95 4Runner exhaust options
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95 4Runner exhaust options
I know that this has been covered a hundred times but I wanted current opinions. Basically, the exhaust on my 95 4Runner is less than desirable. So, what would be a good, quality replacement for it? I can't afford headers though, I'm just a little curious about any experiences with mostly-stock replacement exhaust set ups.
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Just figure out what muffler you want to run then go to a local muffler shop and have them custom bend and weld you up a new cat-back exhaust. It's easy, quick, and performs so closely to a $500 mandrel bent system you won't ever know the difference.
I had a 2.25" to Magnaflow 14" to 2.5" out with a chrome tip system bent up and welded on for $130 total including the muffler locally and I love it.
If your shop doesn't sell the muffler you want just buy it onlone and take it to them to do the rest.
I had a 2.25" to Magnaflow 14" to 2.5" out with a chrome tip system bent up and welded on for $130 total including the muffler locally and I love it.
If your shop doesn't sell the muffler you want just buy it onlone and take it to them to do the rest.
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2" into 2 1/2" Y pipe followed by 2 1/2" hi flow cat and muffler with 2 1/2 " tail pipe. Mine got headers but i reckon this would go well without them too.
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I would have someone do it locally with a magnaflow and new cat as well. Use some 2.25" piping, have them mount it as high up as possible, and stop just past the back wheels with a turndown.
I'll show a picture of my setup when I return home this evening/morning.
I'll show a picture of my setup when I return home this evening/morning.
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aw nice! that's what i'm talking about GA95Runner!
.....i don't think i could pull that off in cali tho....
91toytrck, please do post pics that sounds like what i want to do...thanks
.....i don't think i could pull that off in cali tho....
91toytrck, please do post pics that sounds like what i want to do...thanks
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It's a 3.0 by the way. Thanks for all the input and pics. I've got a magnaflow cat on there right now that I just bolted on about 6 months ago but my muffler sounds like crap. Ovrdrive., you paid 130 bucks for labor and all the parts needed?
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Yep. But I'll admit I got a smoking deal on it. The owner of the shop was in a great mood that day I guess. Price out the door including the muffler was $130 total for the cat back...
I didn't buy a new cat though I just had them cut mine out. But I'll leave that subject alone here.
The grease monkey there quoted me $200 but when I went to pay he wasn't there and like I said, the owner was in a great mood I guess.
I spent $1 on a can of silver spray paint for it though... Pretty ain't it?
I didn't buy a new cat though I just had them cut mine out. But I'll leave that subject alone here.
The grease monkey there quoted me $200 but when I went to pay he wasn't there and like I said, the owner was in a great mood I guess.
I spent $1 on a can of silver spray paint for it though... Pretty ain't it?
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Before I did my swap I upgraded my cat and muffler to 2.5" and I got the flowmaster muffler. I paid like $200 out the door for all of it. I had to chop from the muffler to fit the shocks/new hangers for the leafs. I put on a new pipe out the rear now. I like the way it sounds not too ricey but definately a deep growl.
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The right size pipe for your engine is key, most cars are different. With the perfect size, each exhaust "PUFF" output will push out the other, and so on. I know BMW has done a lot with this exhaust tuning and has found that the right size (Above Stated) will make the engine more powerful and efficient.
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The right size pipe for your engine is key, most cars are different. With the perfect size, each exhaust "PUFF" output will push out the other, and so on. I know BMW has done a lot with this exhaust tuning and has found that the right size (Above Stated) will make the engine more powerful and efficient.
And you have it backwards- each exhaust pulse should create negative pressure and 'pull' another out of the engine, not push it. Push is backpressure and restricts flow; pull is scavenging and increases it.
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