Exhaust Questions

964runner · 06-10-2005, 12:46 PM

I had dual magnaflow exhaust installed on my old '96 and loved the throaty sound, but hated the installation technique the guy at the muffler shop used. he brought the pipe over the differential on the passenger side and then split the exhaust and ran a pipe down at an angle to the driver side that was very visible, but he said it was the only way to run the dual exhaust because of the fuel lines on the drives side. Is this true? I am now looking into dual exhast for my '99 4wd and would like to have a clean install. Does anyone have any pics of their exhaust or even some sloppy diagrams you can draw up in paint. Any advise will help.

Thanks- Yusef

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**4x4Fink** · 06-10-2005, 12:54 PM

The only problem with duals that I've ever heard was the spare tire getting in the way, this was the same way on my 2nd gen. I think the way that most people are getting around this is to do a dummy pipe and only have the actual exhaust coming out of one of the tailpipes. Jason B. and a bunch of other people have done this and it looks and sounds great. I too will be doing this in a few weeks.

Fink

964runner · 06-10-2005, 08:07 PM

yea i would like to keep the spare in..just in case of emergency and whatnot and i really dont like the idea of a dummy pipe, but if it comes down to it i guess its what ill have to do anyone else have any info on this?

phoenixtroy · 06-10-2005, 08:42 PM

i have no info for you, but in a cold climate, won't it look kinda funny with condensation only coming out of one pipe?

964runner · 06-10-2005, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixtroy

i have no info for you, but in a cold climate, won't it look kinda funny with condensation only coming out of one pipe?

my thoughts exactly

97Limited · 09-20-2005, 12:55 PM

Hey 964Runner;

I have a Custom Magnaflow dual-exhaust on my 97 4Runner!! And yes you have to loose the spare tire!!
I have a daul outlet 14" Stainless Magnaflow with 2.25 pipes and 18" stainless tips!!

Pics here!! just scoll down to the exhaust pics!!

97 4Runner Site

2000t4r · 09-20-2005, 01:17 PM

97Limited how did you get your turn signals to come on with the parking lights?

ebelen1 · 09-20-2005, 01:27 PM

Dumb question but why do you need dual exhaust?

97Limited · 09-21-2005, 10:41 AM

Hey ebelen1;

Its not a dumb question!! I comes down to the look!! and yes that awesome throaty sound!!! But I also noticed a little more lower end torque!! But mainly cause it looks and sounds mean!!!
What do you think about the look??

ebelen1 · 09-21-2005, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97Limited

Hey ebelen1;

Its not a dumb question!! I comes down to the look!! and yes that awesome throaty sound!!! But I also noticed a little more lower end torque!! But mainly cause it looks and sounds mean!!!
What do you think about the look??

When I first got my truck (3 months ago) and I spent a ton of time searching on the boards, I only found one "dual exhaust," the TRD one. I liked the look a lot but as I've done more research, I think I like the pipe to just exit the side as it does stock. I am actually upgrading my muffler to a Magnaflow fairly soon and will go with this route. I'm still thinking about a tip and which one I should get.

Good luck on your exhaust.

97Limited · 09-21-2005, 11:59 AM

Hey ebelen1;

Sounds good, the Magnaflow mufflers work really well with 3.4L!!!
And Magnaflow has a huge selection of stainless tips!!
Good Luck

4in100 · 09-21-2005, 12:18 PM

Not sure how the 4runners differ from the T100 in terms of fuel lines, but when I had my Flowmaster duals setup they ran the pipe around the spare under the bed and straight out the back, no problems.

Due to an excellent trail and some lousy driving on my part I bent the passenger side tip almost closed. Got out the sax and tacked some turn downs about 2 inches from the outlets on the muffler. Now it's louder inside the cab and a bit louder outside as well.

97Limited · 09-21-2005, 01:19 PM

Hey 4in100;

Well I'm pretty sure there is way more room between the spare and alxe on the T100;
Cause on the 4Runners there's like about an 1" of clearance between the Pan-hard bar and the spare. Thats why its so tough to route the pipes!!!

97Limited · 03-27-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000t4r

97Limited how did you get your turn signals to come on with the parking lights?

Hey 20004r;

I easily changed the bulb socket from 1156 socket (single lead), to a 7443 socket (dual lead) hooked up the same two wires to the stock signal wires and ran the other (parking light) wire up to the corner lights!!
And if you want you could (switch it) to have them so you can turn them on and off! not only when the parking lights come on and off!!

