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Hi. I would appreciate input on the Borla vs the catback (TRD). Is the TRD strictly an audio enhancement or will it give a nominal increase? I just heard about the Borla- don't know the cost but based upon what I paid on a vette it will be painful.
Have you considered going to an exhaust shop and seeing about having them craft something, even duals? Magnaflow is a great muffler...
I'd recommend one of your muffler specialist shops people like in your area over a chain store.
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2008FJ, AT, Black, Walker Evans adjustable remote front coilovers, UniBall UCA's, roof rack light bar, in-bumper Piaa fogs courtesy of SwissarmySUV's mount kit, factory type switches for lights sourced from other Toyotas, additional tranny cooler, inline Magnatech tranny and power steering filters, TRD cold air intake, Mobil 1 oil & filter
(coming soon: TRD supercharger & boost guage, driving lights, back up lights, decent interior lights)
Thanks. This makes sense except for one thing. Early on I was badly affected by attempting to mod a Japanese motor. In 74 I bought a Yamaha 650 new. I got the great idea to put a Hooker header on it. Sounded great but dropped power. So, on advisement, I rejetted the carbs and put an HP intake on it too. Several other corrective actions, and long story short, because memory fails, the bike never ever, started again and I sold it in a box. I swore I would never attempt to change anything on a Japanese vehicle.
Chevrolet yes, Japan no. I have lived by this rule for a quarter century plus and simply can't change. Thought I would order the TRD and bolt in on and not worry about upsetting the zen.
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I doubt history will recreate itself concerning your exhaust system...
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2008FJ, AT, Black, Walker Evans adjustable remote front coilovers, UniBall UCA's, roof rack light bar, in-bumper Piaa fogs courtesy of SwissarmySUV's mount kit, factory type switches for lights sourced from other Toyotas, additional tranny cooler, inline Magnatech tranny and power steering filters, TRD cold air intake, Mobil 1 oil & filter
(coming soon: TRD supercharger & boost guage, driving lights, back up lights, decent interior lights)
Of the two i drove w and w/o TRD I didn't think it gave 400.00 worth of improvement. And that would be a kit for you to put on yourself or pay to install. I'd think for that amount some exhaust shop could give you coolie-dualies.
The TRD is a bit throatier/raspier than stock---
I bet for 200.00 an exhaust shop could cut off your stock muff and put on a magnaflow and give you the throaty feature. You could pick from tons of tip styles too, and be unique at least in that regard.
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2008FJ, AT, Black, Walker Evans adjustable remote front coilovers, UniBall UCA's, roof rack light bar, in-bumper Piaa fogs courtesy of SwissarmySUV's mount kit, factory type switches for lights sourced from other Toyotas, additional tranny cooler, inline Magnatech tranny and power steering filters, TRD cold air intake, Mobil 1 oil & filter
(coming soon: TRD supercharger & boost guage, driving lights, back up lights, decent interior lights)
Last edited by tractorlegend : 05-01-2006 at 03:21 PM.
Go with Magnaflow. My 4runner sounds nice, my Cressida sounds really nice.
Seems like Magnaflow is 6cylinder friendly vs the others lol.
Heres the Cressida exhaust with 1 factory cat, 1 Magnaflow cat, 2.25 inch pipe from the cat to the back, then a Magnaflow muffler 2.25 inlet, 2.25 outlet with chrome 3" x 10" chrome tip. BTW, the deeper, wider the tip, the more deeper sound. Learned that the expensive way. Cressida Exhaust Zip
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Last edited by CACressida : 05-01-2006 at 03:31 PM.
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