. So far I like the sound, and the fumes don't seem to be any more of a problem. If I don't like it down the road, it's easy to fix. __________________

02-15-2006, 02:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	The fumes aren't a problem now but wait until spring. You'll definatly notice it with your windows open and it actually seems to be worse moving than standing and idling. I tried running without a tail pipe for a while and didn't notice any fumes at first. I popped open my sunroof while driving and Yikes! __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

02-15-2006, 03:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
leebee Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 2,450	if you run with just the rear window open, the fumes will be drawn into the vehicle. make sure you have both front windows open and your fan set at least to medium high to help move air through the cabin and out the gate window. im hoping people will understand this is a fair weather situation, it does get deathly cold doing this in the winter!! lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4 Photos http://s866.photobucket.com/albums/a...albumview=grid there are quite some attractive ladies on here with Toys. (compliments of ironmike) ifsc 3(.0) http://tlca.org www.of4wd.com www.sontt.com

02-16-2006, 07:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jax., Fl Posts: 23	My Taco exhaust looked like sheit too so i took a big wire brush, scrubbed it real good, then took some high temp. flat black paint and sprayed it on almost to the muffler. Looks a hell of alot better. Only thing is, if you touch the pipe you get black powder and paint on your hands, but why would you touch the pipe anyways? Cheap and easy!

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