If you want some pics of what i've done PM me anytime!!
Good luck!

drguitarum2005 · 03-30-2006, 05:10 PM

I have dual borla exhaust on my stock 2000 and still have the spare there

06-10-2005, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	The only problem with duals that I've ever heard was the spare tire getting in the way, this was the same way on my 2nd gen. I think the way that most people are getting around this is to do a dummy pipe and only have the actual exhaust coming out of one of the tailpipes. Jason B. and a bunch of other people have done this and it looks and sounds great. I too will be doing this in a few weeks. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

09-20-2005, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
97Limited Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 541	Hey 964Runner; I have a Custom Magnaflow dual-exhaust on my 97 4Runner!! And yes you have to loose the spare tire!! I have a daul outlet 14" Stainless Magnaflow with 2.25 pipes and 18" stainless tips!! Pics here!! just scoll down to the exhaust pics!! 97 4Runner Site __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited; 3.4L 4WD; Rear E-Locker; OEM/Sonoran Steel 3.5" Lift; ARB Tacoma BullBar w/ 525 PIAA Dual-Beam Lights; Alpine/JL Audio; CompuStar; TRD Headers w/ Magnaflow custom dual exhaust; 305/70 XTerrains on Blacked-out A/R wheels; Tundra Brakes; 4" Deckplate mod w/ TRD filter; ISR mod; Yellow Top Optima w/ custom tie down; Custom grille inserts; JDM Black headlights w/ 6000k HID's; Extended diff breathers PICS> ::97 4Runner Site::

09-21-2005, 10:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
97Limited Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 541	Hey ebelen1; Its not a dumb question!! I comes down to the look!! and yes that awesome throaty sound!!! But I also noticed a little more lower end torque!! But mainly cause it looks and sounds mean!!! What do you think about the look?? __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited; 3.4L 4WD; Rear E-Locker; OEM/Sonoran Steel 3.5" Lift; ARB Tacoma BullBar w/ 525 PIAA Dual-Beam Lights; Alpine/JL Audio; CompuStar; TRD Headers w/ Magnaflow custom dual exhaust; 305/70 XTerrains on Blacked-out A/R wheels; Tundra Brakes; 4" Deckplate mod w/ TRD filter; ISR mod; Yellow Top Optima w/ custom tie down; Custom grille inserts; JDM Black headlights w/ 6000k HID's; Extended diff breathers PICS> ::97 4Runner Site:: Last edited by 97Limited; 09-21-2005 at 10:42 AM.

09-21-2005, 11:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
97Limited Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 541	Hey ebelen1; Sounds good, the Magnaflow mufflers work really well with 3.4L!!! And Magnaflow has a huge selection of stainless tips!! Good Luck __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited; 3.4L 4WD; Rear E-Locker; OEM/Sonoran Steel 3.5" Lift; ARB Tacoma BullBar w/ 525 PIAA Dual-Beam Lights; Alpine/JL Audio; CompuStar; TRD Headers w/ Magnaflow custom dual exhaust; 305/70 XTerrains on Blacked-out A/R wheels; Tundra Brakes; 4" Deckplate mod w/ TRD filter; ISR mod; Yellow Top Optima w/ custom tie down; Custom grille inserts; JDM Black headlights w/ 6000k HID's; Extended diff breathers PICS> ::97 4Runner Site:: Last edited by 97Limited; 09-21-2005 at 12:00 PM.

09-21-2005, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
4in100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 24	Not sure how the 4runners differ from the T100 in terms of fuel lines, but when I had my Flowmaster duals setup they ran the pipe around the spare under the bed and straight out the back, no problems. Due to an excellent trail and some lousy driving on my part I bent the passenger side tip almost closed. Got out the sax and tacked some turn downs about 2 inches from the outlets on the muffler. Now it's louder inside the cab and a bit louder outside as well. __________________ '97 T100 4" Pro-Comp IFS Lift 33x12.5x15 Xterrains Flowmaster 40 83 pickup 22r soon to be hybrid

06-10-2005, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
964runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 340	yea i would like to keep the spare in..just in case of emergency and whatnot and i really dont like the idea of a dummy pipe, but if it comes down to it i guess its what ill have to do anyone else have any info on this?

06-10-2005, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
phoenixtroy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 151	i have no info for you, but in a cold climate, won't it look kinda funny with condensation only coming out of one pipe?

09-20-2005, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
2000t4r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 373	97Limited how did you get your turn signals to come on with the parking lights?

09-20-2005, 01:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	Dumb question but why do you need dual exhaust?

09-21-2005, 01:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
97Limited Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 541	Hey 4in100; Well I'm pretty sure there is way more room between the spare and alxe on the T100; Cause on the 4Runners there's like about an 1" of clearance between the Pan-hard bar and the spare. Thats why its so tough to route the pipes!!! __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited; 3.4L 4WD; Rear E-Locker; OEM/Sonoran Steel 3.5" Lift; ARB Tacoma BullBar w/ 525 PIAA Dual-Beam Lights; Alpine/JL Audio; CompuStar; TRD Headers w/ Magnaflow custom dual exhaust; 305/70 XTerrains on Blacked-out A/R wheels; Tundra Brakes; 4" Deckplate mod w/ TRD filter; ISR mod; Yellow Top Optima w/ custom tie down; Custom grille inserts; JDM Black headlights w/ 6000k HID's; Extended diff breathers PICS> ::97 4Runner Site::

03-30-2006, 05:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,235	I have dual borla exhaust on my stock 2000 and still have the spare there __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

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