Just curious about if you're happy or not with your muffler only system. I'm looking for a more aggressive sound. Did you weld it on yourself? All these related types of questions.

(3.4L '97 4runner)

 

Click on my sig for an idea, and a link to a video of what it sounds like.

No, I did not weld it myself. But, for $52, you cant go wrong.

 

Overall I'm happy with it, although there are occasions when I wish it came with an "off" switch...

Here's a page full of exhaust reviews for you, with sound files:

YotaTech Exhaust Comparison Page

Hope it helps.

Al

 

I love mine, I have an 18" (body) Magnaflow. Check out that exhaust link that Al sent, lots of good stuff on there.

I don't know anyone that welded on their own muffler, but I guess if you have the room and the equipment, and knew what you were doing, you probably could.

 

You want a Vortex:

I also went the custom route and it looks and sound great!





MPEG: http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/jnburtm...haustShot.mpeg

I have a bunch more mpeg videos of my exhaust on my 4Runner page in the pics&vids section.

 

I have a 20" magnaflow on my '03 V8...it sounds awesome...it makes it sound like a V8 should...i am satisfied

 

I'm kinda wanting to weld up my own exhaust. I want duels out the back like Jason B, but with smaller tips. I know you can buy exhaust pipe and stuff but do you think it would be too much hassel doing it myself? My girlfriend's dad has a welder, lift and anything else we'd need to do it but would it be worth it? or would it be better to just pay $300 to the muffler man to do it?

- I don't have a spare under the truck so I'd only need a couple bends, mostly straight pipe.

 

I don't have only the muffler, I have a full 2.5" cat-back system mandrel bent to OEM shape, but I LOVE the sound. My only complaint is when I am having an in depth conversation wth a girl in the passenger seat. I wish I hd a silencer at those times. BTW, isn't a silencer just something to shrink the opening so the roar goes away? Maybe I could make one. And then also I was wondering if anyone would want a 3 foot chrome tip with about a 2.65" diameter (will fit snug on 2.5" diameter). I found it in my attic about a month ago... think it originally was a support for a desk, but it's chrome-plated steel just like a tip you'd get from a store. PM me if it looks up your ally.

Zach

 

OEM Shape? also... Do i have to get the whole catback system, or can i just get a muffler change.

 

Define irony...

muf·fle ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mfl)
tr.v. muf·fled, muf·fling, muf·fles
To wrap up, as in a blanket or shawl, for warmth, protection, or secrecy.

To wrap or pad in order to deaden the sound: muffled the drums.
To deaden (a sound): The sand muffled the hoofbeats.

 

I have a muffler only exhaust.
I ended up getting the Flowmaster 60 series. It is specifically made for 4 & 6 cyl engines and cuts out the high pitched "raspy" sound. It isn't too loud inside and DOESN'T resonate while on the freeway. In fact, I barely hear it on the freeway. But in the city or when I step on it, I hear a great low-tone roar!!

I highly recommend it!

 

OEM shape means it was shaped like the Toyota system from the catalytic converter on back. In other words, the flanges were the same as it is a bolt on system, and it even utilizes the existing rubber exhaust hangers put there by Toyota. It makes for an easy do-it-yourself job. No, you don't have to get th full cat.-bck system, you can get only the muffler, but I'm almost 100% sure they would have to rip out your old Toyota muffler to weld the new one on.

Zach

 

If you are just going to weld your own muffler into the existing OEM exhaust pipes it's not hard at all. I designed my own exhaust from the cat back using completely different piping and muffler and it was the biggest PITA ever. It's 2.5" from the cat back then splits into dual 2.25" where it goes into the muffler.

 

What does the 18" Magnaflow sound like in the cabin? Is it loud? Any drone while cruising?

 

I have to say go with the flow. Flowmasters are going to last the longest as they have no fiberglass to burn out. I've got a 40 series on my 22 RE with no cat and a header. Sounds like a small block at idle. The flows make a clean sound with good depth. Performance is good. One note; the 40 series is LOUD!! You can roll up next to a honda with a can on the back and you won't even hear him. Recommend 50 or 60 series if you don't want loud.
But the 40 sounds awesome!!

 

I don't want loud.

 

If you don't want loud, go with a 60 series. It's pretty quiet but has a nice little bass note. very mellow.

 

Ive been trying to figure out the best setup to go with for my needs...I just want a deep sound at idle and at cruising speeds (10-35mpg). I don't need ricer loud but louder than the stock system. I could care less if it was any LOUDER as long as it was a good bit deeper than the stock setup.

If any of you have any suggestions then that would help...

Oh yeah, *HIJACK OFF*

It's very simple to do a muffler only setup..all I'm going to do is take it to the Seeburg shop and tell them to cut everything from the cat back off and weld on my new muffler with some new piping and a nice tip...all stock routing and there ya have it!

Fink

 

I just changed my muffler too. I went with a Bullett stainless muffler--nice sound, but not too loud.

 

I am about to get my Flowmater 60 series installed, I hope it sounds good, I did hear many good things about it.