mummer43

I'm currently going through the process of buying a V6 Tacoma Xtra cab/TRD. I've done all the research on invoice prices and I know what I'm going to ask for when I sit down and talk turkey.

My question is this: Does anyone know what the dealer cost is for TRD headers? The reason I want to know is if 2 or 3 dealers are giving me the price I want, I plan on asking them to throw in the headers at a good price and they will have a deal. I'm not planning on rolling them into the price of the vehicle, I plan on just paying for them cash.

So if 3 dealers want to sell me the truck at $22,500, what would be a reasonable price for the headers installed? I'm thinking $700-$800.

Another question:

I'm also going to get an exhaust and I've narrowed it down to TRD or Borla. I know all about Borla... I've had their exhausts before. I also know that Borla used to make TRD. Who makes TRD now? Is it a straight through design? They are pretty pricey, are they worth it? I've never seen one up close, does anyone have any pictures of one, specifically the tip? I found a Borla system for $454, I doubt I'll find a TRD that cheap.

its2slo

$648 and change is dealer cost on the headers. borla still makes the trd exhaust AFAIK. i got mine (stamped trd) from borla for $350 when they sold some blems. it had a ding on the muffler on the side that faces my bed. might be worth a shot, but $454 is a good price too if not.

mummer43

How much would labor be for the headers?(# of hours)

Is the tip of the TRD exhaust round? I've seen some sites that say it's oval. Got any pics of your exhaust?

mummer43

Does anyone know what dealer cost is on a TRD exhaust? That might be a more feasable option.

X-AWDriver

I'm not sure about quality but PP has headers for around $300 and the crossover pipe for $125 and SS mandrel bent exhaust for $350. I do like the sound of the Borlas that I've heard on the 4Runners so I'm still in the deciding phase myself.

CTB

I think Tri-Flow actually makes the TRD exhaust now, but it may still be Borla.

mummer43

I never heard of Triflow... Judging from everything I've heard about the TRD exhaust, I'm leaning towards the Borla.

its2slo

i do happen to have a pic, its the second one..

http://jakehurley.tripod.com/photoalbum/id1.html


if you havent seen gadget's site yet you need to check it out. he did a great job covering the exhaust and headers.

www.gadgetonline.com

mummer43

I'm definately not liking that tip...

its2slo

what you werent planning on a supercharger too? lol

mummer43

I've already had a supercharged truck. I'm not willing or ready to to do the fuel mods needed to boost a taco nor am I interested in paying for premium petrol.

The most I'll do to my Taco is add an exhaust and do the deckplate mod. I might add headers if I can get a great deal, but right now I see no point if I'm not boosting it. I'm also going to get a spray on bedliner and mybe some stereo mods/upgrades and decent seat covers.